Press release From Screen Artists Co-op (ASHEVILLE, N.C.) - Screen Artists Co-op (SAC), an organization of film industry professionals in Western North Carolina whose mission is to train and mentor actors, content producers, crew and other industry professionals, will hold an open house for those interested in learning more about training for a career in […]
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Community Foundation of Henderson County announces Arbuckle scholarship availability
Press release From the Community Foundation of Henderson County Hendersonville, N.C.: The Community Foundation of Henderson County is pleased to announce the availability of The Pisgah Chapter of Trout Unlimited William L. Arbuckle Memorial Scholarship for the 2013-2014 Academic Year. The scholarship is a $1,000 award and is offered for any student accepted to an […]
APD seeks public’s help in finding sexual assault suspect
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville – The Asheville Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in a sexual assault that occurred on or about December 16, 2012 in the area of the Ramada Inn on Smokey Park Highway. The subject is a white male, approximately fifty years of […]
Air Quality MODERATE today (Tuesday, Jan. 29)
Tuesday, January 29, 2013, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. This means there are no health impacts expected when air quality is in […]
WLOS: Ag Center gun shows legal
From WLOS: Asheville’s City Attorney Bob Oast says the decision to have gun shows at the WNC Ag Center lies with the state. The issue came up in January after Asheville city councilman Cecil Bothwell wanted to ban the shows in the wake of the Connecticut school shooting. Bothwell said gun shows were illegal since […]
N.C. Center for Health and Wellness joins local health department to conduct assessment
From the North Carolina Center for Health and Wellness From the NCCHW newsletter: The N.C. Center for Health and Wellness (NCCHW) at UNC Asheville has aligned with the Buncombe County Department of Health (BCDH) to create and conduct a winnability assessment with community leaders from eleven North Carolina counties. The NCCHW received an $18,000 contract […]
Nature Center Groundhog Day event Feb.2
From the WNC Nature Center Each year, the Western North Carolina Nature Center’s groundhog, Nibbles, has been making her prediction about the remaining weeks of winter in Western North Carolina. This year, join the Nature Center on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 2:00 pm for a special presentation featuring stories and songs relating to “nature’s […]
Asheville wins 2013 Hooping Community of the Year
Via Ashvegas: If you think of Asheville as the hooping capital of the U.S., turns out you were right–and now we have proof. Hooping.org, the online home of the global hooping community since 2003, just handed out its 2013 “Hoopies,” in which a panel of 50 judges voted on awards including Best Solo Video, Best […]
City of Asheville anticipates more discolored water as evaluation continues
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – The City of Asheville Water Resources Department is anticipating discolored water in the coming days and weeks ahead. Contractors are using camera systems inside of our main water lines to evaluate their condition, which is stirring up sediment in the pipes. This critical pipe infrastructure is […]
Buncombe County encourages residents to ‘Go Red for Women’ Feb. 1
Here’s the info via the Buncombe County website: Wear red on Friday, February 1 to support the fight against heart disease in women! Go Red for Women celebrates the energy, passion and power women have to band together to wipe out heart disease and stroke. Thanks to the participation of millions of people across the […]
CDC report shows N.C. ranks 29th in nation for adult smoking, 26th for youth tobacco use
Press release From the Buncombe County Health Department A new CDC report released today shows how each of the 50 states and DC is faring in implementing proven strategies that reduce tobacco use, such as comprehensive smoke-free policies, hard-hitting media campaigns, higher prices on tobacco products and access to cessation services. The CDC’s Tobacco Control […]
Park Ridge Health Endocrinology to host open house event Feb. 5
Press release From Park Ridge Health Hendersonville, N.C. (Jan. 28, 2012) – The community is invited to an open house at Park Ridge Health Endocrinology, where they can meet fellowship-trained endocrinologist Aysha Inankur, M.D., and her team, as well as tour the facility. The free event will take place on Tues., Feb. 5, from 4:30 […]
New or increased recreation fees proposed for seven National Forest sites
Here’s the press release from the U.S. Forest Service: ASHEVILLE, N.C., Jan. 29, 2013 – Recreation managers at the U.S. Forest Service want to make visitors aware of a proposal to increase fees or adopt a new fee at seven recreation sites within the national forests in North Carolina. Comments can be sent to comments-southern-north-carolina@fs.fed.us […]
“The Stinger” concept indy car to be displayed at WNC Home Lawn & Garden Show
Here’s the press release from the WNC Home Lawn & Garden Show: “The Stinger” Concept Indy Car Designed by John Andretti To Attend the WNC Home Lawn & Garden Show. Window World of Asheville & WNC Home Lawn & Garden Show to showcase the John Andretti designed Indy show car to Asheville’s U.S. Cellular Center […]
Author Timothy Tyson to make public presentations at Warren Wilson College
Here’s the press release from Warren Wilson College: Timothy Tyson, best known for his powerful memoir “Blood Done Sign My Name,” will be Activist in Residence at Warren Wilson College from early February to early March. In addition to various student-focused activities both on and off campus, Tyson will make public presentations at Warren Wilson. […]
AoB seeks volunteers for Bike Love 2013
Here’s the info via the Asheville on Bikes email newsletter: An evening to celebrate the advancement of Asheville’s bicycle culture Saturday February 23rd Asheville on Bikes is gearing up for the 6th annual Bike Love and we need your help. Volunteer for Bike Love and support the advancement of Asheville’s Bicycle Culture. This year, Bike […]
Final trail strategy meetings scheduled for Nantahala-Pisgah National Forests
Here’s the press release from the U.S. Forest Service: ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The U.S. Forest Service National Forests in North Carolina today announced the dates and locations of the last two meetings held as part of the Non-motorized Trail Strategy initiative for the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests. The meetings will be held at the […]
Asheville hula hooping community garners international recognition
Asheville won a Hoopie Award this year for having an outstanding hula hoop community. Awarded by the website, hooping.org, here’s more info on the accolades from the site: HOOP COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR Of all of the amazing hoop communities on the globe this year, two stood above the rest thanks to our second tie […]
Goodwill holds grand re-opening of its West Asheville store
Here’s the press release from Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina: Asheville, NC – Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina announced the grand re-opening of its West Asheville retail store on Wednesday, January 30 at 1616 Patton Ave. This newly renovated and enlarged store has 20% more shopping space and a redesigned layout that will […]
Two Asheville School seniors advance as finalists for Morehead-Cain Scholarship
Press release From Asheville School ASHEVILLE, N.C. (January 28, 2013) Asheville School seniors Avi Goldstein and Ian Van Wye were recently named finalists for the prestigious Morehead-Cain Scholarship, awarded by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. “We are thrilled that Avi and Ian have moved forward as Morehead-Cain finalists,” said Leah Lambert, Director […]
Morrissey postpones Orange Peel show, official statement here
The Orange Peel released this today, per Morrissey’s publicist: “Following hospital treatment, Morrissey has been diagnosed with a bleeding ulcer and the upcoming engagements in Asheville, N.C., Nashville, Tenn., Atlanta, Ga., Lawrence, Kan., Clear Lake, Iowa and Lincoln, Neb. will need to be rescheduled. Morrissey is expected to make a full recovery and thanks everyone […]