From Clean Water for North Carolina’s newsletter: Comment on Asheville Coal Ash Basin Closure Plans: Mon., March 13, 6:00PM (sign up to speak at 5:30)AB Tech Ferguson Auditorium, 340 Victoria Rd., Asheville The NC Department of Environmental Quality is giving the public another opportunity to review and comment on Duke Energy’s plans for excavating coal ash […]
News Bulletins
Air quality forecast for Monday, March 6: Moderate (YELLOW)
Monday, March 6, 2017, 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, 03/06/2017
Blue Ridge Public Radio news station launches today
Media release from Blue Ridge Public Radio: WCQS launches its new all-news sister station and unveils its new brand today! Blue Ridge Public Radio will be home to WCQS – the station you know and love – and BPR News – an all-news and information channel. Blue Ridge Public Radio. NPR for Western North Carolina. […]
UNC Asheville hosts exhibition of sculpture by Jason Adams
Press release from UNC Asheville: An exhibition of sculpture by Jason Adams will open at UNC Asheville’s Owen Hall Second Floor Gallery with a reception from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, March 10. The exhibition, free and open to the public, will be on view weekdays from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. through March 28. Adams earned his […]
UNC Asheville’s Dance Program offers free workshops
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville’s Dance Program will present a master class with guest artist Momar Ndiaye at noon on Tuesday, March 21, and the performance of a duo work-in-progress featuring Ndiaye and Celia Weiss Bambara at noon on Thursday, March 23. Both events are free and open to everyone in UNC Asheville’s […]
Outlander: A piece of Smoky Mountain history returns to the stage
Press release from Asheville Community Theatre: Outlander by Gary Carden is scheduled for three matinee performances by The Autumn Players of Asheville Community Theatre (ACT): Friday and Saturday March 24th & 25th in 35below at ACT and Sunday March 26th, 2017 at UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center. Curtain is at 2:30 for all three performances. All tickets […]
Hall Fletcher Elementary hosts its inaugural Frostbreaker 5K Race
Press release from Hall Fletcher Elementary: Hall Fletcher Elementary, Asheville City Schools’ Math, Science, and Technology Magnet Public Elementary School, will host its first annual Frostbreaker 5K, an Asheville Track Club Grand Prix Event, ON MARCH 18, 2017! This race will raise funds for their PTO, and all community members are invited to join. This […]
Play pipe pianos at Hands On!
Press release from Hands On!–A Child’s Gallery: Come to Hands On!, the children’s museum in downtown Hendersonville, to play our pipe pianos. All ages will enjoy discovering how air can make melodic sounds. The pipe pianos will be available in the party room March 21 through March 24 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. This […]
Save My Care Bus Tour to stop in Asheville, March 7
Press release from Save My Care: On Tuesday, the nationwide Save My Care Bus Tour will join Action NC, NC Child, North Carolina Justice Center and Pishgah Legal Services at Pack Square Park to stand against Congressional Republicans’ plan to take health care away from more than 1,025,000 North Carolinians. At the event, health care advocates, community leaders, and […]
Local mentors win statewide acclaim as “Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year”
Press release from Big Brother Big Sisters of Buncombe County: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina is proud to announce local mentors William Dickerson and Lynne Keating as North Carolina’s Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year. Each year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America affiliates nominate local mentors to be considered […]
WNC Air Quality Agency accepts nominations for recognizing efforts to improve air quality
Announcement from WNC Regional Air Quality Agency: Through the annual Clean Air Excellence Awards Program, the Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency (WNCRAQA) will recognize businesses, organizations, and individuals who have made valuable contributions to air quality in Buncombe County. The awards recognize unregulated improvements to air quality emissions or voluntary actions benefiting the air […]
Spring events at The Cove to focus on popular topics of faith, love, and the Gospel
Press release from Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove: The spring programming at The Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove includes events that will encourage participants to stand strong in their faith and equip them with truth from God’s Word. The upcoming schedule at The Cove features seminars and retreats with ministry leaders, teachers, […]
The Council on Aging for Henderson County’s Meals on Wheels program adds a new meal delivery route for east of the Interstate 26 area
Press release from Council on Aging for Henderson County: Due to an increase in need, the Council on Aging for Henderson County’s Meals on Wheels program is adding a new meal delivery route. Monday through Friday, Meals on Wheels provides a hot meal to adults, 60 and older, who are unable to drive or prepare a […]
Safelight gets big match
Press release from Safelight: Safelight recently received a donation of $50,000 as a matching gift for their capital campaign for shelter renovations. According to Laresa Griffin, Director of Development for Safelight, this gift from an anonymous donor will make a big difference to their capital campaign. “We are grateful to not only have this donor’s […]
American Chestnut Foundation receives $600,000 in grants
Press release from The American Chestnut Foundation: ASHEVILLE, N.C. 3/1/17 – Asheville-based conservation nonprofit, The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF), is pleased to announce it has received $600,000 in grants from the Colcom Foundation, Allegheny Foundation, and an anonymous foundation. These funds, received through competitive processes, will support the restoration of the American chestnut tree. With these grants, TACF will develop […]
Western Carolina University and “The Nile Project” bring African music and culture to Folkmoot Friendship Center
Press release from Folkmoot USA: A collaboration with universities across the state will bring music from 11 east African countries – all connected by the Nile River – to North Carolina for a series of musical celebrations. One such collaboration, between The Nile & African Identity, Discussion and Music Demonstration with Western Carolina University (WCU) […]
Museum of the Cherokee Indian hosts heritage day event March 11
Press release from Museum of the Cherokee Indian: Visit the Museum of the Cherokee Indian on Saturday March 11 for a day of fun activities celebrating Cherokee traditions. The Museum is offering a day of activities free of charge to the public, sponsored by the North Carolina Arts Council and the Museum. Activities are suitable for […]
WCQS to launch all-news sister station March 6
Press release from WCQS: WCQS is pleased to announce expanded service for Western North Carolina with the launch of its all-news sister station, BPR News, beginning March 6. The growth is reflected in a new name, Blue Ridge Public Radio (BPR), which will be home to both stations. The addition of 24-hour BPR News reflects […]
Adult kickball league sign ups open
Press release from Buncombe County Recreation Services: Kickball, it’s not just for kids, sign up today and play one of America’s fastest growing adult sports. Games are played Tuesday evenings, for the season. Come join the league, and have fun playing the sport you once played as a kid! Stay active, live healthy, connect with […]
Ozone monitoring and forecast season begins for WNC
From WNC Regional Air Quality Agency: The ozone monitoring and forecast season began on March 1, 2016. This is the first year that ozone monitoring and forecasts have begun in March. During ozone season, our agency will begin daily forecasts for both the valleys and ridgetops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Air quality across the […]
Hiring fair on March 6 for summer jobs with Asheville Parks & Rec
Press release from the city of Asheville: Looking for a summer job? The City of Asheville is holding a Hiring Fair for Maintenance positions within the Parks and Recreation Department on from 2-7 p.m. March 6. Come to Stephens-Lee Recreation Center, 30 George Washington Carver Ave., to learn about these positions and how to apply. Openings include: Landscaper/mowing […]