Press release from PUSH Gallery: “I’ve drawn pictures since I was six years old and I still feel like I’m just getting started. I’ve been making art for the past six years surrounded by the sweet smells and sounds of the woods in Asheville, North Carolina. I’ve illustrated for over thirty years and it’s from […]
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UNC Asheville Board of Trustees to meet, June 15
Press release from UNC Asheville: The UNC Asheville Board of Trustees will meet on Friday, June 15, 2018, from 9 a.m. to noon in Brown Hall, Room 217, on the university campus. Standing committee meetings will take place on Thursday, June 14. UNC Asheville board meetings are open to the public. Portions of the meeting […]
Crews mobilize to clear N.C. 9 Landslide
Press release from the N.C. Department of Transportation: The landslide repairs will start soon — real soon. The N.C. Department of Transportation awarded a contract to Graham County Land Company on Monday for $1.49 million to clear a large landslide that has closed on N.C. 9 in the northeast corner of Henderson County. Crews may […]
Regional Artist Project Grant information sessions and workshops
Press release from the Asheville Area Arts Council: Attention artists in Avery, Buncombe, Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties of North Carolina. Are you an artist interested in writing a Regional Artist Project Grant for your next big project or idea? The idea of writing a grant may seem intimidating and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have […]
Morganton I-40 exit gets new tight diamond design
Press release from the N.C. Department of Transportation: N.C. Department of Transportation officials have selected a tight diamond as the preferred design for the Interstate 40/U.S. 64 interchange at Burkemont Road in Morganton. Local officials and public input influenced the decision, as the tight diamond design will have less impacts for businesses and residences than […]
Wildcat Rock Trail wins national design and construction award
Press release from Conserving Carolina: The national Coalition of Recreational Trails has granted its annual achievement award for trail design and construction to Conserving Carolina and its trails coordinator, Peter Barr, for Wildcat Rock Trail. Conserving Carolina opened this 3-mile trail in the Hickory Nut Gorge to the public in 2017. Senator Richard Burr and […]
Mission Health hosts Facebook Live event about new foundation on June 12
Press release from Mission Health: Join us live on the Mission Health Facebook page Tuesday, June 12, at 6 pm as we share examples of how a new foundation could transform the health and wellbeing of the people and communities of western of North Carolina. We will hear from Mission Health leaders on some of the challenges our […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Tuesday, June 12: Moderate (YELLOW)
Tuesday, June 12, 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 concentration in the air. Click on the map below for an updated, detailed forecast. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air […]
Western Women’s Business Center hosts annual conference June 21
Press release from the Western Women’s Business Center: The Western Women’s Business Center (WWBC) will hold its fourth annual conference, “Planting Seeds, Inspiring Growth,” on Thursday, June 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Mission Health/AB Tech Conference Center. The conference will feature business workshops, music, interactive activities and local business leaders and […]
Leicester student selected for U.S. State Department language scholarship
Press release from the U.S. Department of State: Morgan Ciochina, a high school student in Leicester, North Carolina, has been awarded a National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) scholarship for 2018-19 by the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Morgan will study Korean in South Korea for the Summer. Morgan, competitively […]
APD requests help locating Christopher Houston
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to locate missing person Christopher Daryl Houston. Houston was last seen on June 4, around noon, traveling by foot in the area of October Road. Christopher Houston is described as a white male, 35 years of age, 5’5″ tall and weighing […]
U.S. Cellular Center provides info for Buncombe County Schools graduations
Press release from U.S. Cellular Center: Many of the 2018 Buncombe County high schools will hold graduation ceremonies this weekend at the U.S. Cellular Center. Enka, Erwin, AC Reynolds, TC Roberson and North Buncombe graduating seniors will all walk across the stage to receive their diplomas at the U.S. Cellular Center. The City of Asheville […]
Lake Junaluska Singers prepare summer season
Press release from Lake Junaluska: With the arrival of the Lake Junaluska Singers, music is in the air, and it is officially summer at Lake Junaluska. The Lake Junaluska Singers are Lake Junaluska’s well-known summer vocal ensemble comprised of young singers from around the nation. Throughout the summer, they perform at Lake Junaluska and other […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Monday, June 11: Moderate (YELLOW)
Monday, June 11, 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 concentration in the air. Click on the map below for an updated, detailed forecast. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air […]
Stone to retire as county manager effective July 1
Statement from Buncombe County Board of Commissioners: On Friday, June 8, Mandy Stone verbally notified the Chair of the Board, as representative of the Board of Commissioners, of her plan to retire as County Manager. As required by state law, county employee retirements become effective on the first day of the month. Therefore, the effective […]
Flat Rock Playhouse Studio 52 presents Disney’s Aladdin Jr.
Press release from Flat Rock Playhouse: Experience a whole new world, shining, shimmering, splendid at the Flat Rock Playhouse’s next Studio 52 Family Friendly Series production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr.! Flying into the Playhouse Downtown this June 21st – July 15th, this musical will bring the favorite childhood story and iconic animated film to life […]
Upstairs Artspace in Tryon welcomes 10 artists in next exhibit, opening June 23
Press release from Upstairs Artspace: Midway through its 40th anniversary year, Upstairs Artspace in Tryon sponsors three new exhibits for 10 artists well established in the Carolinas, the Southeast and throughout the United States. Opening date is Saturday, June 23, with a “Walk & Talk” by the artists, 5 – 6 p.m., and a public […]
Nick Joerling leads a master series workshop at The Village Potters, Aug. 4
Press release from The Village Potters: The Village Potters announces Nick Joerling as the next presenter in their continuing Master Series Workshops. The demonstration workshop will take place at their Independent Study & Mentoring Studio on Saturday, August 4, 2018 from 10:00am-4:00pm. Beginning with round pots coming from the wheel, Nick Joerling will push, cut, […]
Big Sound Harbor plays Tryon’s Summer Tracks concert series, June 15
Press release: The 19th season of Tryon’s most popular summer event – Summer Tracks – continues on Friday, June 15 with Big Sound Harbor. 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 and photos can be […]
Asheville School announces Sgro as ninth head of school
Press release from Asheville School: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (June 8, 2018) On Friday, June 8, the Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Dr. Anthony H. Sgro as Asheville School’s ninth head of school, effective July 1, 2019. Sgro is a 1984 graduate of Asheville School and has worked as the head of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School […]
46th Annual Village Art & Craft Fair, Aug. 4 and 5
Press release from New Morning Gallery: On August 4th and 5th 2018 New Morning Gallery and Bellagio Art-to-Wear sponsor the Village Art and Craft Fair on the grounds of the Cathedral of all Souls in Biltmore Village. In its 46th year, the VACF continues a long tradition of bringing high-quality crafts to Historic Biltmore Village. […]