Press release from Asheville Area Arts Council: Asheville Art in the Park (AAitP) and the Asheville Area Arts Council (AAAC) are proud to announce that the 2017-18 Asheville Art in the Park Arts & Community Grant application is now open. This grant is offered to qualifying committed artists in Western North Carolina in order to […]
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Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy invites community for holiday in Flat Rock Dec. 15
Announcment from Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy: Cookies for lunch? Yes, please! Join CMLC for holiday cookies and warm drinks at the Park at Flat Rock in Flat Rock, NC on Thursday, December 15 at 12:00pm. Take a stroll around the park with us and learn how the park was transformed from a golf course into the beautiful […]
Air quality forecast for Monday, Dec. 12: Moderate (YELLOW)
Monday, December 12, 2016, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 125 South Lexington Avenue, Suite 101 Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: 828.250.6777 Air Quality Forecast for Monday, 12/12/2016
Harris Cardiology opening at Harris Regional Hospital January 9
Press release from Duke LifePoint hospitals: Harris Regional Hospital, a Duke LifePoint hospital, is pleased to announce the January 9 opening of Harris Cardiology, a full-service cardiology practice located on the second floor of the hospital alongside Harris Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. The practice will be open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and can be reached […]
Buncombe County tax office relocates to Coxe Avenue
Announcement from Buncombe County Tax Board: the Buncombe County Tax Office has moved to 94 Coxe Avenue. As the tax deadline approaches, citizens don’t have to visit the tax office to pay but if they do, they will find it at 94 Coxe Avenue in downtown Asheville with parking located across the street. Questions? Contact County […]
UNC Asheville begins site work at 525 Broadway
Announcement from UNCA: UNC Asheville has begun site work at 525 Broadway in preparation for utilizing the property for overflow parking during construction projects that will begin in the spring of 2017. Campus Operations staff will mow brush, repair storm drains and install gravel for parking areas. These parking areas, accessible via Zillicoa St., will […]
USEPA announces proposed ban on TCE in certain cleaning products; CTS of Asheville Community Advisory Group responds
The United States Environmental Protection Agency announced on Wednesday, December 7 that it is proposing a ban on certain uses of the chemical degreaser and spot removal agent trichloroethylene (TCE), which has been identified as toxic to humans. “For the first time in a generation, we are able to restrict chemicals already in commerce that […]
Mountain Housing Opportunities recognized by N.C. Housing Finance Agency for home repair program
From Mountain Housing Opportunities: Mountain Housing Opportunities Recognized for Saving Homes and Lives On November 18, 2016, Mountain Housing Opportunities (MHO) was recognized for 25 years of partnership with the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) at a plaque ceremony in Weaverville. To date, this partnership has brought an investment of more than $1 million […]
Governor McCrory finalizes boundary line between Carolinas
Press release from the Office of the Governor: Governor Pat McCrory signed an Executive Order this week finalizing the boundary line between the state of North Carolina and South Carolina from Polk to Brunswick County. “This Executive Order is a culmination of more than 20 years of work from leaders in North and South Carolina,” said Governor […]
Clay artist Lucy Clark honored with inaugural “Betty Taylor Award for Emerging Artists” in Henderson County
From the Arts Council of Henderson County: ARTS COUNCIL OF HENDERSON COUNTY AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HENDERSON COUNTY TO HONOR FIRST RECIPIENT OF THE BETTY TAYLOR AWARD Hendersonville NC – The Arts Council of Henderson County, in collaboration with the Community Foundation of Henderson County, will honor Lucy Clark as the first recipient of the […]
PETA issues warning for outdoor animals ahead of arctic cold front
