From Asheville Regional Airport: The B-17 has a remarkable story – one filled with daring missions and personal sacrifice. You can relive that story aboard the EAA’s beautifully restored B-17 Flying Fortress Aluminum Overcast, October 14-16 at Asheville Regional Airport. The B-17 serves as a tribute to those known as the greatest generation: the bold […]
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Minority Enterprise Development Week recognizes outstanding minority-owned businesses
Local minority-owned businesses were recognized at the Minority Enterprise Development Week award ceremony on Sept. 29 at Ferguson Auditorium at A-B Tech.
Southern Conference Basketball Championships to remain in Asheville in 2017
Statement from Demp Bradford, Executive Director of the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission: On behalf of the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission and the Local Organizing Committee, we are excited that the leadership of the Southern Conference chose to keep 2017 Southern Conference Championships in Asheville. We are thankful to Commissioner Iamarino and his staff […]
Asheville City Council meeting of Oct. 11 canceled; next meeting is Oct. 25
From Maggie Burleson, City Clerk for the city of Asheville: The October 11 City Council formal meeting has been cancelled. The next formal meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held on Tuesday, October 25, beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Asheville recycling program to expand to Hillcrest and Deaverview communities
Press release from the city of Asheville: Thanks to the success of the curbside recycling program in the Southside communities, which began in October 2015, more Asheville Housing Authority residents will have access to the program by year’s end. Asheville Housing Authority, AHA’s Residents’ Council, City of Asheville and Asheville GreenWorks are expanding recycling to the […]
Campaign of Nancy Nehls Nelson releases statement on death of Nelson’s spouse on Sept. 29
Statement from the campaign of Nancy Nehls Nelson: It is with deep sadness we announce that Curtis Griffith Nelson, husband of Nancy Nehls Nelson, passed away on September 29th from complications from Post-Polio Syndrome and pneumonia at CarePartner’s Solace Center in Asheville, surrounded by his community of family and friends and dogs. He was 82 […]
EDC wins award for “Asheville Creates” video
Press release from the Economic Development Coalition of Asheville-Buncombe County: WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 29, 2016) – The Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County received a 2016 Silver Excellence in Economic Development Award for its “Asheville Creates” video project in the category of Video/Multimedia Promotion from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The honor was presented at an awards […]
City to hold series of bond expos
Press release from city of Asheville: The City of Asheville will hold a series of informational Bond Expos in October, with presentations led by Mayor Esther Manheimer. A question-and-answer session will follow the mayor’s presentation. Hand-out material with information about the three bond referendums that go before Asheville voters in the Nov. 8 general election […]
Montreat College, Mission Health partner on cybersecurity training
Press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 28, 2016) – Montreat College and Mission Health are teaming to develop cybersecurity professionals who are not only trained in the best techniques, but also have the kind of ethical and moral framework necessary to become trusted leaders in the cybersecurity field. As part of their partnership, Mission […]
Garlic Fest returns to South Slope on Oct. 1
Now in its third year, Garlic Fest will run from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 on Asheville’s South Slope. The event will offer opportunities to sample garlic delicacies, learn about growing and cooking with garlic, purchase seed garlic to plant at home and more. The event area will be centered around the intersection of Church Street and Banks Avenue.
Asheville Council to review more building projects citywide, especially hotels
Asheville City Council set itself up for a heavier workload with its decision to move forward on changing city ordinances to reduce the size of development projects Council will review. If the current pace of development continues, more projects will come before Council for approval. Council also signaled its intent to review all but the smallest hotel projects in response to concerns that hotel development has gotten out of hand.
Air and destination travel focus of first annual Eliada signature event Nov. 5
Press release from Eliada: ASHEVILLE, NC, SEPT 26, 2016 – Eliada is proud to introduce their first annual Signature Event, presented by Blossman Gas. The Signature Event, will present the theme of “Going the Distance for Eliada Kids” with a focus on air and destination travel. It will take place on Saturday, November 5th at 6:00pm at the Signature Flight Support Hangar […]
Downtown development rules up for debate at Sept. 27 meeting of Council
On Sept. 27, Asheville City Council will consider downtown development review standards, a zoning request from the Greater Works Church of God, a zoning amendment limiting the height of buildings in the navigable airspace of the Asheville Regional Airport and a resolution in support of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe.
Mission Health holds IT career fair Sept. 28
Press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 23, 2016) – Mission Health will host a career fair for information technology professionals Sept. 28 from 3-6 p.m. The event will be held at the Mission Health/A-B Tech Conference Center, 16 Fernihurst Drive, on the campus of A-B Tech in Asheville. Mission’s IT leaders will be […]
Council on Aging for Henderson County receives President’s Award from Aging Projects
Press release from Council on Aging for Henderson County: Hendersonville, NC, September 22, 2016 – Thursday, September 22nd marked the 6th annual “Aging in Place. It’s In Your Future” conference held at Blue Ridge Community College and hosted by Aging Projects. At the conference, President James Kelly awarded the Council on Aging for Henderson County the prestigious President’s […]
Asheville City Council to vote on resolution in support of Standing Rock Sioux tribe
Press release from Asheville City Council member Gordon Smith: ASHEVILLE, NC – On Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 Asheville City Council will consider a resolution offering their support of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North Dakota. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has been embroiled in a fight to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) construction […]
Southern Conference says it needs more time to consider Asheville tournament
Asheville has been holding its breath to see whether the Southern Conference will follow the lead of the NCAA and ACC to move collegiate championship events out of North Carolina. The NCAA and ACC have cited HB 2 — a state law passed in March that requires (among other provisions) people to use the bathroom and locker room facilities […]
Extension Master Gardeners host fall gardening events
Through information sessions, a helpline and a day-long symposium on Oct. 12, the Extension Master Gardeners of Buncombe County continue their mission of educating the public on good gardening practices using research-based information provided by the North Carolina State University Extension Service throughout the fall.
McKibbon shares name, details for renovation of former BB&T building
Press release from McKibbon Hospitality: McKibbon Hospitality Unveils New Details for Arras Project Project name, branding and design story for highly-anticipated downtown Asheville development announced Asheville, N.C. (September 21, 2016) – McKibbon Hospitality today announced new details for the project under construction at the site of the former BB&T building in downtown Asheville including the […]
Venture Asheville Elevate program seeks 15 high-growth startups
Press release from Venture Asheville: September 16, 2016 (Asheville, N.C.) – Elevate, Venture Asheville’s entrepreneurship development program, is now accepting applications for its third cohort of 15 early-stage, high-growth startups. With 30 local ventures and over 50 mentors currently participating, the program will expand to 45 startups in January 2017. Elevate enables startup founders to rapidly navigate […]
Buncombe County Health Department shares advice about rabies exposure
Press release from Buncombe County Health & Human Services: Rabies is Real! Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones. Buncombe County, N.C. – After recent reports of people being bitten by wild animals, Buncombe County Health and Human Services wants to remind the pubic that wild animals can carry rabies, which is a dangerous virus that anyone […]