Press release from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: Encounters with wild animals, particularly young wildlife such as fawns, become more frequent in the spring. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reminds people to enjoy wildlife with respect and caution when these encounters occur. Handling, moving or feeding wildlife can harm or ultimately kill the animal and can create […]
News Bulletins
Isaac Dickson Elementary School to open Aug. 29
Asheville City Schools families and staff received an update on progress at the new Isaac Dickson Elementary School on May 6 from Charlie Glazener, communications director for ACS. Here is a brief update and a photo from today of our new Isaac Dickson facility, which, like the Middle School, is nearing completion. By the way, […]
Fundraiser benefit auction for Brevard Academy June 4
Press release from Brevard Academy: A live and silent auction to benefit a new playground for Brevard Academy: A Challenge Foundation Academy will be held on Saturday, June 4 at The Lumberyard, 170 King St. in Brevard. Gates will open at 11:30 a.m. The silent auction will be held from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., and the live […]
Young voices in bloom showcases young musicians to benefit Asheville Symphony Community outreach program
Press release from MusicWorks! Asheville: MusicWorks! Asheville, an El Sistema-inspired education program of the Asheville Symphony, is proud to offer its second annual benefit concert. An evening of youthful joy awaits concert goers on May 13, 2016 as the students of MusicWorks! Asheville are joined by the Savannah Children’s Choir, the Asheville Youth Choir, and […]
Earth Fare to host 4th annual 5k
Press release from Earth Fare: What: Earth Fare, the authentic natural and organic foods grocery store, invites Asheville-area residents of all ages to run, jog, or walk to the finish line when it hosts its 4th annual 5K event on Saturday, May 14 at Carrier Park. Runners will compete for several prizes in male and female […]
Author explains why he’s not coming to Asheville in response to HB 2
In a continuation of a trend of artists avoiding North Carolina in response to HB 2; the bill requiring people to use the bathroom designated to the gender listed on their birth certificate; House of Leaves author Mark Z. Danielewski, has publicly explained the reasoning behind skipping his upcoming Malaprop’s Bookstore engagement in a May 5 blog titled “Why […]
Faerie And Earth Festival offers blood discount
Announcement from the Faerie And Earth Fest: We have co-created a Special Discount Ticket to be given after donating blood either in their Blood Mobiles or at the Faerie And Earth Festival for $5 Off Adult or Senior Admission for either day. Our Goal is to have at least 33 donations per day. The process takes […]
Asheville Humane Society receives $60,000 grant
Asheville Humane Society announced they have been awarded a $60,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to support their spay/neuter and behavior programming. There will be a check presentation at Petco on Brevard Road this Friday, May 6 at 10:00 AM.
Flat Rock Playhouse Studio 52 to host summer camps with St. Gerard House
Flat Rock Playhouse Studio 52 announced today a partnership with St. Gerard House, a local non-profit organization offering evidence-based treatment for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other behavioral needs.
VA hosts Walk and Roll 2K to support homeless veterans
The Charles George VA Medical Center will host the 6th Annual VA2K Walk and Roll on May 18 at Warriors Cairn at 11 am – 2 pm. The VA2K Walk and Roll is dedicated to supporting homeless Veterans while also encouraging healthy activity.
Clayton Homes hosts 3rd Annual Asheville Home Show
From Clayton Homes: Clayton Homes to Host 3rd Annual Asheville Home Show National homebuilder to hold free event exhibiting latest features, models and promotions WHO: Clayton Homes, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders and a Berkshire Hathaway company. WHAT: For the third consecutive year, Clayton Homes will be holding its Annual Asheville Home Show at […]
Congressman McHenry’s staff to hold office hours in Forest City
Tenth District Congressman Patrick McHenry’s staff will hold office hours in Rutherford County on Wednesday, May 11th from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in the Mayor’s Office at the Forest City Town Hall — 128 North Powell Street in Forest City.
New York Times best-selling author to headline Haywood Friends of the Library event
New York Times bestselling author Sharyn McCrumb, one of the most popular writers of our time, will speak at the annual Haywood County Friends of the Library meeting on Thursday, May 19, at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Waynesville.
Audit indicates child labor issues on North Carolina tobacco farms
Anyone looking through historic photos of farms in North Carolina will most likely notice the prevalence of children working in the fields and factories to cultivate and produce one of America’s favorite vices — tobacco. One might be surprised, however, to learn that minors still play a large role in the crop’s production to this […]
Western North Carolina in moderate drought, per NCDEQ
Seventeen counties in the western part of the state are experiencing a moderate drought due to lack of adequate rainfall, according to Thursday’s federal drought map. The last time any part of the state experienced drought conditions was September 2015.
Asheville Fire Department to hold smoke alarm canvass May 7
From American Red Cross: The Best Defense Against a Home Fire is Being Prepared American Red Cross volunteers, Asheville Fire Fighters and AmeriCorps volunteers will spend Saturday, May 7 walking door-to-door installing free smoke alarms and distributing fire safety information to residents in neighborhoods surrounding Hall Fletcher Elementary School. They will be having conversations with […]
Mills River Farmers Market Opens May 7
The Mills River Farmers’ Market opens this Saturday, May 7 at their new location for the 2016 market season, 94 School House Road, Mills River, NC 28759 on the campus of Mills River Elementary School.
Blue Ridge Parkway exhibit comes to Asheville History Center May 17
Press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Asheville History Center to Present Blue Ridge Parkway Exhibit The Asheville History Center, located in the Smith-McDowell House Museum, will open an exhibit about the history of the Blue Ridge Parkway on Tuesday, May 17. The exhibit is a touring exhibit originally created by David E. Hill and Richard T. […]
City of Asheville states overall homelessness is on decline
On Jan. 27, 2016, the Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Initiative conducted the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count of homeless families and individuals. Overall numbers of those experiencing homelessness in our community have decreased since last year: 509 persons reported in January 2016 as compared to 562 persons in January 2015, which represents a 9% decrease.
Quiltmaking workshop at Asheville Art Museum, June 4 and 5
PRESS RELEASE FROM ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM: The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to present ‘A Community Quilt,’ a weekend group quiltmaking workshop. In this intensive group experience, participants will explore the quiltmaking process using simple sewing tools, improvisational techniques and diverse fabrics. Together, the group will create a bed-sized quilt while learning hand-piecing, straight and […]
Loretta Shelton named executive director of Four Seasons Compassion for Life Foundation
Loretta Shelton has been named executive director of the newly launched Four Seasons Compassion for Life Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the philanthropic support of the Four Seasons Compassion for Life mission of “Co-Creating The Care Experience.”