Press release: The Regional Science Olympiad, hosted and staged by UNC Asheville, brought young scientists from 29 middle and high schools across Western North Carolina together to compete in 46 events on Saturday, Feb. 27. The winners move on to the statewide tournament later this year. Schools represented in the Science Olympiad were A.C. Reynolds […]
Press release: The Asheville Community Children’s Chorus is announcing open auditions for the 2016 Spring season. Auditions are open to all children ages 9-14 who show interest in singing. The ACCC is place where children can explore their voices in fun, safe, group setting. The chorus is under the direction of Mr. Andrew Hiler. Auditions […]
Churches are a special type of building — funded, operated and occupied by a community of users who must balance such priorities as care for the community, evangelism, education and worship. Even as these considerations remain crucial, many faith communities are also increasingly aware of ethical and faith-based imperatives to reduce the environmental impact of their operations. As Asheville’s […]
Press release: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 26, 2016) – Due to an increase in influenza (flu) activity throughout North Carolina, Mission Health asks that family and friends limit their visits to patients in the hospital. In particular, Mission Health suggests that children under age 12 and people who do not feel well should call patients rather than […]
Press release: OFFICIAL BERNIE SANDERS EVENTS at THE BLOCK off biltmore – Saturday and Sunday Official Campaign Events: Field Organizers for the National Sanders Campaign, Sam Deeran and Griffith Hibbard-Curto, will be at THE BLOCK off biltmore, 39 S. Market Street, to organize volunteers to canvass for Bernie. Shifts start at 1:00pm and 3:00pm on Saturday (February 27) and Sunday (February 28). Canvassers will cover all over the Asheville area. […]
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce: North Carolina Awards Three Film & Entertainment Grants Raleigh, N.C. – N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced three productions will receive funds from the North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grant program. Each recipient will begin production within […]
Press release: Event brings “wiser living” philosophy to life once again. ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March, 2016) — Clear a spot on your calendar! The Mother Earth News Fair is returning to Asheville, North Carolina this spring! Mother Earth News, the nation’s largest and longest-running publication about self-sufficient lifestyles, is holding its Mother Earth News Fair April 9-10 at […]
Announcement from Head Start: Head Start is now recruiting in Buncombe and Madison counties. Head Start is a free child and family program for those who meet income guidelines. The program serves children ages three to five including those with disabilities. To be eligible, children must be at least three years old by Aug. 31, […]
Asheville Police Department statement: Asheville, NC (February 26, 2016): On February 26, 2016, at approximately 3:50 AM, the Asheville Police Department received a call from a citizen that was traveling on Tunnel Road near Swannanoa River Road regarding a vehicle that was following her and firing a handgun. The victim reported that the incident began […]
From Throwin Stones website: This 6.5 lb North Carolina emerald from the Crabtree Mine (Spruce Pine, NC) caught the attention of the Smithsonian for its impressive crystals – the size, color and quantity of crystals on matrix is extremely rare for this North Carolina locality, making it worthy of one of the world’s most esteemed […]
Press Release: Young scientists from middle and high schools across Western North Carolina will gather at UNC Asheville to compete in two separate science events: the Western Region Student Academy of Sciences Competition on Friday, Feb. 26; and the Regional Science Olympiad on Saturday, Feb. 27. The Student Academy of Sciences Competition will include students […]
Press Release: Contact: Cynthia Tina, cynthia@ashevillage.org Website: www.ashevillage.org/resilient-living-school Date: April 2 – Nov. 16, 2016 — with the 8-week residency from April 2 thru May 26, 2016 Location: The 1st 2 months (residency) will take place in Asheville, NC. The remaining 6 months will take place in each participant’s home community. “We sense that ‘normal’ isn’t coming back, that […]
Press release: Champion Credit Union donates $100,000 to the public school systems in the nine counties that they serve after saving their members over $100,000 in loan interest in 2015 by refinancing with Champion Credit Union. WHAT: Schooled on Savings check presentation event Champion Credit Union donates $100,000 to public school systems Benefiting public school […]
Press release: Historic Johnson Farm kicked off its 2016 Lunch N Learn speaker series on February 25th and has 3 more speakers planned for Thursdays in March, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.. The Lunch N Learn series is an annual event at Johnson Farm that aims to bring community members to the farm to hear […]
Press release: (ASHEVILLE)- Woodfin Elementary School will host a new community health fair called Leap Into Health on Monday, February 29, beginning at 3:30 p.m. The unique Leap Day event is a collaboration between the school, YMCA and MAHEC School Health. Community members are invited to engage in free, interactive activities appropriate for both adults and […]
Press Release: Dr. Donald F. Collins, emeritus professor of physics from Warren Wilson College, will present an astronomy program at Mars Hill University on March 8, at 7 pm, in room 135 of Ferguson Math & Science Center. The presentation is free and open to the public. The full title of the program is “Research […]
Press Release: Contact: Cheryl Orengo: 828-776-3327, ctoreno@gmail.com, Carole Schaefer: everglory4@gmail.com LOOKING FOR AMERICA RALLY AND MARCH TAKES PLACE SUNDAY Feb 25th — On Sunday, February 28th, Asheville Bernie Sanders supporters will hold a rally and March in support of the candidate. The march, hosted by Western North Carolina for Bernie Sanders, will begin at 1pm […]
Press release from the League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County: Why Democracy Matters The League of Women Voters, North Carolina Voters for Clean Elections, AFL-CIO-NC, Center for American Progress, Democracy North Carolina, Institute for Southern Studies, NAACP-NC, NC League of Conservation Voters, and NCPIRG invite you to attend a special forum entitled “Why Democracy […]