Wednesday, June 28, 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, 06/28/2017
News Bulletins
11th annual Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival hits town Aug. 9-12
From event organizers: ASHEVILLE, NC, 6/27/2017 – The Southeast’s largest comedy festival celebrates eleven years in Asheville this summer with stand up comedians from all around the world. Since its first two-day festival in 2006, The Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival (a.k.a. The Asheville Comedy Festival) has grown into one of the country’s most prestigious […]
14th annual Mountain Wildlife Days offers fun, educational experience with region’s wildlife July 14-15
From event organizers: MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE DAYS – “WILD LIVES AND WILD PLACES” One of the many magical things about our mountains is the chance – often unexpected – to meet the creatures with which we share this beautiful area. The 14th annual Mountain Wildlife Days, July 14-15, at the Sapphire Valley Resort, will once again […]
Prestige Subaru presents “Share The Love” donations to Asheville Humane Society June 29
From the Asheville Humane Society: Prestige Subaru Donates over $100,000 to Asheville Humane Society Asheville, NC – When it comes to local businesses supporting local charities, there is no better example than Prestige Subaru and Asheville Humane Society (AHS). The two have been working together for over a decade, saving thousands of homeless and at-risk pets […]
Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society & Museum hosts train excursion through WNC Aug. 12
From the Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society & Museum: SUMMER TRAIN EXCURSION If you’re experiencing the Summer Doldrums, we have the cure for you – getting out of the house and taking a great train ride! Escape the Dog Days of Summer with a cool, refreshing and scenic train trip through the mountains of the […]
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games return July 6-9
From the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: Scotland returns to Grandfather Mountain July 6-9 for the 62nd annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games. Boasting bagpipes, Scottish athletics, Highland melodies, Celtic cuisine, crafts aplenty and tons of tartans, the Games hearken back to the rich cultural traditions of Scotland in a setting not so different from the mountains […]
WWE wrestling legends seek an end to childhood hunger through “Headlock on Hunger”
Press release from Eblen Charities: WWE Hall of Famer Gerry Brisco knows a lot about hunger from the times he had to make weight as an amateur wrestling champion. But he had a choice in that matter. At this point in his life, he’s more about preventing those kind of hunger pangs for children who […]
Mission Health Takes National Leadership Role in Personalized Medicine
From Mission Health: Mission Health’s Personalized Medicine program focuses on response to drugs in a way that will increase the likelihood that a drug will work effectively while decreasing the likelihood that it will result in a bad side effect for our patients. Personalized medicine testing utilizes the genetic make-up of the individual, or in […]
Asheville seeks applicants for boards and commissions
Press release from the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville has various openings on various committees. Have you ever wanted to make a difference? Have you wondered, “Can the City benefit from my experience and knowledge?” Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? Do you want to be […]
Appalachian Farm Weddings & Events launches new concert series July 1 with Darren Nicholson Band
From Appalachian Farm Weddings & Events: Exciting New Concert Venue Appalachian Farm Weddings and Events is well known for hosting weddings for the past four years. In addition to our weddings, we are proud to announce the start of our concert series. This working farm has been in the Leatherwood family for 185 years and […]
Mission Health Named One of the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in North America
From Mission Health: Employee Engagement has gained significant attention during the last decade as one of the most important drivers of organizational success, and accordingly, mission success. Forbes Magazine defines employee engagement as “the emotional commitment the employee has to the organization and its goals.” An engaged employee is invested in their work, and in their […]
Asheville poet Gavin Geoffrey Dillard holds reading, performance July 8 at Masonic Temple Theatre
From event organizers: Presented by The Gavin Dillard Poetry Library & Archive and the Asheville Lyric Opera: Metaphors, Mumblings, and Music Saturday night, July 8th, from 7:00 till 8:30 at the remarkable centenarian Masonic Temple Theatre, 80 Broadway Street in downtown Asheville An enchanted evening with Asheville’s renowned poet, Gavin Geoffrey Dillard, reading from his […]
Blue Ridge Parkway “Hike of the Week” explores watershed environment June 30
From the National Park Service: Blue Ridge Parkway Hike of the Week “The Secret Life of Watersheds” (Asheville, NC) – Join Parkway rangers at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 30 for a moderate, 1.4 mile round-trip hike to the top of Craggy Pinnacle to get a bird’s-eye view of the North Fork Reservoir. Come learn […]
Guided history walks of Hendersonville’s Main Street resume July 1
From event organizers: Guided History Walks on Main Street Resume July 1 (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, June 20, 2017) – Starting Saturday, July 1, at 10 a.m., and continuing at 10 a.m. every Saturday morning in July, guided history walks along Hendersonville’s Main Street will be offered. Saturday walks are on July 1, July 8, July 15, […]
Avadim Technologies showcases topical muscle therapy products at 68th NATA Symposia & Expo June 26-29
From Avadim Technologies: AVADIM TECHNOLOGIES INC. SHOWCASES ITS TOPICAL MUSCLE NUTRITION THERAPIES AT 68TH NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINERS’ ASSOCIATION CLINICAL SYMPOSIA & AT EXPO PHUEL Recognized by Athletic Trainers and Leading Clinicians To Train Harder & Recover Faster Asheville, NC (June 27, 2017) – Avadim Technologies Inc. (“Avadim”), the Bionome TherapiesTM life sciences company, today announced […]
WENOCA chapter of Sierra Club urges input on Forest Service plans for Nantahala and Pisgah forests
Announcement from Sierra Club of Western North Carolina: Please attend and speak at the 6 US Forest Service public comment sessions (listed below.) This summer is a critical time to provide input on the development of the revised Nantahala Pisgah National Forest plan. Although there are some improvements from earlier versions, the preliminary draft misses many […]
Great Smoky Mountains Association hosts women’s-only backpacking trip July 18-20
From the Great Smoky Mountains Association: Great Smoky Mountains Association plans women’s only backpacking trip Great Smoky Mountains Association understands that for some women, the national park’s backcountry can be a mysterious, sometimes frightening place, but it doesn’t have to be. When women band together on multi-day backpacking trips, they often complete their journey with […]
Arts Council of Henderson County calls for artist submissions 14th annual “Bring Us Your Best” exhibition
From The Arts Council of Henderson County: Arts Council of Henderson County Announces Call for Artists for 14th annual Bring Us Your Best Art Exhibition Hendersonville NC – The Arts Council of Henderson County is making a call for artists to enter Bring Us Your Best XIV, an all media visual art exhibition, which will […]
OnTrack Financial Services announces July schedule of financial education classes
From OnTrack Financial Services of WNC: July Financial Education Schedule Classes are free unless noted. Pre-registration required. Call today at 255-5166. Housing Classes Homebuyer Education Series – ($50.00 participant fee) Our HUD-certified course provides a step-by-step explanation of the home-buying process, a fantastic resource book, and an opportunity to interact with local real estate […]
The Fresh Market launches enhanced shopping experience in Asheville, Hendersonville locations July 12-16
From The Fresh Market: The Fresh Market tempts the taste buds with unveiling of refreshed shopping experiences in Asheville and Hendersonville, set to debut on July 12 Specialty grocer celebrates the love of food with fresh fare, expanded offerings and a new sampling station On Wednesday, July 12, The Fresh Market will unveil an enhanced […]
Shindig on the Green returns July 1
Press release: The Folk Heritage Committee announces its summer 2017 dates for two celebrated mountain traditions in Asheville, North Carolina: the 51st season of Shindig on the Green and the 90th Annual Mountain Dance and Folk Festival. Each event features long-standing as well as the newest generation of traditional and mountain string bands, ballad singers, […]