Press release from The Mix 96.5: If every dog has its day, that day is coming Saturday, September 15. Mix 96.5’s Dog Day Afternoon, presented by Prestige Subaru, takes place from noon to 4 pm. It’s the one day a year the Salvage Station, a scenic spot along the French Broad River, is open to […]
Press release from N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has activated its hotline to connect farmers with resources that can assist with agricultural emergencies. The toll-free number is 1-866-645-9403. The hotline operates 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. “Although this storm may change course, we […]
Press release from Indivisible Asheville/WNC: Indivisible Asheville/WNC will host a town hall meeting for congressional candidates for Districts 10 and 11 at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27 at the Lord Auditorium in Pack Library at 67 Haywood St. in downtown Asheville. All are welcome to attend this free event. All candidates for congress in […]
Press release from AIA Asheville: AIA Asheville and CASE Consultants International are producing the fourth annual Where Building Science Meets Climate Science conference in Asheville, NC, on Nov. 1 and 2, 2018. The theme of this year’s conference is Deep Retrofit, an architectural concept that involves maximizing energy and water conservation in adaptive reuse projects […]
Press release from N.C. Department of Transportation: The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly newscast. At maintenance yards across the state, as well as ferry terminals, N.C. Department of Transportation staff are getting ready for potential impacts from […]
Press release from Asheville Police Department: UPDATE (July 12, 2018): Denise Nicole Williams surrendered herself last evening. The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance from the public to locate Denise Nicole Williams. Williams has six open warrants for Larceny, Failure to Return Rental Property, Trafficking Opium or Heroin, 2 counts of Possession with Intent to […]
Press release from the NC Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Social Services is seeking public input at a listening session on Sept. 19, in Sylva on how child welfare services can be improved. While comments will be accepted on any area relevant to child […]
Press release from Center for Craft: On July 13, 2018, Asheville, NC based nonprofit, the Center for Craft received a $5.7 million gift from the Windgate Charitable Foundation of Little Rock, Arkansas to endow the Center’s longstanding fellowship programs. Named after celebrated wood sculptor Stoney Lamar, the Stoney Lamar Craft Endowment Fund supports the perpetual […]
Press release from North Carolina State University : The NC State Fiction Contest is accepting entries for its 2018 competition. Drawing more than 300 entrants last year, this free literary contest is open to North Carolina residents and is one of the largest free-to-enter writing contests in the South. This year’s guest judge is Brando Skyhorse, […]
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care will host a seminar on managing lower back pain on Thursday, Sept. 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Henderson County Health Sciences Center (second floor, room 2003), located at 805 6th Avenue West in Hendersonville. Sonny Guram, M.D., an orthopedic spine surgeon […]
Summary of National Weather Service briefing: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service is providing regional-specific briefings on the expected impacts of Hurricane Florence. The latest briefing, issued on Sept. 11 at 12:40 p.m., urges all residents of the region to complete their hurricane preparations by the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 12. The […]
Media advisory from the Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter: WHO: Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter WHAT: Walk to End Alzheimer’s® – Asheville This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. Participants will complete a 2-mile walk and will learn about Alzheimer’s disease, […]
Media alert from The Blood Connection: The Blood Connection is asking blood donors to make a blood donation now to ensure supply is available to meet expected demand. “We need donors to help us get ahead of the hurricane,” said TBC President and CEO Delisa K. English. “We don’t yet know what the impact will […]
Press release from ALDI: ALDI will host a one-day hiring spree on Monday, Sept. 17, for all store locations in Asheville. These hiring events will focus on filling more than 100 positions across the Asheville, Greenville and Georgia region. Known for offering market-leading wages and health insurance, ALDI is one of the fastest growing retailers […]
Press release from Odyssey ClayWorks: ODYSSEY CLAYWORKS announces the 6th Annual Odyssey Auction, taking place in their clay studio and gallery in the River Arts District on November 3rd from 6:30-9pm. This year’s auction will feature over 140 items by emerging, mid-career, and established artists in a number of mediums including renowned potters such as […]
Press release from Women AdvaNCe: In a year when the Pink Wave is predicted in local, state and national races, women are invited to converge on Asheville for the 5th Annual NC Women’s Summit: Women Moving Mountains — presented by Women AdvaNCe — on Saturday, November 10th. “This year’s Summit is just days after the […]
Press release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of North Carolina to supplement state, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions in the area affected by Hurricane Florence beginning […]
Press release from the Friends of Woodfin Greenway & Blueway On Oct. 3, join event co-hosts Asheville Greenworks, Connect Buncombe, French Broad River Academy, French Broad Riverkeeper/MountainTrue, and Riverlink to celebrate great progress to date, to learn more about the project, and to gather with friends. The project design team will be on hand with presentations and to gather your […]
Press release from Brewgrass Festival organizers: After several hours of deliberation, the producers of the 22nd annual Brewgrass Festival officially rescheduled the event due to the current forecast regarding Hurricane Florence. This decision — the result of consulting Asheville city officials and the ever changing weather reports — was made not only to ensure the […]
Press release from the Asheville Quilt Guild: Sept. 28 marks the opening day of the 36th Annual Asheville Quilt Show sponsored by the Asheville Quilt Guild and Moda Fabrics at the WNC Ag Center in the Davis Event Center. More than 350 quilts made by quilters from across the country will be on exhibit. The show […]
Press release from Madison County Arts Council: The 7th Annual Art On The Island Festival Saturday, September 29, 2018 10am-5pm FREE www.madisoncountyarts.com Get Your Hands on Some Art at this Interactive Arts Festival on the Island in Downtown Marshall NC The Madison County Arts Council is pleased to present the 7th annual ‘Art On The […]
