Press release from the United Federal Credit Union: Date: Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. What: UFCU hosts an appreciation event for Buncombe County educators, teachers, counselors, and faculty. Participants are invited to join UFCU at New Belgium Brewing in Asheville for a free drink and appetizers. Bring an employee school ID. […]
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AmeriHealth Caritas to pursue Medicaid contract in WNC
Press release from AmeriHealth Caritas via Vaya Health: Philadelphia, Pa. — AmeriHealth Caritas, a national leader in Medicaid managed care and other health care solutions for those most in need, announced it has signed a letter of agreement with the three individual members of the Advancing NC Whole Health Coalition to develop integrated care solutions […]
UNC Asheville named No. 7 public liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville has once again garnered the No. 7 spot among public liberal arts universities in U.S. News and World Report’s new “2019 Best Colleges,” released online today. The National Liberal Arts Colleges list of both public and private universities includes UNC Asheville among those where students graduate with the […]
International Day of Peace Sept. 21 at Elder and Sage Community Garden
Press release from Veterans for Peace: Keeping with this year’s theme for International Day of Peace, “The Right to Peace,” the Peace Day committee has chosen Palestine-born Yousef Natsha and American-born wife Rachel Joy as Peacemakers of the Year. They will be recognized at the Asheville celebration on Friday, Sept. 21, 11:30 a.m. at the […]
New front entrance opens at WNC Nature Center, Sept. 12
Press release from Friends of the WNC Nature Center: The WNC Nature Center will welcome guests into their new front entrance beginning Wednesday, September 12, 2018. The Center will be closed to guests on Tuesday, September 11th in preparation. “We’re excited to offer this enhanced guest experience to our visitors,” said Chris Gentile, Director of […]
Alzheimer’s Association hosts caregiver workshop Oct. 9
Press release from the Alzheimer’s Association — Western Carolina Chapter: The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter is teaming up with Fletcher Seventh-Day Adventist Church to host the “The Confident Caregiver” education workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 9. It will take place from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Fletcher Seventh-Day Adventist Church located at 1141 […]
Asheville Police Department requests information on Sept. 8 shooting
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: On Saturday, Sept. 8 at approximately 3:52 a.m., the Asheville Police Department received reports of a gun discharge in the area of Clingman and Hilliard Avenues. A victim suffering from gunshot wounds was located within a vehicle in the westbound lanes of the Jeff Bowen Bridge. The victim […]
Mark Meadows to attend We Read the Constitution event Sept. 15
Press release from the Asheville Tea Party: UPDATE: This event has been postponed due to Hurricane Florence. The event will now take place Saturday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Jackson Park, 708 Grove Street, Shelter 1, Hendersonville The We Read The Constitution event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 from 12 to […]
Gov. Roy Cooper outlines Hurricane Florence preparations
Press release from the office of N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper: RALEIGH: With the latest forecast showing Florence likely to grow in strength and threaten the East Coast, Governor Roy Cooper today urged all North Carolina residents, businesses and visitors to prepare for the storm. The latest forecast from National Hurricane Center shows Florence becoming a […]
Center for Art & Inspiration issues call for murder mystery dinner theater actors
Press release from The Center for Art & Inspiration: Murder Mystery for Hire will be holding auditions for an acting/singing troupe who can improvise that will anchor three shows at The Center for Art & Inspiration. Performances that will be held at The Center on select weekends per month include: My Big Fat Italian Wedding […]
City opens process for Civic Center naming rights
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville is seeking interested parties for licensing agreements for the naming rights of the Civic Center, with the current naming rights licensed to U.S. Cellular Inc. as the U.S. Cellular Center. Staff’s goal is “to contract a licensing agreement with a notable company or individual […]
Sunrise Community event to focus on telling stories of recovery from addiction Sept. 11
Press release from Sunrise Community: September 11th 2018 The PeerBook Project The Healing Power of Recovery Stories Sunrise Community, in partnership with AB Tech,WNCAP and Mission Community Health is staging a recovery event at Mission building on AB Tech campus, Sept 11 1-4. The “PeerBook Project” is Sunrise’s human outreach and education branch. We are […]
League of Women Voters announces dates for three candidate forums
Press release from the League of Women Voters of Asheville – Buncombe County: Voters will have an opportunity to meet local candidates in a series of public forums in September and October, announced the League of Women Voters of Asheville – Buncombe County. The forum will be held throughout the county and roughly divided by representative, […]
Monarch butterfly migration programs in September
Press release from Hendersonville Bee City USA: Mid-September through early October is the best time to watch for migrating monarch butterflies in our area. To celebrate this wondrous natural phenomenon, several educational programs are being hosted. Estela Romero, international monarch expert and educator from the town of Angangueo in Michoacán, Mexico, will be visiting classrooms as […]
Michael L. Walden will offer keynote address at the 19th annual Asheville Metro Economy Outlook
Press release from Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County: Distinguished economist Dr. Michael L. Walden will keynote the 19th Annual Asheville Metro Economy Outlook, set to take place Wednesday, October 3rd at the new Amherst Ballroom at Biltmore Estate. A masterful teacher, researcher and writer, Dr. Walden’s expertise includes consumer economics, regional economics, public policy […]
Rainbow Community School hosts third annual More Than Mindfulness Conference
Press release from Rainbow Community School: The Rainbow Institute, an arm of Rainbow Community School (RCS) of West Asheville is hosting its 3rd annual More than Mindfulness (MTM) Conference on October 5th and 6th, 2018. This two-day educational conference boasts two keynote lectures and 30 workshops emphasizing ways to integrate mindfulness and contemplative practices, social […]
Buncombe County Recreation Services opens 2018-19 cycle for Community Recreation Grants
Press release from Buncombe County Recreation Services: Buncombe County Recreation Services has opened the 2018-2019 cycle of Community Recreation Grants. The grants focus on supplemental funding for qualified organizations within Buncombe County to promote recreational, fitness, and health and wellness initiatives as well as community-based activities and capital improvements that increase recreational opportunities for the communities […]
12 Baskets and Kairos West violations lifted, orgs say
Press release from Asheville Poverty Initiative: On September 7, 2018, the City of Asheville notified 12 Baskets Cafe and Kairos West that the City was revoking the Notice of Violation previously sent to the non-profit organizations. After reviewing information provided by 12 Baskets Cafe and Kairos West and hearing from the community about the activities […]
Tipping Point Grants return for third year
Press release from Buncombe County Government: Buncombe County Government is seeking proposals from community members who are dedicated to making things better. These grants are designed to support the efforts of ordinary people…it could be a father who plants a community garden, a neighbor who advocates for students within the school system, or a resident […]
Fiesta Hendersonville celebrates Latino culture, Sept. 23
Press release from Henderson County Tourism: Bright colors, savory smells and rhythmic music fill Hendersonville’s Main Street Sunday, Sept. 23, for the third annual Fiesta Hendersonville. The street festival celebrates Latin American culture. More than 20 Latin American countries will be represented. Through music, dance, food and art, attendees learn the nuances of Latin American […]
Agenda for WNC Regional Air Quality Agency board meeting, Sept. 17
Press release from WNC Regional Air Quality Agency: Below, please find the Agenda for the WNCRAQA board meeting to be held on Monday, September 17, 2018 at 4:00pm in the meeting room located at the Buncombe County Permit Office at 30 Valley Street, Asheville, NC 28801.