Press release from the governor’s press office: Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will celebrate the 2016 Christmas and holiday season by hosting the annual Holiday Open House at the Governor’s Western Residence in Asheville. The Open House will be held from noon to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 3 and on Sunday, December […]
Press release from the Art League of Henderson County: Several times during the year, Art League of Henderson County members are challenged to create works of a particular subject or style. One of the most popular “challenge” shows the ALHC holds for its members each year is the January Miniature Show. Typically members submit works […]
Press release from Pan Harmonia: Next Sunday, December 4 at 3 PM, we invite you to join us for glorious Baroque music at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in North Asheville! Pan Harmonia enjoys offering concerts each December to benefit an Asheville organization making a difference. Many of you have attended our Chamber Music Messiahs for […]
Press release from Heather Ward-Migner: Asheville Artist, Heather Ward-Migner is creating 500 “Affordable Housing Seedlings”, 500 tiny wooden houses made from the scraps of her wooden wedding cake topper business. She is creating the project to raise awareness of the need for more affordable housing in our area, and to raise money for The Asheville […]
Press release from incident managers: The current weather forecast shows rain is on the way for the Party Rock Fire area and much the region. Crews on the fire have been busy preparing for upcoming rain by continued work to extinguish the remaining hot spots and removing excess firefighting equipment from the fire lines. Firefighters […]
Monday, November 28, 2016, is code orange for most of Western North Carolina, including Asheville and Buncombe County. Air quality is unhealthy for sensitive groups in this area. Children, active adults, and those with heart or respiratory disease, including asthma, should limit outdoor activity. Code red is forecast for Macon County where air quality will be unhealthy near active fires. […]
From Asheville Police Department: Help needed to identify robbery suspect (ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Nov. 25, 2016) – The Asheville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying robbery suspects. On Friday, Nov. 25, 2016 at approximately 3:10 a.m. Asheville Police responded to an armed robbery at Jordan’s Hotspot at 1069 Sweeten Creek Road. Preliminary investigation […]
From The Gallery at Flat Rock: Pardee Hospital Collaborates with The Gallery at Flat Rock on Permanent Collection Acknowledging the powerful effect environmental aesthetics have on the healing process, architects and interior designers are bringing a fresh new look to hospitals and other medical treatment facilities. Soft colors, comfortable furniture, natural light and materials, and […]
From Haywood Regional Medical Center: Memory Tree Hosted at the Homestead and Haywood Hospice (Clyde, N.C.) — The Homestead and Haywood Hospice and Palliative Care announce that they are hosting a Memory Tree for the holiday season. Coworkers, family members and friends who have lost a loved one are welcome to bring a special ornament […]
From Mars Hill University: Weizenblatt Gallery Exhibition Features Four Artists The upcoming exhibition at Mars Hill University’s Weizenblatt Gallery features the work of four artists, including one who is a Mars Hill student. The exhibit of works by Claire Sordoni, Mark Flowers, Kristy Higby and Titus Mills runs November 28 through December 16. The opening […]
Press release from Warren Wilson College: Warren Wilson College sophomores Chris Perry and Juanita Falice and senior Pearl Smith recently spent time at Davidson College exploring pathways to professional success. Among the first Warren Wilson students selected to the Emerging Professionals Group (EPG) Summit, the trio polished their “skills in professional networking and interview savvy, […]
From the City of Hendersonville: Tom Orr and the Walk of Fame committee announce the presentation of “Unwrapping Local History” A local history play that opens on December 15 and will include the announcement of the Walk of Fame inaugural class. The play will take place on December 15, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. […]
Press release from incident management team: The Party Rock Fire is now 70% contained but small flames and smoke are still visible within the fire’s footprint, as lingering hot spots flare up. About 300 fire fighters and support personnel remain on the fire. The crews are working diligently to find and extinguish any trouble spots […]
Press release: Park Closes Trails Due to Another Wildfire Along Chimney Tops Trail Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials temporarily closed several trails near the Chimney Tops Trail due to a 1.5-acre wildfire burning just beyond the summit of the trail over extremely steep terrain. Park staff responded to the report of the fire at […]
Press release: VA Mental Health Services Buildings Ribbon Cutting ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The Charles George VA Medical Center will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on November 29 at 10:30 a.m. for recently renovated buildings that will house its Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC) and its Compensated Work Therapy program (CWT). The […]
Press release: Local author and owner of Smiley’s Flea Market in Fletcher, NC, Ben Campen, announced today the release of his book “Waldo Wisdom: Small Town Lessons for a Big Town World.” This book centers around Ben’s upbringing in rural Waldo, Florida in the 50s and 60s where he learned the lessons on small town America: […]
Press release from Inspire PR Group: Chase your dreams and celebrate all girls being happy, healthy and confident at the Girls on the Run 5K run and walk at Asheville Outlets at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4. Hundreds of the participants will be 3rd through 8th grade girls from 11 counties in Western North Carolina who have […]
Press release from ALAS NC: #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated this year on NOVEMBER 29th, the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday […]
Press release from the Asheville Humane Society: Asheville Humane Society is reducing adoption fees to $4.00 for all dogs over 25 pounds and all cats and kittens for their Fantastic Furry Frenzy adoption promotion presented by Prestige Subaru. This deal runs from Black Friday, November 25th through Saturday, November 26th from 10 AM until 6 PM. “We are excited to […]
Press release from the Henderson County Tourism Development Authority: For the first time in decades, downtown Hendersonville will have a home for Santa Claus. A Santa house has been delivered to Main Street. Mark Ray, visionary, and owner of Dad’s Collectibles is the driving force for the house. Ray wanted the children throughout the countty […]
The forecast for Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24, 2016, is code red for most of Western North Carolina, including Asheville and Buncombe County, and most of the foothills. Air quality will be unhealthy in these areas. Everyone should avoid prolonged outdoor activity. McDowell County is forecast to be a code purple tomorrow. Air quality will be very unhealthy in this area. Everyone […]
