From the Henderson County DSS: Foster Parent Training Class Wednesday, September 27, 2017, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Hope United Methodist Church, 2443 Spartanburg Hwy. East Flat Rock, NC 28726 Loving Foster Families needed to raise hope and foster dreams! Whatever time you can commit, please join Henderson County DSS for their next Foster Parent Training […]
News Bulletins
Air quality forecast for Friday, July 21: Moderate (YELLOW)
Friday, July 21, 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 Friday, 07/21/2017 Last Updated: […]
YMCA of WNC offers swim lessons to local Boys & Girls Club campers
From the YMCA of Western North Carolina: YMCA partners with Boys & Girls Clubs to reduce risk of drowning Children learn skills and confidence that could save lives Asheville, N.C., July 20, 2017 – Every day two children in the United States die from drowning. The YMCA of Western North Carolina is dedicated to working with […]
City of Asheville names Kimberlee Archie equity and inclusion manager
Press release from the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville is pleased to announce that, after a nationwide search, Kimberlee Archie will serve as the City’s first-ever Equity and Inclusion Manager, effective July 31, 2017. Archie’s career and experience positions her to lead City efforts to support a diverse and inclusive community. She has […]
Film screening, panel discussion explores national defense & climate change Aug. 10 at Highland Brewing
From event organizers: Highland Brewing Event Seeks to Change Conversation about Climate On Thursday, August 10, there will be an event at Highland Brewing in Asheville that organizers hope will help overcome the divisiveness that the topics of climate and clean energy usually produce. The evening at the Highland Brewing Event Center will center around […]
ASAP holds 2017 Local Food Experience Aug. 24 at New Belgium Brewing
From Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: ASAP Announces 2017 Local Food Experience Popular Local Food & Farm Event Returns on August 24 at New Belgium Brewing Co. ASHEVILLE, NC (July 20, 2017) — ASAP’s Local Food Experience will celebrate the connections between farmers, chefs and artisan food producers. The experience, held on Thursday, August 24, from […]
Dr. Christopher Parsons joins Pardee Center for Infectious Disease
Press release: Pardee UNC Health Care announced today that Christopher Parsons, M.D., has joined the Pardee Center for Infectious Disease, located at 705-D 6th Avenue West in Hendersonville. Dr. Parsons is board-certified in infectious disease and internal medicine, and specializes in treating general infectious diseases, bone and joint infections, oncologic infections, hepatitis C and […]
Pardee Hospital Foundation accepting 2017 Women of Hope Award nominations
Press release: Pardee Hospital Foundation is now accepting nominations for its Women of Hope Award, which will be announced at the 20th Annual Women Helping Women Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 20 at Blue Ridge Community College. Each year, the Foundation honors at least one woman in the community who has experienced cancer or another serious health […]
Pardee UNC Health Care announces new urgent care center for Mills River
Press release: Pardee UNC Health Care announced today plans to open a 2,500 square foot urgent care center in Mills River by February 2018. Construction of the facility, located in the Ingles Shopping Center at the corner of N. Mills River Road and Boylston Highway, will begin next month. Pardee currently operates two urgent care […]
Project Access receives three-year funding award from Duke Endowment
Press release: Together with Western Carolina Medical Society (WCMS), Mission Health today announced it has been awarded a $750,000 grant over three years from The Duke Endowment to support and expand WCMS’ Project Access charity care program. In 1996, WCMS and its physician leaders recognized the real need to create a model of care that […]
Hendersonville “Music on Main Street” concert series continues Aug. 4 with Gotcha Groove, classic car show
From the Henderson County Tourism Development Authority: Music on Main Street August 4, 2017 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Visitor Center, 201 South Main Street Hendersonville, NC Admission is free Gotcha Groove and Classic Car Cruise-In The Music on Main Street concert on Friday, August 4 will feature a wide variety of music performed by […]
WNC Farmers Market to hold watermelon-eating contest for kids July 28
Press release from the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Community Services: ASHEVILLE — The WNC Farmers Market will host a Kids Watermelon Eating Contest during its annual Watermelon Day on July 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The contest will take place at noon. Guests can enjoy free samples of N.C. watermelons, and melons […]
N.C. Dept. of Health & Human Services holds listening session on behavioral health July 20 in Sylva
From the N.C. Dept. of Health & Human Services: Behavioral Health Listening Session to be Held Thursday in Sylva RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a listening session on mental health, developmental disabilities and substance use disorder services Thursday, July 20, in Sylva. Feedback will be used in developing a […]
Asheville Vice Mayor Gwen Wisler to file for reelection to Asheville City Council
Press release from Gwen Wisler campaign: Vice Mayor Gwen Wisler will file for re-election to a second term on Asheville City Council today. Wisler, the top vote-getter in 2013, was elected as Vice Mayor by fellow council members in 2015. Wisler has distinguished herself through leadership on public engagement and equity, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, […]
NC Stage hosts free Meisner Acting Technique presentation, July 26
Press release: Meisner Acting Technique Presentation & Scenes with Kelley Hinman Wednesday July 26, 2017, 7:00pm – 8:30pm at NC Stage Kelley Hinman (AEA, SAG-AFTRA), former student of legendary Sanford Meisner and certified teacher of Meisner technique, will be at NC Stage on July 26, 2017 from 7:00pm – 8:30pm to showcase scenes from his […]
Air quality forecast for Thursday, July 20: Moderate (YELLOW)
Thursday, July 20, 2017, is a code green 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
RADTIP southern section meetings scheduled
Press release from the city of Asheville: In June, the City announced that staff will need to phase building components of the River Arts District Transportation Improvement Project (RADTIP) due to budgetary constraints. City Council authorized construction of the modified RADTIP on June 27. At this same meeting, Council directed staff to analyze the feasibility […]
Adrian Vassallo files for City Council race
Press release from Adrian Vassallo campaign: ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA (July 19, 2017) – Surrounded by friends and supporters, Adrian Vassallo officially filed for the 2017 Asheville City Council race. Vassallo believes that accountable leadership is needed in such a pivotal time for our city. “We are all aware that Asheville has become one of the […]
Physician assistant joins Waynesville Family Practice
Press release: Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) announced that Chad Lott, PA-C will join Waynesville Family Practice beginning July 10. “We are very pleased to announce that Chad Lott is returning to Waynesville Family Practice,” said Rod Harkleroad, CEO of Haywood Regional Medical Center. “Lott will be a great addition to this well-loved and […]
Critical Red Cross blood shortage prompts emergency call for donations
Press release: The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for eligible blood and platelet donors of all blood types to give now and help save lives. Blood donations have fallen short of expectations for the past two months, resulting in about 61,000 fewer donations than needed […]
Air quality forecast for Wednesday, July 19: Moderate (YELLOW and GREEN)
Wednesday, July 19, 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, […]