From People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): URGENT! PETA WARNS BUNCOMBE COUNTY RESIDENTS: ANIMALS WILL DIE DURING COLD WEATHER Leaving Animals Outside in Freezing Temperatures Is a Deadly Criminal Act Buncombe County, N.C. — Every year, PETA receives thousands of complaints about people who leave animals outside in the cold. Cold temperatures and […]
Organic Growers School announces launch of Apprentice Link & Farm Network resources
From the Organic Growers School: Organic Growers School Launches New Apprentice Link & Farm Network Resource Asheville, NC—Organic Growers School (OGS) is pleased to announce the re-launch of Apprentice Link, the online matching service and directory to connect regional farms and aspiring farm apprentices, and the launch of the the newly created OGS Farm Network […]
Zaxby’s to celebrate grand opening of new Marion location, Dec. 12
WHAT: A Southeast favorite for chicken fingers and wings, the newest Zaxby’s in Marion is opening on Monday, December 12 at 1192 W. Henderson Street.Open 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, this location will be the 2nd Zaxby’s store for licensee, Gary Reffit. With seating for 72, the 3,800-square-foot farmhouse-style location reflects Zaxby’s commitment to […]
Friends of the Smokies team up with Blue Ghost Brewery for “Pint Night” fire relief benefits
From the Friends of the Smokies: Blue Ghost Pint Nights Benefit Fire Relief in GSMNP WAYNESVILLE, NC – Join Friends of the Smokies at Blue Ghost Brewery for three charitable pint nights this winter where a percentage of sales will support emergency fire relief efforts in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Each pint night hosted […]
Carlton Gallery hosts 34th Winter Group and Small Works Open House Dec. 17
From The Carlton Gallery: 34th WINTER GROUP AND SMALL WORKS OPEN HOUSE AT CARLTON GALLERY Carlton Gallery celebrates its 34th Winter Group and Small Works Exhibition with an Open House on Saturday, December 17th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Toni Carlton invites everyone to visit the gallery and enjoy light refreshments, hot cider or […]
Women business owners sought for 2017 showcase
Press release: Women Business Owners Sought for 2017 Showcase Women who own or co-own a business that operates in Transylvania County are urged to apply for the 2017 Women’s Business Showcase, to be held on Saturday, April 29. It will be the second year for the successful event, which attracted a large crowd of attendees […]
Boys & Girls Club teaching youngsters friendship more important than ever
From Boys & Girls Club of Transylvania County: Local Boys & Girls Club Teaching Its Youngsters Friends and Friendship More Important Than Ever In a post-election climate that may still be dividing friends, the Cindy Platt Boys & Girls Club of Transylvania County is teaching its children how to keep friends and make new ones […]
Pisgah Legal offers Affordable Care Act open enrollment events
Press release from Pisgah Legal Services: As the Affordable Care Act open enrollment first major deadline nears, Pisgah Legal Services is ramping up efforts to connect North Carolinians with coverage by hosting free events where people can receive in-person assistance on Wednesday, Dec. 14. December 15 is the deadline for North Carolinians to enroll in health coverage […]
Haywood Regional Health and Fitness Center now offers tai chi
From Haywood Regional Health and Fitness Center: Bringing Balance To Your Life- Tai Chi Classes Now Offered. (Clyde, N.C.) Haywood Regional Health and Fitness Center (HRHFC) is excited to announce the addition of tai chi fitness classes. Tai chi is available every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:45-11:45 a.m., and also on Thursday from 1-2 p.m. […]
The Council on Aging for Henderson County $13,521 by the Community Foundation of Henderson County
From Council on Aging for Henderson County The Council on Aging for Henderson County has been awarded a grant of $13,521 by the Community Foundation of Henderson County. Hendersonville, NC, December 8, 2016 – The Council on Aging for Henderson County has received a grant award letter from the Community Foundation of Henderson County for […]
Afterschool program available for Hillcrest community
Press release: For middle-school youth living in the Hillcrest community of Asheville, there is now a place after schoolto hang out, learn, explore identity, build self-esteem, study, play sports, and participate in many other enriching activities. lt’s called the Hillcrest Afterschool Program. Since October of this year, the program operates every weekday after school, creating […]