Press release from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: As part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) and the Western North Carolina Veterans Affairs Health Care System’s (WNCVAHCS) commitment to provide excellent health care for Veterans, the WNCVAHCS will implement a new policy restricting smoking by patients, visitors, volunteers, contractors and vendors at its […]
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Air quality forecast for Asheville, Saturday, June 29: Moderate (YELLOW)
Saturday, June 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 […]
Smokies Stomp Barn Party returns, July 20
Press release from Friends of the Smokies: Friends of the Smokies will host the second annual Smokies Stomp Barn Party on Saturday, July 20 at Hickory Nut Gap Farm. Attendees will be treated to a gourmet farm-to-table dinner, live music by Buncombe Turnpike, a curated silent auction, and square dancing called by Representative Joe Sam Queen (NC-119). […]
Limeades for Learning initiative benefits local teachers
Press release from Sonic: This May, SONIC® Drive-In recognized incredible teachers and the contributions they make to education as a part of its Limeades for Learning initiative in partnership with nonprofit partner, DonorChoose.org. With the goal of helping teachers obtain much-needed classroom supplies and learning resources, SONIC launched a donation match in honor of Teacher Appreciation Month. In total, SONIC […]
Attorney Ben Scales to hold press conference on the Flatiron Building at 2 p.m.
Attorney and candidate for N.C. State Senate District 49 Ben Scales announced that he will be holding a press conference regarding the recent City Council decision that allows the rezoning of the Flatiron Building for hotel use. The conference will begin at 2 p.m. in front of the flatiron sculpture at 2 Wall Street and 16 Battery Park […]
Self-Help Credit Union hosts free pre-homebuyer workshop
Press release from Self-Help Credit Union: WHEN: Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 6 p.m. WHERE: YMI Cultural Center, 39 S. Market Street, Asheville NC 28801 WHAT: Would you like to: Purchase a home with down payment assistance Increase Your Credit Score Fix and Improve Credit Refinance high interest debt Open a credit union account Save […]
Haywood Community College’s workforce continuing education department announces July courses
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 July. There’s something for everyone, including courses that allow you to earn a credential to courses for the hobbyist. Defensive Driving will be held Monday, July 1, 6-10 p.m. An additional course […]
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games return July 11-14
Press release from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: Scotland returns to Grandfather Mountain July 11-14 for the 64th annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games. Boasting bagpipes, Scottish athletics, Highland melodies, Celtic cuisine, crafts aplenty and tons of tartans, the Games hearken back to the rich cultural traditions of Scotland in a setting not so different from the […]
Asheville earns honorable mention for Blue Horizons Project from U.S. Conference of Mayors
Press release from the City of Asheville: Asheville’s Blue Horizons Project earned the city an Honorable Mention in the Mayors Climate Protection Awards announced at the U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting in Honolulu on June 28. Mayor Esther Manheimer is a participant in this climate consortium made up of mayors across the nation. The Blue […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Friday, June 28: Moderate (YELLOW)
Friday, June 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 ozone levels and particulate matter in the air. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 Air Quality […]
Curbie to stop paper, container recycling at Woodfin drop center July 1
According to Barry Lawson, president of Curbside Management, the Woodfin recycling company — better known as Curbie — will no longer accept containers or mixed paper from the general public at its drop center as of Monday, July 1. Area residents will still be able to deposit cardboard in the large green collection bins located outside […]
White Horse celebrates Independence Day with Land of the Sky Symphonic Band
Press release from White Horse Black Mountain: Land of the Sky Symphonic Band, a 43-piece community band comprised of professional and amateur musicians of all walks of life who live in Buncombe, Henderson and McDowell counties, will stage White Horse Black Mountain’s annual patriotic concert in celebration of America’s independence on Thursday, July 4th. Tickets […]
Saluda to host volunteer fair on Sept. 22
Press release from Saluda Downtown Foundation: The Saluda Downtown Foundation, Inc. will hold a volunteer fair Sunday, September 22, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Saluda Senior Center. All non-profit and governmental organizations are invited to participate in the fair. The purpose of the volunteer fair is to allow potential volunteers to learn about different […]
City of Hendersonville announces July 4 office and street closures
Press release from City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville government offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2019 in observance of Independence Day. Garbage, Recycling and Brush Collection will be operating on a regular schedule. For water/sewer issues occurring on July 4, please use the afterhours number at (828) 891-7779. Independence Day Parade […]
Inmate pronounced deceased at Mission Hospital
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: At approximately 7:36 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, an inmate at the Buncombe County Detention Facility collapsed during free time in what appeared to be a seizure. The inmate was conscious as a detention officer and detention medical staff responded and began administering first aid. EMS arrived and began […]
Building next to Merrimon Avenue sinkhole posted as unsafe for occupancy
Press release from City of Asheville: For safety reasons, the City of Asheville Development Services Department today posted the building at 1010 Merrimon Ave. as unsafe for occupancy. No one is allowed to enter this building. There is a sinkhole at this location. A City inspector determined that the depth of the sinkhole has the […]
Grace Stanek begins competition in Distinguished Young Women National Finals
Press release from Distinguished Young Women: Thursday marks the start of competition for Grace Stanek, the Asheville teen competing in the 62nd Distinguished Young Women National Finals. Stanek, along with 50 other state representatives, has been in Mobile for the past two weeks participating in community activities and preparing for the national scholarship competition. The […]
Listen to This presents “What Seems To Be the Problem, Officer?” June 27
Press release from Tom Chalmers: “Listen to This” stories and more on stage presents “What Seems To Be The Problem, Officer?” accounts of unexpected encounters with the law featuring stories by Bradshaw Call Lee Lyons Chris Mako Marlene Thompson plus comedy from Cary Goff and songs from Ben Phan hosted by Tom Chalmers Thursday, June […]
Asheville Merchants Fund awards $445K to nine area nonprofits
Press release from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: The Asheville Merchants Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina has awarded grants to nine Buncombe County nonprofit organizations. A total of $445,000 was awarded for innovative projects designed to strengthen community and stimulate economic growth. The Asheville Merchants Fund supports projects such […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Thursday, June 27: Moderate (YELLOW)
Thursday, June 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 ozone levels. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Thursday, 06/27/2019
White Horse Black Mountain host Land of the Sky Symphonic Band for July 1
Press release from White Horse Black Mountain: Land of the Sky Symphonic Band, a 43-piece community band comprised of professional and amateur musicians of all walks of life who live in Buncombe, Henderson and McDowell counties, will stage White Horse Black Mountain’s annual patriotic concert in celebration of America’s independence on Thursday, July 4. Tickets […]