From event organizers: Former Undercover Narcotics Officer Chris Winslow Will Hold Town Hall Meeting On Heroin and Opioid Epidemic Weaverville, NC – Chris Winslow, former Buncombe County Sheriff Narcotics Detective, and Candidate for Buncombe County Sheriff will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, September 26 (6-7:30 p.m.) at the Riceville Fire Department. “I was […]
Wednesday, Sept. 27, 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. Click on the map below for an […]
From the Jackson County Arts Council: Heather Mae Erickson – Ceramicist The “Artist Talk” for October, sponsored by the Jackson County Arts Council, will feature ceramicist Heather Mae Erickson. She will lecture about her academic and artistic journey from her beginnings as an undergraduate at The University of the Arts to her current position at […]
From OnTrack WNC: October Financial Education Schedule Classes are free unless noted. Pre-registration required. Call today at 255-5166. __________________________________________________________________________________ Housing Classes Homebuyer Education Series – ($50 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 / lending / […]
From the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: Autumn falls into color at Grandfather Mountain As the Blue Ridge Mountains begin to burst with fall color, Grandfather Mountain invites leaf-lookers to see the brilliant change from one of the best leaf-looking destinations in the South. Grandfather Mountain is home to myriad species of plants and hardwood trees […]
The Asheville-Buncombe County chapter of the League of Women Voters will host a public discussion and education event on the topic of opioid addiction in Buncombe County on Thursday, October 5 at the North Asheville Library on Merrimon Avenue. The event will feature presentations on opioid addiction from Buncombe County sheriff Van Duncan, County Social […]
From the William C. Friday Fellowship: FOUR BUNCOMBE COUNTY RESIDENTS NAMED WILLIAM C. FRIDAY FELLOWS Brown, Doster, Freudenberger, Talley among 24 North Carolinians named Friday Fellows September 26, 2017 – The William C. Friday Fellowship for Human Relations, the flagship program of Wildacres Leadership Initiative, has named four Buncombe County residents to its 2017-2019 class. […]
Press release from the American Red Cross: During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support cancer patients and others. Mary Alice Donofrio gave blood for the first time in memory of her mother, who received several blood transfusions while being treated for breast cancer. “I had […]
From the City of Hendersonville: DRUG TAKE BACK / PAPER SHREDDING / FOOD DRIVE The City of Hendersonville will sponsor a secure Shred Day for city residents on Friday, October 27, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., in the parking lot of Patton Park, 59 E. Clairmont Drive. Shred It, Inc, will have their shredding truck […]
Press release from the city of Hendersonville Fire Department: The Hendersonville Fire Department is participating in a Modern Day Engine Company Operation Class on Sept. 25-27. This class will train firefighters in hose advancement, search and rescue operations, forcible entry, flow path management, and live fire attack. The practical applications will take place at the […]
PRESS RELEASE from WNC Nature Center: On Saturday, October 7th the WNC Nature Center will host their 41st annual Hey Day fall festival from 10am-4pm. The event includes fun for the whole family: live performances, music, games, crafts, special animal education moments, food vendors and more! Attendees will be entertained by the Mountain Thunder Cloggers, […]
Press release from N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources: From the Bald Head Island Conservancy to the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute, 54 science centers across the state will soon be receiving grant awards as part of the second year of the $2.39 million North Carolina Science Museums Grant Program. The program is one of the […]
Press release from NC General Assembly: Leaders of the North Carolina General Assembly invite North Carolina high school students to apply for the 48th Annual Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA). The Legislative Services Office, under the North Carolina General Assembly, is now accepting applications for the conference to be held April 6 – 8, 2018, in Raleigh. […]
Press release: Although a conversation generally happens between two people, it’s certainly possible for artwork sharing the same space to suggest a dialogue. That’s the premise of the “Conversation” series of two-person shows at the Penland Gallery. This year’s entry is titled Conversation|What Remains, and it features work by artists Rachel Meginnes and Kelly O’Briant. […]
Press release: Writing from the Top of Your Head is a one-of-a-kind six-week workshop designed for writers who have a burning desire to write but have a hard time facing the blank page. The course is also beneficial to writers who feel their writing has gotten stale, and want to generate fresh material and increase […]
Tuesday, Sept. 26, 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. Click on the map below for an updated, detailed forecast. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 125 South Lexington Avenue, Suite 101 Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: 828.250.6777 […]
Press release from the North Carolina Network of Grantmakers: On Oct. 18, nonprofits in Western North Carolina will have the opportunity to meet and talk with foundation representatives at the 2017 Foundation Fair, hosted by the North Carolina Network of Grantmakers. The NCNG hosts the Foundation Fair each year to provide nonprofits an opportunity to […]
Following an announcement from environmental groups of plans to bring suit against Duke Energy to compel the utility to provide what the groups said was required information about coal ash dam safety plans, the company released the following statement: The following is an important update from George Hamrick, senior vice president of coal combustion products […]
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: What: A ribbon cutting ceremony and physician reception to introduce Pardee Adult & Family Medicine to the community. The ribbon cutting ceremony is free and open to the public. A brief reception with light refreshments will follow the ceremony, and family medicine physicians S. Grey Tilden, M.D., and Tanya Chin, M.D., […]
Monday, Sept. 25, 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. Click on the map below for an updated, detailed forecast. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 125 South Lexington Avenue, Suite 101 Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: 828.250.6777 […]
Press release: Experience Cherokee culture at the 105th annual Indian Fair Oct. 3-7. In addition to the typical country fair carnival rides, games, animals and agriculture, find plenty of authentic local traditions, art and food. A parade down the streets of Cherokee kicks off opening day. Watch kids and adults compete in stickball, demonstrations in […]
