Press release: Saturday May 20th, Eliada is hosting a reunion of alumni, staff, parents, and foster families. This annual get together includes ample opportunities for fellowship among alumni. Current youth attending Eliada’s programs have the opportunity to meet and share stories with older alumni. Families in Child Development, current and former foster families, and Eliada […]
News Bulletins
WNC Red Cross volunteers deploy to Missouri
Press release: Additional Volunteers from Western NC Red Cross Deploy Six Red Cross Volunteers from Western North Carolina Region Deploying to Assist in Missouri (ASHEVILLE, N.C. – May 3, 2017) – The American Red Cross Western North Carolina Region is deploying three additional volunteers to Missouri to assist individuals and families impacted by severe weather […]
Heartwood Forest Council gathering in Bakersville, May 26-29
Press release: The Heartwood Forest Council is a regional gathering of advocates for protection of public lands and is happening near Bakersville, NC on May 26-29 at Camp Spring Creek. Heartwood is hosting the gathering which offers a variety of presentations on topics such as genetically engineered trees, continued clear cutting of Southern forests to […]
Annual charity quilt show, May 22-June 3
Press release: 7th Annual Customer Charity Quilt Show Asheville Cotton Company 1378 Hendersonville Rd. Asheville, NC 28803 www.ashevillecottonco.com We are excited to announce the dates of the 2017 Asheville Cotton Co. Customer Charity Quilt Show. This is the quilt show for the rest of us. Our quilt show is different from other shows in that […]
Spring weekend workshops led by painter Richard Christian Nelson
Press release: Richard Christian Nelson will be teaching three Weekend Workshops in Tryon, North Carolina this Spring. They will begin with a 3-Day Still Life Workshop May 26-28. Next will be a Spring Landscape Workshop June 9-11, and lastly a Portrait Workshop June 23-25. The classes will meet in Tryon from 9-5 each day. The […]
Sheneika Smith announces run for Asheville City Council
Press release from Sheneika Smith: (* Español Abajo *) May 4, 2017 (Asheville, NC) – Today Sheneika Smith announces her campaign for a seat on Asheville City Council. She is a registered Democrat seeking one of three seats in this year’s non-partisan race. Sheneika, a fourth generation Asheville native, is the middle daughter of the […]
Haywood Regional Osteoporosis Center offers educational event May 11
Press release: Haywood Regional Osteoporosis Center will be offering a free educational event “Strong Bones for Life” on Thurs. May 11 from 5 -7 p.m. at the Outpatient Care Center – 2nd floor. Space is limited – RSVP by calling 800.424.DOCS (3627). “We have a tremendously dedicated team at the osteo center, all wanting to drastically lower the amount […]
Congressman McHenry remarks on Government Funding Bill
Press release: McHenry on Passage of Government Funding Bill Washington – Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed legislation funding the federal government for the remainder of the fiscal year: “As we continue the fight against radical Islamic terrorists in the Middle East and face the […]
APD investigating armed robbery at Spicer Greene
Press release: Asheville Police Department Investigating Armed Robbery at Spicer Greene Asheville, NC (May 3, 2017): Today at 4:17 p.m. the Asheville Police Department received a report of an armed robbery at Spicer Greene Jewelers (121 Patton Avenue). Three suspects wearing dark clothing and full face motorcycle helmets entered the store and displayed handguns. Suspects […]
APD responds to gun discharge near Asheville Mall
Press release: Asheville Police Department Respond to Gun Discharge Near Asheville Mall Asheville, NC (May 23, 2017): Today at 4:40 p.m. officers with the Asheville Police Department were in the area of the Asheville Mall (3 South Tunnel Road) looking for suspects involved in the armed robbery at Spicer Greene Jewelers. While in the area […]
Breast Care Center open house May 18
Press release: The Breast Care Center at Haywood Regional Medical Center is hosting a free educational open house event on Thurs., May 18, from 5 -7 pm at the Outpatient Care Center – 2nd floor on the Haywood Regional Medical Center campus. The event includes tours of the Breast Care Center, meeting the team including […]
Air quality forecast for Thursday, May 4: Moderate (GREEN & YELLOW)
Thursday, May 4, 2017, is a code green air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For the ridge tops, it is a code yellow air quality forecast day. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 125 South Lexington Avenue, […]
Outreach benefitting families with children needs volunteers
Press release from LifeMinistries: In June, 2008, Abernethy United Methodist Church launched a new outreach ministry serving low income families struggling to care for their children called the Baby Equipment and Resource Closet ( B.E.A.R.). The ministry reaches out to single parents and families living at or below poverty level, expectant parents, foster parents, and grandparents […]
Grandfather Mountain hosts summer lecture series
Press release from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: This summer, Grandfather Mountain presents “Grandfather Presents,” a lecture series focused on nature, conservation and exploration. “This series provides an excellent avenue for people who love nature to meet those who have excelled at researching, representing or exploring it,” said Amy Renfranz, education specialist for the Grandfather Mountain […]
Haywood Regional Medical Center receives an “A” for patient safety
Press release: The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization committed to driving quality, safety, and transparency in the U.S. health care system, today released new Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, which assign A, B, C, D and F letter grades to hospitals nationwide. Haywood Regional was one of 823 hospitals to receive an “A” for its commitment […]
HART Theatre hosts Gatsby themed fundraiser
Press release from HART Theatre: HART Theatre is presenting The Great Gatsby on its main stage opening on May 19 and, to make the event something even more special, the new Fangmeyer will host PIZAZZ on June 3rd. This will be a spectacular evening featuring 1920’s dancers and the celebrated Firecracker Jazz Band that specializes […]
Mark Flowers recent exhibit comes to Pink Dog Creative Gallery
Press release from Pink Dog Creative Gallery: MARK FLOWERS SOLO EXHIBITION “Signs of Life” Recent Paintings at Pink Dog Creative Gallery. Asheville, N.C., artist Mark Flowers will have a solo exhibition of his work at Pink Dog Creative Gallery in the River Arts District, Asheville, NC. The exhibit runs from June 2 through July 9 at […]
Regional Land Trust hosts Panthertown Hike
Press release from Mainspring Conservation Trust: Celebrating 20 years of conservation, Mainspring Conservation Trust is hosting 20 events in 2017, including a hike in Panthertown Valley on Thursday, May 18 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. that is open to the public. The moderate, three-mile hike will be led by Friends of Panthertown founding board member […]
Brian Boggs Chairmakers wins FedEx Small Business Grant contest
Press release: FedEx announced today that Sword & Plough is the grand prize winner of its 5th annual FedEx Small Business Grant Contest. Based in Denver, Colo., Sword & Plough will receive a $25,000 grant, plus $7,500 in FedEx Office® print and business services to help them grow their business. This year, the contest offered […]
WNC NAACP branches to sponsor Die-In at Hendersonville offices of Congressman Mark Meadows
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe County NAACP: Several Western North Carolina Branches of the NAACP will sponsor a Die-In Thursday, May 4, 2017at 3:30 p.m. at the Hendersonville offices of Congressman Mark Meadows (200 N. Grove Street). The protest is intended to underscore the dire consequences of the repeal of the Affordable Care Act and the still unknown contents of the […]
North Carolina’s March county and area employment figures released
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce: Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 98 of North Carolina’s counties in March, increased in one, and remained unchanged in one. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 12.3 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.7 percent. All fifteen of the state’s metro […]