Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville is laying groundwork for a renovation of the ART Station at 49 Coxe Ave. Renovations will start in early 2019, although the final start date has not been determined yet. Improvements will include renovation of the waiting room, platform improvements and restroom upgrade and expansion, […]
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Bee Sieberg & Students exhibition at Haywood County Arts Council, opens Sept. 8
Press release from Haywood County Arts Council: We are very excited to have local artist Bee Sieberg & Students exhibiting their work at the Haywood County Arts Council gallery August 31 – September 29. After a professional lifetime producing voluptuous floral arrangements and displays for weddings and grand catered events, Bee now paints – her […]
Volunteers needed for Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept. 15
Press release from Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter: The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter needs 50 volunteers to help in various functions at its annual Asheville Walk to End Alzheimer’s®. The Walk will be held on Saturday, Sept. 15 at Pack Square Park located at 121 College Street in Asheville. Volunteers are needed anytime […]
Dunkin’ Donuts hosts fundraiser for MANNA Packs for Kids, Aug. 12-25
Press release from Dunkin’ Donuts: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Aug. 10, 2018) —Dunkin’ Donuts’ Asheville restaurants and MANNA FoodBank are teaming up to fill backpacks with food by encouraging the community to share the sweetness. From August 12-25, participating Dunkin’ Donuts in Asheville will donate $1 from any 50-count Munchkin® Donut Holes or dozen donuts to the MANNA Packs for Kids […]
Henderson County Open Studio Tour, Sept. 22-23
Press release from Henderson County Open Studio Tour: What better way to st”Art” your fall adventures in the Western North Carolina Mountains this year than with a free weekend driving through beautiful Henderson County in search of talented local artists? The doors to 36 Henderson County art studios will swing open to welcome guests in […]
24th “Friends Across the Mountains Telethon” to support Smokies on Aug. 15
Press release from Friends of the Smokies: For the 24th year running, Friends of the Smokies, an official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, will host the Friends Across the Mountains Telethon to raise money for Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP). This year’s Friends Across the Mountains Telethon will be broadcast live on […]
Glenville Area Historical Society celebrates Raggedy dolls Aug. 25
Press release from the Glenville Area Historical Society: Who among us —young, old and in between — does not remember and cherish Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy and the stories of their adventures! The Glenville History Museum is bringing back the memories of these toy icons of the 20th century through the 2018 Historical Discovery Event […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Tuesday, Aug. 14: Moderate (YELLOW)
Tuesday, Aug. 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 in the air. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Tuesday, […]
Mills River Presbyterian hosts Blessing of the Pets Sept. 8
Press release from Mills River Presbyterian Church: On Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, Mills River Presbyterian Church will host the 10th Annual Blessing of the Pets at 10 a.m. on the church grounds for all types of pets — dogs, cats, rabbits and even guinea pigs! Residents of Henderson County and throughout Asheville are invited to bring […]
Lioness Press launches local author Eric Gaddy at Malaprop’s Bookstore Sept. 6
Press release from Lioness Press: Not long ago, people in their thirties, forties and fifties might have believed they were “too young” to retire. That conventional wisdom is being brushed aside as more people 50s and under are realizing their dreams of retiring early. Asheville resident Eric Gaddy, creator of the DIAL into Early Retirement […]
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy protects Yellow Spot
Press release from the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy: This summer we purchased 234 acres in the Highlands of Roan, securing high elevation wildlife habitat and permanently protecting a corridor linking our Tompkins Preserve with Pisgah National Forest in Mitchell County. This acquisition at Yellow Spot protects rare plant and animal habitat, wildlife corridors, scenic views, […]
High need for animal adopters in McDowell County, says Brother Wolf
Press release from Brother Wolf Animal Rescue: Marion, NC – The month of August is a tough time for animal shelters and rescue groups, and this year is proving to be even more challenging than previous years. Homeless cats and kittens, dogs and puppies have been steadily flowing into local shelters for months now. Shelters […]
Hendersonville Fire Department receives SAFER Grant
Press release from the City of Hendersonville Fire Department: The City of Hendersonville Fire Department is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant in the amount of $299,291.00 from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the hiring […]
Military Women’s Health Symposium comes to MAHEC Sept. 19
Announcement from MAHEC: Women comprise about 15% of the US Armed Forces and serve in ever-expanding roles. In 2016, there were an estimated 1,853,690 female veterans from all branches of military service. This conference, taking place on Sept. 19 from 0900 to 1200, will address the healthcare needs of women in the military, including the state […]
Pony Express deadline Aug. 20 for Mountain State Fair
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Time is running out for craftsmen, artists and food preservers wishing to enter a competition at this year’s N.C. Mountain State Fair. Time is also running out for those wishing to take advantage of the fair’s Pony Express, which provides free delivery of entry […]
Asheville Police request assistance to locate missing juvenile
Press release from Asheville Police Department: UPDATE: Annie Marie Summer Smith has been safely located. The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to locate missing juvenile, Annie Marie Summer Smith. Smith was last seen wearing green boots with zippers, a blue tank top and black pants on August 8 in downtown Asheville. Smith is described […]
Shelley’s Jewelry on Hendersonville’s Main Street to close
Press release from Shelley’s Jewelry: Hendersonville, N.C. – Aug. 13, 2018 – Stan Shelley understands well how “Main Street” is often considered the heart of a city. His family’s jewelry store has moved locations three times in its nearly 50-year history but always stayed on the same block in downtown Hendersonville. A piece of Hendersonville history, though, […]
Author of book on Word of Faith religious cult to read at Malaprops
Press release from Debby Schriver: Author Debby Schriver will be giving a reading and signing her book Whispering in the Daylight: The Children of Tony Alamo Christian Ministries and Their Journey to Freedom at Malaprop’s Bookstore and Cafe in Asheville on Wednesday, August 22nd, at 6pm. The address is 55 Haywood St., Asheville, NC. Proceeds […]
4 families get keys to new Habitat for Humanity homes
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity dedicated four new homes in Arden on Aug. 10. At a dedication ceremony, four families received keys to their new homes. The families and their house sponsors are: The Henson Family – Legacy Builders House #2 The Justice Family – Business Bungalow House #3/Eaton #10 House The Harris Family – Wicked […]
Call for proposals: 55 South Market Art Project
Press release from 55 South Market: WHAT AND WHERE A unique artistic creation to be “installed” on the exterior wall of 55 South Market Condominiums in Asheville, NC. Concrete wall space 14ft wide by 6ft tall, 2 inches deep on Beaumont St side. INSPIRATION(S) ATTRACTIVE, CREATIVE, UPLIFTING, “LOCAL,” HISTORICAL, FORWARD LOOKING, PEOPLE MEDIUM OPEN DATES […]
Wolfe Memorial announces ‘Telling Our Tales’ student writing competition
Press release from N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources: Asheville native Thomas Wolfe is best known for his novels but wrote many short stories as well. In anticipation of the 118th October birthday celebration for Wolfe, the Thomas Wolfe Memorial invites students and teachers to participate in the 2018 “Telling Our Stories” Student Writing […]