Press release from Vermont Avenue Halloween: Neighbors in West Asheville are again coming together to assemble closing of the popular neighborhood street for children and families for “Tricks and Treats” this Halloween. Vermont Avenue will be barricaded and manned by volunteers to assure safety and convenience for families and residents. New this year is the addition […]
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Tricks and Treats Tennis Tournament at Aston Park, Oct. 26-27
Press release from City of Asheville: Costumes are welcomed and encouraged for a fall doubles tennis tournament at Aston Park Tennis Center, 336 Hilliard Ave., Oct. 26-27. The cost for tournament participants is $20/person for one event or $30/person for two events. Spectators are free! Schedule of events – Two Divisions per day, 3.5 and below, […]
Travis Smith running for NC Senate 49
Press release from Travis Smith for NC Senate: Community leader Travis Smith has announced his run to be the next State Senator for North Carolina’s 49th District. “It would be a great honor to work in Raleigh fighting for Buncombe County and Asheville in the NC Senate. We have a real chance in 2020 to get […]
Local Audubon chapter hosts “Birds & Climate Change” watch party
Press release from Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society: Join us for a Special “Watch Party” on Audubon’s Birds & Climate Change Report Thursday, Oct. 17 5:30 p.m. Have you heard about Audubon’s new and ground-breaking report on birds and climate change? Survival by Degrees: 389 Bird Species on the Brink shows that two-thirds of North American bird […]
United Way Transylvania County receives $60,000 stop-gap loan from anonymous donor
Press release from United Way Transylvania County: United Way of Transylvania County (UWTC) recently signed an agreement to receive a $60,000 stop-gap loan from a private citizen in order to cover recent cash flow challenges. The loan offer came about as a direct result of the announcement that United Way of Transylvania County (UWTC) was […]
Visiting scholar Rangi Matamua to lecture at UNC Asheville Oct. 22
Press release from UNC Asheville: Rangi Matamua, professor and associate dean at The University of Waikato in New Zealand, will present a free public lecture at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at UNC Asheville in the Highsmith Student Union Blue Ridge Room. He also will deliver a second lecture as part of a UNC […]
Night work starting on Interstate 26 widening
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Transportation: Drivers on Interstate 26 will experience the first noticeable signs of construction for the interstate’s widening project on Tuesday night. A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will close the eastbound outside lane between the French Broad River and Long Shoals Tuesday and Wednesday nights […]
LOCATION UPDATED: 17th annual Bearfootin’ art walk auction to come to Hendersonville Oct. 19
Update from the city of Hendersonville, 3:41 p.m. Oct. 18: HENDERSONVILLE, NC, October 18th, 2019 – Due to inclement weather, we are moving the 17th Annual Bear Auction indoors. The Auction event details will remain the same with the exception of the location. The Auction will be held at the City Operations Center at 305 […]
Odyssey Clayworks Benefit Auction, Nov. 2
Press release from Odyssey Clayworks: ODYSSEY CLAYWORKS announces the 7th Annual Odyssey Auction. Taking place November 2nd in their studio and gallery from 6-9pm, this year’s auction will feature over 140 items by established artists and local businesses. This year the auction will feature work by renowned potters Perry Haas, Bandana Pottery, and Will Dickert. […]
Air quality forecast for Tuesday, Oct. 15: Good/Moderate (GREEN and YELLOW)
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 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 […]
Franny’s Farmacy celebrates one year anniversary, Oct. 19
Press release from Franny’s Farmacy: Join the Franny’s Family in celebrating their 1 year anniversary this Saturday October 19th at 10:00am ET at Franny’s Farmacy CBD Dispensary located at 211 Merrimon Ave, Asheville NC 28801. Franny’s “Franniversary” Celebration is a dog-friendly event where they will offer hemptastic discounts and lots of fun freebies. Everything in […]
MountainTrue announces 2019 annual award winners
Press release from MountainTrue: MountainTrue is proud to announce our annual award winners for 2019. These awards are given to MountainTrue members and volunteers who have been outstanding in their commitment to preserving WNC’s natural heritage. Awards will be formally presented at our Annual Gathering on October 23 at New Belgium Brewing Company in Asheville. […]
The seventh annual Odyssey auction takes place Nov. 2
Press release from Odyssey Clayworks: ODYSSEY CLAYWORKS announces the 7th Annual Odyssey Auction. Taking place November 2nd in their studio and gallery from 6-9pm, this year’s auction will feature over 140 items by established artists and local businesses. This year the auction will feature work by renowned potters Perry Haas, Bandana Pottery, and Will Dickert. […]
Food for Kids drive launches Oct. 21
Press release from Mast General Store: The U. S. Department of Agriculture defines food insecurity as “the lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life.” Merrell Footwear, an active lifestyle brand, joins the Mast Store for the eleventh year in 2019 to provide Food for Kids (October 21-November 3). During these […]
APD seeks assistance locating suspects
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Update Oct. 15: Mahogheny Fair, Sonya Fair, and Quran Shabazz have all been taken into custody without incident. On September 26 at approximately 11:45 a.m. the Asheville Police Department responded to iHop (245 Tunnel Road) after reports of an assault. A large party of approximately 12 individuals finished their […]
WNC Nature Center hosts its annual Howl-O-Ween event, Oct. 26
Press release from the Friends of the WNC Nature Center: On Saturday, October 26, the WNC Nature Center will host their annual Howl-O-Ween event from 10am-4pm. The event features games, spooky crafts, face painting, special education moments with animal ambassadors (including some creepy crawlers!), food vendors, and two costume contests. Attendees of all ages are […]
Construction Career Day to be held at Haywood County Fairgrounds
Press release from Mountain Area Workforce Development Board: Construction Career Day will take place tomorrow, Tuesday and Wednesday, October 15 and 16th at the Haywood County Fairgrounds, located at 758 Crabtree Road, Waynesville, NC 28785. The goals of the event are to raise awareness of the industry’s numerous careers and show the benefits and career mobility […]
Hendersonville Police Department seeks help to locate Oct. 8 shooting suspects
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: On Tuesday, Oct. 8, three individuals were engaging in drug-related activity in a vehicle in the area of 4th Ave. East and Grove St. in Hendersonville. During the interaction, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the driver and rear passenger began shooting at the individual who was sitting in the […]
Franklin Graham brings Decision America Tour to Asheville on Oct. 13
Press release from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association: WHAT: Evangelist Franklin Graham is bringing a message of hope and God’s love to Asheville during his Decision America Tar Heel State Tour. The event is free, family-friendly, and all are welcome. The program will also include performances by Grammy-nominated music artist Jeremy Camp and award-winning guitarist […]
Wildlife Commission continues to seek hellbender sightings
Press release from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: With Delayed Harvest Trout Waters now open, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is asking the public, in particular trout anglers, to report any sightings of hellbenders (water dogs) to the agency. Considered indicators of water quality, hellbenders are large, harmless, aquatic salamanders found in fast-moving, clean streams […]
IAM Holiday Food Drive begins Oct. 14
Press release from Interfaith Assistance Ministry: Hendersonville – It’s time to talk some serious turkey! Interfaith Assistance Ministry, the largest provider of crisis services to Henderson County residents, will begin accepting turkeys, hams and holiday foods for its third annual Holiday Food Drive on Monday, Oct. 14, to help ensure that local families can enjoy […]