Thursday, Aug. 8, 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 Thursday, 08/08/2019 […]
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Pardee UNC Health Care among nation’s top hospitals for treating heart attacks
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2019. Pardee is one of only 86 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes Pardee’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care […]
Tri-County Community College president joins Dogwood Health Trust board
Press release from Dogwood Health Trust: Dogwood Health Trust, a private, non-operating foundation whose purpose is todramatically improve the health and well-being of all people and communities of Western North Carolina, today announced the appointment of Dr. Donna Tipton-Rogers, president of Tri-County Community College, to its Board of Directors. A Cherokee County native and graduate […]
Haywood Community College hosts boating safety courses
Press release from Haywood Community College: The Haywood Community College Department of Arts, Sciences, and Natural Resources and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission will offer boating safety courses August 28 through 29, 6-9:00 p.m. on the HCC campus in building 3300, room 3322. Participants must attend two consecutive evenings. Additional offerings are available September […]
World Wide Wednesdays series returns, Aug. 28
Press release from Asheville Sister Cities:
UNC Asheville featured in The Princeton Review’s ‘The Best 385 Colleges, 2020 Edition’
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville is once again featured as one of The Princeton Review’s best colleges and is ranked in the top 20 nationally on several lists with accolades for the “Best Quality of Life,” and “The City Gets High Marks.” The universities included in the 2020 edition of The Best 385 Colleges were […]
Buncombe County Tourism Management & Investment Plan seeks community input
Press release from Explore Asheville: An important process to learn what’s important to Buncombe County residents is now underway. We invite your input! Did you know that overnight visitors to Asheville and Buncombe County pay a lodging tax that helps to fund grants to community projects like parks, theaters, museums, sports facilities, historic sites, and […]
Back to School Fest returns for second year
Press release from Back to School Fest: The Back to School Fest returns for a second year with the mission of supporting children of Henderson and surrounding counties as they prepare to return to the classroom. The Second Annual Back to School Fest is partnering with Only Hope WNC to hold this event Saturday, August 17 […]
Hot August Night 5K, Aug. 24
Press release from City of Asheville: Asheville Park & Recreation’s annual Hot August Night 5K race will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 24. Beginning and ending at the Tempie Avery Montford Center, 34 Pearson Drive, the 3.1 mile course winds through the beautiful historic Montford neighborhood. Register online at www.active.com or in person at […]
BPR presents community conversation about journalism ethics and standards Sept. 10
Press release from Blue Ridge Public Radio: Asheville, NC – As the 2020 national election campaign ramps up, public interest in how the media covers it is intensifying. Blue Ridge Public Radio and National Public Radio will host a community conversation to tackle one of the most important components of journalism – trust – on […]
Local author Zoe Rhine celebrates Hidden History of Asheville with book signing
Press release from Arcadia Publishing: The milestones of Asheville’s long history are well known to locals, but so many interesting stories are all but forgotten. Thankfully, the staff and volunteers of the North Carolina Room at Pack Memorial Library have unearthed the best of those hidden tales. Meet daredevil aviatrix Uva Shipman and Tempie Avery, […]
Ingles Pharmacy and Eblen Charities offer free vaccines for students, K-7th grade, Aug. 14
Press release from Buncombe County Schools: Don’t miss the third annual Ingles Pharmacy and Eblen Charities Immunization Project! Our community partners have teamed up once again to benefit all area children who are uninsured or underinsured. The Immunization Project will provide access to free vaccines that are required for children who begin Kindergarten or 7th grade next year. This event […]
Asheville Police Department issues arrest warrant for Brian Keith Leonhart
Press release from Asheville Police Department: UPDATE: An arrest warrant has been issued for 40-year-old Brian Keith Leonhart, charging him with Armed Robbery and Firearm by felon in connection with this afternoon’s robbery of First Citizens Bank on Tunnel Road. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt, blue jeans, and a white hat. He […]
City of Hendersonville announces schedule for Council Conversations series
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: Hendersonville City Councilmembers invite citizens to join them for a second series of Council Conversations. These collaborative meetings will be held in locations scattered across the city to give residents an accessible way to get involved with their local government and interact with their elected leaders. “Last year […]
Organic Growers School offers classes on fall and winter growing, Aug. 13 and 20
Press release from Organic Growers School: Asheville, NC—Organic Growers School is offering an organic gardening series focused on fall and winter growing, which will take place on Tuesday evenings, August 13th and August 20th, 2019 from 6 to 8pm at the Dr. John C. Wilson Community Garden in Black Mountain, NC. The Community Garden is […]
Fatal Hit and Run on Four Seasons Blvd. in Hendersonville
Press release from the Hendersonville Police Department: On the evening of August 4, 2019 at approximately 11 p.m. the Hendersonville Police Department responded to the scene of a hit and run at the intersection of Four Seasons Blvd. and Linda Vista Dr. Officers located a deceased male victim who appeared to have been struck by a […]
Veteran dies by suicide at the Charles George VA Medical Center
Press release from the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs: On August 4, 2019, at approximately 8:48 a.m., a Veteran died by suicide in the visitor parking lot of Charles George VA Medical Center. The Asheville Police Department is investigating the incident. We are saddened by this loss and extend our deepest condolences to the Veteran’s […]
Tourism Development Authority announces public engagement opportunities
Want to weigh in on the impact of tourism in Buncombe County? As part of its Tourism Management and Investment Plan process, the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority will hold three sessions to collect public input. Two sessions take place Thursday, Aug. 15, with a third scheduled for Friday, Aug. 16.
NC Harm Reduction Coalition to hold naloxone training and distribution
Press release from Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency: On Tuesday, August 13 from 12 p.m.-2 p.m., NC Harm Reduction Coalition (NCHRC) staff will be at Health and Human Services Agency, room 301, to conduct overdose recognition and opioid overdose reversal training. This is a drop-in program. Participants will receive free naloxone, harm reduction resources […]
Henderson County Public Schools orchestra teachers offer strings camp Aug. 5-8
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: Organized and conducted by Henderson County Public Schools’ own orchestra teachers, the Henderson County Summer Strings Camp runs this week (Monday-Thursday, Aug. 5-8) and culminates in a free concert open to the public on Thursday, Aug. 8, at Rugby Middle. The Summer Strings Camp has existed in one […]
Pardee UNC Health Care hosts skin cancer screenings on Aug. 22
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care will host free community skin cancer screenings on Thursday, Aug. 22, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Pardee Cancer Center, located at 805 6th Ave. West in Hendersonville. Grey Tilden, M.D., a family medicine physician, and Lauren Eastridge, PA-C, a certified physician assistant at Pardee […]