Monday, June 24, 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 […]
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Nonprofits raise funds for PetPals
Press release from Blue Ridge Humane Society: Blue Ridge Humane and the Council on Aging are teaming up for the Casual Pint in Asheville’s Pints for Non-Profits on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, from 6pm-8:30pm. Each non-profit will supply a guest bartender for the night and see who raises the most tips and wins the tile […]
Progressive Alliance of Henderson County hosts Darlene Azarmi on July 10
Press release from the Progressive Alliance of Henderson County: Darlene Azarmi, Regional Organizing Manager of Democracy NC, will tell the story — from the removal of the pre-clearance from the Voting Rights Act to the implementation of photo ID in NC — why and how it was taken down in court and thus ended up […]
Camplify hosts WNC’s first charity poker tournament Aug. 2
Press release from Camplify: Camplify will bring some Vegas flare to WNC this summer. Tickets are live this month for the Odd Night Out tournament to benefit young leaders. Brush up on your skills by Friday, Aug. 2, to compete for the title and $1,000 prize at Cascades Mountain Resort in Hendersonville. All of you […]
Madison County employee wins NCDOT “Roadeo” competition
Press release from the N.C. Department of Transportation: An employee from Madison County was among the statewide winners of Thursday’s “Roadeo,” the annual competition among heavy equipment operators in the N.C. Department of Transportation. Benjie Caldwell, who works in the Madison County Maintenance Office, captured the top prize in the single-axle truck event. The event […]
Asheville’s Racial Justice Coalition receives $300K from Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
Press release from the YWCA of Asheville and WNC: This week, the North Carolina-based Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation announced the names of the awardees of over $2.5 million in community-based grants in 2019, and YWCA is honored to be named as one of those grantees on behalf of Asheville’s Racial Justice Coalition (RJC). The grant […]
Vance Elementary students showcase art at Ben & Jerry’s on June 23
Press release from Ben & Jerry’s: There’s more than Chunky Monkey and New York Super Fudge Chunk in downtown Asheville’s Ben & Jerry’s this summer. Art created by Vance Elementary School fifth grade students of art educator Robbie Lipe is now on display on the brick walls opposite the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The […]
Publix and United Way install Little Free Library in Sullivan Park
Press release from United Way of Henderson County: United Way of Henderson County, Publix of Hendersonville, the Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County, and the City of Hendersonville will host a ribbon cutting on Monday, June 24, at 3:30 p.m., to celebrate the installation of a new Little Free Library. The library is located […]
Blue Ridge Community College adds transfer agreements with Gardner-Webb University
Press release from Blue Ridge Community College: Blue Ridge Community College President Laura B. Leatherwood joined with Gardner-Webb University Interim President Dr. Ben Leslie to sign an articulation agreement designed to provide a clear pathway for students who want to earn an associate degree in accounting, early childhood, business administration, information technology, or criminal justice […]
Hendersonville Police Department warns about car break-ins
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: The Hendersonville Police Department would like to provide a community crime alert about an increase in vehicle break-ins being reported in the City of Hendersonville. “Almost all the vehicles were left unlocked and many had items left in plain view for thieves to see,” said Hendersonville Police Chief […]
Pianist David Troy Francis plays Biltmore United Methodist Church July 14
Press release from David Troy Francis: The electrifying and critically acclaimed pianist, David Troy Francis, performs in recital at colleges, churches and performing arts venues throughout the world. He has earned rave reviews from composers and critics alike for his compelling combination of pulverizing technical virtuosity and poetic piano artistry. Mr. Francis was the recording […]
Come Hear North Carolina becomes headline sponsor for Shindig on the Green
Press release from the Folk Heritage Committee: The Folk Heritage Committee is excited to announce its partnership with Come Hear North Carolina, a promotional campaign of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and the N.C. Arts Council. The campaign is designed to celebrate North Carolina’s groundbreaking contributions to many of America’s most important […]
Madison County Arts Council presents Jeff Little Trio in concert
Press release from Madison County Arts Council: When you think of traditional Southern Appalachian music, the piano is not an instrument that immediately comes to mind. Jeff Little is a remarkable exception to that notion. Jeff grew up in Boone hanging around his father’s music shop. The shop was a regular gathering place for musicians […]
River Arts District offers free trolley at Aug. 10 Second Saturday event
Press release from the River Arts District Artists: On the Second Saturday of each month, the River Arts District holds gallery walks with demonstrations, workshops, live music, wine tastings, delicious food, and more! Meander the mile-long district or hop on and off the free trolley and discover all that the “RAD” has to offer. There […]
Asheville Outlets hosts Independence Day 5K
Press release from Asheville Outlets: Asheville Outlets (ShopAshevilleOutlets.com) will host the Independence Day 5K on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. Participants can choose from the timed 5K run/walk or the 1 mile unlimited walk. Registration pricing, day of or in advance is $30 for adults for the 5K Race and $15 for the […]
Our Global Table benefit for Pisgah Legal Services on July 21
Press release from Pisgah Legal Services: Buncombe County is a culturally diverse community. In fact, over 55 languages are spoken at home by students enrolled in Buncombe County Schools, including Spanish, Russian, Moldovan, Ukrainian, and Romanian. For many people, food is a connection to their roots and a way to share their culture. On Sunday, […]
Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education offers free workshops in July
Press release from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education is offering free outdoor-related workshops for people of all ages and skill levels throughout the month of July. Online registration is required for the workshops, which are open on a first-come, first-served basis. July 3 – Pisgah Hike from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Open […]
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission offers tips for coexisting with foxes
Press release from North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission: Seeing foxes during the day recently? If so, it is likely because kit-rearing season is peaking. Young foxes, called kits or pups, are maturing and spending more time outside of the den, making sightings more likely. For homeowners and others concerned about foxes and their kits being […]
Center for Craft announces two new fellowships
Press release from Center for Craft: Artists seeking support to research their creative practice and create a new body of work now have two more opportunities for funding. The Center for Craft is excited to announce two $20,000 “Craft Research Fund Artist Fellowships” as the newest part of their longest-running grant program, the Craft Research […]
Blue Ridge Community College adds new programs for fall semester
Press release from Blue Ridge Community College: Blue Ridge Community College will offer four new diploma and four new certificate programs beginning in the fall 2019 semester. A diploma and certificate option has been added in Leadership Studies. The Leadership Studies program provides instruction in leadership development. This certificate program can be combined with programs […]
Registration now open for Camp Folkmoot 2019
Press release from Folkmoot: As many people now know, “Folkmoot” means “meeting of the people.” The Folkmoot Festival provides communities throughout western North Carolina the opportunity to build a deeper sense of connection and respect with people from around the world while celebrating cultural arts. An important aspect of the Festival is its engagement of […]