Press release from UNC Asheville: Cuba, Brexit, U.S-Canada trade relations and India’s politics will all be explored in the fall 2019 World Affairs Council lectures at UNC Asheville’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). The lectures take place monthly at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings at UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center, in the Manheimer Room. Sept. 10 […]
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Buncombe County launches public safety assessment
Press release from Buncombe County Justice Resource Center: For more information please see article here.
NCDOT crews to repair drainage in Madison County
Press release from NCDOT: N.C. Department of Transportation crews will close a short section of N.C. 212 in Madison County for three days to replace a pipe previously damaged by heavy storms. Madison County Maintenance crews will be working two miles east of the intersection of N.C. 208 and N.C. 212 and have that section […]
Great Smoky Mountains Association now accepting Kemp Writers Residency applications
Press release from Great Smoky Mountains Association: Great Smoky Mountains Association has announced the call for applications to its second annual Steve Kemp Writer’s Residency. Funded by GSMA, the residency is designed to connect writers with the Smokies in meaningful ways and to inspire some of their best work. The program is named for 30-year […]
Pink Strong Steel Strong fundraising campaign runs through Oct. 31
Press release Bright Planning: Asheville residents and visitors have recently noticed the sudden appearance of pink steel beams at 145 Biltmore Avenue, the future home of 145 Biltmore Avenue condo residences. This brightly colored construction is part of a larger call to action for the entire city. Dave Steel Company, Beverly-Grant and 60 West Funds […]
Middle school students to tackle issues of racial equity in upcoming workshop
Press release from Evergreen Community Charter School: Standing against racism starts with conversation, and those conversations should start early in childhood, said Dr. Susan Mertz, Executive Director of Evergreen Community Charter School. “Middle school students are developing personal values and their intellectual development is allowing them to grapple with complex concepts. This is the age […]
Sen. Chuck Edwards announces bid for third senate term
Press release from Senator Check Edwards: During a campaign kickoff event last evening, Sen. Chuck Edwards announced he would seek re-election for a third term in State Senate District 48: “Four years ago I was humbled and honored that the people of this district took a chance on me as small businessman while I was […]
City of Asheville to hold Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville will hold a 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 11 at the City Municipal Building, 100 Court Plaza. This event is to pay solemn tribute to those who heroically sacrificed their own lives to save thousands of others, and to remember those who helped in […]
Postcard Party fundraiser for Project Dignity to take place on Sept.13
Press release from Project Dignity and the Progressive Alliance of Henderson County: Project Dignity and the Progressive Alliance of Henderson County are partnering at the weekly Friday Postcard Party on September 13th to help Project Dignity of WNC, Inc., a nonprofit whose mission is to provide feminine personal hygiene products to women and girls in the […]
Attic Salt Theatre Company to hold Lip Sync Battle Royale fundraiser
Press release from Attic Salt Theatre Company is hosting the most-fun throw-down you’ve ever seen! A Lip Sync Battle Royale to raise funds for Children’s theater classes, upcoming productions and MORE! Attic Salt Theatre Company is pitting performer against performer in the Lip Sync Battle Royale, slated for Saturday, September 21st at 7:30pm. This brawl […]
Mars Hill University names new vice president
Press release from Mars Hill University: Mars Hill University opened the 2019-2020 academic year with a new vice president leading its student development division. Dave Rozeboom joined the university in August. He previously was vice president for student life at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Rozeboom says he was attracted to the opportunity at Mars […]
Sandburg Home tour changes will begin Oct. 1
Press release from the National Park Service: Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site will implement changes to Sandburg Home tours beginning on Oct. 1, 2019. The changes include an increase in the cost of tour tickets; a reduction in tour size from 15 people to 12; and implementation of an online reservation system. To address concerns […]
Bigfoot to be named official animal of Marion, N.C.
Press release from the City of Marion: The City of Marion will proclaim Bigfoot its official animal during the 2nd Annual WNC Bigfoot Festival on Saturday, Sept. 14. Mayor Steve Little will present the proclamation for the second year in a row to Bigfoot himself during the event’s opening ceremony at 10 a.m. Last year’s […]
Grove Park/Sunset Mountain neighborhood will hold its annual Tour of Homes Sept. 8
Press release from the Grove Park/ Sunset Mountain Neighborhood Association: The Grove Park Sunset Mountain Neighborhood will hold its annual Tour of Homes featuring homes and gardens as unique as the neighborhood itself. The event will be held on Sunday, September 8 from 11a.m. – 5p.m. On this self-paced tour, see a remarkable variety of […]
Buncombe County Board of Education to meet Sept. 5
Press release from Buncombe County Public Schools: The Buncombe County Board of Education will meet in regular session on September 5, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the Minitorium. Work session updates/dinner begin at 5:00 p.m., followed by a closed session held in the Executive Conference Room for the purpose of discussing confidential personnel, student and attorney client […]
Local folk duo Swamp Rabbit Railroad announces name change
Press Songs of the Folk: Effective August 24, 2019, the Western North Carolina based duo, Swamp Rabbit Railroad will perform under the name Songs of the Folk. The name change comes ahead of several independently released studio singles of the pair’s original songs this Fall. Live video will be released in conjunction with the name […]
Labor movements hosts 113th Canton Labor Day Parade
Press release from the North Carolina State AFL-CIO: United Steelworkers (USW) Smoky Mountain Local 507, AFL-CIO, CLC proudly hosted the 113th Canton Labor Day Parade, the longest-running Labor Day parade in the South, featuring a float by the Western North Carolina Central Labor Council marshalled by NC State AFL-CIO president MaryBe McMillan. “Today, the 125th […]
Blue Ridge Humane Society hosts fundraiser in Hendersonville Sept. 7
Press release from Blue Ridge Humane Society: The community is invited to the 9th Annual Wags to Riches benefit for the Blue Ridge Humane Society on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the Hendersonville Country Club. The spectacular night is a celebration of the mission build a community that embraces the protection, compassionate care, and highest […]
Ball: Chiang “remarkable fit” for Dogwood Health Trust CEO
Commentary from John Ball, board member of the Dogwood Health Trust and chair of its CEO search committee: After a national search spanning several months, the Dogwood Health Trust board of directors has selected its initial president and chief executive officer: Antony Chiang. Chiang, currently President of the Empire Health Foundation in Spokane, Washington, will […]
BCTDA releases update on Tourism Management Investment Plan process
Update from Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority: Hello, and thank you for signing up to receive updates on the work of Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority’s Tourism Management Investment Plan (TMIP). As a public entity established for the public good, the BCTDA is always happy to hear from residents in our community and we are […]
North Carolina AFL-CIO debuts Union Jobs Board
Press release from the North Carolina State AFL-CIO: In keeping with its mission to build a bigger labor movement able to win victories for North Carolina’s working families, the NC State AFL-CIO announced the launch of the NC Union Jobs Board this Labor Day. Visitors to ncunionjobs.com will find a list of unionized employers as […]