Press release from Eblen Charities: (Asheville, NC)- Hundreds of walkers, runners, and teams will take to the campus of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College this Saturday, October 14th for the Seventieth Annual Eblen Charities Walk, Run, or Roll. The event will benefit children and families living with the effects of illnesses and disabilities and in need […]
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Members needed on a number of city committees
Press release form 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 […]
Ferguson Family YMCA set to open Nov. 14
Press release from the YMCA of Western North Carolina: Asheville, N.C., Oct. 13, 2017 – The Hominy Valley will get healthier in spirit, mind, and body when the Ferguson Family YMCA opens its doors at Westridge Marketplace in Candler on Nov. 14. The new state-of-the-art facility includes a 20,000-square-foot wellness floor, exercise and group cycling […]
The Exiled Palestinians speak in Asheville, Oct. 28
Press release from The North America Nakba Tour: Asheville, NC. — The North America Nakba Tour and The Asheville Committee for Palestinian Human Rights invite you to “The Exiled Palestinians: Stateless Palestinians from the Camps in Lebanon.” Khawla Hammad has been a stateless refugee in Lebanon for 69 years. At the age of sixteen, she […]
Downtown Hendersonville Trick or Treat Street event
Press release from Downtown Hendersonville: HENDERSONVILLE, NC, October 12th, 2017 – Downtown is excited to once more invite our friends from Ingles Markets back as the Presenting Sponsor of the downtown Hendersonville Trick or Treat Street event. Their annual participation in Trick or Treat Street in downtown Hendersonville is a wonderful example of their community […]
Federal grant to state veterans affairs department will aid a Black Mountain cemetary
Press release from N.C. Department of Military And Veterans Affairs: The N.C. Department of Military And Veterans Affairs (NCDMVA) has been notified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that the VA plans to award the Department two veteran cemetery expansion grants in 2018. The grants are to create burial sites in the Western Carolina State […]
Asheville hosts mayor of Valladolid, Mexico and official delegation for Asheville sister city events Oct. 11-18
Press release from Asheville Sister Cities: Asheville Sister Cities is at it again! Fresh on the heels of their Scottish delegation in September and new sister city partnership with Dunkeld and Birnam, Perthshire, Scotland, the organization is busily preparing for a visit by the Mayor of Valladolid, LEP. Alpha Alejandra Tavera Escalante, members of her […]
Hendersonville fall leaf collection plan explained
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: On Monday October 16, 2017, the City of Hendersonville will begin their bulk fall leaf collection for City residents. Collection will continue until the end of December. Residents are asked to rake their leaves as close to the street, curb or sidewalk as possible without placing the leaves in the road […]
Asheville lands three-year contract to host major international cycling event
Press release from Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission: Asheville will play host to the prestigious, international cycling event, Haute Route, this spring, thanks to a collaborative effort between the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission and Explore Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau to land the event. Additional assistance in securing the three-year commitment came from the City […]
Mission Health announces in-network health plans for 2018
Press release from Mission Health: Mission Health, the provider caring for the largest number of residents of western North Carolina, has announced it is contracting with a robust suite of health plans in 2018, including five Medicare Advantage plans. The expansion of its insurer relationships is part of the health system’s ongoing efforts to ensure […]
Park Ridge Health Obstetrics & Gynecology welcomes new nurse midwife
Press release from Park Ridge Health: Park Ridge Health Obstetrics & Gynecology is excited to welcome board-certified Nurse Midwife, Cynthia Noland, CNM, MSN, to its nationally awarded care team. Noland earned her bachelor of science degree in Nursing from Western Carolina University, her Certificate in Nurse Midwifery from Frontiers School of Midwifery & Family […]
Mission Health announces Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina honorees
Press release from Mission Health: Mission Health is proud to announce that again in 2017, six nurses from across our health system were selected for this year’s list of Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina. It is a true honor for our nurses to be recognized by their peers for their professionalism and practice and […]
Asheville BookWorks hosts acclaimed poet Jericho Brown for Oct. 14 Vandercooked poetry night
From event promoters: We hope you’ll join us at Asheville BookWorks for a fabulous evening of poetry and printing this Saturday night. The always marvelous Jericho Brown will be reading. He’s a poet not to be missed. If you haven’t been to a Vandercooked event yet, they’re great, with excellent poets and broadsides for the […]
Another rabies case confirmed in Swannanoa; health officials urge caution
From Buncombe County Health & Human Services: Confirmed Rabies Case in Asheville Buncombe County, N.C., – Health Officials with Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) announced today that a fox from the Swannanoa area has been confirmed to have rabies. The fox was taken to Buncombe County Animal Control on Tuesday, October 10 and […]
Public invited to ribbon-cutting ceremony for new shower facility at Julian Price Campground Oct. 24
From the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation: Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation to unveil new shower facility at Julian Price Campground on October 24 Public invited to ribbon cutting to celebrate nonprofit’s latest High Country project (Julian Price Memorial Park, Blue Ridge Parkway) – Blue Ridge Parkway travelers and neighbors are invited to join the Blue Ridge […]
Hood Huggers International’s DeWayne Barton selected for national health leadership program
From event organizers: Local Social Entrepreneur Selected for New National Leadership Program to Build Health Equity ASHEVILLE, NC – Leaders from Honolulu, to Providence, R.I. — working across a range of fields, including social policy, community development, public health and government— have been selected to participate in the Culture of Health Leaders program. These leaders […]
Asheville hosts third installment of town hall series for defense industry contractors Oct. 26
From the N.C. Department of Military & Project Management: NC DIDI ANNOUNCES THIRD STATEWIDE TOWN HALL IN ASHEVILLE FOR DEFENSE INDUSTRY SUPPLIERS AND CONTRACTORS Raleigh, NC October 10, 2017 – The North Carolina Defense Industry Diversification Initiative (NC DIDI) will host a town hall entitled the NC DIDI Western DoD Suppliers Forum on Thursday, October […]
Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce calls for nominations for 2017 WomanUP awards
From event promoters: 2017 WomanUP Celebration Tuesday, November 28, 2017, 8 – 11 a.m. EST Crowne Plaza Resort – Expo Center 1 Resort Drive Asheville, NC 28806 The Asheville Chamber’s WomanUP program focuses on supporting and inspiring our community’s business women. This celebration event kicks off another year of great events. Join us at Crowne […]
Blue Ridge Parkway hosts guided hike Oct. 19, World War I presentation Oct. 21
From the Blue Ridge Parkway: Thursday, October 19th, 2017 Singe Cat Overlook – Milepost 345.3 2 p.m. – An Afternoon Walk With a Ranger Join the ranger at the Singe Cat Overlook and experience the joy of fall hiking on this moderately strenuous 2 mile hike east along the Mountains to Sea Trail on top […]
Pardee UNC Health Care & Henderson Co. Sheriff’s Office host pill disposal event Oct. 19
From Pardee UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care and Henderson County Sheriff’s Office To Host Oct. 19 Pill Drop Event Hendersonville, N.C. – Pardee UNC Health Care and the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office will host a pill take-back event on Thursday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pardee’s Justice Street upper […]
Flat Rock Park Foundation raises over $164,000 for trail expansion
From the Flat Rock Park Foundation: Flat Rock Park Foundation Raises More Than $164,000 To Expand Trails at The Park at Flat Rock Flat Rock, N.C. — The Flat Rock Park Foundation announced today that its recent three-month trails campaign raised more than $164,000 to build additional trails at The Park at Flat Rock, exceeding […]