Press release from North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities: NCCDD is creating an interactive, digital Lookbook to provide an intimate look of North Carolinians with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who are competitively employed; seeking competitive employment; utilizing services of North Carolina’s Vocational Rehabilitation; or attending Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (IPSE) programs to learn skills that […]
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The Center for Biological Diversity announces lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
The Center for Biological Diversity released the following press release announcing its lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: The Center for Biological Diversity today sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to protect two imperiled aquatic species in eastern North Carolina under the Endangered Species Act. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for […]
Western Carolina University’s Enterprise Speaker Series discusses federal tax reform
Press release from Western Carolina University: Western Carolina University’s Free Enterprise Speaker Series will hold a double-header of panel discussions looking at federal tax reform in Asheville and on the Cullowhee campus Monday, April 16. “Federal Tax Reform: Good Enough? Far Enough? Fair Enough?” will be the topic for Amity Shlaes, a financial journalist and […]
Sheriff criticizes statement by county commissioners
A message from Buncombe County Sheriff Van Duncan: I read this statement this morning and was completely disheartened. Three of my Buncombe County Commissioners, Al Whitesides, Jasmine Beach-Ferrara and Ellen Frost basically told their Sheriff and their Sheriff’s Office that the hard work we have done over the past twelve years has counted for nothing. […]
A benefit for Foothills Parkinson’s Support Group
Press release from Foothills Parkinson’s Support Group: The Foothills Parkinson’s Support Group invites you to a fun afternoon of art and entertainment at Tryon Fine Arts Center on Saturday afternoon, April 7, at 4:00. The group hosted a similar benefit four years ago; it was such a success for both the Foothills Community and the Parkinson’s Support […]
City of Asheville seeks applications for Visiting Artist Program
Press release from City of Asheville: The City of Asheville’s Public Art and Cultural Commission is excited to announce a call for entries to support a new partnership: the Visiting Artist Program. This first year of the program will engage a visiting artist that can support the community’s creation of memorable places, the promotion of […]
Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina assists Tuttle Forest Foundation in land acquisition
Press release from Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina: On March 23, the Tuttle Forest Foundation acquired 20 acres of land adjoining the 288-acre Tuttle Educational State Forest in Caldwell County with support from Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina. The Tuttle Educational State Forest is a unique educational resource to teach the public, especially children, about […]
Candymakers to converge in Asheville for regional conference
Press release from Retail Confectioners International: SPRINGFIELD, MO – April 3, 2018 – Candy makers, chocolatiers and industry suppliers will be traveling to Asheville, North Carolina for Retail Confectioners International’s (RCI) Spring Regional Conference on April 9-11, 2018 at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel. Known in the industry for delivering relevant and impactful education, RCI will kick […]
Indivisible Asheville/WNC to interview congressional candidates at West Asheville Library
Press release from Indivisible Asheville/WNC: This week Indivisible Asheville/WNC will interview two candidates running for the 2018 U.S. House of Representatives. An interview with Gina Collias (R), who is running in the Republican primary against incumbent Patrick McHenry in District 10, will take place on Tuesday, April 3 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m, followed by […]
Three county commissioners release joint statement on racial bias, use of force
Joint statement from Al Whitesides, Ellen Frost and Jasmine Beach-Ferrara: As Buncombe County Commissioners, we are gravely concerned about the excessive use of force on Mr. Johnnie Rush by an Asheville Police Department officer and the ensuing delay in the administration of justice. In August 2017, Mr. Rush, an African-American downtown resident, was assaulted by […]
Earth Day 2018: Dare to Care at OM Sanctuary
Press release from OM Sanctuary: Join OM Sanctuary on Earth Day for an informative and important afternoon to learn about ways to care more about the Earth and the human impact on it. The local and global communities are invited from 12:30pm – 5:30pm to gather with qualified professionals who will dare to share their […]
UNCA to host NC Star Party and NC Science Festival activities in April
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville will be a host site in April for the 8th annual NC Science Festival, the statewide celebration of science featuring fun, hands-on events and activities for people of all ages. The statewide festival’s signature event – the NC Star Party, a nighttime stargazing session – will be hosted […]
Fair Courts/Fair Votes Town Hall spotlights legislative attacks on NC courts and elections
Press release from Progress NC: State lawmakers won’t return to Raleigh until May, but some have already threatened to gerrymander our state courts, take control of the N.C. Supreme Court and even rewrite our constitution to enshrine limits to voting access. And that could only be the beginning. On Tuesday, April 3, at 6 p.m., […]
County Recreation announces free Buncombe Outdoors hiking series
Press release from Buncombe County Recreation Services: Come out of hibernation and shrug off old man winter with outdoor adventures. Welcome warm, spring and summer days with Buncombe County Recreation Services Buncombe Outdoors series of entry level community hikes. These hikes will offer some beautiful scenery along the Blue Ridge Parkway and breathtaking views that Buncombe […]
Our VOICE and local allies participate in National Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Press release from Our VOICE: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and Our VOICE alongside local businesses, educational institutions and artists, will take part in the national campaign themed “Embrace Your Voice.” The goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to prevent it. Throughout the […]
City releases more body cam footage from August use-of-force incident
Press release from City of Asheville: Today, the City of Asheville will release nine officer body-worn camera videos related to the use of excessive force against Johnnie Jermaine Rush by former Officer Christopher Hickman in August of 2017. These videos are disturbing, difficult to watch and may not be appropriate for all ages, as they […]
‘In The Next Room’ opens April 6 at HART
Press release from HART: The final show in HART’s winter Studio Theater season is coming April 6 with the production of In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play by Sarah Ruhl. In the Next Room is a comedy about marriage, intimacy, and electricity. Set in the 1880s at the dawn of the age of […]
Asheville Museum of Science receives grant for a makerspace
Press release from Asheville Museum of Science: The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) announces the award of a grant from the Glass Foundation to further the museum’s goal of becoming a hub for innovation and learning through making and engineering. Thanks in part to this generous grant, the museum has a fully operational makerspace, which includes […]
Workshop with butoh dancer Shadowbody, April 7
Press release from Asheville Butoh Collective: FLOOR-ESSENCE a workshop with butoh dancer Shadowbody When: Saturday April 7, 2018. 1:00 – 4:00 PM Where: BeBe Theatre, 20 Commerce Street, Asheville, NC Cost: $30 – cash or check at the door Adam Koan returns to Asheville to guide a 3 hour workshop on the theme of ground […]
Buncombe County Schools announce changes to April calendar
Press release from Buncombe County Schools: There will be 20 extra minutes added to the end of our school day for the month of April beginning Monday, April 9, when we return from Spring Break. Monday, April 30, will be the last day we extend the school day. Also, Friday, April 27, will now be a full […]
Pan Harmonia announces April 29 and 30 concerts
Press release from Pan Harmomia: Pan Harmonia continues its 18th season in April with two very beautiful, yet different program offerings: early music in a sacred space and harp and flute in an intimate contemporary art gallery. Asheville Baroque Concerts season finale: Chiaroscuro Sunday, April 29, 3 PM Oakley United Methodist Church, 607 Fairview Road […]