Press release from Autism Society of North Carolina: Members of the Autism Society of North Carolina are in training for the organization’s 14th annual Western North Carolina Run/Walk for Autism. About 20 members have been showing up every Monday evening for the past several weeks at French Broad River Park for a one-hour training session, in […]
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Hearts With Hands partners with APD for food and hygiene product distribution
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police Department (APD) has partnered with local nonprofit Hearts With Hands to disseminate boxes of food and hygiene products to people who may be in need. The nonprofit will deliver the items to APD on Friday which officers will then carry in their vehicles and hand out to […]
Jan Karon holds Oct. 6 author event in Black Mountain
Press release from The Friends of the Black Mountain/Tyson Library: The Friends of the Black Mountain/Tyson Library is proud to present “At Home in Black Mountain with Jan Karon” on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 3:00-5:00 pm at the Blue Ridge Assembly. The afternoon will include an interview-style conversation, reception and afternoon tea, so please try […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Thursday, Aug. 15: Moderate (GREEN and YELLOW)
Thursday, August 15, 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 […]
Buncombe County Board of Elections to hold voter ID public seminar Aug. 28
Press release from the Buncombe County Board of Elections: The Buncombe County Board of Elections will hold two educational seminars about voter photo identification requirements at 2 p.m. AND 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the Mission Health/AB-Tech Conference Center, 16 Fernihurst Drive, Asheville, NC 28801. The seminar is free and open to the […]
Families invited to enjoy special park activities for national TRACK Trails Day on August 24
Press release from the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation: Kids in Parks is inviting families to enjoy guided hikes and animal encounters in celebration of the first national TRACK Trails Day on Saturday, August 24. This nationwide day of nature adventures highlights the 10th anniversary of the Kids in Parks program. This program is comprised of a […]
Celebrated yoga teacher and activist Seane Corn presents debut book at Malaprop’s Bookstore
Press release from Malaprop’s Bookstore: Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café welcomes internationally-acclaimed yoga teacher Seane Corn and her debut book, Revolution of the Soul, in “An Evening with Seane Corn,” on Tuesday, September 10, at 6:30 p.m., at Jubilee! Community Church, 46 Wall Street, Asheville, NC. Doors open at 6 p.m. This is a ticketed event. The $30.00 […]
Health Department and WIC receive Mother-Baby Friendly Clinic Award for outpatient healthcare clinic
Press release from the Henderson County Department of Public Health: The North Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition (NCBC) has awarded the Henderson County Department of Public Health and WIC Program the Mother-Baby Friendly Clinic Award for outpatient healthcare clinics. WIC joins a growing number of awardees committed to evidence-based, high-quality breastfeeding support. This competitive award signifies excellence in […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Wednesday, Aug. 14: Moderate (YELLOW)
Wednesday, Aug. 14, 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 particulate matter in the air. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Wednesday, 08/14/2019
Jewish Educational Loan Fund offers interest-free higher ed loans to Jewish students
Press release from Jewish Family Services of WNC: Applications for JELF’s interest-free loans for higher education (college, graduate school and vocational programs) will be open Sunday, Sept. 1, through Monday, Sept. 30, to Jewish students in Western North Carolina for the period January through August 2020. JELF, in partnership with the Jewish Family Services of […]
APD requests assistance to locate Daniel Bradley Ingle
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to locate a missing juvenile, Daniel Bradley Ingle. Ingle was last known to be wearing a black t shirt, black shorts, and black shoes with turquoise designs and shoe strings on them. Ingle’s last reported contact with anyone was on Aug. […]
Asheville Poetry Review hosts Matthews Poetry Prize reading Aug. 17
Press release from Asheville Poetry Review: The Asheville Poetry Review 2019 Matthews Poetry Prize reading is Saturday, Aug. 17, at 7 p.m. in Malaprop’s Bookstore. Please join us for an evening of fantastic poetry performances, with Keith Flynn hosting and reading from the William Matthews canon. Hope to see you there! Here are the final […]
Buncombe names Trisha Burnett as new internal auditor
Press release from Buncombe County: Born and raised in Asheville, Trisha Burnett’s homecoming will bring an impressive portfolio of academic and professional expertise to Buncombe County as its new Internal Auditor. Earlier this month, the Board of Commissioners approved the hire based on the Audit Committee’s recommendation concluding its nationwide search. “We are fortunate to […]
N.C. DOT calls for volunteers for fall litter sweep
Press release from the N.C. Department of Transportation: The N.C. Department of Transportation needs volunteers to help clean up trash along roads during the Adopt-A-Highway Fall Litter Sweep from Saturday, Sept. 14, to Saturday, Sept. 28. Each April and September, NCDOT asks volunteers to help remove litter from roadsides. Volunteers from local businesses, schools, nonprofits, […]
Dogwood Health Trust names Antony Chiang as first CEO
Press release from Dogwood Health Trust: Following a thoughtful and deliberate national search, Dogwood Health Trust, a private, non-operating foundation whose sole purpose is to improve the health and well-being of all people and communities of Western North Carolina, is excited to announce the selection of philanthropic and health equity leader Antony Chiang as Dogwood’s […]
DMV offers tips for peak season
Press release from the N.C. Department of Transportation: The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is reminding people of several tips to make it easier to complete their business efficiently during the busiest time of year. The agency experienced its busiest period of 2018 during the last two weeks of August. As a result, DMV implemented […]
Allegiant announces new AVL-West Palm Beach service starting Nov. 25
Press release from Asheville Regional Airport: Allegiant today announces new service from Asheville to West Palm Beach, Florida, beginning Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares on the new route as low as $54.* “We’re incredibly excited to grow again in Asheville with this new route,” said Drew Wells, Allegiant […]
Diocese of Charlotte launches info sessions on response to clerical abuse
Press release from the Diocese of Charlotte: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte today launched a series of information sessions for news media to learn more about its ongoing response to sexual abuse issues from the past and how protections put in place 17 years ago are working today. The diocese also shared details about […]
City of Asheville seeks input on downtown public space management
Press release from the City of Asheville: Downtown Asheville is buzzing with activity. The streets and sidewalks provide space for everyone and everything — from buskers and outdoor dining to shoppers, construction activity and more. Since the City’s Downtown Master Plan was completed in 2009, there has been a lot of growth and increased activity […]
Natalie Ray debuts jazz-focused solo exhibition at Little Jumbo, Aug. 18
Press release from Natalie Ray: Asheville Artist Natalie Ray and her large scale watercolor series On the Road will be featured for one night only at Little Jumbo in Asheville’s historic Montford neighborhood. The pop up exhibition party will take place on Sunday, August 18th from 5-7pm. This exhibition features a series of large-scale watercolor […]
Wedge Brewing Company participates in French Broad Riverkeeper Beer Series
Press release from Wedge Brewing Company: Wedge Brewing Company is proud to partner with MountainTrue’s French Broad Riverkeeper as its August Charity of the month. Additionally, Wedge is partnering with the Riverkeeper as part of the Beer Series River Clean-Up and hosting the first annual River Rager After Party on August 24, 2019 at its Foundation […]