Press release from the Issues Roundtable of the Jackson County Democratic Party: “Kids in Care: Foster Care in Jackson County,” an Issues Roundtable Forum, will be held Monday, Aug. 26, 6:30-8:00 p.m., at 500 Mill Street, Downtown Sylva (JCDP Headquarters). Three guests will present current information about the children in Jackson County’s Foster Care. Featured […]
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Hendersonville Police Department seeks info on Trayvon Rasheen Downs
Press release from the Hendersonville Police Department: On Friday, August 16, the Hendersonville Police Department responded to an incident in the area of Woodcock Drive and Robinson Terrace. Officers arrived on the scene to investigate a shooting that had occurred earlier that day at approximately 5 p.m. Based on their investigation, officers found a robbery […]
Henderson County Public Schools welcomes kindergarteners with “Class of 2032” shirts
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: New classrooms, rules, teachers, and friends can be a lot to handle for 5-year-olds on their first day of kindergarten, so Henderson County Public Schools and local businesses want to ease their transition into formal education with a special gift. Continuing a district tradition that was revived in […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Monday, Aug. 19: Moderate (GREEN and YELLOW)
Monday, August 19, 2019, is a code green air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For the ridge tops, it is a code yellow air quality forecast day. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. This forecast is based on ozone […]
WNC Big Sweep River Clean Up takes place Sept. 21
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: Join the City of Hendersonville for the 32nd Annual WNC Big Sweep River Clean Up. This event, taking place on Saturday, Sept. 21, is the area’s largest single-day river, stream and roadside cleanup involving local governments and organizations from across the region. The City of Hendersonville will be […]
Antisemitism expert Kenneth Stern speaks at UNC Asheville Oct. 3
Press release from UNC Asheville: Nationally noted author and attorney Kenneth S. Stern, who for 25 years was the American Jewish Committee’s expert on antisemitism, will give a free public lecture, “Antisemitism through a Hate Studies Lens,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, in UNC Asheville’s Highsmith Student Union, Blue Ridge Room. This event […]
Music Academy of WNC launches middle school choral program
Press release from the Music Academy of WNC: The Music Academy of Western North Carolina, located at 1411 Asheville Highway in Hendersonville, is launching a non-auditioned choral group for middle school students in September. The Serenata Chorale was created to give public and homeschool students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade a choral experience. Michael […]
Connecting students to waterways with RiverLink’s RiverRATS program
RiverRATS Environmental Education Program is Gearing Up for the 2019-2020 School Year
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Saturday, Aug. 17: Moderate (GREEN and YELLOW)
Saturday, August 17, 2019, is a code green air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For the ridge tops, it is a code yellow air quality forecast day. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. This forecast is based on ozone […]
David Holt’s “State of Music” television series awarded $15,000 grant
Press release from Will & Deni McIntyre Foundation: The Will & Deni McIntyre Foundation has been awarded a $15,000 grant by the Community Foundation of Henderson County to help fund Season 5 of David Holt’s State of Music, an Emmy-nominated public television series distributed nationally by PBS. “David Holt’s State of Music is proud to showcase the musical […]
Morganton Festival, September 6 & 7
Join Downtown Morganton in celebrating 38 years of the Morganton Festival sponsored by Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge! The festival features free music all day plus national country acts, Kid Zone fun with rides and games, and food for all ages, plus over a mile and a half of arts & craft vendors from all over the country!
United Way of Henderson County’s annual Day of Action brings out more than 500 volunteers
Press release from United Way of Henderson County: On Friday, August 16 more than 500 community volunteers came together to work on 42 service projects at 22 Henderson County schools as part of United Way of Henderson County’s annual Day of Action. Projects included painting walls, cleaning playgrounds, mulching, and many more. In addition to […]
Asheville Hemp Festival comes to Pack Square on Aug. 24
Press release from Carolina Hemp Company: Join Carolina Hemp Company and other local hemp businesses at the first ever Asheville Hemp Festival presented by The Mari Fairy in association with Carolina Hemp Company! This is a wonderful opportunity for community engagement where families and friends can connect, learn essential information regarding Cannabis and directly support […]
N.C. DEQ opens draft Clean Energy Plan to public comment
Press release from the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality: North Carolina’s Clean Energy Plan lays out a path for the state to become a leader in clean energy innovation, with goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create economic opportunities and foster affordability. After a robust, statewide stakeholder process, the draft of the plan is now […]
Equality NC announces application period for Rural Youth Empowerment (RYE) program
Press release from Equality NC: Equality North Carolina announced the opening of the application period for the 2019-2020 cohort of Rural Youth Empowerment (RYE) Fellows today. The year-long fellowship accepts eight to ten LGBTQ young people (aged 18-28) and equips them with the tools, resources and mentorship to successfully execute a social justice project serving […]
“Kids Rising,” a chance to support immigrant children and families through writing and art
Press release from Indivisible Asheville: On Saturday afternoon, August 24, the Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library in downtown Asheville will be transformed into a giant play space for “Kids Rising: Standing Up for Families at the Border,” a family-focused event with guided activities suitable for children of all ages, sponsored by Indivisible Asheville/WNC, Stronger Together […]
Asheville wins Sister Cities International 2019 Award for Best Overall Program
Press release from Asheville Sister Cities: Asheville, North Carolina has won the Sister Cities International 2019 Award for Best Overall Program for a city with a population of 50,001-100,000. The awards competition, which is open to over 500 sister city programs nationwide,recognizes the accomplishments of outstanding individuals and community sister city programs that are promoting […]
New Funds to boost Blue Ridge Craft Trails project
Press release from Blue Ridge National Heritage Area: The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership (BRNHA) is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $100,000 grant by the Appalachian Regional Commission and a matching $25,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. The new funding is designated to continue the critical work of […]
Benjamin Walls Gallery grand opening set for Aug. 24
Press release from Benjamin Walls Gallery: Eight years after opening his first gallery in Bristol, Va., Southern Appalachian native, Benjamin Walls, is opening the doors to his second gallery at 38 Broadway Street in Downtown Asheville. The Grand Opening reception will be held August 24, 2019, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Benjamin, who has lived in downtown […]
Call for artists to Jackson County Green Energy Park’s Youth Arts Festival
Press release from Jackson County Green Energy Park: The Jackson County Green Energy Park in Dillsboro is issuing a Call for Artists to join in their 12th annual Youth Arts Festival on Saturday September 21st, from 9am till 3pm. This much-anticipated festival brings in kids and families from across the region, with a unique focus on […]
Symmetry Financial Group makes prestigious Inc. 5000 list
Press release from Symmetry Financial Group: Inc. magazine today revealed that Symmetry Financial Group was ranked No. 1395 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. “It is an honor to once again be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list, alongside some of the best companies in the […]