Press release from Angel Pets Expo Asheville: Angel Pets Conference 2019 – Asheville, Saturday, June 8th at the Renaissance Hotel, 8-5 p.m (Salon A). This pioneering, unique, and much-needed conference covers many topics on senior pet care needs, end-of-life care, caregiver support and grief healing. The conference highlights important medical topics for senior animal needs […]
News Bulletins
Asheville Regional Airport’s art gallery opens latest exhibit
Press release from Asheville Regional Airport: Momentum, the newest exhibit showing in the airport art gallery, is open to the public, bringing a fresh arrival of inspiration to onlookers. The exhibit features six local artists specializing in a variety of disciplines. The show will be on display through August 18, 2019. From digital photography and paintings […]
Asheville Police Department requests assistance to locate missing person
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is seeking assistance from the public to locate missing person, Steven Mark Wolfe. Wolfe was last in contact with his family on May 8, 2019. Steven Mark Wolfe is described as a 43 year old, white male, 6’1″ and 220 pounds. He has dirty […]
UPDATE: Hendersonville Police Department seeking information on a fatal hit and run
Press release from the Hendersonville Police Department: UPDATE: William Badham Lorenzana has been charged with felony hit and run in addition to the 2nd degree murder charge. The Hendersonville Police Department is seeking information on a fatal hit and run incident that occurred on the south end of Main Street in downtown Hendersonville. On Wednesday, May 15, […]
Peggy & Paula’s Summer Lovin’ Thursday Dance Party starts June 6 at The BLOCK off Biltmore
Press release from The BLOCK off Biltmore: New!! Summer Lovin’ Thursday Dance Series with Peggy Ratusz & Paula Hanke, Two Amazing Asheville Divas, at THE BLOCK off biltmore THE BLOCK off biltmore, located at 39 S. Market Street, is excited to present “Peggy & Paula’s Summer Lovin’ Thursday Dance Party” starting on June 6th at […]
Regional “roadeo” winners prepare for state competition
Press release from the N.C. Department of Transportation: Dusty Keller and Chris Benefield strolled to a backhoe at the N.C. Department of Transportation maintenance yard in Burke County, growing more tense with each step. They were about to break their tie on the scorecard after three minutes of finessing the controls of the backhoe to […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Thursday, May 16: Moderate (YELLOW)
Thursday, May 16, 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 Thursday, 05/16/2019
Maybank-Rhett Nature Center in Flat Rock celebrates June 8 dedication
Press release from the Village of Flat Rock: The Flat Rock Park and Recreation Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce the official dedication and public celebration of the Maybank-Rhett Nature Center will take place on Saturday, June 8 at 11:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served. Located within the heart of […]
Hendersonville plans first Gay Pride Day on June 15
Press release from Hendersonville Pride: The community is invited to a mayoral proclamation by Mayor Barbara Volk of Hendersonville at City Hall, 145 Fifth Avenue East, Hendersonville, NC 28792, on Thursday, June 6, at 5:45 p.m., declaring Saturday, June 15, 2019, Hendersonville Pride Day, the first of its kind in Henderson County. Hendersonville Pride Day […]
Power of the Purse Luncheon on May 21 features Abby Wambach
Press release from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: Abby Wambach is the featured speaker for The Community Foundation’s 15th Annual Power of the Purse® luncheon taking place Tuesday, May 21, at the Expo Center at the Crowne Plaza in Asheville. Wambach, American soccer icon, Olympic gold medalist, author and activist, was the United […]
Brevard Music Center breaks ground on Parker Concert Hall
Press release from Brevard Music Center: At a recent groundbreaking ceremony, Brevard Music Center proudly revealed the early stages of a breathtaking new lakeside structure—its first major construction project in more than 50 years. Overlooking scenic Lake Milner and designed by Platt Architecture PA, the $6 million Parker Concert Hall will become BMC’s first ever […]
Brother Wolf holds May 18 workshop on caring for orphaned kittens
Press release from Brother Wolf Animal Rescue: Kitten season is in full swing, and shelters all around our region are filling up quickly with kittens in need of some extra TLC. Last year alone, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue cared for an incredible 1,127 kittens! “We’re getting calls almost every day now from folks in our […]
UNCA health center receives $863,000 federal grant to address diabetes
Press release from UNC Asheville: A new three-year grant of $863,000 to the N.C. Center for Health & Wellness (NCCHW) at UNC Asheville will help build North Carolina’s capacity for community-based programs to address diabetes. The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Administration for Community Living (ACL), on […]
Mark Holland debuts Grand Bohemian Gallery show May 24
Press release from the Grand Bohemian Hotel: Grand Bohemian Gallery Asheville debuts a new collection of works by Asheville artist Mark Holland. A Meet-the-Artist reception takes place Friday, May 24, 5:30–8 p.m. Holland’s vibrantly complex new botanical collection comes just in time for the beginning of summer. A riot of colors, tightly-painted still-lifes and nature […]
Mills River Presbyterian Church seeks crafters for Dec. 7 market
Press release from Mills River Presbyterian Church: Arts and crafts specialists are being sought by Mills River Presbyterian Church to participate in a Craft Show and Sale on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. “We’ve created a new community event that we believe will be very timely at the start of the holiday season,” says Randall Boggs, […]
Blue Ridge Community College releases list of spring graduates
Press release from Blue Ridge Community College: The following students, listed with program of study by county of residence, graduated at Blue Ridge Community College’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Buncombe County Daniel Mark Allison, Film and Video Production Technology Chelsie Courtney Anderson, Business Administration-Marketing & Retailing LaRisa Davidson, Esthetics Technology Fernando Henrique […]
UPDATE: APD asks public to help identify bank robbery suspect
Press release from Asheville Police Department: UPDATE: The Asheville Police Department believes the suspect is operating a Ford Taurus model year 2000-2007. The vehicle, which is a green or blue color (depending on the light), has a dark tint and Texas tags. Photos of the suspect vehicle are attached. If anyone has any information on […]
WCU holds commencements for academic achievement
Press release from Western Carolina University: Recognition for four graduating students with perfect GPAs, presentation of an award to one of the University of North Carolina System’s premier teachers, and the inspiring success stories of two other graduating students were among the highlights Friday and Saturday (May 10-11) as WCU held a trio of commencement […]
Water and Sewer Advisory Council establishes public comment period
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: At their meeting held on April 29, 2019, the Henderson County Water and Sewer Advisory Council decided to establish a public comment period at each of their quarterly meetings. The next meeting date has been set for July 22, 2019 with location details to be determined. The […]
Black Mountain Recreation and Parks Kickball League
Press release fromBlack Mountain Recreation and Parks: The Black Mountain Recreation and Parks are accepting team registrations for the 2019 Adult Kickball League. The registration fee is $200 for an 8 game schedule. The league will begin play the week of July 8. Games will be played at Veteran’s Park. This is a coed league. […]
WCU holds commencements for expected record spring class
Press release from Western Carolina University: Recognition for four graduating students with perfect GPAs, presentation of an award to one of the University of North Carolina System’s premier teachers, and the inspiring success stories of two other graduating students were among the highlights Friday and Saturday (May 10-11) as WCU held a trio of commencement […]