Full announcement from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – Asheville city government offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Garbage and recycling collection will be suspended Thursday, Nov. 28. Customers with Thursday garbage collection will have trash collected Friday, Nov. 29. Garbage should be placed […]
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Insurance Service of Asheville collects hundreds of blankets in annual drive
Full announcement from Insurance Service of Asheville: (Asheville, N.C.) Local, independent insurance agency Insurance Service of Asheville (ISA), in partnership with media sponsor 98.1FM The River, and numerous local donors, collected hundreds of blankets and bedding items for Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry’s (ABCCM) Crisis Ministry during the company’s 4th annual blanket drive held on […]
Mayor Bellamy invites public to portrait hanging to mark end of her time in office
From the city of Asheville: Mayor Terry Bellamy would like to invite the public to the unveiling of her portrait being hung on the Mayor’s Wall on the 2nd Floor of City Hall at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2013, honoring her 14 years in City government. Prior to the hanging of the portrait, […]
WCU: Dulcimer Weekend registration open through Dec. 13
From Western Carolina University: Western Carolina University’s Office of Continuing and Professional Education will hold its ninth annual Mountain Dulcimer Winter Weekend beginning Thursday, Jan. 9, and continuing through Sunday, Jan. 12.
HDR: Gaines Motor Lines to fight lawsuit ruling after OSHA report at Hickory facility
From Hickory Daily Record: Gaines Motor Lines says it is appealing a decision from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration to award four of the trucking company’s former employees more than $1 million.
McDowell News: Table Rock wildfire almost fully contained
From McDowell News: Due to successful firefighting efforts and wet weather, the Table Rock fire is approaching full containment.
WLOS: Hendersonville Rescue Mission offers the homeless warm beds
From WLOS: The shelter is about 60% full, leaving space for those needing to stay warm this week.
TDB: FEMA to pay for Columbus repairs
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: Repairs to the saturated land and displaced walls on McMurray Avenue will begin soon.
The Mountaineer: State water projects receive almost $2 million in grants
The Mountaineer: Grants totaling $1.8 million will go to improve water quality, protect North Carolina’s waterways and wildlife habitat, and help farmers with environmental management, Attorney General Roy Cooper announced today.
National Weather Service: ‘Freezing Rain Advisory’ for much of WNC
The National Weather Service has issued a Nov. 25 Freezing Rain Advisory for much of Western North Carolina, predicting that accumulating ice tonight is likely to create treacherous driving conditions. Here’s the alert from the National Weather Service: Alert: …ICY CONDITIONS EXPECTED ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE CAROLINA AND GEORGIA MOUNTAINS AND THE NORTH CAROLINA FOOTHILLS… […]
Death of Asheville artist ruled homicide, police asking public for info
The Asheville Police Department has ruled the death of local artist Christ Ortega a homicide, and is asking the public to come forward with information. Full announcement from the APD below: Asheville – After further consultation with the State Medical Examiner’s Office, and additional investigative follow-up by APD detectives, the Christopher Raymond Ortega death has […]
Not Your Mama’s Christmas Show: Kat Williams at White Horse
Press release Not Your Mama’s Christmas Show: Kat Williams at White Horse Local favorite Kat Williams and her great band return to the White Horse Black Mountain on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. for a special evening of music and merriment, “Not Your Mama’s Christmas Show,” a hilarious musical visit with the Williams Family […]
Great Smokies Writing Program Announces Spring 2014 Workshops
Press release Great Smokies Writing Program Announces Spring 2014 Workshops Local writers will have the opportunity to hone their skills with UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program (GSWP) workshops in poetry and prose. Classes will be held in Asheville, Hendersonville and Burnsville. Class size is limited, so early registration is suggested. 10-week courses for writers […]
Jonas Gerard expands with an additional River Arts District location
Press release Jonas Gerard expands with an additional River Arts District location One of the amazing things about being an artist in Asheville is the tremendous synergies that are possible when creative growth aligns with a burgeoning business. New explorations in flow painting techniques and expanding work with larger canvases, on top of an already […]
Mary B. Regan Community Artist Residency award is set for Jan. 15
Press release Mary B. Regan Community Artist Residency award is set for Jan. 15, 2014 The deadline to apply for the Mary B. Regan Community Artist Residency award is set for Jan. 15, 2014. The fellowship honors Ms. Regan’s four decades of leadership as executive director at the N.C. Arts Council. The Community Artist Residency […]
UNC Asheville to showcase research and service learning Dec. 2
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville students will present more than 200 research projects at the university’s Fall Undergraduate Research and Community Engagement Symposium, 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2. Also that day, UNC Asheville students will showcase their work in community service projects and internships at a celebration with community partners […]
Area shelters declare ‘Code Purple’ until Dec. 1 due to extreme cold
From the city of Asheville: In response to anticipated wintry weather, area shelters will offer emergency cold weather services to people who are currently experiencing homelessness and would not otherwise have a safe, warm place to stay. To minimize risk to people in Asheville and Buncombe County, when the temperature falls below 32 degrees (or […]
Local youth dancers perform in Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker
Press release Local youth dancers perform in Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker Asheville and area youth ages 7 to 16 years perform alongside Moscow Ballet company of 40 professionals in the Great Russian Nutcracker at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium Wednesday, December 11 at 7:30pm. Moscow Ballet’s “Dance with Us” program sends soloists Svetlana Todinova, Natalia […]
Guitarmania at Classic Wineseller on Thanksgiving weekend
Press release Guitarmania at Classic Wineseller on Thanksgiving weekend The Classic Wineseller, 20 Church Street in Waynesville presents two talented singer-songwriter guitarists on Thanksgiving weekend: Ben Wilson on Friday, November 29 at 7pm, and Jacob Johnson on Saturday, November 30 at 7pm. Beginning at 5:30pm each weekend evening, the Wineseller’s kitchen prepares fresh tapas and […]
Forest service works to prepare fire site for high winds
From The Associated Press via WRAL: The U.S. Forest Service said Saturday the Table Rock wildfire which has burned almost 2,600 acres is about 70 percent contained.
McDowell News: Forest closures to be lifted for rifle deer season
From McDowell News: The November 12, 2013 Forest Closure Order for sections of the Linville Gorge will be lifted at midnight on Sunday night, November 24, 2013. The gorge was closed to the public due to the Table Rock wildfire.