Press release from Chuck Edwards: HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. – Today Sen. Chuck Edwards, R-Henderson, who represents North Carolina’s 48th Senate District, announced his candidacy for a second term in office. Edwards is a WNC native, a small-business owner, and has been active with several organizations and nonprofits in the three counties in which he and his […]
News Bulletins
Hickory Nut Gorge offers events for New Year’s
Press release from Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park: Thrill seekers can attend two unique events in the Hickory Nut Gorge on New Year’s Day. Starting at 8 a.m., visitors can join Chimney Rock State Park Superintendent James Ledgerwood for state park’s First Day Hike. This trek begins at the park’s front gate and […]
Pardee UNC Health Care nurse Debbie Austin named perianesthesia nurse of the year
Press release: from Pardee UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care nurse Debbie Austin, RN, CCRN, CPAN, has been named perianesthesia Nurse of the Year by the North Carolina Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (NCAPAN). This award recognizes a nurse who demonstrates excellence in the practice, management and teaching of PeriAnesthesia nursing, and promotes high standards […]
CFWNC’s Pigeon River Fund awards $347,005 in water quality grants
Press release from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: The Pigeon River Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina recently awarded $347,005 to environmental groups working to improve surface water quality, enhance fish and wildlife habitats, expand public use and access to waterways and increase water quality awareness in Buncombe, Haywood and Madison […]
South Slope Visioning design workshop rescheduled
Press release from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE — Because of snow, the South Slope Visioning design workshop originally set for Dec. 9 has been rescheduled to Jan. 20, 2018. From 9:30 a.m. to noon Jan. 20, come to The Refinery, 207 Coxe Ave., for a charrette-style discussion about the history of the neighborhood and design […]
Asheville Yoga Center conducts fundraiser for homeless high school students
Press release from Asheville Yoga Center: The solution to poverty begins with providing quality education to all children, no matter what their socioeconomic situation. To support this effort, Asheville Yoga Center is collecting donations for Asheville City Schools to help foster the successful education of homeless and underprivileged students in our community. Donation boxes […]
Fire training in Hendersonville Tuesday night
Press release from the city of Hendersonville: HENDERSONVILLE — The Hendersonville Fire Department will be conducting a night training on Main Street, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 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 […]
Asheville Police seek information in concertgoer’s death
Press release from Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE — On Saturday, Dec. 9, at 11:53 p.m., the Asheville Police Department was dispatched to the RAD skate park at 37 Foundy Street after a report of a fight in progress during a concert there. While officers were on their way to the scene, they received reports of gunshots being […]
Pardee Hospital restricts visitors due to flu and pertussis
Press release from Pardee Hospital: HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. – Pardee UNC Health Care announced today that it will implement visitor restrictions, effective Monday, Dec. 11, in response to flu season and the Henderson County pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak. As part of visitor restrictions, Pardee asks that: All children (12 and under) not visit patient rooms because […]
Whole Foods Market and Greenlife celebrate 12 Days of Cheese
Press release from Whole Foods Market: Whole Foods Market is celebrating the 12 Days of Cheese by highlighting an artisan cheese each day from Dec. 8 to 19, offering customers an excellent opportunity to try some of the highest quality cheeses available at a significant discount. Each of the selected cheeses will be 50 percent […]
Author Lyndsay Ely reads at Spellbound Children’s Bookshop, Jan. 20
Press release from Spellbound Children’s Bookshop: WHAT: Author Event with Lyndsay Ely (Gunslinger Girl) WHEN: Saturday January 20th 6:00 – 7:00pm WHERE: Spellbound Children’s Bookshop, 640 Merrimon Avenue (Merrimon Square Shopping Center, above The Hop) COST: Free! Do you want to be in at the beginning for the next hot young adult author? Spellbound Children’s […]
Quentin Miller launches run for Buncombe County sheriff
Press release from Quentin Miller for Sheriff: ASHEVILLE — Quentin Miller announced that he is running for Buncombe County Sheriff. Miller, who was born and raised in Asheville, is a registered Democrat and is currently a sergeant with the Asheville Police Department, where he has served since 1994. Miller has not previously sought elected office. “I’m […]
Warming centers in Asheville, Hendersonville close
Press release from the American Red Cross: In coordination with Buncombe County Emergency Management, the decision was made to close the warming center at the Red Cross office building in Asheville at 3 p.m. Saturday and the warming center in Hendersonville at 6 p.m. The Red Cross encourages residents to check on elderly or homebound […]
Local schools win in NC Crunch Contest
Press release from N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services: Schools in Haywood, Buncombe and Halifax counties earned top honors in the apple-focused NC Crunch Contest sponsored by the N.C. Farm to School Cooperative, the N.C. Farm to School program and the Farm to School Coalition of N.C. First place and $250 went to Meadowbrook, […]
YMCA hosts holiday and winter markets
Press release from the YMCA: ASHEVILLE — The YMCA of Western North Carolina gives local farmers, artisans, and makers a way to showcase their wares all winter long, starting with the holidays. And vendor fees from the markets help support the Y’s nutrition outreach programs, which distribute free, fresh food to thousands of local residents […]
UPDATE: Red Cross opens warming centers in Asheville, Hendersonville and shelter in Marion
UPDATE, 11:47 a.m.: The Red Cross will be opening a shelter in Marion at the address and time below. The other two locations are warming centers. A shelter will provide a place for people to stay overnight and will include food, cots, and blankets. WHAT: Shelter WHERE: First Baptist Church of Marion, 99 N. Main St., […]
Pertussis outbreak situation report
Press release from Henderson County Dept. of Health: Number of Cases as of Dec. 8: 21 – Cases are throughout the community, not only in schools Approximately 1,000 individuals in schools and the community have been identified as having close contact with someone who has pertussis.II. What is Pertussis? Pertussis (whooping cough) is a […]
New Classical Academy students send care packages to Puerto Ricans affected by Hurricane Maria
From the New Classical Academy: Teaching Compassion: Students at The New Classical Academy send relief items to Puerto Rico December 9, 2017 (Asheville, NC) – The kindergarten class at the New Classical Academy in West Asheville spearheaded a school-wide project to assemble care packages for families in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria. Puerto […]
Vance Birthplace, Thomas Wolfe Memorial closed Friday, Dec. 8 due to inclement weather
From the N.C. Department of Natural & Cultural Resources: Inclement Weather Impacts Western State Historic Sites RALEIGH – Due to adverse weather conditions, the following venues have cancelled or postponed some weekend events: Vance Birthplace in Weaverville is closed and tonight’s (Dec. 8) Christmas program is CANCELLED The Thomas Wolfe Memorial in Asheville will close […]
Governor’s Office postpones Open House at N.C. Governor’s Western Residence
From the N.C. Department of Natural & Cultural Resources: Dec. 9 Open House at N.C. Governor’s Western Residence Postponed Due to Inclement Weather Asheville, N.C. – A Holiday Open House at the Governor’s Western Residence in Asheville, originally scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 9, from 1-3 p.m., has been postponed due to inclement weather. The Governor’s […]
Asheville Humane Society closes adoption center due to inclement weather
From the Asheville Humane Society: Our Adoption Center is CLOSED Today For the safety of pets and their people, Asheville Humane Society will be CLOSED today (Friday). We are sorry we have to close during the fee-waived promo, but hopefully we can reopen on Saturday to continue the special! Please check our website or Facebook page […]