Press release from Hendersonville Sister Cities: Launching its second year of “Hendersonville Student Ambassador” Travel Scholarships, Hendersonville Sister Cities is inviting local students aged 16-26 interested in studying internationally to a free “Study Abroad Scholarship Drop-In” on Monday, Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Appalachian Coffee Company. Students who attend the information […]
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AdventHealth Hendersonville implements flu visitor restrictions
Press release from AdventHealth Hendersonville: Due to the increase in confirmed cases of influenza in Western North Carolina communities, AdventHealth Hendersonville, formerly Park Ridge Health, is implementing visitor restrictions. The visitor restrictions will remain in place until the elevated risk for exposure to this illness returns to normal levels.
Just Economics announces increase in living wage rate for 2019
Press release from Just Economics: Just Economics (JE), a local nonprofit organization most known for promoting living wages, announces an increase in the local Living Wage rate for 2019. The new rate will be $13.65/hr for those employees not offered employer-provided health insurance and $12.15/hr for those that are offered employer provided health insurance. By […]
Hendersonville Symphony Young Artist Competition entries due by Jan. 11
Press release from The Hendersonville Symphony: The 24th annual Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Competition will be held on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 at Freeburg Pianos in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Students of voice, piano, or orchestral instruments (woodwind, brass, percussion or string) who qualify by age and residency may apply. The First Place winner will perform […]
Musical “Freedom Train” teaches students about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad, Feb. 25-26 at DWT
Press release from Diana Wortham Theatre: Theatreworks USA’s longest-running, highly acclaimed musical “Freedom Train,” based on the life of Harriet Tubman, is coming to Diana Wortham Theatre as part of its Matinee Series for students and families. “Freedom Train” will stage four shows at the theater at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, […]
American Kennel Club agility trial set for Jan. 25-27 at WNC Ag Center
Press release from Henderson County Tourism Development Authority: The Blue Ridge Agility Club of Western North Carolina will host an American Kennel Club (AKC) agility trial Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, January 25 – 27, 2019. The event will be held at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center McGough Arena in Fletcher from 8:00am until 3:00pm Friday-Saturday […]
The Rotary Club of Asheville-Metro presents ‘Metro Talks’
Press release from Rotary Club of Asheville-Metro: Believing that an informed and engaged citizenry is critical to understanding our community, the Rotary Club of Asheville-Metro presents a series of discussions entitled “Metro Talks” throughout the year. The next talk will be on Thursday, January 31, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room of the […]
Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness moving to Haywood Street Congregation campus
Press release from Buncombe County Justice Resource Center: Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness, a nonprofit serving persons with mental health and substance use challenges, is moving from its West Asheville location to the Haywood St Congregation campus in January. Sunrise was founded by a certified peer support specialist, Kevin Mahoney, a veteran who thought […]
Organic Growers School offers financial planning workshop for farmers, Jan. 21-22
Press release from Organic Growers School: Asheville, NC: The Organic Growers School will be offering a 2-day workshop, Holistic Financial Planning on January 21st – 22nd, 2019 for farmers at the Southern Appalachians Highlands Conservancy’s Community Farm. William Lyons from Bluebird Farm, often says when he teaches, “I didn’t get into farming to think about […]
Just Economics announce living wage rate change for 2019
Press release from Just Economics: Just Economics (JE), a local nonprofit organization most known for promoting living wages, announces an increase in the local Living Wage rate for 2019. The new rate will be $13.65/hr for those employees not offered employer provided health insurance and $12.15/hr for those that are offered employer provided health insurance. […]
Charles George VA Medical Center hosts job fair on Jan. 10
Press release from U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs: On Thursday, January 10, 2019, the Charles George VA Medical Center will host a job fair at the American Legion Post 70, 103 Reddick Road, Asheville, NC. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at 7:00 p.m. In addition to highlighting employment opportunities, Veterans Benefits Administration […]
Caldwell Arts Council seeks artists for 2020 exhibitions
Press release from Caldwell Arts Council: The Caldwell Arts Council will accept portfolios from local and regional artists for possible exhibitions in 2020 at our Caldwell Arts Council gallery (seven one-month exhibition possibilities). All details for submitting your portfolio are available on our website at https://www.caldwellarts.com/157-submission-guidelines-for-exhibit-consideration/ and portfolios will be accepted through January 31, 2019. About the […]
Mission Health activates Visitor Limitation Policy due to increased influenza-like activity
Press release from Mission Health: Mission Health is implementing its Visitor Limitation Policy and asking patients’ family members and friends to limit hospital visits, effective Jan. 3. Visitors younger than 12 and those who do not feel well are encouraged to call patients instead of visiting them. All persons visiting the hospital and community members […]
Greeneville hosts Antique Appraisal Fair and Antique Show on March 23
Press release from the Greene County Partnership: The Tourism Department of the Greene County Partnership will host its 11th Antique Appraisal Fair and Antique Show Saturday, March 23, at Greeneville High School on Tusculum Boulevard from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is FREE. After taking a three year hiatus, the Appraisal Fair is back […]
APD requests assistance to ID bank robbery suspect
Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to identify a suspect involved in the armed robbery of SunTrust Bank (2397 Hendersonville Road) on January 2. At approximately 1:00 p.m. a white male entered the bank and handed the teller a note demanding money. The note suggested that the suspect […]
North Carolina’s November county and area employment figures released
Press release from North Carolina Department of Commerce: Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 56 of North Carolina’s counties in November, decreased in 14, and remained unchanged in 30. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 6.6 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 2.7 percent. Five of the state’s metro areas […]
Swannanoa Greenway information session set for Jan. 16 at Highland Brewing
Press release from City of Asheville: Come learn about preliminary studies for the Swannanoa Greenway during a Winter Warmer Celebration of Asheville Greenway Programs from 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 16 at Highland Brewing, 12 Old Charlotte Highway. This will be the first greenway in east Asheville. Members of the Asheville Greenway Committee will be […]
Return to the Bassooniverse concert, Jan. 27
Press release from Pan Harmonia: Adventures in Music for 4 Bassoons Back by popular demand, this unique ensemble of four bassoons returns! If you missed their debut last season, we offer another chance to experience the incomparable sonorities of four bassoonists, all stellar players, in action in the sublime acoustic of Biltmore United Methodist Church. […]
UPDATED: APD requests assistance to locate two missing juveniles
UPDATE (January 4, 2019): Aaja Atkins and Daniela Lopez have been safely located. Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to locate two missing juveniles, Aaja Atkins and Daniela Lopez. Both were last seen in the West Asheville area on December 28, 2018. They are believed to be together […]
Mills River Presbyterian Church hosts 10th annual Puzzlefest, Jan. 20-26
Press release from Mills River Presbyterian Church: Mills River Presbyterian Church will host the 10th Annual Puzzlefest, from January 20 – 26, 2019 in its Fellowship Hall. The public is invited to come and tackle the challenge of finishing up a 9,000-piece jigsaw puzzle that was started at last year’s event. The massive 76″ wide by […]
APD requests assistance to identify suspect involved in seven armed robberies
Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to identify a suspect involved in seven armed robberies of convenience stores between November 28, 2018 and last night. The most recent incident occurred January 2 at approximately 10:44 p.m. at the BP located at 880 Patton Avenue (incident report attached). APD […]