Press release from US Forest Service: Pisgah Forest, N.C., June 12, 2017 — There is an Emergency Food Storage Order on and within 1,000 feet of Avery Creek Road (FSR #477) on the Pisgah Ranger District. All food and food related items must be stored in a hard-sided bear-resistant canister, or in the trunk of a […]
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Spellbound Children’s Bookshop hosts computer coding summer day camp
Press release from Spellbound Children’s Bookshop: Spellbound Children’s Bookshop, Asheville’s locally owned independent bookstore just for kids, is offering a summer day camp in computer coding. Registration is open now for the camp taking place Tuesday July 11th through Friday July 14th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the bookstore at 640 Merrimon Avenue. […]
BPR names new arts journalist to cover WNC’s creative community
Press release from Blue Ridge Public Radio: Blue Ridge Public Radio continues to invest in the development of local programming and content with the hiring of Matt Peiken as the NPR station’s first Arts Producer. Peiken, whose entire journalism career has concentrated in covering arts and culture, will produce segments for Morning Edition and All Things Considered, and […]
Air quality forecast for Monday, June 12: Moderate (YELLOW)
Monday, June 12, 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, 06/12/2017
Asheville Area Habitat For Humanity attains 4-star rating from Charity Navigator
Press release: ASHEVILLE AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ATTAINS COVETED 4-STAR RATING FROM CHARITY NAVIGATOR Asheville, NC (June 12, 2017) – Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity has attained the coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. This highest possible rating verifies that Asheville Habitat adheres to sector best practices, executes its mission in a financially efficient way, […]
Non-profit status may help Hatch toward goal of serving as an entrepreneurial hub for local startups
Press release from Hatch Asheville: Hatch Asheville (Hatch), a hotbed of entrepreneurial activity in downtown Asheville, has restructured as a 501c(3) non-profit foundation. Launched in 2016, the goal of Hatch is to turn Asheville into a city known and recognized for innovative and diverse startup companies. Hatch supports this mission through Place, Programming and Partnerships. […]
The Council On Aging Of Buncombe County offers the opportunity to “go over the edge” to fundraisers
Press release from the Council on Aging of Buncombe County: The Council on Aging of Buncombe County is getting ‘geared up’ for a unique, new, and exciting event coming to downtown Asheville on Saturday, September 23, the last day of the annual Active Aging Week. Rappelling down 29 N. Market Street, a 100-foot (7 story) […]
Asheville Tea Party to host event for Mark Meadows with economist Stephen Moore and FreedomWorks CEO
Press release from Asheville Tea Party: Hendersonvile, NC 10AM, June 9, 2017: Famous Economist Stephen Moore will join FreedomWorks President Adam Brandon at the rally to honor Congressman Mark Meadows in Hendersonville, Thursday, June 15th at 12:30PM. The event is sponsored by FreedomWorks who represents over 6 million Americans passionate about promoting free markets and individual liberty. It is […]
Air quality forecast for Saturday, June 10: Moderate (YELLOW)
Saturday, June 10, 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 Saturday, 06/10/2017
Stories on Asheville’s Front Porch series opens July 8
Press release: The perennial summer series, Stories on Asheville’s Front Porch is kicking into gear for the month of July. Sarah Larson started this series of storytelling programs eight years ago. It continues to bring some of the best regional stories and storytellers to Downtown Asheville on Saturday mornings in July. Each week tellers will […]
East West Pop Up Shop, June 22-24
Press release: The East West Pop Up Shop will be popping up for summer with our 4-day Pop Up Shop showcasing the best in handmade and vintage. The East West Venue will be transformed into a full-service boutique shopping experience full of carefully curated goods featuring 80+ local and regional independent vendors of handmade and […]
Asheville announces new Development Services Director
Press release from the city of Asheville: After a competitive nationwide search, the City of Asheville is pleased to announce that Ben Woody has been named Development Services Director. His first day as a member of the City of Asheville team will be July 24. “I am excited to join the development services department and […]
MANNA FoodBank and Global Life Sciences Company team up to address hunger in Western North Carolina
Press release from MANNA FoodBank: MANNA FoodBank, a hunger-relief organization serving 16 Western North Carolina (WNC) counties, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, a global manufacturer of life sciences and environmental products with a location in Asheville, will hold a large-scale food packing event to help people facing hunger in the WNC area. Thermo Fisher Scientific employees […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Superintendent Mark Woods announces his retirement
Press release from the National Park Service: Mark Woods, superintendent of the Blue Ridge Parkway, has announced that he will retire on July 3, 2017, after a 37-year career with the National Park Service. Over the course of his career, Mark has worked as a park interpretive ranger, resource management ranger, law enforcement ranger, Chief […]
Located: APD finds Thomas Alan Fisher
Update at 2:42 p.m. on June 9: APD reports that Fisher was located as of 12:02 p.m. The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance from the public to locate missing person Thomas Alan Fisher. He was last had contact with friends on June 2, 2017. Thomas is a white male, 6’2” tall, 175 lbs and […]
Adam Bigelow presents summer wildflower classes
Press release from class organizers: Ever wondered what the name of wildflower was that you saw on your last hike? Wish that you knew more about the plants that grow around you? Want to be more connected to nature and to the places and plants that you love? You are invited to join Bigelow’s Botanical Excursions […]
20th annual Cherokee Voices Festival, June 10
Press release: This festival celebrates thousands of years of tradition in the southern Appalachians with Cherokee people from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, North Carolina’s only federally recognized tribe. Experience traditional music and dance, gospel singing, Cherokee flute playing and storytelling. Talk with the Cherokees in living history encampments. See more than 25 master […]
Deadline for SBA loans stemming from October drought is approaching
Press release: Deadline Approaching in North Carolina for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to October 2016 Drought ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations that July 3 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans in […]
Art in Bloom at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, June 15-17
Press release: The Black Mountain Center for the Arts is ushering in its 11th annual Art in Bloom, a flower-filled annual event that will take place June 15, 16 and 17, followed by an exhibit of plein air paintings through July 21. This multi-faceted event includes two different gallery shows, a display of floral arrangements, […]
Buncombe rolls out bicycle diversion court
Press release: Buncombe County DA rolls out bicycle diversion court ASHEVILLE – Today the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office, Asheville on Bikes, and Buncombe Bike Ed jointly announce a new Bicycle Ticket Diversion Program (or Cycle Smart) aimed at reducing and eliminating court costs, driver license points and fines for bike riders charged with minor […]
LEAF Downtown theme and lineup are announced
Press release: Get ready to Turn It Up at the 3rd Annual LEAF Downtown AVL, taking place August 4-5, 2017 in the heart of Downtown Asheville at Pack Square Park. LEAF Downtown AVL showcases dynamic musical talent, immersive cultural arts performances and local handcraft & culinary artists. Join the LEAF community to experience funk at […]