Press release from Quentin Miller for Sheriff: Quentin Miller, the Democratic candidate for Buncombe County Sheriff, is speaking out about his position on medical marijuana. “If people are suffering because of cancer or other medical conditions and can be helped by the use of marijuana after consulting with a doctor, I believe they should have […]
News Bulletins
Blue Cross NC to invest $2 million in North Carolina Community Action Association
Press release from Blue Cross NC: 655,131. That’s how many North Carolina households are living in poverty, and subsequently in potentially unsafe living conditions. It goes without saying that a healthy and safe home environment is at the center of our well-being. However, the kind of home safety updates necessary to protect our health are […]
A.D. White releases urban fantasy series at Habitat Tavern and Commons July 15
Press release from A.D. White: A.D. White, author of “Asheville Hustle,” is no stranger to the written word, but a new series launched 6/30/18 is the first under his own name. After a successful stint in technical and ghost writing, his first urban fantasy series, set in Asheville, is already capturing the imaginations of readers. […]
Rural Heritage Museum exhibits “Cabinet of Curiosities” from Appalachian life
Press release from the Rural Heritage Museum: The current exhibition at the Rural Heritage Museum at Mars Hill University is “A Cabinet of Curiosities: Selections From the Permanent Collection.” The exhibit, which will be displayed through December 30, 2018, features late 19th century objects once used by Appalachian homesteaders in Western North Carolina. Objects on […]
Confirmed rabies case in Leicester
Press release from Buncombe County Health & Human Services: Health Officials with Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) announced today that a deer found off of Newfound Rd. in Leicester has been confirmed to have rabies. At this time, there are no indications that the deer had any contact with household pets or humans. The […]
Azalea Mountain School receives national accreditation, expands to new campus
Press release from Azalea Mountain School: Azalea Mountain School in Asheville, NC received national accreditation by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA), the first official Waldorf School in Asheville and only the second in the state. Azalea Mountain School has officially changed its name to Asheville Waldorf School and will be opening a […]
Afrobeat veteran, Kaleta, and his Super Yamba Band perform at The Mothlight, Aug. 1
Press release from Sabra Music: The Mothlight will present an evening of afro-funk dance music on Wednesday August 1st. The concert features the veteran afrobeat musician, Leon Ligan-Majek, aka “Kaleta,” who hails from Benin, West Africa by way of New York City. Backed by the six piece, explosive Brooklyn funk and soul dance ensemble, Super […]
July 19 video screening & discussion at UNCA feature Holocaust escapee Rubin Feldstein
Press release from UNC Asheville: You’ve Got to Be Carefully Taught – July 19 Video Screening and Discussion at UNC Asheville to Feature Holocaust Escapee and Diversity Educator Rubin Feldstein Rubin Feldstein, a Polish Jew who escaped the Holocaust, and who has shared his story in local classrooms for many years, is featured in a […]
Listening Room Series at N.C. Stage, July 20 and 27
Press release from North Carolina Stage Company: UP CLOSE: Listening Room Series Where: North Carolina Stage Company, 15 Stage Lane, Asheville NC 28801 Dates: Friday July 20, 2018 and Friday July 27, 2018 Times: 7:00pm Doors Open, 8:00pm Show Tickets/Info: 828-239-0263 North Carolina Stage Company will be hosting a singer-songwriter listening-room concert series called Up […]
Purna Yoga 828 hosts open house August 11
Press release from Purna Yoga 828: Alignment-based yoga has a new home. After over a decade teaching in various studios, building a following in Asheville, and recently completing a 2,000 hour program, Letitia Walker has opened her own studio, Purna Yoga 828. PY828 is the first dedicated Purna Yoga studio in the city, with a […]
Barbara Kingsolver will keynote 11th annual Authors for Literacy Dinner & Silent Auction
Press release from Literacy Council of Buncombe County: New York Times bestselling author Barbara Kingsolver will keynote the Literacy Council of Buncombe County’s 11th Annual Authors for Literacy Dinner & Silent Auction on November 29, 2018. Tickets go on sale Thursday, July 5. Barbara Kingsolver is the author of nine bestselling works of fiction, including […]
Spartan races come to Asheville area August 4-5
Press release from Spartan: Grit and endurance collide at Spartan’s Asheville Super and Sprint obstacle race weekend, which will bring thousands of athletes to Grove Stone & Sand Company August 4-5. Racers will compete in the three to five-mile “Sprint” and an eight to 10-mile “Super,” conquering obstacles including the Spear Throw, Barbed Wire Crawl, […]
NC Attorney General to address Asheville opioid conference July 19
Press release from Mountain Area Health Education Center: ASHEVILLE—On July 19, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein will present the keynote address at a daylong conference in Asheville on the ethical issues healthcare professionals face when treating patients who are struggling with opioid use disorders (OUDs) and substance misuse. The Attorney General will provide an […]
BCTDA opens festivals and cultural events grant cycle
Press release from the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority: The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) has opened its Festivals and Cultural Events Support Program grant cycle for qualified events occurring in the 2019 calendar year. This is the third year this support has been made available to local government and non-profits in Buncombe County. […]
Buncombe County Schools announces new principals
Press release from Buncombe County Schools: Superintendent Dr. Tony Baldwin today announces one new administrative assignment for Buncombe County Schools (BCS) for the 2018-19 school year. Jeremy Stowe will be the new principal at Eblen Intermediate School. He formerly served as the principal at Emma Elementary (2014-2018) and Assistant Principal at Community High School and […]
Sports Visitor Program brings international students to Asheville
Press release from the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission: As part of the U.S. Department of State’s Sports Diplomacy Division programs, 15 participants from Albania, Belgium, and Guatemala will spend June 30 through July 14, 2018, in Asheville examining English as a Second Language through soccer. Xplore USA will host the group for their annual […]
Henderson County Public Schools launches threat reporting app
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: New in the 2018-19 school year, students will be able to report concerning behaviors or safety threats to administrators using the “Report It, Don’t Ignore It” app and online tool. Available for Apple and Android, and added to the district and school websites today, the tool gathers information […]
Governor, first lady stop by AdLib during Asheville visit
AdLib, a women’s clothing store in downtown Asheville, had a pair of surprise customers on the day before Independence Day: Governor Roy Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper. “[Kristin Cooper] came in first on her own, and we did not recognize her,” said Anna Sagel, the owner of AdLib, “and just a short while later he […]
Fundraiser for family of Lee Walker Heights shooting victim
Press release from Eblen Charities: Eblen Charities has set up the Derrick Lee Jr. Family Memorial Fund to assist the family of 12-year-old Derrick Lee, Jr. in the wake of his tragic shooting earlier this week at Lee Walker Heights. The fund will be used to aid the family with funeral costs and other needs […]
‘West Side Story’ will screen at Brevard Music Center with live symphony, July 14
Press release from Brevard Music Center: Brevard Music Center (BMC) will screen the classic American movie musical West Side Story with a full symphony orchestra on Saturday, July 14 at 8:30 PM at Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium. Conducting the Brevard Sinfonia in Leonard Bernstein’s reverent and iconic score will be BMC alumnus Jayce Ogren. Patrons can enjoy […]
Asheville City Attorney Robin Currin resigns
Press release from the City of Asheville: Robin Currin, Asheville City Attorney, has resigned, effective September 27, 2018. Ms. Currin will be assuming the role of City Attorney for Raleigh, NC. “While we are disappointed to be losing Robin, her role in Raleigh is a wonderful career opportunity. It will also allow her to return […]