Press release from The Toybrary of Asheville: Tour Asheville’s first mobile toy-lending library and learn how we’re growing PLAY HEROS! Saturday, August 25th from 4-6pm, the Toybrary bus will be parked at All Souls Pizza, 175 Clingman Avenue, Asheville. Ribbon cutting at 4:30pm. Happy Wallet, Less Clutter, Healthier Planet! www.toybraryavl.com
News Bulletins
County to hold meeting to sever ties with contractor referenced in indictment
Notice of special meeting from Buncombe County: Notice is hereby given that the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners has called a special meeting of the Board beginning at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, to be held at 200 College Street, First Floor Conference Room, in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, in order to terminate […]
Henderson County Schools receives $200,000 from N.C. budget for Leader In Me
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (Aug. 10, 2018) – A $200,000 grant from the N.C. General Assembly to Henderson County Public Schools will fund the expansion of Leader in Me in four more schools this school year, under the direction of two partnership organizations. The Henderson County Education Foundation and Community […]
NCDOT seeks opinions on improvements to congestion in northern Buncombe
Press release from NCDOT: ASHEVILLE – Options are available for improvements to a congested area of northern Buncombe County. The N.C. Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback on proposed intersection improvements for Weaverville Highway and New Stock Road with reconfigured westbound ramps at exit 21 on Future I-26. NCDOT will host an informal open […]
Sens. Tillis and Burr support disaster declaration request for WNC
Press release from Senator Thom Tillis: Yesterday, North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr sent a letter to FEMA Administrator Brock Long to support Governor Roy Cooper’s request to declare a major disaster declaration for the state of North Carolina as a result of the impacts from rain and flooding that occurred in western […]
Delta Moon comes to Tryon’s Summer Tracks Aug. 17
Press release from the Town of Tryon: The 19th season of Tryon’s most popular summer event – Summer Tracks – continues on Friday, August 17 with Delta Moon. All shows begin at 7 p.m. In case of rain, the concerts will move across the street inside the spacious Tryon Fire Dept. A full schedule, including […]
Ribbon cutting, open house set for Red Cross Hendersonville location
Press release from American Red Cross: (ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Aug. 10, 2018) – The American Red Cross serving Western North Carolina invites the community to an open house and ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Aug. 14 at the new office location in Hendersonville. This office location is home base for Hendersonville area local disaster responses and […]
YWCA adds new classrooms for NC Pre-K
Press release from the YWCA: Providing childcare for our community helps working families, especially working mothers, continue their careers and increase the economic viability of their families. Research also shows that high-quality early education is also the best long-term investment to make in a child, preparing them for success in elementary school and beyond. In […]
Harvest Records 14th anniversary sale
Press release from Harvest Records: On Saturday, August 11th, 2018 Harvest Records in West Asheville will be celebrating their 14th anniversary with a huge sale and party featuring discounts on all new and used merchandise, a basement sale, DJs, free beer, giveaways and more! Your love and support over the years have allowed us to […]
UNCA College for Seniors opens fall term registration
Press release from UNC Asheville: The new course catalog is available and online course registration is open for the fall 2018 term of College for Seniors at UNC Asheville’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), at the website olliasheville.com. Paper copies of the catalog also are available at the Reuter Center on the UNC Asheville campus, […]
United Way of Henderson Co. collecting food and school supples for students
Press release from United Way of Henderson County: HENDERSONVILLE, NC, August 9, 2018 – United Way of Henderson County is encouraging community members to help local students this fall by donating food items for MANNA’s Packs for Kids and school supply items for Henderson County Public Schools’ students. Donations will be collected on Friday, Aug. […]
Asheville comedy community raises $1,675 for family of Michael Roach
Press release from Funny Business at the Grey Eagle: On Friday, July 20, the Asheville comedy community came together to raise $1,675 in proceeds for the family of the late local comedian Michael Roach. Michael passed away suddenly in April, leaving his partner, Genevieve, who is expecting their only child this summer. The Best of […]
APD requests help to ID suspects in Oakley Food Store armed robbery
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to identify two suspects involved in an armed robbery at the Oakley Food Store (764 Fairview Road, Asheville) on Tuesday, August 7. At approximately 11:12 p.m. two suspects entered the store, pointed a firearm at the clerk and demanded the contents […]
Ingles and Eblen Charities partner for Tools for Schools on Aug. 15
Press release from Eblen Charities: Next Wednesday, August 15, the 2018-2019 school year will begin in western North Carolina. Tens of thousands of students will again be filing through the doors of schools across the mountains preparing for another year of the excitement of learning. But before the first bell rings, hundreds of students and […]
Asheville shoemaker Deborah Robertson wins national award
Press release from Deborah Robertson: Deborah Robertson, Asheville’s handmade bespoke shoemaker, won Honorable Mention at Footwear Symposium 2018 last weekend in Savannah, Georgia. Footwear Symposium gathered together shoemakers and boot makers from all over the US (including Alaska), as well as shoemakers from Australia and Ecuador. Cowboy boot makers from all over the country also […]
‘In A Clearing’ opens Aug. 24 at The Magnetic Theatre
Press release from The Magnetic Theatre: The Magnetic Theatre is proud to present the World Premiere of IN A CLEARING by Karen Saari. This play was a semi-finalist for the National Playwriting Conference at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center in Waterford, Connecticut. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to produce such a beautiful and […]
Matthew Vollmer reading event, Aug. 18
Press release from Flatiron Writers Room: Please join Flatiron Writers Room along with Roots + Wings School of Art and Design, and Malaprop’s Bookstore for this FREE event! Come help us celebrate the release of acclaimed author Matthew Vollmer’s PERMANENT EXHIBIT, a collection of short prose originally composed as status updates on a popular social […]
UNCA featured in Princeton Review’s “The Best 384 Colleges,” 2019 edition
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville is once again featured as one of The Princeton Review’s best colleges. In the 2019 edition of “The Best 384 Colleges,” UNC Asheville is included in the comprehensive list for “Best Quality of Life.” “We picked the 384 ‘best’ colleges for our book primarily for their outstanding academics; […]
Happy Valley Fiddlers Convention set for Labor Day weekend in Lenoir
Press release from Caldwell Arts Council: Subject: 14th Annual Happy Valley Fiddlers Convention Who: Caldwell Arts Council, Lenoir, North Carolina When: Labor Day Weekend: August 31, September 1 and 2, 2018. Where: Jones Farm, 3590 NC-268, Historic Happy Valley, Caldwell County, NC Cost: Friday $5, Saturday $10, Sunday $15 Experience a perfect Labor Day Weekend on the banks of the Yadkin River being […]
Asheville’s Story Lady, Gwenda Ledbetter, presents new show at Pack Library on Sept. 8
Press release from David Joe Miller: On Saturday afternoon, September 8th at 2pm, story lovers from all over the region will come together to celebrate Asheville’s Story Lady, Gwenda Ledbetter as she presents her latest show, “Tales From and Beyond The Red Rocker” Sponsored by the Friends of the Buncombe County Library, The North Carolina Room […]
African-American Business Association monthly workshop & meet-up launches Aug. 21
Press release from Western Women’s Business Center: Are You an Aspiring Entrepreneur or Small Business Owner? Join Us For The African-American Business Association Monthly Workshop & Meetup The Third Tuesday of Every Month at: Arthur R. Edington Education & Career Center 133 Livingston Street, Asheville NC 28801 Lunch provided and door prizes! *This event is offered at no charge, thanks […]