Press release from game creator David Gunsallus: On January 1st, maps revealing the location of $500 hidden in downtown Asheville became available. As part of a charitable fundraising effort, Burlington, VT-based sole proprietorship, Mobiaum, created treasure maps leading to the location of $500 stashed in the city. 200 identical maps have been made, with puzzles […]
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First-time candidate announces bid for open District 2 seat
Press release from Elect Amanda: First-time candidate and former local American Red Cross Director Amanda Edwards will seek the open District 2 Buncombe County Commission seat. “The people of Buncombe County are hurting for leaders who can demonstrate accountability — good old-fashioned ‘the buck stops here’ accountability,” Edwards said. “I offer my record of financial […]
Mission Health Named one of nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness for 2017
Press release from Mission Health: Mission Health has been named a Best and Brightest in Wellness® company for the third consecutive year by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR;nationalbiz/). This award program highlights those organizations nationwide that promote a culture of wellness, and that plan, implement and evaluate their employee wellness efforts. It celebrates […]
Park Ridge Health welcomes Dr. Pierre DeMatos to surgery specialist practice
Press release from Park Ridge Health: Park Ridge Health is excited to welcome board-certified Surgeon, Pierre DeMatos, MD, FACS to Park Ridge Health Surgery Specialists. Dr. DeMatos has been caring for people across Western North Carolina since 2001. He has extensive training in a variety of general surgery techniques and care. Dr. DeMatos earned […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville: Wednesday, Jan. 3: Moderate (YELLOW)
Wednesday, Jan. 3, 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. The rating is based on particulate matter in the air. Click on the map below for an updated, detailed forecast. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 125 South Lexington […]
UpCountry Brewing undergoes renovations
Press release from Upcountry Brewing: Beginning Jan. 8, UpCountry Brewing will begin its much anticipated renovations. The conversation started when owner John Cochran realized that the current brew house was running out of space to produce the amount of beer demanded. “It’s an exciting time for us,” says Cochran. “It’s giving us time to really […]
A message to Asheville Symphony ticket holders
From David Whitehall, the executive director of the Asheville Symphony Orchestra: To ticket holders of our New Year’s Eve concert: I wish you all the best in 2018 and thank you for your support of the Asheville Symphony. The inclement weather yesterday evening [Dec. 31] caught us all by surprise. Because of the suddenness of […]
Haywood Regional welcomes first baby of 2018
Press release from Haywood Regional Medical Center: Haywood Regional is ringing in 2018 with the year’s first bundle of joy. Weighing 7 pounds and 12 ounces and measuring 20 inches, Baby Donna was born Monday, Jan. 1, at 6:22 a.m. “Phenomenal. Fantastic. Everyone we have encountered has been amazing,” said mom. “The on-call OB and […]
Carolina Concert Choir holds auditions for the 2018 season
Press release from Carolina Concert Choir: Carolina Concert Choir is pleased to announce auditions for the Choir’s 39th season will be held throughout the month of January. Positions are open for quality voices, especially tenors and basses, though all voice types are encouraged to try out. “We look forward to welcoming new talent for our […]
Wildlife Commission to hold public hearing in Clyde on Jan. 16
Press release from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission: The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission will conduct a public hearing in Clyde on Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. to take comments on proposed changes to 35 agency regulations related to wildlife management, fisheries and game lands for the 2018-19 seasons. The public hearing will be held […]
Eblen Charities expands heating assistance to more families
Press release from Eblen Charities: Many who seek heating assistance through these record cold winter days will now be receiving additional help thanks to the expanded partnership between Buncombe County Health and Human Services and the Eblen Energy Project of the Eblen Charities. Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 2, the Low Income Energy Assistance Program will be […]
Mission Hospital’s first baby of year born 29 minutes after midnight
Press Release from Mission Health: With their baby not due until Jan. 11, Quenton and Courtney Nesbitt made New Year’s Eve dinner plans at the Grove Park Inn; those plans quickly changed when Courtney went into labor. The Hendersonville couple, married 5 years in July, started out for Mission Hospital about 5 p.m. Sunday evening, […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville: Tuesday, Jan. 2: Moderate (YELLOW)
Tuesday, Jan. 2, 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. The rating is based on particulate matter in the air. Click on the map below for an updated, detailed forecast. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 125 South Lexington […]