Press release from Mission Health: Mission Hospital along with sister hospitals in the region collected 22.44 pounds of opioid medications during its “Crush the Crisis” opioid take back day on Sept. 7 to help combat the nation’s opioid crisis. Community members participated in the event by dropping off unused and expired prescription medications. Here are the […]
News Bulletins
Warren Wilson College announces new lacrosse program
Press release from Warren Wilson College: Warren Wilson College announced it will add lacrosse as a new varsity sport. The college is beginning a nationwide search to hire coaches for both men’s and women’s lacrosse teams. The coaches will focus on recruiting full teams during this academic year and will begin to practice and compete in […]
Free interactive “Engaging with the LivingPulse” event set for Sept. 29
Press release from LivingPulse: Looking to discover the thread found in all things? Come ready to engage with the LivingPulse, Sunday, September 29th through workshops, movement, sound and more! Creative. Educational. Interactive. Community. Spiritual. Engaging with the LivingPulse SUN September 29, 2019! 4 PM – 6:30 PM Timber Hall Events 45 Timber Hall Events Ln, Leicester, […]
Kenn Kotara’s braille art commissioned for Mission north tower
Press release from Kenn Kotara: Contemporary Asheville artist Kenn Kotara’s (www.kotarastudio.com) latest work of Braille art, “Land of the Noon Day Sun”, will enhance the lobby of the new Mission Hospital North Tower. Kotara was commissioned to create the four feet high by eight feet wide work which depicts the Nantahala River. The river is the […]
Our VOICE’s 18th annual Survivors’ Art Show set for Nov. 22-23
Press release from Our VOICE: November 22nd & 23rd 2019 The Asheville Masonic Temple Space generously donated by Shay Brown Events The annual Survivors’ Art Show is an exhibition of work from Our VOICE clients and others in our community who have been affected by sexual violence. Art is a powerful vehicle for healing, and this […]
The Community Foundation awards $379,787 in focus area grants
Press release from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) approved six focus area grants totaling $379,787 to support regional projects in Early Childhood Development, Food and Farming, and Natural and Cultural Resources as well as $200,000 to expand a matched-savings program at OnTrack Financial Education and Counseling […]
The Academy at SOAR to move to Folkmoot’s historical Hazelwood School
Press release from Folkmoot: Waynesville arts and cultural organization Folkmoot has reached an agreement with the Academy at SOAR, a longtime boarding school in the Balsam community of Jackson County, to move its school operations to Building B on the Folkmoot Friendship Center campus. SOAR, which serves students grades 7-12 diagnosed with a learning disability […]
Dana Elementary reduces waste through composting
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: Dana Elementary students are saving the earth, one compost bin at a time. As of this year, Dana has switched to paper trays and trash cans are no longer available in cafeteria. They’re reducing landfill waste through composting, thanks to a partnership with Atlas Organics and the Henderson […]
Asheville Police Chief to resign for personal reasons
Asheville Police Chief Chris Bailey has given notice of his resignation for personal reasons which need his attention. Chief Bailey’s last day of employment will be September 27, 2019.
Upcoming talk examines bottom-up economy
Press release from WNC New Economy Coalition: On Thursday, September 12, 2019, at 7:30pm, the Western North Carolina New Economy Coalition (WNC-NEC) invites the public to hear Stories from the New Economy: Building from the Bottom Up. Members of the national New Economy Coalition (NEC), who will be in town for their Annual Member Meeting, […]
State Board to host public demonstrations of newly certified voting systems in Waynesville, Sept. 12
Press release from North Carolina State Board of Elections: The State Board of Elections will conduct regional public demonstrations of newly certified voting systems this month in five locations across North Carolina. The demonstrations will allow county boards of elections considering purchasing new equipment, as well as voters, to witness the different systems recently approved […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Wednesday, September 11: Moderate (YELLOW)
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 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 and ozone levels. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast […]
City of Hendersonville announces fall much giveaway to resume Sept. 19
Press release from City of Hendersonville: Mulch giveaway is scheduled to resume in mid-September and will continue until November 2. Beginning Thursday, September 19, the City will have a backhoe operator on site at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant at 80 Balfour Road on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The last day for this year’s giveaway […]
Richard Sneed elected principal chief of Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Press release from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians: Current Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Principal Chief Richard Sneed was elected for a four-year term as principal chief last Thursday. Chief Sneed was elected with 55 percent of the vote, defeating Teresa McCoy. The elections were open to enrolled members of the EBCI. “It is […]
YMCA of Western North Carolina celebrates immigrants’ contributions during Welcoming Week
Press release from YMCA of Western North Carolina: The YMCA of Western North Carolina is joining Welcoming America and hundreds of YMCAs and other organizations nationwide to celebrate immigrants’ contributions to our community during Welcoming Week, Sept. 13-22. YMCA locations throughout the region are hosting events to bring together all residents in a spirit of […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Buncombe County holds Power of Potential Giving Day Sept. 12
“With rising enrollment comes rising expenses, which is why Big Brothers Big Sisters of Buncombe County is holding its Power of Potential Giving Day on Thursday, Sept. 12. You can help BBBS with its vital work by donating then, or you can contribute today, at bbbswnc.org/giving-day.”
Said Abdallah named 2019 Peacemaker of the Year
Press release from WNC 4 Peace: WNC 4 Peace, Veterans for Peace Chapter 099 and Elder and Sage Community Gardens, sponsors of the local International Day of Peace, announce that Said Abdallah is 2019’s Peacemaker of the year. Abdallah, who was born in Palestine and immigrated to the USA in 1974, was nominated by Jewish Voice […]
Morning lockdowns on local schools lifted
From Asheville City Schools: Asheville High School, SILSA and Asheville Middle School were placed on a perimeter lockdown today around 10:55 AM due to an incident in the community. Despite miscommunication from an outside source, please know that shots have NOT been fired on the campus of Asheville High School and SILSA. At no time were […]
Thrive to host 8th annual Bids & Blues fundraiser, Oct. 14
Press release from Formation PR + Brand: Eric Congdon and friends will headline Thrive’s 8th Annual Bids & Blues fundraiser on Monday, Oct. 14 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hendersonville Country Club. Guests will enjoy an evening of great food and music, a full cash bar, and a silent auction to benefit […]
The 32nd annual WNC Big Sweep returns, Sept. 21
Press release from MountainTrue: Join Asheville GreenWorks, MountainTrue’s Riverkeepers, Mills River Partnership, City of Hendersonville, and RiverLink for the 32nd Annual WNC Big Sweep – Western North Carolina’s largest single-day river, roadside and creek cleanup. The public is invited to help clean up our rivers with events on the French Broad River, Swannanoa River, Mills […]
City Council to hold public hearing, Sept. 24
Press release from City of Asheville: The following is a City Council public hearing scheduled for the next formal meeting – September 24. This listing is for information only and is subject to change. Please call City Clerk Maggie Burleson at 259-5601 if you have any questions. A. Public hearing to consider rezoning 940 […]