Press release from the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: In an effort to elevate policy discussions and ensure candidates focus on the most important issues, the Charlotte Observer, The News & Observer, and the Durham Herald-Sun assembled a panel of 60 “NC Influencers” in advocacy, business, education and government to answer bi-weekly questions. Our Chamber […]
Kick start your Festival experience with the annual Sunrise Run on the Greenway, hosted by the Morganton Festival and presented by Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge! It takes place on the morning of Saturday, September 8, along a beautiful stretch of the Catawba River Greenway. An average of 500+ runners and walkers of all ages […]
Press release from Haywood Community College: The Haywood Community College Department of Arts, Sciences, and Natural Resources and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission will offer boating safety courses September 10-11, 6-9:00 p.m. on the HCC campus in building 3300, room 3322. Participants must attend two consecutive evenings. These courses are offered as a community […]
Press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (August 23, 2018): Dogwood Health Trust (“Dogwood”), a recently formed North Carolina nonprofit, private non-operating foundation, announces additions to its initial Board of Directors. Dogwood Health Trust will become operational only if the contemplated transaction between HCA Healthcare and Mission Health is finalized. “When selecting Board members, we’ve […]
Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to locate missing person, David Andrew “Andy” Martin. Martin was last in touch with his family in South Carolina approximately 2 weeks ago. He is known to frequent homeless shelters in the downtown area. Martin is described as a white male, 44 […]
Press release from Friends of DuPont Forest: Assembly Location: High Falls Access Parking Lot (location of the visitor center). Assembly Time: 8:45 AM Work Location: Reasonover Creek Trail (the end near Lake Julia) We will car pool to the Reasonover Creek Trail trailhead at Lake Julia at 9:00AM. Work Activity: Clean drains on the Reasonover […]
Press release from Lake Junaluska: This fall, Oct. 19-21, Lake Junaluska invites church choirs to come together for Choir Music Weekend to broaden their musical repertoires, learn new vocal skills and enjoy time for recreation and fellowship. During the weekend, experienced choral leaders will teach eight different anthems and lead workshops along a variety of topics. […]
Press release from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education is offering free outdoor-related workshops for people of all ages and skill levels throughout the month of September. Online registration is required for the workshops, which are open on a first-come, first-served basis. Sept. 1 – Backyard Birding by […]
Press release from Boy Scouts of America: The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is now inviting both boys and girls to join the Cub Scouts (ages 5-10). With the school year upon us, we welcome all families to participate in the Cub Scouts, a program renowned for character-building fun and adventure. Through adventures big and small, […]
Press release from the City of Asheville: Last August, shovels turned dirt in a community kickoff for RADTIP, the City of Asheville’s most recent riverfront improvement project. This August, the City is working toward a late fall completion of the northern half of the French Broad River Greenway East. That’s right, we anticipate opening the […]
Press release from Navy Office of Community Outreach: A 2016 Clyde A. Erwin High School graduate and Asheville, North Carolina, native is serving with the U.S. Navy with U.S. Naval Hospital Guam. Hospitalman Apprentice Alyssa Opheim is serving with the hospital in Guam. A Navy hospitalman is responsible for the prevention and treatment of disease and […]
Press release from The Blood Connection: The Blood Connection has opened a new blood donation center at 225 Airport Road in Arden, NC–approximately 10 miles south of Asheville. A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for 4 pm this Thursday, August 23. The public is invited to attend TBC’s grand opening, for food and giveaways, and to celebrate life […]
Press release from Asheville FM: 103.3 Asheville FM is celebrating nine years of community radio! This year marks the first fundraising event partnership for 103.3 Asheville FM and Asheville Affiliates to “party with a purpose”. Vital funds will be raised through ticket sales, raffles and local sponsors, and all proceeds will support the addition of […]
Local poet Thomas Rain Crowe presents his new book “Starting from San Francisco” — about his role in the San Francisco beat poet renaissance of the 1970s — at two events: Firestorm Books on Saturday, Sept. 1, 3 p.m., and Malaprop’s on Saturday, Sept. 8, 6 p.m. Press release from the author: Back in the […]
Press release from Westside Artist Co-Op: You are invited to the Westside Artist Co-Op’s Birthday Party celebrating their second year in the heart of west Asheville. The Co-Op is located at 726 Haywood Road in west Asheville. Please come by on Saturday, October 6th, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and have a yummy cupcake, […]
Press release from the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality: The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality will host a public hearing at 6 p.m. Aug. 22 to obtain community feedback on a draft wastewater permit and draft special order by consent for Duke Energy’s Asheville Steam Electric Plant. The draft wastewater permit is a modification to […]
Press release from the Bob Moog Foundation: Marking its twelfth anniversary, the Bob Moog Foundation has announced it will be moving its headquarters to a new space in the heart of downtown Asheville. The new location at 56 Broadway Street will be home to the Foundation’s operations, and the future home of its long-awaited Moogseum. […]
Press release from the City of Asheville: Asheville City Council finalized and adopted 2018-2019 Fiscal Year Budget in June. Now City staff are looking ahead to the 2019-2020 budget with rollout of an enhanced budget communication process for City Council and all residents. Want to dive into City finances and how they are allocated? Attend […]
Press release from Eblen Charities: The second part of the Ingles / Eblen Tools for Schools program is set for this Wednesday August 22nd as we will begin distributing the school supplies we collected last Wednesday and will continue to collect throughout the year. Beginning at 9:00 AM this Wednesday we will open the doors […]
Press release from Living Asheville Arts Festival: Volunteer at Living Asheville Arts Festival (LAAF) on Sept. 2 WHAT: LAAF is a free, volunteer-powered community event, featuring live music on five stages, beer, food, interactive art stations, roving performances in various disciplines, kids activities and more. WHERE: Lexington Avenue, downtown Asheville WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 2 (Volunteer […]
Press release from Mission Health: Mission Hospital has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its 2018-2019 edition of Best Hospitals. Mission was one of only the 29 hospitals, less than 1 percent of the hospitals evaluated, that got the top rating in all […]
