Press release from the YMCA of Western North Carolina: The U.S. Department of Agriculture has recognized the YMCA of Western North Carolina’s 2018 Summer Meals Program with a fourth consecutive Turnip the Beet Award. The Turnip the Beet award honors organizations that go the extra mile to provide nutritious meals and offer participants a variety […]
News Bulletins
Lake Julian Park celebrates Independence Day July 4
Press release from Buncombe County Recreation Services: On Thursday, July 4, the night sky will ignite with a barrage of color, light, and sound over Lake Julian Park (406 Overlook Road Extension in Arden) as the annual fireworks display takes place to celebrate Independence Day. Buncombe County friends, neighbors, and guests are invited to enjoy […]
City attorney to outline district options in July 2 work session
Press release from the city of Asheville: Asheville City Council will hold a 5 p.m. July 2 worksession to discuss legal options regarding election districts. During their June 25 meeting, Council passed a resolution adding the worksession to Council’s regular meeting schedule. The resolution also states that a motion is anticipated to suspend the rules and […]
The Orange Peel debuts historical exhibit, venue tours June 26
Press release from The Orange Peel: The Orange Peel, the Southeast’s preeminent live music venue, which opened its doors in 2002, will debut a new permanent exhibit in its front gallery space on Biltmore Avenue on Wednesday, June 26. The exhibit tells the history of the building from its construction to the present day, including the highlights of […]
Asheville police requesting assistance to locate two missing juveniles
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to locate two missing juveniles, Makayla Whitman and Brooke Hensley. Both were last seen on June 23 in the area of Eliada Home on Compton Drive in West Asheville. Whitman is described as a white female, 13 years old, 5’0″, and […]
Weekend workshop on the Art of Ascension as taught by the Ishayas
Press release from Surya Ishaya: A special opportunity to learn the Art of Ascension as taught by the Ishayas will be offered in Asheville on July 13-15. The beginners’ workshop will teach these simple, yet powerful techniques that are based in praise, gratitude and love. Using this meditative practice is extremely useful to release stress […]
Fungal pathogen that causes disease in bats found in four new counties
Press release from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: The news continues to be bad for bats in the Tar Heel state. After receiving results from winter bat surveys recently, biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and N.C. State Parks have confirmed the presence of Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd), the fungal pathogen that causes white-nose syndrome (WNS), […]
Broadband provider to begin direct customer outreach
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: RiverStreet Networks is reaffirming their interest in providing broadband service in Fletcher, Hendersonville, Laurel Park, and Biltmore Forest. Over the next three months, citizens will receive direct marketing information from RiverStreet about the services they can provide to our area. If residents are interested in these services, they […]
Carolina Brotherhood Ride travels through Henderson County
Press release from Henderson County Rescue Squad: On Saturday, June 29 the Carolina Brotherhood will cycle through Henderson County as they finish a weeklong charity ride to honor the fallen who lost their lives in the line of duty in the Carolinas. The last leg of their journey will take them from Greenville, S.C. to […]
Anam Cara Theatre Co. presents “A Secret History of Trash Day” June 28-29, July 5-6
Press release from Anam Cara Theatre Co.: Anam Cara Theatre Company presents A Secret History of Trash Day An ensemble-created performance Directed by Peter Lundblad Fridays and Saturdays, June 28-29 and July 5-6, 2019 Attic Salt Theatre, 2002 Riverside Drive, Suite 42-O All shows at 7:30 p.m. Free show; donations welcome www.patreon.com/anamcaratheatre A Secret History […]
ACS superintendent community input survey available now
Press release from Asheville City Board of Education: Dear ACS Community, We have published our Community Input Survey as part of our comprehensive effort to engage the community in the search for the next Superintendent. The survey is available online by clicking here. If you have five to seven minutes, please take the survey! All […]
The Orange Peel announces new historical exhibit and venue tours
Press release from The Orange Peel: The Orange Peel, the Southeast’s preeminent live music venue which opened its doors in 2002, will debut a new permanent exhibit in its front gallery space on Biltmore Avenue Wednesday, June 26. The exhibit tells the history of the building from its construction to present-day, including the highlights of […]
ABSFest Speakeasy Allstars comes to Orange Peel on June 28
Press release from ABSFest: Join us at the ABSfest Speakeasy Allstars show, a variety show set to live music by the Gravy-House Storytellers! See internationally acclaimed juggler Paolo Garbanzo, Jester of Muncaster Castle in England, sassy burlesque, sultry bellydance, and Snorkel, the TRAINED CIRCUS PIG! Our raffle benefits the Asheville Humane Society. Friday, June 28, […]
Chuck Edwards files bill to establish new state park in Candler
Press release from Sen. Chuck Edwards: Senator Chuck Edwards (R-Henderson) filed Senate Bill 535 in April, which authorizes the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) to add a new park unit, Pisgah View State Park, to the State Parks System. A new state park can only be created after authorization by the General Assembly. […]
Blue Ridge Mountains top HomeToGo’s list of trending summer destinations
Press release from HomeToGo: HomeToGo, the world’s largest vacation rental search engine, has disclosed its top trending destinations for summer 2019. Featuring locations from five continents around the globe, the ranking shows that American travelers are increasingly drawn to long-haul adventure travel when it comes to summer vacations. Six of the top 12 trending destinations for summer 2019 […]
OnTrack WNC offers free credit-building counseling
Press release from OnTrack WNC: OnTrack WNC Financial Education & Counseling is offering its Credit Building Program to the Buncombe County community. This program is completely free and clients will leave with an understanding of how credit works, what goes into a credit score, receive a personalized evaluation of their credit report, and an action […]
National Park Service seeks comments on proposed fees at Carl Sandburg Home site
Press release from the National Park Service: The National Park Service is seeking public comments for proposed increases to house tour fees at the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site. The increases will be the first since 2004. A 30-day public comment period regarding the proposed increases opens on Monday, July 1, and a public […]
Eatery to donate 1,000 paper cranes to Mission Children’s
Press release from WAKUWAKU Eatery: WAKUWAKU Eatery, the Japanese home-style restaurant (674 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804),will donate 1,000 origami cranes to the Mission Children’s Hospital on the 24th of June. After opening in North Asheville on May 11th, 2018, WAKUWAKU Eatery started folding 1,000 cranes on November 20th, 2018 and completed the first projecton May 26th, 2019. Their customers helped them to fold cranes while they were […]
Blue Ridge Parkway seeks new operator for Northwest Trading Post
Press release from the National Park Service: The National Park Service announced today the opportunity to acquire the remainder of a concession contract for retail operations at the Northwest Trading Post on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Northwest Trading Post is located at Milepost 259, in Ashe County, and is approximately 45 minutes north of […]
Hominy Creek Greenway Walk and Clean-up takes place June 29
Press release from Connect Buncombe: Connect Buncombe is partnering with Asheville GreenWorks and Friends of Hominy Creek on Saturday, June 29, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. for a combination greenway walk and creek cleanup. We will walk the greenway (3/4 mile) and discuss the Greenway Master Plan while we enjoy the park and greenway. Then we […]
Mountains Branch Library hosts tortilla-making class July 8
Notice from the Mountains Branch Library: Learn to make easy, homemade, authentic tortillas with Jessica on Monday, July 8, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This program is free and open to anyone. The Mountains Branch Library is located at 150 Bill’s Creek Rd., Lake Lure. For more information, visit rutherfordcountylibrary.org or call 828-287-6392.