News Bulletins

Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce president Kit Cramer selected as NC Influencer

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 […]

Haywood Community College hosts boating safety courses

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 […]

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Mission Health announces initial board for Dogwood Health Trust

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 […]

APD requests assistance to locate missing person, David Martin

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 […]

Friends of DuPont Forest host Trail Crew Work Day on Oct. 13

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 […]

Lake Junaluska to offer Choir Music Weekend, Oct. 19-21

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. […]

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education offers free September workshops

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 […]

Boy Scouts of America invites boys and girls to join Cub Scouts

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, […]

City reopens Riverside Drive, announces greenway schedule

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 […]

Asheville native Alyssa Opheim serving at Naval Hospital Guam

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 […]

Grand opening for Arden blood donation center on Aug. 23

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 […]

Asheville FM and Asheville Affiliates birthday bash benefit, Sept. 13

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 […]

Thomas Rain Crowe launches “Starting from San Francisco” at Sept. 1 and 8 author events

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 […]

Public hearing on wastewater permit for Duke’s Asheville plant Aug. 22

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 […]

Bob Moog Foundation moves to future Moogseum at 56 Broadway

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. […]

Asheville announces series of educational budget worksessions

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 […]

LAAF seeks volunteers for Sept. 2 festival

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 […]

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