Press release from Harris Regional Hospital: Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital are joining Western Carolina University to announce a call for applicants for The Ascent Partnership nurse practitioner tuition support program for the 2019 fall semester start. The Ascent Partnership is the formal relationship between WCU and the hospitals. In the partnership, […]
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State officials require Chemours to provide permanent drinking water and pay $12 million penalty
Press release from N.C. Department of Environmental Quality: State environmental officials announced the publication of a proposed consent order between the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Cape Fear River Watch and Chemours. The proposed consent order is a comprehensive resolution regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination originating from Chemours’ Fayetteville Works facility. It requires […]
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program offers heating assistance to eligible households
Press release from N.C. Department of Health and Human Services: Low-income households with a person 60 or older or someone receiving disability benefits and services through the Division of Aging and Adult Services that need help covering the cost of heating their home this winter can apply for assistance starting Dec. 3. The assistance is […]
Carolina Mountain Sales to participate in Feed the Need campaign
Press release from Carolina Mountain Sales: Carolina Mountain Sales, A Wilkinson ERA Real Estate Company today announced they will be collaborating with ERA Real Estate and other ERA affiliated brokerages across the country to join together in their Feed the Need initiative, a national campaign to fight against hunger. The campaign will kick off on […]
Steep Canyon Rangers will perform at U.S. Cellular Center Jan. 19
Press release from Lotos Nile: STEEP CANYON RANGERS are are thrilled to announce their return to the ExploreAsheville.com Arena on January 19, 2019 Special guest: Hiss Golden Messenger With OUT IN THE OPEN, Steep Canyon Rangers affirm their place as one of the most versatile bands in contemporary American music. The GRAMMY® Award-winning sextet has spent […]
Brother Wolf announces new mobile spay and neuter clinic
Press release from Brother Wolf Animal Rescue: Brother Wolf Animal Rescue is excited to announce that they will be operating a mobile low cost spay and neuter clinic within Buncombe County and the surrounding areas. Thanks to a generous donation from Fido Fixers, Brother Wolf and veterinarian Dr. Pam Carpenter will work with communities all […]
APD requests assistance to ID ATM theft suspect
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance from the public to locate a suspect who stole an ATM from the Crowne Plaza (1 Resort Drive) at approximately 4:00 a.m. on Nov. 19. A male, posing as an employee of an ATM maintenance company, removed the machine from the […]
SAHC transfers 324 acres in the Highlands of Roan to Cherokee National Forest
Press release from the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy: This month, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) transferred 324 acres to the Cherokee National Forest. Located on Hump Mountain in the Highlands of Roan, the upper edge of the property extends just 500 ft. from the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (AT). The AT passes across the […]
United Federal Credit Union names Ben Teague to board of directors
Press release from United Federal Credit Union: United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Board Directors, Irene Corbe and Ben Teague. Both Corbe and Teague served United as Associate Board Members in 2018. Together, they bring decades of combined financial services experience, and will aid United in its […]
Great Smoky Mountains Association hosts Clingmans Dome open house Dec. 1-2
Press release from the Great Smoky Mountains Association: Before Clingmans Dome Road closes for the winter, Great Smoky Mountains Association invites all park visitors to an open house at the visitor center store in honor of the season. Due to normal national park seasonal procedures, Clingmans Dome Road and Clingmans Dome Visitor Center are typically […]
Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County seeks toy donations through Dec. 12
Press release from the Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County: Now through Wednesday, Dec. 12, the Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County is seeking donations of new, unwrapped toys for club members ages 6-11. The toys will be distributed to children through the club’s annual holiday gift program, “Santa’s Workshop.” “For some of […]
Julie Kilpp Nicholson becomes COO of CWNC
Press release from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina is pleased to announce that Julie Klipp Nicholson, an attorney and nonprofit executive, will join the staff as Chief Operating Officer. Klipp Nicholson will start work at the end of the year. Most recently, Klipp Nicholson served as the Coordinator […]
Lenoir-Rhyne offers funding for sustainability studies students
Press release from Lenoir-Rhyne University: Funding opportunities for the spring 2019 semester are available to prospective and current students at Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Asheville Center. Applications are currently being accepted for two fellowships offered through the Center’s Master of Science in Sustainability Studies program. The priority deadline for applying is Friday, Dec. 14 to receive full […]
Community Foundation of Henderson County releases 2018 annual report
Press release from Community Foundation of Henderson County: Community Foundation of Henderson County is pleased to announce the release of the 2018 Annual Report. “Due to the generous support of our donors, more than $3.5 million in charitable grants and scholarships were awarded this past fiscal year,” said Foundation President/CEO McCray Benson. “The Community Foundation is […]
Registration open for New Year’s Resolution Run
Press release from iDaph Events: What drops faster than a Ball in Times Square? Personal records of course! Runners from all across Western North Carolina and visitors from our region are preparing to let it rip along the streets of downtown Asheville as they participate in the 2019 New Year’s Resolution Run. The 5th Annual Resolution […]
I-26 Connector and Riverside Drive public hearing set for Dec. 4
Press release from French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization: This message is to let you know that NCDOT will be holding an open house and public hearing for I-2513 I-26 Connector project on Tuesday, December 4th at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Asheville. Open house will take place from 4-6:30 PM, with public hearing starting at […]
Blue Ridge Orchestra plays holiday shows with Newberry & Verch on Dec. 9
Press release from Blue Ridge Orchestra: WHO: Blue Ridge Orchestra (Asheville) conducted by Dr. Milton Crotts; with Newberry & Verch, plus Franklin Keel, Megan McConnell, Rebecca O’Quinn, Alex Watson, Ryan Kijanka WHAT: BRO Revels! 2018 WHEN & WHERE: Sunday, December 9, 1pm, Folk Art Center, Blue Ridge Parkway MP 382 Sunday, December 9, 3:30pm, Folk Art […]
Asheville City Council opens community survey on funding priorities
Press release from City of Asheville: City staff has been conducting budget work sessions and holding community meetings to provide context around the budget process and gather input from residents. The presentations and detailed information can be found here. In addition to the input gathered on priorities, formal plans (Comprehensive Plan, Department master plans, etc.) […]
Waitr app donations provide free Thanksgiving meals to Asheville families in need
Press release from Waitr: Asheville, NC – Waitr is spreading Thanksgiving cheer this week by feeding 2,000 families in need, including in the Asheville area. The popular app that lets you order food from local restaurants and brings it directly to you is delivering free hot Thanksgiving meals to the less fortunate through its “Share […]
Omni Grove Park Inn announces National Gingerbread House Competition winners
Press release from Omni Grove Park Inn: Talented gingerbread artists coast-to-coast came together yesterday, Monday, Nov. 19, to showcase their intricate, tasty creations, while celebrating the 26th year of the National Gingerbread House Competition, hosted at The Omni Grove Park Inn. Across all categories, 195 entries were received from culinary enthusiasts across North America vying […]
BeLoved Asheville hosts Fiesta Thanksgiving and cultural events at new Liberation Station Nov. 20-22
Press release from BeLoved Asheville: Each year, BeLoved Asheville, a local nonprofit hosts a Fiesta to share food, friendship, and gratitude with the deep and stated intent of de-colonizing Thanksgiving. This year, we will be celebrating in our new space at BeLoved’s Liberation Station (10 North Market St.) and at Polanco Restaurant! We remember that […]