Thursday, Aug. 1, 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 Forecast […]
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MAHEC hosts “Medicine Beyond Medication” symposium Oct. 18-19
Press release from Lenoir-Rhyne University: On Friday-Saturday, Oct. 18 and 19, healthcare practitioners in surgery, general practice, nursing, counseling, and public health will have the opportunity to learn how story can impact their work and support their emotional well-being. The event, which is being organized by MAHEC and Lenoir-Rhyne University, will be made possible by […]
Jake Johnson appointed to N.C. District 113 house seat
Statement from Jake Johnson: I would like to start by thanking the district delegates for appointing me to fill out the rest of the term for the vacant District 113 State House Seat. Now that the appointment has been made, it is my goal to serve the interests of the entire district. I am extremely […]
Public meetings on Thomas Wolfe Cabin plan to occur on Aug. 1
Press release from the City of Asheville: Final Public Meeting These public meetings will be to present the master plan concepts to the public and solicit input. At the meetings, the Lord Aeck Sargent team will review two concepts, which they have developed for the Wolfe Cabin site based on the desired program of uses […]
Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail holds group hikes Sept. 6-8 to honor 42nd birthday
Press release from Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Friends of the NC Mountains-to-Sea Trail is inviting hikers of all skill levels to help celebrate the trail’s 42nd birthday on Friday-Sunday, Sept. 6-8, by joining one of 33 group hikes in 27 trail towns across the state. From Cherokee to Nags Head, there will be hikes […]
Hotel Arras to hold Aug. 6 job fair
Press release from McKibbon Hospitality: Kimpton Hotel Arras, owned and managed by McKibbon Hospitality, and Mandara Hospitality Group have announced a second multi-position job fair to be held Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Opening late-summer 2019, Kimpton Hotel Arras is an historic transformation of the former BB&T Bank building, Western North Carolina’s tallest […]
I-26 widening in Buncombe County to start in fall
Press release from the N.C. Department of Transportation: Construction will commence soon on a major Interstate 26 project to reduce traffic congestion and improve travel in Buncombe and Henderson counties. The N.C. Department of Transportation recently awarded a contract to widen Interstate 26 from Brevard Road to the Henderson County line near Airport Road. Bids […]
Sam Edney announces run for N.C. House District 113
Press release from Sam Edney: Sam Edney has announced his 2020 bid for North Carolina House District 113. Today, Edney released the following statement: “I grew up dirt poor in Henderson County. I know what it means not to have food in the house. By working hard I made a success. But I had lots […]
N.C. Harm Reduction Coalition hosts Aug. 13 naloxone training and distro in Haywood County
Press release from the Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency: On Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 12-2 p.m., N.C. Harm Reduction Coalition (NCHRC) staff will be at the Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency, room 301, 157 Paragon Parkway, Clyde, to conduct overdose recognition and opioid overdose reversal training. This is a drop-in program. […]
ABCCM holds beam signing at Transformation Village on Aug. 18
Press release from Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry: WHAT: Family and friends of ABCCM will take part in a ceremonial beam-signing on Sunday, Aug. 18, at 3 p.m. at ABCCM’s Transformation Village. After signing, the beam will be lifted into its place at the highest point of the rapidly-rising Transformation Community Center, on track to […]
Wildlife Commission seeks barn owl sightings, offers free nest boxes
Press release from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is asking the public to report any sightings of barn owls to the agency. Commission biologists are seeking barn owl observations to help them learn more about habitat needs and population distribution of barn owls in the Tar Heel state. Property owners […]
Nutritious Thoughts hosts National Eating Disorder Association walk Sept. 7
Press release from Nutritious Thoughts: The Nutritious Thoughts team of dietitians is hosting the seventh annual National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Walk in conjunction with Willow Place. NEDA walks educate affected individuals and their families, while raising vital funds in the fight against eating disorders. This years’ NEDA walk will be held on September 7 […]
Asheville Police request assistance locating wanted person
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department (APD) is requesting assistance locating Raheem Shiekh Ridgeway. Ridgeway is currently wanted for an outstanding charge of possession of a schedule I controlled substance. He is also being sought by federal authorities for a supervised release violation. Anyone encountering Ridgeway should use caution and […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Wednesday, July 31: Moderate (YELLOW)
Wednesday, July 31, 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 Forecast […]
Grove Park Sunset Mountain neighborhood to hold annual Tour of Homes
Press release from the Grove Park Sunset Mountain Neighborhood Association: The Grove Park Sunset Mountain Neighborhood will hold its annual Tour of Homes featuring homes and gardens as unique as the neighborhood itself. The event will be held on Sunday, September 8 from 11a.m. – 5p.m . On this self-paced tour, see a remarkable variety […]
Board of Education meeting notice for August 1
Press release from the Buncombe County Board of Education: The Buncombe County Board of Education will meet in regular session on August 1, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the Minitorium. Work session updates/dinner begin at 5:00 p.m., followed by a closed session held in the Executive Conference Room for the purpose of discussing confidential personnel, student and […]
Malaprop’s Bookstore to host Great Smoky Mountains
Press release from the Great Smoky Mountains Association: George Ellison, who authored the new Horace Kephart title Back of Beyond: A Horace Kephart Biography in partnership with librarian and researcher Janet McCue, will be at Malaprop’s Bookstore in Asheville, N.C., Sunday, August 11, starting at 3 p.m. for a book signing event. An icon of the […]
The Council on Aging of Buncombe County to offer free classes on Medicare
Press release from the Council on Aging of Buncombe County: The Council on Aging of Buncombe County in conjunction with the N.C. Department of Insurance’s Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) announces its classes “Introduction to Medicare – Understanding the Puzzle” for August – September 2019. The classes will explain how Medicare works, the enrollment […]
Sandburg Home commemorates the 100th Anniversary of the Chicago Race Riot with author Claire Hartfield
Press release from the National Park Service: Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Chicago Race Riot with an event on Saturday, August 3, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., at the Henderson County Main Library. The park has invited Claire Hartfield, a Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist and […]
Red Cross issues emergency blood shortage; offers $5 Amazon Gift Card for donors
Press release from the American Red Cross: To help address the current emergency blood shortage, all who come to give blood or platelets with the American Red Cross July 29 through August 29 will receive a $5 Amazon.com gift card via email. Currently, the Red Cross has less than a three-day supply of most blood […]
Caldwell Arts Council announces the 34th annual Sculpture Celebration in Lenoir, NC
Press release from Caldwell Arts Council: Subject: Call for Sculpture Artists – 34th Annual Sculpture Celebration Who: Caldwell Arts Council, Lenoir, North Carolina When: Saturday, September 7, 2019, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Where: T.H. Broyhill Walking Park, 945 Lakewood Drive, Lenoir, NC Caldwell Arts Council announces the 34th annual Sculpture Celebration in Lenoir, […]