Press release from the City of Hendersonville: This is the time of year where leaf collection is the heaviest in our area. The City of Hendersonville Public Works Department is actively working to get the leaves picked up on all streets within the city limits as well as the city parks and Oakdale Cemetery. Additional […]
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Pan Harmonia announces free concerts Dec. 2 and 5
Press release from Pan Harmonia: ¡Viva La Música Latina! A benefit concert for Pisgah Legal Services Celebrating 40 years of standing for justice and dignity Sunday, December 2, 4 p.m. • St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Free admission. Donations encouraged! Please join us for this year’s benefit concert in support of Pisgah Legal Services, heart-opening music from Latin America […]
Trauma Intervention Program of WNC conducts Secret Santa
Press release from the Trauma Intervention Program of WNC: The Trauma Intervention Program of WNC has been awarded $5,000 from an anonymous donor to conduct a Secret Santa Project in Asheville. TIP of WNC is a local nonprofit organization that partners with Law Enforcement, EMS and Fire Departments to provide immediate support to victims of […]
Nativity set exhibition returns to First Baptist Church of Asheville Dec. 12-19
Press release from First Baptist Church of Asheville: “O Come Let Us Adore Him: Christmas Nativity Sets from Around the World” Exhibition returns to First Baptist Church of Asheville Dec. 12–19, 2018. The fourth annual exhibit, also known as #crechefest, begins Wednesday, Dec. 12 and continues throughout the week with public viewing times, guest lectures […]
Mission Health earns “Most Wired” IT recognition
Press release from Mission Health: Mission Health has been designated by CHIME for the 2018 Most Wired recognition. Hospitals and health systems at the forefront of using healthcare IT to improve the delivery of care have maximized the benefits of foundational technologies and are embracing new technologies that support population management and value-based care. The […]
Deltec Homes celebrates 50 years
Press release from Deltec Homes: Deltec Homes, Asheville-based home builder best known for their signature round homes, celebrates 50 years in Western North Carolina. Founded in 1968 as Delta Technologies by brothers Wayne and Robert Kinser, the panelized building company originally built A-frame houses but changed course once they realized its disadvantages. “We built a […]
I-26 Connector public hearing to occur on Dec. 4
Press release from the N.C. Department of Transportation: The preliminary designs for one of the most significant transportation projects in western North Carolina have been completed. The N.C. Department of Transportation has partnered with the City of Asheville to develop preliminary plans for the I-26 Connector between I-40 and Broadway Street. The project calls […]
OnTrack WNC announces December financial education class schedule
Press release from OnTrack WNC: December Financial Education Schedule Classes are free unless noted. Pre-registration required. Call today at 255-5166. ___________ Housing Classes Homebuyer Education Series – ($50.00 participant fee) Our HUD-certified course provides a step-by-step explanation of the home-buying process, a fantastic resource book, and an opportunity to interact with local real estate […]
Henderson County WIC receives Breastfeeding Award of Excellence
Press release from the Henderson County Department of Public Health: The Henderson County Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program was recently given the Breastfeeding Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This award highlights WIC’s successful breastfeeding program, effective peer counseling, exceptional breastfeeding support, promotional activities and strong community partnerships. Henderson […]
WCU music department hosts winter vocal showcase on Dec. 1
Press release from the HART Theatre: Students from Western Carolina University’s music department will perform their winter Vocal Showcase at the HART Theater on Friday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. The performance is free and open to the public and will include performances of the following: Opera Scenes: Don Giovanni, Madame Butterfly, Cosi fan Tutte […]
Sheriff-Elect Quentin Miller to be sworn in Dec. 3
Press release from Quentin Miller for Sheriff: The ceremonial swearing-in for Sheriff Quentin Miller will take place with Chief District Court Judge Calvin Hill administering the Oath of Office. Sheriff Miller with begin his official duties earlier in the day on Monday, Dec. 3 when he is sworn in at 12:01 a.m. The event takes […]
Ingles Magical Christmas Toy Drive takes place Nov. 29-Dec. 1
Press release from Eblen Charities: For thousands of families and their children in our community, the Christmas season doesn’t begin in the pre-dawn hours of “Black Friday” or the early sales on Thanksgiving evening. For them, Christmas begins with the kindness of countless families, companies, organizations and individuals who generously volunteer and donate toys and […]
Investors call on Duke Energy to mitigate coal ash risks
Press release from As You Sow: A group of 35 institutional investors representing nearly $41.2 billion in AUM sent a letter to Duke Energy Monday calling on the company to initiate an independent investigation to determine the extent of possible contamination from recent breaches of the company’s coal ash ponds during Hurricane Florence. Lead investor […]
Naloxone training and distribution in Haywood County Dec. 11
Press release from the Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency: The North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition (NCHRC) is a statewide grassroots organization dedicated to implementing harm reduction interventions, public health strategies, drug policy transformation and justice reform. NCHRC is partnering with Haywood County Health & Human Services Agency to combat the public health crisis […]
Jewish Community Center hosts Hanukkah 8K on Dec. 9
Press release from the Asheville Jewish Community Center: The Asheville Jewish Community Center (JCC) will host the 3rd annual JCC Hanukkah 8k on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 9:15 a.m. The race will begin and end at the JCC, located at 236 Charlotte Street. The event is a community-wide celebration of the upcoming eight day Jewish […]
Hendersonville Fire Department remembers fallen firefighter
Press release from City of Hendersonville: “Heroism and Sacrifice” is the aptly named sculpture in Raleigh, North Carolina that honors all of North Carolina’s fallen firefighters. The name of Floyd A. Jackson, Jr. adorns the memorial as the City of Hendersonville’s only firefighter to have lost his life in the line of duty. November 26th marks […]
WNCAP hosts World AIDS Day luncheon Dec. 1
Press release from the Western North Carolina AIDS Project: Saturday, Dec. 1 marks the 30th anniversary of World AIDS Day. WNCAP will celebrate with a complimentary community luncheon. Join us in toasting the past, present, and future of the HIV Movement. The event will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton (115 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville, NC, 28803) from 11:30 […]
APD requests assistance to ID vehicle involved in breaking and entering cases
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to gather information on a vehicle suspected to be involved in several business breaking and entering cases in October and November 2018. The vehicle is described as a white, 1992-1997 Ford Crown Victoria. It has red, blue and green colored dots […]
Forest Bailey at Isis Music Hall, Dec. 13
Press release from Forest Bailey: “An Evening with Forest Bailey” 12/13/2018 $12 Adv $12 Day of Show Doors 5:00pm, Show 7:00pm Lounge – 50 seats Limited Tables Available with a Dinner Reservation :: All Other Seating is First Come First Serve General Admission :: Please Call Venue for Dinner (Table) Reservations Tickets and Information Available […]
Submissions are being accepted for the Jacobs/Jones African-American Literary Prize
Press release from the North Carolina Writers’ Network: The Jacobs/Jones African-American Literary Prize, which honors the best in short prose by African-American writers in North Carolina, is now open. The deadline is January 2, 2019. The contest, sponsored by NCWN and administered by the Creative Writing Program at UNC-Chapel Hill, is open to any African-American […]
Saluda Historic Depot commemorates last run of “Carolina Special”
Press release from Saluda Historic Depot: After 53 years of running from Charleston to Asheville and beyond to the mid-west, the passenger train, “Carolina Special” made its final run up the Saluda Grade 50 years ago on December 5, 1968. To commemorate this auspicious occasion, the Saluda Historic Depot invites everyone to a drop-in reception […]