Press release from Mission Health: Last year’s flu season hit hard close to home and across the nation proving to be a deadly epidemic killing 80,000 Americans in late 2017 and early 2018. Flu season peaked in early 2018 here in western North Carolina with five times as many flu cases in January and twice […]
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Folk Art Center opens blacksmithing exhibit Nov. 3
Press release from the Southern Highland Craft Guild: The Southern Highland Craft Guild opens its fourth and final exhibition for the 2018 year with Forging Ahead: A Blacksmith Invitational in the Folk Art Center’s main gallery upstairs. It features 36 objects from makers of the Western North Carolina chapter of Artist Blacksmith Association of North […]
The Blood Connection calls for donors in wake of hurricane
Press release from The Blood Connection: The Blood Connection is asking blood donors to make a blood donation as soon as possible to prevent interruptions to the blood supply. The weather impacts from Hurricane Michael caused school closings and other weather-related issues that have affected blood donations. Donors can visit a donation center to give blood […]
WCU Stage and Screen presents ‘Noises Of,’ Nov. 8-11
Press release from Western Carolina University: Hilarity Ensues with the play within a play, Noises Off, from the WCU School of Stage and Screen The Western Carolina University School of Stage and Screen, a department of the David Orr Belcher College of Fine and Performing Arts presents, Noises Off in Hoey Theater from November 8-11. […]
Wildlife commission anticipates seasonal increase in coyote sightings
Press release from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: Data collected by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission about human-coyote interactions in 2017 suggest North Carolinians may expect to see — and hear — coyotes with greater frequency in October and November. “Biologically this makes sense. In the fall we see young, ‘teenaged’ coyotes leaving their parents’ […]
City calls for residents to bag leaves in sturdy paper
Press release from the City of Asheville: Dear Asheville, We’d like you to offer you a new solution for leaf collection this season: paper bags! They are so totally useful — compostable and more eco-friendly. Below is a guide on how to use them effectively, with as little hassle as possible to you, our residents. […]
Folkmoot welcomes Ann Miller Woodford on Nov. 3
Press release from Folkmoot: In the final fall 2018 installment of the Southern Supper Series, Folkmoot, Blue Ridge Books, Haywood County Public Library and Smoky Mountain News will welcome Affrilachian author and artist, Ann Miller Woodford on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at 6:00pm at the Folkmoot Friendship Center in Waynesville. Ann Miller Woodford will share her research, photographs and writings that […]
Brother Wolf prepares to rescue animals after Hurricane Michael
Press release from Brother Wolf Animal Rescue: Just weeks after returning from their Hurricane Florence rescue efforts, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue has begun work to help animals affected by Hurricane Michael, currently descending upon the Florida’s Gulf Coast. “We’re working with shelters along the Florida panhandle to move adoptable animals to safety at shelters in […]
ART launches new app for Asheville bus riders
Press release from the City of Asheville: Ready for a better tool to help you keep up with ART bus schedules? Here it comes, with the launch of the new Transit App available to Asheville transit riders. The new app offers real-time information on bus arrivals and can even help map your bus ride to get you […]
“Wrestling With Faith” adult education course begins Oct. 23
Press release from The Chabad House of Asheville: This November, The Chabad House of Asheville will offer Wrestling with Faith, a new six-week adult education course that openly addresses common challenges people have in their relationship with G-d. Participants will grapple with issues including beliefs in Judaism that may seem primitive or outdated, reconciling scientific […]
DuPont Forest closes single-track trails until Oct. 13 due to rain
Press release from the Friends of DuPont Forest: Please note that the N.C. Forest Service closed all single-track trails in DuPont due to the 5 inches of rain Tropical Storm Michael dumped on us over the past 48 hours. Forest roads and graveled two-track trails, such as High Falls Loop, Triple Falls Trail and Hooker […]
Living Web Farms announces October and November workshops
Notice from Living Web Farms: Plastics: Reduce Reuse Recycle – Tools for Managing Plastic Waste Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, 1-7:30 p.m. 220 Grandview Lane, Hendersonville, NC 28791 The LWF biochar crew has been exploring the world of recycling plastics – One that’s full of nuance: from detailed technical expertise to an understanding of global trade […]
NeighborWoods to plant 33 new trees in Hendersonville on Oct. 14
Press release from Hendersonville Tree Board: Residents in the Towne Forest neighborhood along Blythe Street will receive trees on Sunday, October 14, which they will plant at their homes. The 33 trees are provided at no charge by Hendersonville Tree Board to Towne Forest homeowners who signed up to participate in its NeighborWoods Project. These residents […]
Owen District schools dismiss at 11 a.m. for Hurricane Michael
Press release from Buncombe County Schools: Due to the potential for isolated flooding and power outages later today as the remnants of Hurricane Michael affect our area, we will be releasing ALL Owen district students at 11 a.m. today. The schools will remain open so children who are car riders will be safe and supervised […]
WNC AgOptions announces funding, deadlines for 2019 farm grants
Press release from WNC AgOptions: ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Western North Carolina farmers now have the opportunity to apply for farm diversification grants over the next three years. The N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission recently funded WNC Agricultural Options, providing $648,000 to the program to distribute as cost-share grants to WNC farmers through 2021. With $216,000 […]
Sunday at the Opry set for Nov. 11 in Canton
Press release from Haywood County Arts Council: This year, the Haywood County Arts Council joins the Town of Canton to celebrate Veterans Day with music. Join friends and neighbors on November 11 at 4:00 p.m. to celebrate Sunday at the Opry at the Colonial Theater. Local musicians will perform as Grand Ole Opry greats for a […]
Duke Energy to invest $500 million in NC/SC battery storage over next 15 years
Press release from Duke Energy: Duke Energy’s advancement of battery energy storage technologies in the Carolinas includes $500 million of projects in the company’s 15-year forecast – continuing the company’s industry-leading deployment of the technology. “Duke Energy is at the forefront of battery energy storage, and our investment could increase as we identify projects that deliver […]
Conserving Carolina hosts Youngs Mountain hike on Oct. 20
Press release from Conserving Carolina: Join Conserving Carolina on Saturday, October 20th on a Members Hike on Youngs Mountain. Located in Rutherford County near Lake Lure, Youngs Mountain is a cradle of biodiversity in the Blue Ridge Escarpment. Its slopes are home to at least 25 rare species, including green salamanders, crevice salamanders, and Diana fritillaries, […]
Jennifer Chilton hired as budget director for Buncombe County Government
Press release from Buncombe County Government: On Oct. 10, interim County Manager George Wood announced Jennifer Chilton has been selected to serve as Budget Director for Buncombe County Government, effective immediately. The Budget Department works closely with the County Manager in developing and administering the countywide budget, and the director provides leadership and oversight of […]
New bicycle and pedestrian safety measures to be tested on Coxe Ave., Nov. 1-4
Press release from City of Asheville: Temporary active transportation improvements will come to the South Slope this fall, in a partnership between the City of Asheville, Asheville on Bikes, AARP and the Blue Ridge Bicycle Club. This multimodal collaboration will happen on Coxe Avenue in a “Tactical Urbanism Project.” “Tactical urbanism” is a term used […]
Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture offers workshop on teaching math, literacy in the garden, Oct. 27
Press release from Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture: Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture is pleased to announce a workshop on Teaching Math and Literacy in the Garden. The workshop will occur on October 27th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at Mountain Pathways school. At the workshop, participants will learn hands-on skills that will help […]