Press release from Friends of the WNC Nature Center: On Friday, May 10, from 5:30-8:00 p.m., the WNC Nature Center will host the first Brews and Bears event of the 2019 season! Due to the popularity of this after-hours event, there will be four occurrences over the course of the summer, falling on the second […]
Press release from The Harry Dallara Memorial Foundation: The Harry Dallara Foundation has scheduled a soft opening for the Dallara Ballfield at Harmon Field in Tryon, NC on Wednesday, May 8 at 10:00 a.m. The work on Phase 1 of the newly enhanced state-of-the-art ballfield has been largely completed. Since the Harry Dallara Ballfield is […]
Press release from Hands On! Children’s Museum: A 17-foot-long roaring dinosaur, a fossil pit, a LEGO lab, and a model train station are all part of the new West Exhibit Gallery at Hands On! Children’s Museum. The non-profit unveiled the 2,500 square foot exhibit gallery earlier this week, after ten weeks of construction. The addition […]
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care and Southeastern Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, a department of Pardee, will host sports physicals for area middle school and high school student-athletes. Participants must have all required forms signed by parents and bring them the day of the physical. Forms are available from coaches or […]
Press release from Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity: Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce that it will open a second Habitat ReStore in Weaverville in late summer 2019. The ReStore will lease the space currently occupied by ACE Hardware, who is moving across the street. Though smaller than the flagship Asheville store, […]
Press release from Asheville Regional Airport: Paradies Lagardère, the North American travel retail and restaurateur leader, and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) are proud to announce that Auntie Anne’s® and Cinnabon® are now open. A Grand Opening event was held at the new restaurant at AVL on April 26, 2019. Serving fresh, hot pretzels made on […]
Press release from the North Carolina Poor People’s Campaign: The North Carolina Poor People’s Campaign will launch the state’s leg of the National Emergency Poverty and Truth Bus Tour on Saturday, April 27, in Asheville, NC. North Carolina is one of 28 states participating in the national Poor People’s Campaign’s organizing tour, a push to […]
Press release from the YMCA of Western North Carolina: Join the YMCA of Western North Carolina as we celebrate Older Americans Month at Community Healthy Living Day on May 3. The event at the YMCA at Mission Pardee Health Campus will feature a wide variety of offerings for all ages, including group exercise classes, a […]
Press release from Aloft Asheville Downtown: With some of the best views in downtown Asheville, Aloft Asheville Downtown is excited to announce its 2019 Sundays Live@Aloft concert series, which kicks off with a live performance by local musician Eleanor Underhill on April 28 from noon until 4 p.m. The event is open to the public […]
Press release from the Blue Ridge Humane Society: Area putt-putt enthusiasts of all ages will have the opportunity to take their miniature golf skills to the green in benefit of the Blue Ridge Humane Society. On Saturday, June 8, 2019 the Blue Ridge Humane Society is hosting the inaugural Hendersonville Putt-Putt Open at the Champions […]
Press release from Haywood Community College: Haywood Community College’s workforce continuing education department is offering a wide variety of courses for the month of May. There’s something for everyone, including courses that allow you to earn a credential to courses for the hobbyist. Beginning Wheel Throwing will be held Wednesdays, May 1 through June 5, 3-5 p.m. […]
Press release from Interfaith Assistance Ministry: A full line-up of local celebrities has signed up to model summer fashions to help Interfaith Assistance Ministry raise funds to purchase clothing for some of Henderson County’s most vulnerable children. Reservations to attend IAM’s 2nd annual Hendo Celebrity Fashion Show and Tea at the Hendersonville Country Club are […]
Statement from Ashley-Michelle Thublin, executive direct of communications, Asheville City Schools: During tonight’s Asheville City Board of Education Meeting, it was decided that Asheville City Schools will be closed for all students on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. It will be an Optional Teacher Workday. To make up instructional time for this, and also for a recent […]
Press release from WNC Community Health Services: Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) would like to announce the appointment of Kim Wagenaar as interim Chief Executive Officer. Wagenaar was selected by the Board of Directors on Monday, April 22nd. She replaces Carlos Gomez, who served as founding CEO at WNCCHS for over 25 years. […]
Press release from Asheville City Schools: Due to tomorrow’s anticipated rain and wind, the Westside Walk for Peace originally scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, April 26th, has been moved to Monday, April 29th. On Monday, April 29th, Asheville Primary School, Vance Elementary School and Hall Fletcher Elementary School students will participate in the Westside Walk for Peace. In collaboration […]
Press release from Asheville City Schools: Rodney Workman has been named the new Band Director for Asheville High School and the School of Inquiry and Life Sciences at Asheville. “Asheville City Schools’ Band Program has a huge depth of talent and interest,” explained Workman. “It’s a place where there has been a really great band […]
Press release from University of North Carolina System: The University of North Carolina Board of Governors elected Dr. Kelli R. Brown as the new chancellor of Western Carolina University during a special session of the Board held today. Dr. Brown will assume her new duties on July 1, 2019. “On behalf of the Board of […]
Press release from Buncombe County: Nationwide, nearly 25% of rural Americans do not have access to high-speed internet, according to 2018 data from Pew Research Center. In Buncombe County, 46% of people say their internet connection isn’t sufficient or reliable to meet their needs, according to an ongoing survey. However, a new initiative aims to […]
Press release from YWCA of Asheville and WNC: After a three-month search process, the board of directors of the YWCA of Asheville is pleased to announce that they have hired Libby Kyles as their next Chief Executive Officer. YWCA’s outgoing CEO, Beth Maczka, announced in January that she would step down after seven years in […]
Press release from Henderson County Chamber of Commerce: The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, along with the ATHENA Committee and sponsoring partners, is proud to announce the following nominees for the 12th Annual ATHENA Award presented in memory of Vanessa W. Mintz: Peggy Frisbee Allen, Jackie Dula, Julia Hockenberry, Patsy Farmer Jones and Barbara Morgan. The […]
Press release from United Way of Henderson County: If you like a great deal and value — and love rummaging for it — BRCC & United Way’s Indoor Vintage Market and Rummage Sale is the place for you this weekend. Forty vendors will fill the Technology Education & Development Center (TEDC Building) on BRCC’s Campus […]
