Press release from N.C. Department of Transportation Division 13: BAT CAVE – Additional analysis of a landslide on N.C. 9 in Henderson County by N.C. Department of Transportation engineers and geotechnical staff on Wednesday revealed new — and some obvious — information regarding the slide. It is big. “It’s similar to a slide this past […]
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Air quality forecast for Asheville, Thursday, June 7: Moderate (YELLOW)
Thursday, June 7, 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. Click on the map below for an updated, detailed forecast. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air […]
Asheville Chamber Annual Meeting features futurist and economist Rebecca Ryan
Press release from the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: Futurist and economist Rebecca Ryan will keynote the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting on June 27, an event that highlights business accomplishments and honors key business and community leaders, including Chancellor David Belcher of Western Carolina University. Ryan’s keynote, “Asheville’s Future: Door 1, Door […]
MANNA FoodBank partners with Haywood County groups to distribute produce
Press release from MANNA FoodBank: The Haywood County Produce Pod, the first fresh produce distribution method of its kind in the state, is getting a fresh injection of partners to increase the distribution of fresh produce to residents of Haywood County. Thanks to a new partnership with the Haywood Gleaners, the Haywood County Produce Pod, […]
Substance use prevention workshops offered in Candler through June
Press release from the Poe Center for Health Education: The Poe Center for Health Education in Raleigh is partnering with Hominy Valley Missional Network to provide the following substance use prevention programs to Buncombe County residents in June 2018. North Carolina and the nation are facing an epidemic of drug overdose deaths. The death rate […]
Caldwell Arts Council calls for sculpture artists for Sept. 8 competition
Press release from the Caldwell Arts Council: Caldwell Arts Council announces the 33rd annual Sculpture Celebration in Lenoir, NC on Saturday September 8, 2018, at the T.H. Broyhill Walking Park in Lenoir, North Carolina. Sculptors are invited to bring up to 3 sculptures for this one-day competition for $11,000 in cash awards, along with potential […]
WNC AIDS Project announces new leadership
Press release from WNCAP: WNCAP announced today the selection of Antonio Del Toro as its new Executive Director. He will help lead WNCAP during its fourth decade of providing resources to people living with HIV/AIDS in 18 counties in Western North Carolina. “WNCAP has matured into a multi-faceted organization,” says President of the WNCAP Board, […]
Asheville Youth Poetry fundraiser to attend Brave New Voices
Press release from HomeWord: The HomeWord Youth Slam Team has been accepted to the Brave New Voices festival for the 7th year in a row! This year the festival is in Houston, TX, and HomeWord is proud to represent Asheville, NC, in the International Youth Poetry Slam — the largest youth slam in the world. […]
Thrive hosts Let Love Brew tea on June 23
Press release from Thrive: Thrive is excited to host its first afternoon of special teas, baked delicacies, and savory treats. Attendees will enjoy a time of music and conversation with friends and new acquaintances, as well as door prizes. The purpose of the tea is to help generate funding for Thrive’s mission to provide support […]
Join the Asheville Symphony for a PINTCELEBRATION, June 25
Press release from the Asheville Symphony: The Asheville Symphony and our NEW Music Director (who will it be? — stay tuned for a special announcement next week!) invite you to join us at Pisgah Brewing in Black Mountain for our Annual Meeting* and post-meeting party! Raise a pint with us to celebrate a fabulous season […]
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission runs photo contest through Sept. 1
Press release from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will accept entries to its 14th annual Wildlife in North Carolina Photo Competition until 5 p.m., Sept. 1, 2018. Entries can be submitted at www.ncwildlife.org/contest, and past winners can be viewed on the Commission’s website. The contest is open to amateur and […]
Haywood County Arts Council calls for artists for July exhibition
Press release from Haywood County Arts Council: This July, the Haywood County Arts Council invites its artist members to participate in its annual Artist Member Show. The show is a celebration of our community of artists, allowing them to share their great work at the height of the summer season. It will be a show […]
Mayor Manheimer joins nationwide mayor group in opposition to abortion gag rule
Press release from Planned Parenthood South Atlantic: Today, Mayor Esther Manheimer of Asheville joined Mayors Hemminger, Schewel and Willis of Chapel Hill, Durham and Navassa, along with nearly 80 other mayors from across the nation, in releasing an open letter to the Trump-Pence Administration opposing the dangerous domestic gag rule. Trump’s nationwide gag rule, released […]
Landslide closes N.C. 9 in northeast Henderson County
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Transportation: A short portion of N.C. 9 in the northeast corner of Henderson County is closed due to a significant landslide. Early estimates figure that the slide broke free from the hill between 600 and 800 feet above the road between Minnehaha Drive and Old Fort Loop […]
Author Wes Moore will talk at UNCA Sept. 20; his book is a summer reading pick
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville Chooses “The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates” by Wes Moore as Summer Reading for First-Year Students This summer, UNC Asheville’s new first year students are reading The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates, by bestselling author and social entrepreneur Wes Moore, as part of the […]
Asheville on Bikes hosts Summer Cycle on June 23 at New Belgium
Press release from Asheville on Bikes: Asheville on Bikes annual Summer Cycle ‘18, presented by Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty and JAG & Associates Construction, returns Saturday, June 23, 2018, at New Belgium Brewing. Summer Cycle is a free, family-friendly event that includes easy-to-follow route options for bike riders of all ages, levels and abilities, with […]
Asheville Vaudeville performance at Xpand Fest will highlight the perils of the local art scene, June 9
Press release from Asheville Vaudeville: Who: Asheville Vaudeville’s Down With Pants Faction (we’ll keep ’em up for this venue). Starring Claire Dima, April LeQueen, Jim Julien, Corr de Joch. What: 33 Rhymes Or Reasons To Keep Asheville Asheville, a Dr. Seuss-ish, high-energy, dynamic & comedic visual performance poem on the subject of the artists who […]
Great American Campout comes to Lake Julian on June 23
Press release from Buncombe County Recreation Services: Looking for an outdoor family getaway but pressed for time? Join Buncombe County Recreation Services for a quick nature escape and celebrate the Great American Campout. Camping is a great way to connect with the outdoors and experience a brief moment away from the demands of everyday life. […]
PacJAM program and students win grants for traditional music
Press release from PacJAM: PacJAM (Pacolet Junior Appalachian Musicians) is entering its 5th year of helping to keep traditional mountain music alive and well with Polk and Spartanburg County youngsters. PacJAM offers traditional music classes for youth (and now adults, too) throughout the school year and in a July summer camp. This program, which is in […]
Asheville Gallery of Arts presents “Bright & Bold” exhibition, July 1-31
Press release from Asheville Gallery of Arts: Asheville Gallery of Art’s July show, “Bright & Bold,” will feature the work of Bee Adams, whose dynamic, colorful paintings simultaneously tease and delight the eye. The show runs July 1-31 during gallery hours, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. The gallery, located […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Tuesday, June 5: Moderate (YELLOW)
Tuesday, June 5, 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 […]