Press release from the City of Asheville: Imagine having a bicycle available for a quick jaunt to the other side of downtown or West Asheville. It could happen — if a bike share program comes to Asheville. In support of active and accessible transportation methods, the City of Asheville is conducting a study of whether […]
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Summer Tracks continues with The Get Right Band
Press release from Summer Tracks: The 19th season of Tryon’s most popular summer event – Summer Tracks – continues on Friday, July 6 with The Get Right Band. All shows begin at 7 pm. In case of rain the concerts will move across the street inside the spacious Tryon Fire Dept. A full schedule including performers bios […]
Tennis tournament returns to Aston Park Tennis Center
Press release from Asheville Open: The Asheville Open, presented by Brian Elston Law will be returning to the Aston Park Tennis Center, and this year promises to be exceptional. The 2018 Asheville Open Adult Tournament will take place July 11th – 16th , followed the next weekend, July 20th – 22nd, by the Tournament for […]
Haywood County TDA remembers John Porter
Press release from Haywood County TDA: Big John was employed with the Haywood County TDA Visitor Center for 8 years. He started out at the Canton Visitor Center, then moved with us to Main Street in Waynesville and then to our current location in Maggie Valley. John had a huge following both with our industry […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Saturday, June 30: Moderate (YELLOW)
Saturday, June 30, 2018, 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 […]
Judge Thomas McAvoy Britain Jr. appointed as chief district court judge in Judicial District 29B
Press release from N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts: Chief Justice Mark Martin has appointed Judge Thomas McAvoy Brittain Jr. as chief district court judge for Judicial District 29B (Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania counties), effective June 29. Judge Brittain will succeed Chief District Court Judge Athena Brooks upon her confirmation as a special superior court […]
Former APD officer Hickman won’t face federal civil rights charges
Press release from U.S. Attorney’s Office: The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina announced today that federal charges will not be filed against former Asheville Police Department Officer Christopher Hickman, following an investigation into the August 25, 2017, arrest incident involving Officer Hickman and Mr. Johnnie Rush. In making today’s announcement, […]
Missing person: David Bruce Raper
Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to locate missing person, David Bruce Raper. Raper was last seen at the Holiday Inn (42 Tunnel Road) at approximately 6:00 a.m. Raper purchased a bus ticket to Greenville, SC that departed at 9:15 a.m. He has previously made mention that he […]
Red Cross July blood drives in Buncombe County
Press release from Red Cross: Below please find Red Cross blood drives for July in Buncombe County. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org. BUNCOMBE COUNTY Sunday, July 1 Ingles Markets Inc- Oteen 1141 Tunnel Road, Asheville 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm For more information or to schedule an appointment please visit […]
Asheville Regional Airport announces plan to lower parking garage rate
Press release from the Asheville Regional Airport: At its June meeting, the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority Board, upon staff recommendation, voted to reduce the price for the parking garage to $12 per day, beginning July 1. Asheville Regional Airport’s phenomenal growth resulted in the necessary construction of a five-story parking garage. The airport now […]
District elections for Asheville City Council seats passes into law
Press release from Sen. Chuck Edwards: Raleigh, NC- After operating a City Council election process that has gone fundamentally unchanged since 1935, I am pleased that the citizens of Asheville will now employ an election system that will offer a stronger voice for more of its citizens. The most populated cities in NC have previously […]
New administrators announced for three Asheville City Schools
Press release from Asheville City Schools: Following today’s Board of Education Meeting, Superintendent Dr. Denise Patterson is pleased to announce three new Asheville City Schools administrative assignments for the 2018-2019 School Year. ASHEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL Dr. Randall Johnson has been selected as the new Assistant Principal of Asheville Middle School, where he’s looking to “work […]
Employment lookbook highlights diversity of working-age people with disabilities
Press release from O’Neill Communications: One Workforce: Inclusive Employment in North Carolina, a disability employment lookbook launched by the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD), aims to bring attention on how employment in a competitive and integrated workplace provides a pathway to independence and financial benefits for people with disabilities. Highlighting 30 people from […]
Families Belong Together Rally takes place Saturday, June 30
Press release from Families Belong Together Asheville: In coordination with hundreds of other rallies held around the country, Families Belong Together Asheville and Indivisible Asheville/WNC will hold a Families Belong Together Rally at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 30 at 68 Haywood St. in downtown Asheville, across from the St. Lawrence Basilica. The Families Belong […]
Brevard Music Center presents R.E.M.’s Mike Mills
Press release from Brevard Music Center: Multi-instrumentalist, composer, and founding member of one of the most the influential American rock bands ever, R.E.M’s Mike Mills will perform his Concerto for Violin, Rock Band, and String Orchestra with violinist and Brevard Music Center (BMC) alumnus Robert McDuffie on Saturday, July 7 at 7:30 PM, in BMC’s Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium. The concert, conducted by Daniel […]
Mixed media exhibition at Pink Dog Creative
Press release from Pink Dog Creative: What: Inimitable Creation: Clay+Paper+Paint – A mixed media exhibition highlighting the work of three Asheville area artists: Holly de Saillan, Betsy Kendrick and Maria Andrade Troya. Where: Pink Dog Creative Gallery, 348 Depot Street, Asheville, NC 28801 When: Opening reception Thursday, August 9, 6-8pm Exhibition runs August 3 – September […]
Mental Wellness Walk rescheduled for July 21
Press release from All Souls Counseling Center: Presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Western Carolina and All Souls Counseling Center (ASCC), the 2nd Annual Mental Wellness Walk will take place on Saturday, July 21 at Carrier Park. The event was originally set to take place on May 19 but had to be rescheduled […]
Give Forward Day offers free services, aid to Hendersonville’s needy on July 9
Press release from Sanctuary Brewing Co.: The world needs kindness now more than ever, and that’s the philosophy behind Sanctuary Brewing Company (SBC) and Lux Salon’s Give Forward Day: Help for Hendo, a free event designed to offer life skills and necessities to those in need. The second in a series of events that lend assistance […]
July 18 Leadership Asheville Buzz Breakfast promotes sexual and gender diversity
Press release from UNC Asheville: Leadership Asheville’s next Buzz Breakfast will take place on Wednesday, July 18, and provide a forum for discussing ways to promote sexual and gender diversity in area workplaces. Tina Madison White, executive director of Blue Ridge Pride Center, and Laura Webb, president of Webb Investment Services, will be the presenters. The […]
6th annual Haywood County “Cops on Top” fundraiser set for June 29-July 1
Press release from Haywood County Sheriff’s Office: The time has come! This weekend, Haywood County law enforcement and firefighters will head up to the Belk roof for a full weekend of rooftop camping as part of the 6th annual “Cops on Top” fundraiser for Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC). The group will go to the Waynesville […]
Asheville City offices to close for July 4
Press release from City of Asheville: Asheville City government offices will be closed Wednesday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Trash and recycling collection Asheville Sanitation will be closed July 4, as the local landfill and transfer stations will be closed. Residents whose collection day is Wednesday will have their trash and […]