Press release from Kick It Event Management: The local Asheville racing scene has been lacking a celebratory 4th of July running event, but Kick It Events has stepped up to fill the void with the all-new Asheville Independence Day 5k. This flat and fast course (easy for Asheville) will start and finish at Asheville Outlets, […]
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Asheville City Council accepts Harrah’s Cherokee offer for Civic Center naming rights
Press release from the City of Asheville: Asheville City Council voted on May 28 to accept an offer for a 5- to 10-year naming rights agreement with Harrah’s Cherokee for the Asheville Civic Center in downtown Asheville. The new agreement will replace the existing contract with U.S. Cellular that expires December 31, 2019. The vote […]
Conserving Carolina protects Saluda land targeted for firing range
Press release from Conserving Carolina: Land in Saluda on the edge of the Green River Game Lands that was once targeted for an outdoor shooting range is now a protected natural area. On May 17, Conserving Carolina purchased the 78-acre property on Macedonia Road with strong support from the local community. Susan McHugh, a local […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Wednesday, May 29: Moderate (YELLOW)
Wednesday, May 29, 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 ozone levels and particulate matter in the air. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 Air Quality […]
Spruce Pine Alien Conference and Expo beams down June 14-15
The festival will be held on Lower Street in downtown Spruce Pine on June 14 and 15.
Kristin Reitter performs “All in One” at THE BLOCK off biltmore June 23
Press release from Kristin Reitter: THE BLOCK off biltmore is happy to be hosting Kristin Reitter’s cabaret production of All In One. The performance will be Sunday, June 23 at 7:00 p.m. All In One This feisty hour-long performance features actress Kristin Reitter sharing intimate reflections of her life through comedic rants and song. Journey with […]
WNC Civil War Roundtable hosts Kevin Pawlack on June 10
Press release from the Western NC Civil War Roundtable: The Western NC Civil War Roundtable is pleased to welcome Kevin Pawlack on Monday, June 10 for a free presentation at The Waynesville Inn Golf Resort and Spa. Mr. Pawlack will be speaking on General George B. McClellan and the Battle of Antietam during the American Civil War. Kevin Pawlak […]
Asheville to hold June 26 community meeting on Fire Station 13
Press release from the City of Asheville: A visual preference survey for Fire Station 13 on Open City Hall Asheville recently closed, with 464 responses from the community. The new fire station is planned for property owned by the City on Broadway Street near Mount Clare Avenue. Survey results showed that: 38% of the participants […]
Light Up the Night 5K comes to Montford Aug. 9
Press release from Western Carolina Rescue Ministries: Asheville: It’s time to get your glow on! iDaph Events is proud to help support the Western Carolina Rescue Ministries by presenting its first ever Light Up the Night 5k on Friday, Aug. 9: A glow-in-the-dark nighttime run for all abilities that will wind through the historic streets […]
Girl and Goblin hosts opening party June 9
Press release from Girl and Goblin: We wanted to invite you to the biggest party the River Arts District has ever seen! Come join us in celebrating the grand opening of Girl and Goblin, Asheville’s one and only Tattoo Studio and Oddities Shop! See for yourselves our new location containing over 2,300 square feet of peculiar curiosities. […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Tuesday, May 28: Moderate (YELLOW)
Tuesday, May 28, 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, […]
Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance collaborates with MANNA FoodBank
Press release from Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance: Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance, the unconventional professional ballet company that delights Asheville with vivid cutting-edge dance every summer, brings Heather Maloy’s showstopper HUNGER to the Diana Wortham Theatre stage. Premiering in Asheville June 20-22, 2019 , it will be accompanied by the world premiere, AYT? (Are You There?) featuring […]
Mountains Branch Library hosts latest interactive seminar focusing on pets
Press release from Mountains Branch Library: “Why do we love our pets so much?” is an interactive seminar about the joys of pet ownership. Positive reminders and fascinating scientific findings about how and why our emotional and psychological health improves by the laughter, joy, warmth, and affection, we receive from and give to our pets. Feel free […]
Asheville to participate in statewide vigil honoring those who died during Medicaid coverage gap
Press release from N.C. Justice Center: On Wednesday, June 5th at 7:00 p.m., 20 vigils will take place simultaneously throughout North Carolina to remember the suffering and lives of people who died from being in the Medicaid coverage gap. These vigils will be held in rural towns and large cities across the state because unaffordable […]
Become an AmeriCorps member at the Literacy Council of Buncombe County
Press release from Literacy Council of Buncombe County: Join AmeriCorps and help our neighbors in Buncombe County improve their literacy and English language skills! The Literacy Council of Buncombe County will host one full-time NC LiteracyCorps (an AmeriCorps Project) member beginning September 2019. The application period is now open and closes August 1. The NC […]
Listening forum: Community seeks ways to improve literacy scores among Asheville’s African American youth
Press release from Asheville Listening Forum at Mt. Zion Church:
Boys & Girls Club seeks new executive director
Press release from The Cindy Platt Boys & Girls Club of Transylvania County: The Cindy Platt Boys & Girls Club, Transylvania County’s largest youth organization, has good news and sad news these days. Founded in 1999, the good news is that 2019 marks 20 years of impressive growth, to the point where today it is […]
Pastel painting workshop for all levels
Press release from Catch the Spirit of Appalachia: Ready for something creative? Try your hand at pastel painting during the upcoming “Creating Art at the Homestead” art workshop on June 22, Saturday 2-5pm. Here you can enjoy the beauty of the mountain countryside while ‘opening doors to creativity,’ painting and taking home your own finished […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Monday, May 27: Moderate (YELLOW)
Monday, May 27, 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 Monday, […]
Asheville Radio Museum announces summer hours
Press release from the Asheville Radio Museum: The Asheville Radio Museum, as featured on NPR and in The Laurel magazine, presents Radio Wizardry on Saturdays, 1 PM to 3 PM during June – August, starting June 1. Admission is free. Families are welcome – especially young budding scientists. A fascinating time is guaranteed for all! […]
APD seeks info on suspect accused of attacking woman on Flint Street in Montford
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (May 24, 2019): On Thursday, May 23 at approximately 11:20 p.m. a female was approached by a male suspect on Flint Street. The suspect, who was armed with a knife, attacked the female and threatened to commit acts of sexual violence. The female fought the suspect away […]