Press release from Lake Junaluska Associates: On August 2 and 3, the Lake Junaluska Associates invite all to attend a weekend of music, including the Lake Junaluska Singers in their final concert of the summer and accomplished vocalist and pianist Paul Saik. Saik, previously an international opera artist, will perform in Stuart Auditorium on August […]
Press release from Appalachian Mountain Community Health Centers: Appalachian Mountain Community Health Centers (AMCHC) will host free health screenings for children and adults on Saturday, Aug. 10 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Leicester Community Health Center, located at 711 New Leicester Highway in Asheville. During this back-to-school party and wellness event, attendees can enjoy […]
Tuesday, July 30, 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 […]
Monday, July 29, 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 Monday, 07/29/2019
Press release from Jackson County Arts Council: Jackson County Arts Council is now accepting applications for Grassroots subgrants. Jackson County Arts Council administers the Grassroots Arts Program Grant in accordance with current guidelines, policies, and requirements outlined by the North Carolina Arts Council. The Grassroots Arts Program Sub-grant provides financial support for Jackson County community groups […]
Press release from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: Grandfather Mountain celebrates its furry and feathered inhabitants this Wednesday, Aug. 7, for the park’s annual Animal Enrichment Day. The special day promises a schedule full of fun and educational activities, all about the residents of the Linville, N.C., nature park’s environmental wildlife habitats. Specifically, the day highlights animal […]
Press release from Buncombe County: As development in Buncombe County continues to surge, there has also been an increase in farmland during a five-year stretch. From 2012-2017, Buncombe County experienced a one-percent increase in farmland and now has more than 1,000 farms using more than 70,000 acres of land. The yield from all of those operations […]
Press release from Asheville Regional Airport: The Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) has been one of the fastest growing airports in the country for 18 consecutive months — and the growth is continuing! May numbers indicate the highest monthly passenger counts in the history of the airport. In total, AVL served 143,695 passengers in the month of […]
Saturday, July 27, 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 […]
Press release from River Front Development Group: “We are thrilled to be joining Berry Temple in its next chapter, a chapter that will honor the legacy of Berry Temple while also creating new opportunities for connection, education, and growth for African-Americans in Asheville,” said Marcell Proctor, President of River Front Development Group (RFDG). “We appreciate the […]
Press release from Blue Ridge Community College: Subaru of America Inc. recently donated a 2019 Subaru Ascent to Blue Ridge Community College’s Automotive Systems Technology program along with various other software to help more proactively train future car repair technicians. The Ascent is valued at $32,970, and Subaru of America also donated a Subaru DSTi Vehicle […]
Press release from Henderson Co. Dept. of Public Health: Effective Monday, August 5, the Department of Public Health will no longer offer routine tuberculosis (TB) skin test screenings due to a nationwide shortage of the purified protein derivative (PPD) used in TB skin testing. It is unclear when the shortage will be resolved. The NC TB […]
Press release from AdventHealth Hendersonville: AdventHealth is committed to whole-person care – mind, body and spirit. That promise to provide you with high-quality health care includes sharing vital knowledge to empower people to feel whole through its FREE education series. Because we care for you and your loved ones, we provide free education that will help […]
From the press release: “The final report identifies design recommendations, including adding signage and public art to create a true northern gateway for downtown; sidewalk and crosswalk improvements on Broadway and Woodfin; the creation of Asheville’s first parklet to enhance the pedestrian experience; and activation of Carolina Lane and Chicken Alley to address local feedback […]
Press release from North Carolina Department of Transportation: N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will begin shifting traffic on Interstate 40 West near mile marker 115 in Icard starting at 8 p.m. Friday, weather permitting. The shift is part of a project to replace two bridges in this area. During the shift, westbound traffic will […]
Press release from the Cradle of Forestry in America Interpretive Association: The Cradle of Forestry in America Interpretive Association (CFAIA) is pleased to announce that Natalie Britt has been named executive director of the nonprofit, which is devoted to promoting educational, recreational and interpretive opportunities about forest and water resources, natural history, and the Cradle […]
Press release from the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: Media are invited to a reception celebrating the installation of three new sculptures on Wednesday, July 31, at 1:30 p.m. at the Asheville Chamber’s Visitor Center (36 Montford Ave.) Local artists DeWayne Barton and Pamela Holthouser will talk about their work and inspiration. Tracey Morgan of […]
Press release from the City of Asheville: The Asheville Police Department (APD) is seeking assistance to locate Michael Sheldon Holloman. Holloman has not been seen or heard from since July 8. Holloman is a 38 year old black male, 5’10”, and weighs about 150 pounds. Holloman has a medical condition and has not been taking […]
Update from the Asheville Police Department July 28, 2019: Miranda Mae Whidden has been safely located. Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department (APD) is seeking assistance to locate Miranda Mae Whidden. Whidden was last seen in the downtown Asheville area Friday, July 19 around 6 p.m.. Whidden is a 31 […]
Press release from Buncombe County: At approximately 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, Buncombe County Recreation Services received an alert from a park user that trees along the river trail at Alexander River Park had been vandalized. Several mature tulip poplar trees had their bark removed near their bases, likely using a mechanical saw. The […]
Press release from the International City/County Management Association: The Executive Board of the International City/County Management Association recently voted to publicly censure Wanda Greene, former county manager in Buncombe County, and Amanda Stone, her successor as county manager. The Executive Board also barred Dr. Greene and Ms. Stone from future membership in ICMA. Publicly censuring […]
