Press release from the First Congregational Church of Hendersonville: The Walter E. Ashley Lecture Series is excited to introduce Reverend Ed Bacon as our latest esteemed lecturer. An Episcopal priest and the author of “8 Habits of Love,” Oprah Winfrey recently named Ed Bacon a “Soul Teacher” on her “SuperSoul 100” list, a collection of “100 […]
News Bulletins
Tyrone Greenlee to receive Evan Mahaney Champion of Civil Liberties Award
Press release from American Civil Liberties Union, Western North Carolina Chapter: On Sunday, May 19 at 3:00 p.m. the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union), Western North Carolina Chapter, will hold its annual public celebration highlighted by the presentation of the Evan Mahaney Champion of Civil Liberties Award—named for long-time, past President of the WNC Chapter of the […]
Early bird registration for Chamber Challenge 5K ends May 10
Press release from the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: Get ready for the Chamber Challenge Friday, June 7, 2019 at 4 p.m. at the Asheville Chamber in Montford Register by May 10 for Early Bird rates A fun team-based 5k for all fitness levels celebrating community and wellness Join us for free trainings Mondays and Tuesdays. The […]
An Appalachian Summer Festival celebrates 35 years
Press release from Appalachian State University: Appalachian State University’s annual summer arts attraction, An Appalachian Summer Festival, will celebrate its 35th anniversary season from June 29 – Aug. 3, 2019. This month-long whirlwind of music, dance, theatre, visual arts and film programming has emerged as one of the nation’s leading regional arts festivals, bringing over 27,000 people to […]
Senators Tillis and Coons issue statement for World Press Freedom Day
Press release from Sen. Thom Tillis: Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE), the co-chairs of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, released the following statement marking World Press Freedom Day. “As co-chairs of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, we join today’s celebration of World Press Freedom Day, an opportunity to recognize the important […]
GE Aviation holds Old Fort job fair May 7
Media notice from GE Aviation: GE Aviation is sponsoring a career fair in Old Fort next week, in an attempt to hire some of the 325 workers who recently lost their jobs in the Ethan Allen plant closing. Our two GE Asheville facilities are rapidly hiring. This year alone, we’re trying to fill 200+ open jobs! […]
Blue Ridge Recovery Rally scheduled for May 18 in Marion
Press release from the McDowell County Health Coalition: The community is invited to join the Blue Ridge Recovery Rally on Saturday, May 18, for a family-friendly celebration and to give support to those in recovery from addiction. The Third Annual Blue Ridge Recovery Rally will take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in downtown Marion, NC. […]
N.C. DMV to issue free ID for holders of suspended or revoked licenses
Press release from the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles: Residents whose driver licenses or permits are suspended or revoked will now receive a state-issued identification card from the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles. The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles began the process this week of issuing state identification cards to residents with revoked, suspended, cancelled […]
Asheville Regional Airport celebrates first American Airlines flights on three routes
Press release from Asheville Regional Airport: Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is pleased to celebrate nonstop service on American Airlines to three new destinations this weekend: Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW), LaGuardia International Airport (LGA) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). An event titled “The Great American Tour” will be held at the airport at the inaugural […]
Asheville Humane Society offers $4 adoption fees on May 4
Press release from the Asheville Humane Society: A short time from now in a galaxy not very far away… Asheville Humane Society asks you to join our mission. All animals must find homes, and this Saturday, our Jedi pets (age 6 months and up) will have $4 adoption fees! Lightsabers not included. Who is the […]
Bullington Gardens holds May 18 plant sale
Press release from Bullington Gardens: Bullington Gardens, a horticultural education center and public gardens, will hold a plant sale on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale features a wide variety of perennials, including natives, small trees and shrubs, plus tomato and pepper plants. Many offerings were started from seeds and […]
Aeroflow Urology holds successful diaper drive for McDowell County families
Press release from Aeroflow Urology: Aeroflow Urology is proud to announce the success of our diaper drive. As a result of our weeklong effort, we were able to gather thousands of diapers to donate to local impoverished families in McDowell County, NC. On Saturday, April 27th, Aeroflow Urology volunteers and members from the NC Diaper Bank […]
SONG members launch “Black Mama’s Bail Out” on May 8
Press release from Southerners On New Ground: For Mother’s Day, members and supporters of Southerners On New Ground (SONG) will pay the bail of Black mothers currently being held in Buncombe County Detention Center. We intend to bail out as many Black mothers as we can and reunite them with their loved ones–women who would otherwise […]
NC Child releases 2019 children’s health checkup for Buncombe County
Press release from NC Child: North Carolina’s parents and caregivers are struggling to afford health care, and the impact is evident in child well-being outcomes across the state. While the percentage of NC children with health insurance is hovering near an historic high, the number of parents with health coverage is tracking downward again. That […]
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians issue statement following U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing
Press release from Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians: Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Principal Chief Richard Sneed statement following the May 1 hearing: “Today’s hearing on Senate Bill 790 to give North Carolina land to the Catawba Indian Nation of South Carolina for an off-reservation casino reaffirms our concerns about this bill. Congress has never […]
NCDMV hosts REAL ID Express Day in Hendersonville May 4
Press release from the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles: The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles has scheduled another opportunity for people to get their N.C. REAL IDs this Saturday, May 4. The final REAL ID Express Day will be from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the Hendersonville driver license office, 125 Baystone Drive. The NCDMV […]
Carl Sandburg Folk Music Festival returns to Flat Rock on May 27
Press release from the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site: Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site will host the 33rd annual Carl Sandburg Folk Music Festival on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2019. This free festival offers live music performances from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The folk festival honors Carl Sandburg and his preservation […]
Haute Route cycling event returns to Asheville May 17-19
Press release from The Haute Route: The Haute Route, which offers the world’s most prestigious multi-day events for amateur cyclists, is returning to Asheville May 17-19. Last year was Asheville’s first time hosting an Haute Route event; organizers confirm the number of registered riders has increased by more than 50% compared to 2018. As one of […]
Asheville holds police chief profile presentation on May 13
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville will hold an informational meeting to discuss how public input informed the profile used to search for Asheville’s next police chief. The informational session will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 13, at the Stephens Lee Recreation Center located at 30 George […]
N.C. Harm Reduction Coalition holds May 14 naloxone training in Haywood County
Press release from the Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency: The North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition (NCHRC) is a statewide grassroots organization dedicated to implementing harm reduction interventions, public health strategies, drug policy transformation and justice reform. NCHRC is partnering with Haywood County Health & Human Services Agency to combat the public health crisis […]
Buncombe County announces May 7 special meetings
Notices from Buncombe County: Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners has been called beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, to be held at 200 College Street in the Ground Floor Conference Room in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, to receive presentations on Fiscal Year […]