Press release from Diamond Brand Outdoors: Local outdoor stores Diamond Brand Outdoors and Frugal Backpacker are co-hosting a new event series with Asheville’s first brewery, Highland Brewing Company. This partnership brings free outdoor skills classes and workshops to Highland’s rooftop bar, where guests can enjoy learning with a 360-degree view of Western North Carolina. Diamond […]
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Wildlife Commission holds Free Fishing Day on July 4
Press release from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: On July 4, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission invites anglers and would-be anglers of all ages to go fishing — for free. From 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m., everyone in North Carolina — resident and non-residents alike — can fish in any public body of water, including […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Thursday, June 21: Moderate (YELLOW)
Thursday, June 21, 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 particulate matter in the air. https://xapps.ncdenr.org/aq/ForecastCenter Click on the map below for an updated, detailed forecast. For more […]
APD requests assistance to ID larceny suspect
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to identify a male suspect who stole a purse from the Orange Peel on May 27, 2018 at approximately 12:55 a.m. Both the purse and the contents have been recovered. The suspect is thought to frequent the downtown area. If anyone […]
Asheville parking garage fee structure changes July 1
Press release from the City of Asheville: Parking fees at City of Asheville garages will change, starting July 1. The good news is that the first hour free will still apply to motorists who truly use less than 1 hour at a City parking garage. If you stay longer, however, you will be charged for […]
Wells Fargo donates mural to Mars Hill University
Press release from Mars Hill University: As Wells Fargo closes its Mars Hill branch, it’s leaving behind a piece of history. The bank donated to Mars Hill University a mural that documents historical images of the university and town. It has been displayed in the Mars Hill branch as part of the Wells Fargo Community […]
APD requests assistance to locate Kamie Calhoun Seay
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to locate Kamie Calhoun Seay. Seay was last seen on June 1, 2018, in Deaverview Apartments. Seay is described as a white female, 5’5″ tall and weighing approximately 170 pounds. Her hair is currently colored bright red. She is possibly in, […]
Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery hosts benefit for Chimney Rock Village July 6-8
Press release from Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park: Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park and Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery are partnering for a weekend-long fundraiser at the brewery to repair the RiverWalk and the Gathering Place in Chimney Rock Village, which were damaged by Subtropical Storm Alberto. The fundraiser will kick off […]
Collins Dental Center joins Blue Ridge Health
Press release from Blue Ridge Health: Blue Ridge Health (BRH) and community partners recently collaborated in an effort to keep a critical Polk County dental practice open. When Collins Dental Center needed to close its doors on May 30, leadership from Blue Ridge Health, Polk County, the Rutherford-Polk-McDowell Health District, and Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry […]
UNCA’s Deborah Miles named to Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Press release from UNC Asheville: Deborah Miles, founding director of UNC Asheville’s Center for Diversity Education, has been named to the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the governor of North Carolina. The award, begun in 1963 and presented in recognition of extraordinary service to the state, was bestowed […]
Mountain Gateway Museum hosts July 4 ice cream social
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources: Music and melon will accent the Old-Fashioned July 4 Ice Cream Social celebration at the Mountain Gateway Museum (MGM). Red watermelon, white vanilla ice cream and bluegrass music are a formula for a fun-filled, family-friendly, free celebration on Wednesday, July 4, 2 to […]
Asheville Chamber takes stand against zero-tolerance immigration policies
Press release from the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce has released the following statement calling for an end to zero-tolerance policy in regards to immigration: As a chamber, we understand that immigration is key to our country’s ability to thrive and compete in the global economy. We have spoken […]
Asheville Outlets hosts monthly Flea for Y’all on June 24
Press release from Asheville Outlets will host Flea for Y’all, on Sunday, June 24 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the shaded, tree-lined lot next to Field & Stream at the center. Shoppers are invited to discover great vintage finds, one-of-a kind handmade items, exceptional art, and delicious food and beverage. Additionally, pet adoptions […]
APD requesting assistance to locate missing juvenile, Cabella Hester
Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to locate missing juvenile, Cabella Hester. Hester was last seen on June 12th at 36 Cub Road. She was wearing jeans and a t-shirt. Hester is described as a white female, 17 years of age, 5’7″ tall, weighing 100 pounds with brown […]
Julie Covington will be July’s featured artist at Asheville Ceramics Gallery
Press release from Asheville Ceramics Gallery: Julie Covington will be the Featured Artist during July at the Asheville Ceramics Gallery in the River Arts District of Asheville, NC. There will be an opening reception with Julie during the 2nd Saturday Event in the River Arts District, July 14 from 4-6 PM in the Phil Mechanic Building […]
Collider discussions to explore climate change-related community displacement on June 20
Press release from Infrastructure Services Group: (Asheville, North Carolina; June 19, 2018): Extreme and slow-onset climate change-related events are influencing the global movement of people within and across boundaries. From people forced to relocate due to lands destroyed by hurricane or wildfires, to communities facing the loss of land due to sea level rise, “climate […]
Memorial service for WCU Chancellor David Belcher set for June 23
Press release from Western Carolina University: David Orr Belcher, chancellor of Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina, died on Sunday, June 17, at the age of 60. A native of Barnwell, South Carolina, Belcher was predeceased by his parents, Jean Orr Belcher and Posey Belcher Jr. A memorial service will be held beginning at […]
I Am Home art show July 7 at Habitat Brewing Co.
Press release from I Am Home Art Project: I Am Home Art Show Saturday, July 7, 7-9 p.m. Habitat Brewing Co. Tavern & Commons, 174 Broadway St. Art available through suggested donation 100% of donations go to the artists Our Mission: To provide a safe and nurturing environment where those who find themselves homeless or […]
SART presents ‘WORKING: A Musical’ at Owen Theatre, July 12-29
Press release from Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre: July 12-29: Southern Appalachian Repertory theatre presents WORKING: A Musical at Owen Theatre on the campus of Mars Hill University. SART’s production marks the WNC premiere of the updated script (2012) and score with music written by amazing composers including Wicked’s Stephen Schwartz, Hamilton’s Lin Manuel Miranda, and […]
Art show to benefit the Blue Ridge Parkway, Oct. 26-28
Press release from Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation: The Saints of Paint and Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation are inviting guests on a visual adventure with the benefit art show, Of Valley & Ridge: A Scenic Journey Through the Blue Ridge Parkway, showcasing the works of Western North Carolina fine artists from October 26 to 28 at Zealandia […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Tuesday, June 19: Moderate (YELLOW)
Tuesday, June 19, 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 and particulate matter in the air. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 […]