From the Asheville Regional Airport: Airport parking garage is now partially open for public use (Asheville, N.C.) Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) opened the second level of its new parking garage on Friday, Nov. 17. The terminal-level portion of the garage was opened in anticipation of the high passenger utilization expected during the Thanksgiving week. The partially […]
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United way calls for nominations for Governor’s Volunteer Award
Press release from United Way of Transylvania County: Noon on Friday, December 8 is the deadline for local nominations for the 2018 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. Any person, group, or entity from the public, non-profit and private sector may be nominated for the Governor’s Award. Nomination forms and tips for successful nominations are available for download […]
Madison Co. native, songwriter Michael Cody returns to Jewell Hill for homecoming concert Dec. 10
From Madison Has Heart: The Wit and Grit of Michael Cody Like the steep and winding roads through his childhood home place of Walnut, NC, Michael Cody’s career path has followed a rambling, roundabout route. From a child of the hills, to a brush with songwriting fame in Music City USA that produced a Glen […]
Fall Dance Sharing at UNC Asheville, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville’s Dance Program will present two performances – the Fall Dance Sharing, both beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, in Belk Theatre on campus. These performances are free and everyone is welcome to attend. Student and faculty works will be presented, with […]
County staff uncover additional discrepancies in information provided to the press by former County Manager Wanda Greene
Press release from Buncombe County: Through an ongoing internal investigation, County staff have discovered discrepancies in information provided to the press by former County Manager Wanda Greene. On October 5, 2017, the County called a press briefing to correct salary and compensation information previously released by former County Manager Wanda Greene. Since the transition of County […]
Cleanup to begin at the CTS superfund site in Asheville, public invited to meeting Nov. 30
Press release from the U.S. EPA: Work is underway at the CTS of Asheville, Inc. Superfund Site (Site) to install the treatment system that will clean up contaminants in the groundwater and soil beneath the former CTS plant. EPA will host a public meeting to discuss the details of the treatment system and answer questions. […]
Asheville Holiday Parade to impact bus routes, include street closings
Press release from the City of Asheville: The Asheville Downtown Association’s annual Asheville Holiday Parade happens from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, in downtown Asheville. The parade route runs up Biltmore Avenue to Pack Square, then turning to go down Patton Avenue. Hundreds show up for this festive community event, so please […]
UNC Asheville holiday art sale, Dec. 1 and 2
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville’s Department of Art and Art History will hold its 2017 Holiday Art Sale from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, in Owen Hall, in the S. Tucker Cooke Gallery. The sale is open to everyone. A wide variety of functional […]
Elk are coming to Grandfather Mountain, naming contest begins Nov. 17
Press release from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: This December, Grandfather Mountain will welcome some new residents to its environmental wildlife habitats. The nonprofit nature preserve and attraction has adopted three male elk — a bachelor herd — to reside in an all-new habitat. After the park’s resident white-tailed deer passed away earlier this year, the habitat […]
Vance Birthplace puts its own twist on “A Christmas Carol” Dec. 8 & 9
From the Vance Birthplace Historic Site: An Appalachian Christmas Carol Vance Birthplace State Historic Site and the American Myth Center to present an evening of story and tradition, but with a Carolina twist This Christmas season at the Vance Birthplace, we will present one of the greatest Christmas stories ever told, but with our own […]
Harris Regional and Swain Community Hospitals to hold job fair Nov. 30
Press release from Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital: Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital will hold a job fair from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 30 in the lobby of the new Harris Emergency Department, located at the front of Harris […]
Warren Wilson College adds expressive arts therapy major
Press release from Warren Wilson College: An Alzheimer’s patient listens to music from his past and starts to form words he has not uttered in years. A wounded soldier creates a sculpture to sort through a traumatic incident on the battlefield. A child receiving cancer treatment happily paints a picture during a hospital visit to […]
Hendersonville Fire Department night training on Main Street, Nov. 18
Press release from City of Hendersonville: The Hendersonville Fire Department will be conducting a night training on Main Street, Saturday, Nov. 18, starting at 7 p.m. They will be performing aerial operations for high rise building fires in the 600 block. The set up area will be located at the Skyland Hotel and First Citizens Bank. Traffic […]
Asheville Regional Airport expects high passenger numbers during Thanksgiving week
Press release from Asheville Regional Airport: Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is reporting high numbers of scheduled passengers for the 2017 Thanksgiving travel week and is encouraging all passengers to plan accordingly. Specifically, passengers scheduled to fly between Wednesday, Nov. 22 and Monday, Nov. 27 should arrive at the airport at least two hours before flight […]
Solar-church test case filed at NC Supreme Court
Press release from NC WARN: An unprecedented legal battle challenging the nation’s largest electric monopoly will be decided by the NC Supreme Court. On Nov. 15, attorneys for NC WARN filed a detailed appeal arguing that the nonprofit should be allowed to resume selling solar power to Greensboro’s Faith Community Church from a system installed […]
Asheville businesses support LGBTQ rights with Shop for Equality Day, Nov. 28
Press release from The Campaign for Southern Equality: Twenty-six locally-owned businesses in the Asheville area are participating in Shop for Equality on Tuesday, Nov. 28, a day of giving to benefit the Campaign for Southern Equality’s work for LGBTQ rights. Businesses are donating five percent of their sales on the 28th to the non-profit organization. […]
Elkmont shines at Friends of the Smokies’ last classic hike of the season
Press release from Friends of the Smokies: Warm up with a walk in the woods at Friends of the Smokies’ December Classic Hike on the Little River and Cucumber Gap Trails of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. On Tuesday, December 12th the last Classic Hike of the 2017 season will feature seven miles of flat […]
WNC Sierra Club presents 2017 Environmental Recognition Awards on Dec. 6
Press release from WNC Sierra Club: The WNC Sierra Club will present its annual Environmental Recognition Awards on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at its Potluck Holiday Party. The awards are made in recognition of local individuals, institutions and businesses whose actions reflect their commitment to preserving the environment. The party gets underway at 6:30 p.m. at […]
Local Asheville businesses support LGBTQ rights with Shop for Equality Day
Press release from the Campaign for Southern Equality: Twenty-six locally-owned businesses in the Asheville area are participating in Shop for Equality on November 28th, a day of giving to benefit the Campaign for Southern Equality’s work for LGBTQ rights. Businesses are donating 5 percent of their sales on the 28th to the non-profit organization. Casey […]
Blossman Gas Heat for Hunger program benefits MANNA FoodBank
PRESS RELEASE from Blossman Gas: November 16 – Swannanoa, NC – Blossman Gas, located at 170 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC is giving back to the WNC community by donating to MANNA FoodBank this holiday season. The store will donate a portion of the proceeds from residential propane gallons sold from November 20, 2017 to […]
Michael Cody reading and musical performance, Dec. 10
Press release from Pat Franklin, organizer of Madison Has Heart: Like the steep and winding roads through his childhood home place of Walnut, NC, Michael Cody’s career path has followed a rambling, roundabout route. From a child of the hills, to a brush with songwriting fame in Music City USA that produced a Glen Campbell […]