Press release from the League of Women Voters: SUFFRAGE CELEBRATION OPEN HOUSE Sunday, October 13, 2019 2p.m.- 5 p.m. Patton-Parker House, 95 Charlotte Street, Asheville Experience our local suffrage history in the Patton-Parker House, where the Women’s Suffrage Movement in North Carolina began! Discover the stories of the often overlooked African-American Suffragists! Enjoy the simple pleasures of […]
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Brevard Music Center resumes free community concert series in october
Press release from the Brevard Music Center: Brevard Music Center (BMC), in association with Brevard College in Brevard, is pleased to announce the return of its popular and FREE Community Concert Series on Monday, October 7 at 12:30 p.m. at the Porter Center (Brevard College). The “First Mondays” chamber concert features cellist Alistair MacRae in […]
Saluda’s volunteer fair a big success
Press release from the Saluda Downtown Foundation: Twenty organizations got more than 115 volunteer sign-ups at the first-ever Saluda Volunteer Fair on Sunday, September 22, at the Saluda Senior Center. “It was better than we had hoped for,” said George Sweet, vice chair of the Saluda Downtown Foundation, Inc., which organized the fair. “It was […]
Air quality forecast for Tuesday, Sept. 24: Good/Moderate (GREEN and YELLOW)
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 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 levels. WNC Regional […]
Assistant Fire Marshal Karen Shuart’s death ruled as Line of Duty Death
Press release from the Asheville Fire Department: The North Carolina Industrial Commission has ruled Assistant Fire Marshal Karen Shuart’s death from cancer as a line of duty death. This is the third ruling in the state history, two of which were Asheville firefighters. This ruling validates the growing crisis of the increase in cancer among […]
Asheville City Manager shares timeline and process for selecting a new Police Chief
Press release from the City of Asheville: We want to share with the community an update about the Asheville Police Department interim leadership and the process for selecting a new Police Chief. As previously announced, APD Chief Chris Bailey has decided to resign for personal reasons. His last day will be Sept. 27. Asheville City […]
Mountain Heritage Day 5K slated for Saturday, Sept. 28
Press release from Western Carolina University: Before the gates open for Western Carolina University’s popular Mountain Heritage Day festival on Saturday, Sept. 28, an equally-popular 5K race will take place on campus. The annual race is organized and hosted by students in WCU’s sports management program, with proceeds going toward the Cory David Spaugh Sports Management […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Monday, Sept. 23: Moderate (YELLOW)
Monday, Sept. 23, 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, 09/23/2019
Western Carolina University’s 2019 Mountain Heritage Awards
Press release from Western Carolina University: Western Carolina University’s 2019 Mountain Heritage Awards, given in honor of achievements in historic preservation and outstanding cultural contributions in the region, will be presented at Mountain Heritage Day on Saturday, Sept. 28, on the Blue Ridge Stage at 12:30 p.m. The awards recognize an individual and an organization for […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Saturday, Sept. 21: Moderate (YELLOW)
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 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. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 http://www.wncairquality.org https://xapps.ncdenr.org/aq/ForecastCenterEnvista
Jewish Family Services of WNC announces Jewish New Year events
Press release from the Jewish Family Services of WNC: Rosh Hashanah meal packing and delivery to isolated seniors in Western North Carolina: JFS volunteers will pack and deliver around 30 Rosh Hashanah meals to Jewish isolated seniors or others who need a meal for Rosh Hashanah. 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of this service, which […]
Asheville Police request assistance locating wanted person
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department (APD) is requesting assistance in locating Travis Lynn Allison of Asheville. Allison is wanted for violation of a domestic violence protective order and larceny. Allison is described as a white male, 52 years of age, 6’4” and approximately 200 pounds. He has brown hair […]
WNC 4 Peace announces speaker change for Sept. 21 event
Announcement from WNC 4 Peace: WNC 4 Peace, Veterans for Peace Chapter 099 and Elder and Sage Community Gardens, sponsors of the Tenth Annual International Day of Peace 2019, found out today (September 19, 2019) that our Keynote Speaker Kathy Kelly will not be able to speak Saturday, September 21 at Battery Park’s Rooftop Room […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Friday, Sept. 20: Moderate (YELLOW)
Monday, September 16, 2019, 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. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 http://www.wncairquality.org https://xapps.ncdenr.org/aq/ForecastCenterEnvista
St. John in the Wilderness historic church and cemetery tour offered Oct. 20
Press release from The Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness: A tour of the historic church and cemetery of St. John in the Wilderness in Flat Rock will be held on Sunday, October 20, at 3 p.m., sponsored by the St. John Episcopal Church Women. It will begin outside the Carriage Door entrance of […]
Harmonies for Homes concert on Oct. 12 supports Homeward Bound’s REACH Fund
Press release from Homeward Bound: Homeward Bound’s Real Estate Agents Combatting Homelessness (REACH) is holding its annual Harmonies for Homes Concert on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 6:00 to 11:00 pm. at the Salvage Station, 468 Riverside Dr, in Asheville, The night’s festivities will consist of a silent and live auction, VIP party and an array […]
City of Asheville touts 15 miles of resurfaced streets in 2019
Press release from City of Asheville: Fifteen miles of Asheville roads ride smoother, following the City’s 2019 bond and capital fund paving. And the City’s new Asphalt Preservation Project helped expand the number of streets maintained, while saving taxpayer dollars. The process can be likened to sealing a deck instead of just letting it rot. […]
APD hosts installation of Lt. Walt Robertson plaque on Oct. 4
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: City Council and the public are invited to attend the the plaque installation in honor of Lt. Walt Robertson on Friday, Oct. 4, at 4:00 p.m. in front of the Asheville Police Department at 100 Court Plaza. The plaque is in memory of Walter “Walt” Robertson, who during […]
Asheville Humane Society waives all cat adoption fees through Sept. 21
Press release from the Asheville Humane Society: Asheville Humane Society currently has 351 cats in our care! Most are still in foster homes or getting the TLC they need before adoption, but our Adoption Center is currently full of wonderful cats looking for a second chance. To help our felines (including barn cats!) find the […]
Camplify hosts BBQ Ball on Sept. 28
Press release from Camplify: Come have a ball at the 12th annual Camp for All BBQ Ball dinner and square dance. The 12th annual BBQ Ball takes place on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Green River Preserve summer camp. This signature event raises funds to provide a nine-year leadership journey of camp and experiential learning to […]
Perdue recalls Simply Smart Organics frozen chicken across NC
Press release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Perdue Foods, LLC, a Perry, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 495 pounds of frozen ready-to-eat chicken products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains wheat, a known allergen, which is not declared […]