Press release from Momentum Gallery: Start Your New Year With MOMENTUM! What will your story be in 2019? Master printmaker and storyteller Andy Farkas shares some poignant fables on New Year’s Day! At this reflective time of year Farkas’ work reminds us that, while we are sure to be presented with new challenges, we can let […]
Press release from the Sierra Club of Western North Carolina: NCDOT is accepting comments on the I-26 Connector before Jan 4. MountainTrue states the following: “The maps that NCDOT shared at the recent hearing in Asheville were still missing crucial improvements that Asheville’s residents and city government have called for. These improvements would have a […]
Press release from Eblen Charities: This Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2019 will give a great many families a warm start to the New Year as those who are seeking heating assistance through these upcoming cold winter months will once again be receiving additional help thanks to our continuing partnership between Buncombe County Department of Health and Human […]
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Transportation: As a strong storm system marches across North Carolina, heavy rain is prompting N.C. Department of Transportation crews to temporarily close some roads due to flooding. Multiple flooded, impassable roads have been reported, particularly in western North Carolina. Those counties with multiple flooded roads include Polk, […]
Press release from the Friends of DuPont Forest: Over 6 inches of rain has fallen as of noon Friday. The Little River has risen quickly, an indication of very wet soil conditions. Because of this, all single-track trails are closed until further notice. Based on forecast rain over the weekend, the closure will remain in […]
Press release from the North Carolina Stage Company: Jeeves is back in an all-new adventure at North Carolina Stage Company — and, this time, he’s taking on an ocean of trouble. For four weeks in January and February, NC Stage turns the satirical spotlight on 1920s high-society in “Jeeves at Sea,” the fourth installment in Margaret Raether’s adaptations to the stories […]
Press release from the Asheville Museum of Science: The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) and The Collider announce their co-hosted winter series of the Science Pub, a free Friday night guest speaker series offered by AMOS. WHO: In January, AMOS welcomes Elizabeth Porter, UNCA professor of Economics for a talk entitled: The World Food Challenge, […]
Press release from the City of Asheville (UPDATED 4:15 p.m.): Several roads remain closed in Asheville due to heavy rains from Thursday and Friday. Gauges along the Swannanoa River indicate the water levels are receding and the water appears to have crested in Biltmore Village. Gauges along the French Broad indicate the river is still […]
Press release from the National Weather Service: FLOOD WARNING FROM 7:11AM EST FRI UNTIL 1:15PM EST FRI THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR… BUNCOMBE COUNTY IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA… * UNTIL 115 PM EST FRIDAY. * AT 708 AM EST, DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SERIES OF HEAVY RAIN […]
Press release from Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina: MORGANTON, N.C.―On December 19, Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina purchased 96 acres of undeveloped forested land to add to Pisgah National Forest. The acreage is located off Highway 321 in Caldwell County between Lenoir and Blowing Rock. Protection of the Chestnut Mountain property buffers the natural area […]
Press release from Homeward Bound of WNC: As a young artist living in New York City, Candice Dickinson was heartbroken to see how humans can treat people just because they do not have a home. When she walked home from her job as a bartender at 1:00am during the winter, Dickinson would see 20 or […]
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville government offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in observance of New Year’s Day. Garbage, recycling and brush collection will be operating on a regular schedule. For water/sewer issues occurring on Jan. 1, please use the after hours number at (828) 891-7779.
Press release from Root Cause: The sixth annual Root Cause Awards, celebrating achievement in the local forest products industry and sustainable forestry, were announced on Dec. 26, 2018. This year’s awards highlighted important issues that face our region’s forests and the great people/organizations that are working on them. The three winners are: The Nature Conservancy […]
Press release from Asheville Regional Airport: Start planning your summer vacation to the Big Apple! Air travelers can now book flights on an ERJ-175 (76-seat aircraft) from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) on American Airlines to LaGuardia Airport in New York City (LGA) for travel starting on or after May 4, 2019. This new seasonal, nonstop route […]
Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. The rating is based on particulate matter in the air. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Thursday, […]
Press release from The Madison County Arts Council: The Madison County Arts Council presents The Kruger Brothers in Concert Sunday, January 27, 4:00 pm $30 at Broyhill Chapel on the campus of Mars Hill University www.madisoncountyarts.com (828) 649-1301 According to the New York Times, as a child growing up in Switzerland, Jens Kruger was so […]
Press release from Progressive Women of Hendersonville: PWH 100th Postcard Party PWH (Progressive Women of Hendersonville) hosted its 100th Postcard Party on Friday, December 21, 2018. Every Friday since the inauguration of the 45th President, PWH has provided postcards and stamps for progressive people interested in addressing issues with our government. The 100th event was […]
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Press release from Asheville Area Arts Council: Keep the Asheville vibe all winter by supporting local musicians and venues with Winter Chill: Local Music Series. This three-part music series will highlight the music created right in our own backyard while also featuring venues so important to our creative economy. Join the Asheville Area Arts Council […]
Press release from Buncombe County Health and Human Services: Buncombe County, N.C. – Health Officials with Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) want to alert the public of a rabid raccoon in the Overlook Road area of the Skyland Community in the southern part of Buncombe County. Animal Control captured the raccoon on Friday […]
Press release from the Center for Participatory Change: (Asheville, NC) – The Center for Participatory Change – CPC is proud to introduce new Co-Directors, Giannina Callejas and Samhita Kudva, to the community. Giannina Callejas is a millennial cisgender woman, first-generation college graduate, and an immigrant who believes the answer to all questions is LOVE. Giannina […]
