Press release from the city of Asheville: City Manager Debra Campbell is pleased to announce that Richard J. White, III has been named Assistant City Manager after a highly competitive national search. White comes to Asheville from Elon, N.C. where he currently serves as Town Manager. He also worked in Athens, Georgia as Assistant Manager […]
Press release from American Red Cross: The American Red Cross has a critical shortage of type O blood and urges eligible donors to give now to help patients facing trauma and other life-threatening situations. As a thank-you for helping replenish the blood supply, all donors who come to give blood now through June 10 will receive a […]
Press release from Lamar Joyner, clerk to the board: Notice is hereby given that the proposed FY 2020 Budget has been submitted to the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners and a copy of said Budget is now available for public inspection on the Buncombe County website and in the office of the Clerk to the Board located on the […]
Press release from the Diana Wortham Theatre: Wortham Center for the Performing Arts is now accepting inquiries for the use of its two newest performance spaces, the Tina McGuire Theatre and the Henry LaBrun Studio. These two spaces will be open and available for community use beginning September 2019. Diana Wortham Theatre is in the […]
Press release from Ginger Huebner: WHAT: Ginger Huebner exhibition, Beyond Words WHERE: Pink Dog Gallery, 348 Depot Street, Asheville, NC 28801 July 19–August 18, 2019 WHEN: Opening Reception: July 19, 2019 from 6-9pm About Ginger Huebner: For over twenty years, Ginger has used the mediums of collage and chalk pastel to translate and capture artistically what […]
Press release from Balsam Ridge Gallery: Haywood County Arts Council and Galleries of Haywood County present Art After Dark in downtown Waynesville on Friday, June 7, from 6–9 p.m., and on subsequent first Fridays each month through December. The seven regularly participating galleries are Balsam Ridge Gallery, Cedar Hill Studio, Haywood County Arts Council Gallery & […]
Press release from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: Ten grants totaling $55,500 were recently awarded to nonprofits by the Ramble Charitable Fund at The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC). With these grants, total grantmaking since 2008 is $344,906. The Ramble Charitable Fund was established to improve the quality of life in […]
Tuesday, May 21, 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 […]
Communication from Asheville Middle School Principal April Dockery: May 17, 2019 Dear Asheville Middle School Families, This was another amazing week at AMS. Our students and staff are working hard to finish the school year as strong as possible. This past week our Band, Strings and Chorus students and teachers did an amazing job during […]
Press release from Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians: Cherokee, N.C. – A bill sponsored by Senators Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Richard Burr and Thom Tillis of North Carolina that would authorize the Catawba Indian Nation of South Carolina to build a casino in North Carolinafaces growing opposition. Thirty-eight of the fifty members of […]
Press release from Heart of Brevard: Brevard, NC is a nationally certified Main Street community nestled in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It has become a shopping destination because of the many unique shops and restaurants located downtown. In addition to the fabulous shops and restaurants, Brevard hosts the WHITE SQUIRREL FESTIVAL, an annual celebration of the locally famous furry critter, with a whole lot of fun for humans, too! This […]
Press release from the City of Asheville: Serviceberries are ripening now — making it a perfect time to learn how to cook with them! In partnership with the Asheville Buncombe Food Policy Council, the City of Asheville’s Office of Sustainability is pleased to unveil a crowd-sourced Asheville Edibles Map and a free serviceberries harvesting/cooking workshop […]
Residents invited to participate in Asheville Edibles initiatives this spring
Monday, May 20, 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, […]
Press release from Vaya Health: The Board of Directors of Vaya Health will conduct its Finance Committee meeting at 3:00 PM on May 23, 2019 at 200 Ridgefield Court, Suite 206, Asheville, NC. Free parking is available. The 2020 Fiscal Year Financial Budget will be posted to Vaya Health’s website on May 23, 2019 at […]
Press release from City of Asheville: The City of Asheville and Buncombe County will host a Memorial Day Ceremony at 2:30 p.m. May 27 at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage, Roger McGuire Green in Pack Square Park. The ceremony will feature short readings by Brothers Like These veterans that will recount their real-life experiences in […]
Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19, 2019, are 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 […]
Press release from Asheville Police Department: UPDATE: Brian Richard Wolf has been safely located. The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to locate missing person, Brian Richard Wolf. Wolf was last seen in early April at his apartment complex in East Asheville. Wolf normally can be seen wearing flip flops, parachute style pants, and a […]
Friday, May 17, 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 […]
Press release from the Mast General Store: This year, the Mast General Store celebrates Land Trust Day on June 1, marking the 16th year for this important event. Land conservancy partners will be in each location sharing news of their latest easements, upcoming hikes and outings, and how you can help save open spaces. At the […]
Press release from Tryon International Equestrian Center: WHAT: Saturday Night Lights! WHEN: May 4 – Oct 26 WHERE: Tryon International Equestrian Center, 4066 Pea Ridge Road, Mill Spring Always free and open to the public, our signature series of Saturday night Grand Prix horse shows runs May through October. Bring family and friends to experience a carnival-like atmosphere: […]
