Press release from Appalachian State University: BOONE, N.C. – The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will step into spring with its annual performance of the Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble (SADE) this month. The show will take place in the Valborg Theatre on the university’s campus at 7 p.m. March 21–24, with a […]
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Sheriff’s Office advises the public of fraudulent warrant phone scam
Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Buncombe County—The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of a phone scam involving persons misrepresenting themselves as Sheriff’s Office personnel. Recipients of these calls are requested to call Sgt. Murphy with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office at (828) 229-2153 regarding a “criminal case involving them.” Callers […]
Mountain Roots awarded grant to connect students to outdoor classrooms
Press release from Mountain Roots: Brevard, NC–This year approximately 900 Transylvania County children will have the opportunity to grow and learn in the outdoors, thanks to a Bogs’ 2% for Outdoor Education Grant. As part of these nationwide grants, Mountain Roots received $4720 to support its work to engage Brevard Elementary and Pisgah Forest Elementary […]
Hands On! releases April program schedule
Press release from Hands On! Children’s Museum: Tues. 4/3 11:00 – 11:30 am. Mad Scientists Lab – Edible Gummy Worms! Ages 3 yrs. & up. Celebrate the NC Science Festival. Join Dr. Bunsen in the Mad Scientist Lab and discover the gelling effects of sodium alginate! Mad Scientists Lab will be every Tuesday morning at […]
Friends of the Smokies and Cherokee Preservation Foundation collaborate on SPiN program
Press release from Friends of the Smokies: ASHEVILLE, NC – Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will continue to work together to expand and improve the Seeking Paths in Nature (SPiN) program to reach more students in Western North Carolina through a $106,000 grant from the Cherokee Preservation […]
North Carolina Main Street Champions honored
Local honorees are highlighted in italics. Press release from North Carolina Department of Commerce: CLAYTON, N.C. – North Carolina Main Street Champions will be recognized for their commitment to downtown improvements and strong communities during an awards breakfast in Clayton March 15 at 9 a.m. Thirty-nine individuals will receive honors for their contributions to Main Street […]
Annual State of Our Air Briefing and Press Conference scheduled for March 26
Press release from Land of Sky Regional Council: The Annual State of Our Air Briefing and Press Conference will be held on Monday, March 26, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:30pm at the Land of Sky Regional Council office at 339 New Leicester Highway, Suite 140, Asheville, NC 28806. Speakers include the Director the NC Division […]
Cuban-American photographer Rogelio López Marín (aka Gory) at UNCA, March 27
Press release from UNC Asheville: Rogelio López Marín, the award-winning Cuban-American photographer also known as Gory, will give a presentation on his work at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, in Rhoades Robinson Hall, Room 125. This event is free and open to everyone. Once a photorealist painter, Gory came to renounce painting and embrace […]
Carrier Park Velodrome to reopen with ribbon-cutting
Press release from City of Asheville: Bicyclists, get ready! The Carrier Park Velodrome reopens this month. The Carrier Park Velodrome improvements began in July and are now complete. To celebrate, the City of Asheville will host a ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m. March 21 featuring local cyclists, members of the Carrier family and City Council. […]
Asheville BookWorks opens “Third Fridays” exhibition April 5
From Asheville BookWorks: THIRD FRIDAYS: A Decade of Communion and Critique OPENING RECEPTION APRIL 5, 2018 – from 5:30 –7:30pm Exhibition Dates: April 5 – May 29, 2018 In the beginning there was….a loose group of artists who committed to meet regularly with the general goals of review, critique, encouragement, and support. These friends make […]
Asheville School hosts Shakespeare-themed theatre workshops April 21
From the Asheville School: Asheville School Hosts NC Stage, Montford Park Players for Dramatic Workshops Open to Local High School Students ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 14, 2018) On Saturday, April 21, high school students from across Western North Carolina are invited to participate in Asheville School’s “Shakespeare and Friends Day,” which will feature workshops led by […]
HopeRx hosts “Vigil for Hope” to commemorate those lost to substance abuse March 30 in Hendersonville
From event organizers: VIGIL FOR HOPE SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 30, 2018 For Immediate Release (Hendersonville, NC) — HopeRx will hold a “Vigil for Hope” to remember those lost and to honor anyone who may be impacted by substance abuse or addiction. The event will take place Friday evening, March 30, 2018 at 7 p.m. at […]
Lake Junaluska celebrates Easter with 5k, egg hunt, sunrise service
From Lake Junaluska: Lake Junaluska to host 5K, egg hunts, sunrise service for Easter LAKE JUNALUSKA, N.C. — Lake Junaluska has a full schedule set for Easter weekend, including a 5K run, children’s Easter egg hunt, sunrise service overlooking the lake and buffet lunch. Everyone is invited to attend the events. Friends of the Lake […]
Postcards of Vanished Asheville, March 21
Press release from The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County:
Asheville City Council to hold closed session March 16
Press release from the city of Asheville: The Asheville City Council will hold a special called meeting at 4:15 p.m. on Friday, March 16, 2018 in the Council Chamber of City Hall, located at 70 Court Plaza. The purpose of this meeting is to hold a closed session: To consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, […]
Waynesville’s Kaleb Rathbone appointed as new director of state Research Stations Division
From the N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services: Troxler announces new director of Research Stations Division RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler recently named Kaleb Rathbone as the new director of the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Research Stations Division. “Kaleb has been a longtime employee of our department, said Agriculture Commissioner […]
Buncombe County moves up to 14th in state for overall health outcomes
Press release from the Buncombe County Department of Health and Human Services: Buncombe County, NC – Buncombe County is on track to become the third healthiest community in North Carolina, according to national County Health Rankings (CHR) released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute earlier this month. […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville: Wednesday, March 14: Moderate (YELLOW and GREEN)
Wednesday, March 14, 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. This forecast is based on ozone levels. Click on […]
Asheville Youth Sailing accepting applications for Learn-to-Sail program
Press release from Asheville Youth Sailing: Asheville Youth Sailing strives to enable young sailors from all backgrounds to explore and discover the extent of their talents and abilities, build leadership skills, teamwork and critical thinking through an on-the-water sailing education. This competitive scholarship program, available to only 14 junior sailors, gives the participants the opportunity to […]
Western Carolina Rescue Ministries holds Good Friday Foot Care Clinic, March 30
Press release from Western Carolina Rescue Ministries: On Friday, March 30, 1-3 p.m., Western Carolina Rescue Ministries (WCRM) will host its annual “Good Friday Foot Care Clinic.” This event will help benefit those in our area who are in need of new shoes and socks. For many homeless individuals, walking is often the only means of transportation. […]
Sanctuary Brewing taproom adds The Jazzy Vegetarian Vegan Café in early May
Press release from Sanctuary Brewing Co.: Celebrated PBS Chef Laura Theodore, will open her highly anticipated restaurant, The Jazzy Vegetarian Vegan Café in the taproom of Sanctuary Brewing Company in early May. The 100 percent plant-based eatery will be fast-casual style, committed to serving healthy and delicious food, where whole foods are the star of […]