Press Release from Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina: MORGANTON, NC — Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina received a $100,000 grant to continue its work to protect the waters of the Catawba River Basin in North and South Carolina. The grant is part of the Water Resources Fund, a $10 million commitment from Duke Energy. Foothills […]
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American Red Cross offers blood donation opportunities across WNC
Press Release from the American Red Cross: ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Before busy summer schedules set in, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to roll up a sleeve to help ensure a sufficient supply for patients in need. Donors of all blood types are needed now to help accident and burn victims, heart surgery and […]
Vortex Doughnuts hosts rescheduled Tour de Spro cycling and coffee crawl, May 20
After originally postponing the third annual Tour de Spro coffee/bicycling crawl event due to bad weather, Vortex Doughnuts will now host the rescheduled event on Saturday, May 2o. The crawl begins at 1 p.m. at Vortex, 32 Banks Ave., and continues to the other participating businesses, which include Izzy’s West Asheville, Find Your Line Bike Shop, Owl Bakery, Trade […]
Local artist debuts new exhibition at Grand Bohemian gallery
Press Release from the Kessler Collection: Born in Charlotte, North Carolina on March 12, 1955, Mitch Kolbe attended schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area. In 1973, he moved to New York City to study with Robert Brackman, Robert Schultz, Jack Faraggasso, and John H. Sanden at the Art Students League as a scholarship award student. He […]
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital ribbon cutting celebrates new emergency department
Press release: Mission Health and Highlands-Cashiers Hospital held a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration for the hospital’s new Emergency Department on Friday, May 12. The $6.7 million project supporting a major expansion and enhancement, represents an important investment in the future healthcare needs of Macon and Jackson Counties. It is also a component […]
Progressive Women of Hendersonville host open mic and new art exhibit
From the Progressive Women of Hendersonville: On Friday, June 23, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.the Progressive Women of Hendersonville (PWH) will host an open mic and opening of “Why I March” at Sanctuary Brewing Company at 147 1st Avenue East in Hendersonville. The display includes the images and words of about 50 artists about […]
Dr. Martin Sullivan joins Pardee Cardiology Associates
Press release: Pardee UNC Health Care announced today that Martin Sullivan, M.D., a board-certified cardiologist, has joined Pardee Cardiology Associates. Dr. Martin specializes in heart disease prevention and noninvasive methods for diagnosing and treating heart conditions. He has extensive experience in nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and vascular imaging. Dr. Sullivan earned […]
YMCA annual campaign raises more than $700,000 for charitable programs
Press release: Generous donors to the YMCA of Western North Carolina’s annual fundraising campaign contributed more than $700,000 in 2017. This will enable the YMCA of WNC to expand its funding for charitable programs such as nutrition education and outreach, overnight camp scholarships, falls prevention classes for seniors, and supportive groups for cancer survivors. The […]
Henderson County youth council welcomes new members
Press Release from United Way of Henderson County: HENDERSONVILLE, NC – This month the Henderson County Youth Council (HCYC) welcomes eight new members to its legion of local teen leaders. The HCYC program brings teens from all Henderson County high schools — public, private, and home school — together to advocate for issues impacting youth. […]
Clay Fest at the Folk Art Center, June 10
Press release: For six hours on Saturday, June 10, the hill behind the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway will be filled with more than twenty potters selling ceramic wares for both décor and function. Clay Fest is an annual Southern Highland Craft Guild event that celebrates the varied craft processes and techniques […]
Great Smokey Mountains superintendent Cassius Cash speaking in Asheville at Friends of Scouting Luncheon
Press release from The Daniel Boone Council of the Boy Scouts of America : WHAT: Great Smokey Mountains Superintendent Cassius Cash is the Keynote Speaker for the Second Annual Friends of Scouting Luncheon. The Daniel Boone Council of the Boy Scouts of America will share how our area’s youth through Scouting have contributed more than […]
Local Cloth holds Fiber Feel Day at the WNC Farmer’s Market, June 3
Press release: Fiber craft enthusiasts can go straight to the source to buy fleeces and processed fibers from the region’s local sheep, goat and alpaca farmers at Local Cloth’s Fiber Feel Day 2017, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, June 3, at the WNC Farmer’s Market. Then they can attend special workshops at Local Cloth’s Dye Studio […]
Tenth Squirrel Box Derby ready to roll, May 27
Press release from Transylvania County Schools: It’s time to cut loose and let gravity do the work! Everyone is invited to the Squirrel Box Derby, where spiffy, speedy, and sometimes silly cars roll down Jailhouse Hill up to 40 miles per hour during the height of the White Squirrel Festival. On Saturday, May 27, starting […]
Last lecture in spring series at Lenoir-Rhyne University-Asheville public lecture series, May 22
Press release from Lenoir-Rhyne University: Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Colton, Diplomat-in-Residence at Lenoir-Rhyne University-Asheville, will present her final lecture focused on Diplomacy, Politics and News. Dr. Colton is an Emmy-award winning journalist who has worked for ABC News, NBC News, Newsweek, and NPR. The Asheville native also had a distinguished career as a U.S. Foreign Service […]
MANNA FoodBank and UnitedHealthcare to bring fresh food to disadvantaged McDowell County residents
Press release from UnitedHealthcare: MANNA Express program brings “just-in-time” delivery of perishable foods $25,000 UnitedHealthcare grant helps increase access to nutritious foods North Carolina faces higher prevalence of food insecurity than national average WHAT: Food-insecure residents of McDowell County will receive a “just-in-time” delivery of fresh, perishable foods like produce, dairy, meats and breads at […]
City of Asheville to benefit French Broad River with $60,000 grant from Duke Energy
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville received a $60,000 grant to continue its commitment to protecting and enhancing regional waterways and the environment. The grant is part of the Water Resources Fund, a $10 million statewide commitment from Duke Energy. The City of Asheville is one of 14 organizations across […]
Air quality forecast for Wednesday, May 17: Moderate (YELLOW)
Wednesday, May 17, 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 Wednesday, 05/17/2017
Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Asheville center celebrates commencement
Press Release from Lenoir-Rhyne University: Asheville, N.C. — Lenoir-Rhyne University graduated 50 students from its Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville on Saturday, May 13. Prior to commencement, 50 members of the Class of 2017 processed from Vance Monument downtown to The Orange Peel on Biltmore Avenue where the commencement ceremony was held. Dr. Frederick […]
Hike to Charlies Bunion with the Friends of the Smokies, June 13
Press Release from the Friends of the Smokies: WAYNESVILLE, NC – Lace up your boots this summer for Friends of the Smokies Classic Hike to the iconic stone outcropping, Charlies Bunion. Join the group hike on June 13 for an 8-mile out-and-back trip to see some of the world famous views along the Appalachian Trail, […]
Comedians Dave Waite and Grant Lyon at the Grey Eagle, June 3
Press release: On Saturday, June 3rd at 8:00pm, Funny Business at the Grey Eagle presents a special show featuring two nationally touring comedy headliners Dave Waite and Grant Lyon. Waite and Lyon headline comedy clubs all across the United States and are both LA-based roommates. Dave Waite Los Angeles-based comedian Dave Waite is a charismatic […]
Williams-Baldwin teacher campus to open with ribbon cutting ceremony, May 30
Press Release from Buncombe County Schools: A unique partnership that will help bring and retain quality teachers to our community will open its doors with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, May 30th. The Williams-Baldwin Teacher Campus, a 24-unit apartment complex, will provide newly constructed 2 bedroom/2 bath apartments for approximately $915 a month for […]