Statement from Buncombe County Commission Chairman Brownie Newman and commissioners Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Ellen Frost and Al Whitesides: We are aware of the recent ICE activity that began on April 14, 2018. We understand from community reports that the majority of arrests were related to immigration status rather than pending criminal charges. One example of the […]
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The 7th annual Zipping for Autism returns, June 3
Press release from Adventure Center of Asheville: The 7th annual Zipping for Autism will take place at the Adventure Center of Asheville on June 3, 2018. In its first six years, the event has raised more than $200,000 to support autism programs and services in Western North Carolina. “We invite individuals, businesses, schools, and community […]
Healthy Kids Days in Asheville, April 21
Press release from the YMCA of Western North Carolina: Free community event gets kids moving and learning. WHAT: Healthy Kids Day is a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active. WHEN: Saturday, April 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. WHERE: YMCA Youth Services, 201 Beaverdam Rd., Asheville, NC HIGHLIGHTS: Healthy […]
Group opposing Balfour Parkway in Hendersonville to meet April 21
Press release from Stop the Balfour Campaign: Hendersonville, NC, April 18, 2018– The STOP THE BALFOUR CAMPAIGN (STBC) will be conducting their second organizational meeting on Saturday, April 21 at 1 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room of Fletcher Library. The grassroots campaign was started in a March 17 meeting at the same location. Progress […]
Hendersonville Sen. Chuck Edwards seeks public input on Asheville City Council district maps
Press release from Sen. Chuck Edwards: Raleigh, NC- Sen. Chuck Edwards (R-Henderson) is asking for Asheville citizens’ input on criteria for new City Council district maps that will be drawn during the legislative session that begins May 16, 2018. Last year the N.C. General Assembly passed legislation that required the City of Asheville to amend […]
Inaugural Asheville Fire Truck Festival set for April 22
Press release from Asheville Fire Department: The Asheville Fire Department will participate in the First Annual Asheville Fire Truck Festival this weekend on Sunday, April 22nd in the parking lot of the Family Justice Center located at 35 Woodfin St. in Asheville. This family event will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m and will […]
Local nonprofits hold fundraiser to sponsor a litter of service dogs for victims of gun violence, April 20
Press release from Paws & Effect: On Friday, April 20 at 5:30 PM, nonprofit organization Paws & Effect will partner with Students Demand Action for Gun Sense in America to host a kickoff fundraiser at The Block off Biltmore. Money raised will offset the costs associated with acquiring, caring for, training and placing a litter of […]
UNCA and Nigeria’s Osun State University foster international cooperation in education and research
Press release from UNC Asheville: The University of North Carolina at Asheville and Osun State University, Osogbo Campus signed a letter of intent today, April 18, to foster international cooperation in education and research, specifically for science, engineering and technology. “It was our great pleasure to host our colleagues from Asheville’s sister city of Osogbo, […]
Benefit concert by A.C. Reynolds Madrigal Singers, May 20
Press release from A.C. Reynolds High School: The A.C. Reynolds High School Madrigal Singers, conducted by Phillip Haynie, will perform in a benefit concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at St. James Episcopal Church. A reception with tea and scones will follow in the courtyard, weather permitting, and in the parish hall otherwise. Tickets […]
Foothills Conservancy purchases 90 acres in McDowell County for Fonta Flora State Trail expansion
Press release from Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina: Foothills Conservancy purchased 90 acres of land near Old Fort in McDowell County on February 27 and conveyed the property to North Carolina State Parks on April 17. The acquisition was a conservation partnership among Foothills Conservancy, Camp Grier, and Dan and Denisa Allison, all of whom purchased […]
The Autumn Players present Arthur Miller’s “Broken Glass,” April 27-29
Press release from Asheville Community Theatre: Winner of the 1995 Lawrence Olivier Award for Best New Play, Broken Glass by Arthur Miller (1915 – 2005) is scheduled for three matinee performances by The Autumn Players (TAP) of Asheville Community Theatre (ACT): Friday and Saturday, April 27 and 28, 2018 in 35below at ACT; Sunday, April […]
Vigil for ICE detainees will be held April 20 in Hendersonville
The following information comes from an email circulated among event organizers and shared with Xpress. According to Meg Hoke, the event is primarily organized by Kim Borom with support from Progressive Organized Women and El Centro. From event organizers: A vigil for detainees will be held on Friday, April 20 from 5-6pm on the SIDEWALKS ONLY in […]
Friends of the Henderson County Public Library book sale set for May 4-5
Press release from Friends of the Henderson County Public Library: Friends of the Library Spring Sale returns to offer thousands of books, CDs and DVDs at bargain prices. Doors open from 10AM until 4:30PM on May 4 and 5 at 1940 Spartanburg Highway (next to Dollar General) in Hendersonville, NC. All sale items were newly […]
Chamber offers sneak preview of C-SPAN Cities Tour episode on Asheville, April 19
Press release from Spectrum: In conjunction with Spectrum, the history and literary life of the City of Asheville will be featured on BookTV (on C-SPAN2) and American History TV (on C-SPAN3) with a special preview taking place Thursday, April 19, at the Asheville Chamber and Visitor Center, located at 36 Montford Avenue in Asheville, from 5:30 […]
Pritchard Park Summer Series lineup announced
Press release from Asheville Downtown Association: Asheville Downtown Association’s Pritchard Park Summer Series brings free, family-friendly programming to Pritchard Park several nights per week throughout the warm season. All events are open to the public and suitable for all ages. Please note, shows are weather dependent, and lineups are subject to change slightly. 2018 marks […]
NCRLA seeks chefs and distilleries for statewide culinary competition
RALEIGH, N.C., April 17, 2018 — The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association is now accepting applications for its third annual NCRLA Chef Showdown, presented by Got to be NC. The culinary competition features the talents of chefs, pastry chefs and mixologists from across the state. Applications will be accepted through Friday, May 4. “This one-of-a-kind competition […]
Record Store Day brings attention to local record stores this Saturday
Press release from Harvest Records: On Saturday, April 21, Harvest Records in West Asheville will be hosting an event for Record Store Day. Record Store Day is an annual event which began in 2008 with the intention of spreading the word about local record shops and bringing out the local community. Hundreds of extremely limited […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Wednesday, April 18: Moderate (YELLOW)
Wednesday, April 18, 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 ozone levels. Click on the map below for an updated, detailed forecast. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 […]
Brother Wolf’s 9th annual Run for the Paws to occur April 22 at Carrier Park
Press release from Brother Wolf Animal Rescue: Join Brother Wolf Animal Rescue this Sunday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for our 9th annual Run for the Paws! This fun, family-friendly event is the only 5K in Western North Carolina where dogs aren’t just allowed, they’re invited! Participants will run or walk with […]
Reiko Miyagi gives masters series workshop at The Village Potters, June 2
Press release from The Village Potters: The Village Potters is pleased to announce that Studio Tabula Rasa artist Reiko Miyagi will be the third presenter in their 2018 Master Series Workshops. The demonstration workshop will take place in their Independent Study and Mentoring Studio on Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 1:30-5:30PM. This workshop will demonstrate […]
UNC Asheville hosts 34th annual Economic Crystal Ball Seminar on May 3
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville’s 34th annual Economic Crystal Ball Seminar will be held on Thursday, May 3, at UNC Asheville’s Lipinsky Auditorium. Noted economists David W. Berson and James F. Smith will make forecasts on the business and financial outlook for the coming year, taking account of new federal tax policies and […]