Press release from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: With the growing season for summer agronomic crops underway and many landscapes actively growing, it is an excellent time to utilize diagnostic testing to identify existing abnormal growth problems. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Agronomic Services Division offers a range […]
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Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair returns to Burnsville Aug. 3-4
Press release from Yancey County Tourism: More than 200 vendors gather on downtown Burnsville’s historic Town Square for the Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair on Friday, Aug. 3, and Saturday, Aug. 4. The 62nd annual crafts fair is a juried show, and all of the items are handmade. Colorful quilts, intricate woodcarvings, jewelry made with local gemstones, […]
Asheville Chamber Music Series announces 66th season
Press release from Asheville Chamber Music: The Asheville Chamber Music Series (ACMS) will be presenting a distinguished roster of internationally acclaimed ensembles for its 2018-’19 season, including the Aspen String Trio, Calidore String Quartet, Trio Karenine (Piano Trio), Takács String Quartet & Pianist Garrick Ohlsson, Ying Quartet & Cellist Zuill Bailey, and Asheville’s Schubertiade. Concerts […]
Haywood County Arts Council presents library concert Aug. 18
Press release from the Haywood County Arts Council: The Haywood County Arts Council and the Haywood County Public Libraries are proud to announce the Friends of the Library Concert Series concert, “One Leg Up,” on Saturday, Aug. 18, at 3 p.m. in the auditorium of the Waynesville branch library. Based in Asheville, One Leg Up […]
Wildlife Commission seeks public opinion on Sunday hunting
Press release from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking participation in an online survey to gauge public opinion on opening 61 select game lands across the state for Sunday hunting. The survey will be available through Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, and data collected will be used to evaluate options […]
The Joseph Initiative hosts Harriet Ray for July 19 storytelling event
Press release from The Joseph Initiative, Inc.: The Joseph Initiative is excited to announce that Harriet Ray will be the featured storyteller at the organization’s “What’s Your Story?” Storytelling Event, to be held at Lenoir Rhyne University on Thursday, July 19 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. A children’s story time will be held from 5:00 […]
Paws for Passengers at Asheville Airport celebrates 1-year anniversary
Press release from Asheville Airport Authority: Asheville, N.C. – One year ago, Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) kicked of a new program called Paws for Passengers. Ambassador teams – special human handlers and their trained pups – visit the airport every day, sharing affection, smiles, wagging tails and calming moments for people at the airport. The airport is celebrating the success of this program […]
Bob Lewis Ballpark hosts opening pitch ceremony July 19
Press release from Blossman Gas: The Bob Lewis Ballpark (formerly known as the ENKA Youth Sports Complex) is hosting the Opening Pitch Ceremony at noon on Thursday, July 19th, 2018 at 144 Jacob Holme Way, Candler, NC. The opening ceremony will serve as the official kickoff to the first softball event at the ballpark since […]
Stroke survivor and caregiver retreat comes to Lake Junaluska Sept. 7-9
Press release from Mission Health: Marylee Nunley, whose husband survived a stroke, realized her dream of starting a camp for stroke survivors and their families in 2004. What began as a single camp in Illinois has grown into Retreat & Refresh Stroke Camp, a national network of stroke camps with the mission of improving the […]
Mission Health creates Dogwood Health Trust for proceeds of potential sale
Press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (July 16, 2018)– The Board of Directors of Mission Health System, Inc. (“MHS”) is pleased to announce the creation of the Dogwood Health Trust (“DHT”), a North Carolina nonprofit, private non-operating foundation. As set forth in its articles of incorporation, DHT’s sole purpose is: “to dramatically improve the health […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Saturday, July 14: Moderate (YELLOW)
Saturday, July 14, 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 levels. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Saturday, 07/14/2018
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Friday, July 13: Moderate (YELLOW)
Friday, July 13, 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. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Friday, 07/13/2018
New publication highlights controlled burning effects on Appalachian wildlife
Press release from the Nature Conservancy: Decades of fire suppression have created dense forests throughout the southern Blue Ridge, significantly altering native plants and the wildlife that depend on them. Populations of several wildlife species once common in the southern Blue Ridge have plummeted because of fire suppression and a lack of forest management. A […]
Registration now open for 10th annual Anything that Floats Parade
Press release from RiverLink: RiverLink is proud to announce that registration is now open for its 10th annual Anything That Floats Parade (AFP) to be held August 18 on the French Broad River in Asheville. This legendary event challenges teams of friends, families or co-workers to showcase their creativity by building “anything that floats” and […]
Mystery Meat comes to Asheville Improv Collective, July 27
Press release from Jordan Scott Edwards: The dynamic duo of rapper BLKPAPA (Jordan Scott Edwards) and his trusty DJ White Smoke (Joshua Christian) are bringing their hip-hop sketch comedy show Mystery Meat to Asheville’s Habitat Tavern & Commons on Friday, July 27 at 9 p.m. “We’re excited to bring our brand of entertainment to our […]
Bowen 7 Memorial Workout honors fallen AFD Captain on July 14
Press release from Asheville Fire Department: The Asheville Fire Department supports the upcoming Bowen 7 Memorial workout to honor our fallen brother, Captain Jeff Bowen. On July 28th, Captain Bowen gave his life in the line of duty. This year’s event is hosted by Beer City Crossfit, located at 70 Westside Dr. in Asheville, on July […]
NC Museum of History offers travel grants for public schools
Press release from North Carolina Museum of History: Did someone say, “Field Trip”? Oh right, it was us! The North Carolina Museum of History announces that travel grants will be available to North Carolina public schools this fall to help cover part of transportation costs to the museum in Raleigh. Your North Carolina school may qualify. […]
People’s Park Foundation hosts first fundraiser for 68 Haywood Street property
Press release from the People’s Park Foundation: The People’s Park Foundation (PPF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation of a public park on Asheville City property at the downtown intersection of Haywood Street and Page Avenue. “Our aim is to garner private donations and grants to fund design, redevelopment and long-term maintenance […]
Jeffrey Kaplan to join Asheville Chamber as Director of Entrepreneurship
Press release from Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the hire of Jeffrey Kaplan as Director of Entrepreneurship. Starting August 6th, Kaplan will head Venture Asheville, the high-growth entrepreneurship initiative of the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County and the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce.Venture Asheville grows […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Thursday, July 12: Moderate (YELLOW)
Thursday, July 12, 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. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Thursday, 07/12/2018
N.C. Mountain State Fair to hold job fair July 12
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services: The 25th N.C. Mountain State Fair is just months away and fair organizers are looking for ticket takers, ticket sellers and competitive entry staff to make the event the best one yet. Officials will hold a job fair to accept applications on July […]