Press release from N.C. Department of Insurance: UPDATE: Tuesday, Jan. 15 afternoon appointments are canceled; Keynote address still on North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey continues his two-day tour of western N.C. counties, to advance his initiatives to combat insurance fraud and deliver the keynote address to police chiefs from across the state Tuesday evening. While […]
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Jackson County NAACP announces January events
Press release from Jackson County NAACP: The Jackson County NAACP Membership will meet on Saturday, January 19th, 10:00 am, at Liberty Baptist Church, Sylva N.C. The agenda is to organize members into Standing Committees and to finalize Branch actions and events for 2019. At 11:00 am, Zev Friedman, Program speaker, will present: “Creating Economic Opportunities Based […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Tuesday, Jan. 15: Moderate (YELLOW)
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, 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 Tuesday, […]
Mystery writer Mark Schweizer speaking at Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries Annual Meeting
Press release from Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries: Everyone is invited to attend a free talk by mystery writer Mark Schweizer at the Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries Annual Meeting on Jan. 29. Based in Tryon, Schweizer is the author of a series of liturgical mysteries featuring choir director/detective Hayden Konig. Set in […]
Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser set for March 2 at Tarheel Lanes
Press release from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina (BBBS) is now registering new teams of bowlers to participate in the nonprofit organization’s 29th annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake fundraiser being held Saturday, March 2nd at Tarheel Lanes in Hendersonville. Bowl For Kids’ Sake is BBBS’ […]
Local startups will pitch for funding at second annual Demo Day
Press release from Venture Asheville: On Tuesday, January 22nd, 11 select founders from Venture Asheville’s Elevate program will pitch their startups to investors and the community at large at the second annual Demo Day. The event, which is free but requires registration, will take place at the Collider from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. “These […]
10th Annual Drawing Discourse Juried International Exhibition to open with special events Jan. 18-19
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville’s juried international exhibition, Drawing Discourse, will open with special events on Jan. 18-19 featuring renowned artists and curators including juror Claire Gilman, Mel Chin, Anne Harris and Namita Gupta Wiggers. The exhibition features 59 works of contemporary drawing selected from among almost 1,400 submissions by more than 400 […]
Sixteen new projects to enhance transportation across 7 counties in WNC
Press release from the NCDOT: The N.C. Department of Transportation today unveiled its draft 10 year transportation plan for 2020-2029 at the monthly Board of Transportation meeting in Raleigh. The plan, called the Draft 2020-2029 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), includes 16 new highway projects in Division 13. The division consists of Buncombe, Burke, Madison, McDowell, […]
HCPS honors 12 new National Board Certified teachers
Press release from Hendersonville County Public Schools: This winter, Henderson County Public Schools are celebrating 12 educators who have earned the credential from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and joined their esteemed peers in the district. Annah Lord, Amanda Parks, Bridget Grant, Alison Thompson, Heather Godfrey, Katie McCrary, Maggie McDade, Carly Allman, Natalie […]
Social issues forum on opioid addiction to take place at Grace Church
Press release from Grace Church in the Mountains: Grace Church at 394 N. Haywood St. in Waynesville will hold a 90 minute forum on Understanding Opioid Addiction on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 11:00 a.m., which is open to all. Speakers include experts, advocates and a physician from Haywood County who will help us understand addiction, in […]
Red Cross issues emergency call for blood donors
Press release from American Red Cross: A donation shortfall over the winter holidays is prompting the American Red Cross to issue an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to give now to prevent a blood shortage from continuing throughout winter and affecting patient care. The Red Cross collected more than 27,000 fewer blood and platelet donations the […]
City of Asheville invites residents to test new beta website
Press Release from City of Asheville: After several rounds of research, testing and analysis, we are now prepared to share a new beta website — one that is much easier to use, more intuitive and built for the residents of our city. “We are working to build a services-oriented website, one where the information residents need is […]
United Federal Credit Union staff ‘Pay It Forward’ to help local communities and families
Press release from United Federal Credit Union: United Federal Credit Union was pleased to donate more than $1,200 to local families and organizations across North Carolina during the 2018 Pay It Forward initiative. As part of the Pay It Forward program, United provides $15 to every employee to give to a needy individual, family, or […]
Haywood Community College host three visiting artists for spring semester
Press release from Haywood Community College: Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts Department will host three visiting artists for spring semester. Free and open to the public, the first visit will be Kathie Roig Tuesday, January 22, 10 until 11 a.m. in Creative Arts Building, room 7105. Roig, a fiber artist for almost 40 years, weaves pieces inspired […]
Pay It Forward program assists local communities and families
Press release from United Federal Credit Union: United Federal Credit Union (United) was pleased to donate more than $1,200 to local families and organizations across North Carolina during the 2018 Pay It Forward initiative. As part of the Pay It Forward program, United provides $15 to every employee to give to a needy individual, family, […]
Asheville hotel makes top five pet friendly list
TripsWithPets.com recently recognized DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville-Biltmore as one of the top five pet friendly hotels in North Carolina. According to the website, DoubleTree welcomes pets up to 75 pounds and offers special dog walking areas on its property. For the complete list, visit avl.mx/5kf.
N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission grants available for agriculture-related projects
Press release from the N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission: Supporting the agricultural industry, impacting rural communities and stimulating economic development are key objectives for the 2019 NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission (NCTTFC) grant cycle. Funds will be awarded in the fall of 2019 for selected innovative projects. Applications information is now online at www.tobaccotrustfund.org for […]
N.C. insurance commissioner to visit WNC Jan. 14-15
Press release from the N.C. Department of Insurance: (WEATHER PERMITTING) Insurance Commissioner Causey to address police chiefs, insurance agents, visit fire stations during two-day western N.C. trip North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will make a two-day tour of western N.C. counties starting Monday, Jan. 14, to advance his initiatives to combat insurance fraud and […]
Asheville Cotton Mill welcomes three new creatives
Press release from the Historic Cotton Mill Studios: Historic Cotton Mill Studios welcomes three new creatives. Tara Nyanga from Sugarcane Sewing Studios grew up in Asheville. She studied costume design/technology in school. After her schooling Tara worked in New York City for 10 years, then she taught sewing classes in Uganda. Tara moved back to […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Saturday, Jan. 12: Moderate (YELLOW)
Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, 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 Saturday, […]
UNC Asheville hosts 10th annual juried international exhibition
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville’s juried international exhibition, Drawing Discourse, will open with special events on Jan. 18-19 featuring renowned artists and curators including juror Claire Gilman, Mel Chin, Anne Harris and Namita Gupta Wiggers. The exhibition features 59 works of contemporary drawing selected from among almost 1,400 submissions by more than 400 artists in […]