Press release from Mercy Urgent Care: Party for a purpose with Mercy Urgent Care at its annual Mercy for Haiti benefit and art fair, from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11. The fundraising event, held in the Parish Hall at St. Eugene’s Church in north Asheville, will feature both a live and silent auction, delicious […]
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Amber Jensen of ha! shop + studio wins Our State Made in NC Award
Press release from Bright Planning: Amber Jensen, co-creator of ha! shop + studio, has been named the winner of the Style category in the Our State Magazine fourth annual Made in NC Awards for her classic patchwork pack. These handmade backpacks, which are designed by Jensen with an eye toward the shapes and textures experienced […]
Lisbeth Riis Cooper appointed to N.C. Governor’s Commission on Mental Health
Press release from CooperRiis Healing Community: Lisbeth Riis Cooper, co-founder of CooperRiis Healing Community, has been appointed by Governor Roy Cooper to serve on the N.C. Commission for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services. As a Commission member, Riis Cooper joins professionals, consumers and family members from across the state working to promote […]
One World Circus presents show on confronting sexual violence Oct. 22
One World Circus, a Knoxville, TN,-based circus company, presents “Webs: A Circus Confronting Sexualized Violence with Humor, Tragedy and Empathy” on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m., at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville (1 Edwin Place). Proceeds from the show will support the work of Helpmate and Our VOICE, organizations working against sexual violence. “Webs” […]
Helpmate hosts Domestic Violence Awareness Vigil on Oct. 11
Press release from Helpmate: October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Helpmate will hold a Domestic Violence Awareness Vigil on Friday, Oct. 11, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the AB Tech Conference Center. This event is free and open to everyone. Live performances will include Womansong, and refreshments will be served. The event will also include […]
Nine WNC counties enter severe drought
Press release from the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality: Severe drought has emerged in parts in western North Carolina after months of record heat and below-average rainfall, according to Thursday’s federal drought map. Nine counties are listed as being in a severe drought. Severe drought is the second category of the four drought classifications. The […]
Hot tub display likely culprit in Legionnaires’ outbreak, state investigators say
Press release from North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is sharing early findings from an ongoing investigation to determine how people were exposed to Legionella bacteria at the NC Mountain State Fair, which took place Sept. 6–15, 2019 at the Western North Carolina Agricultural […]
New emergency department to open 6 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at Mission Hospital North Tower
Announcement from Mission Health: On Sunday, Oct. 6 at 6 am, the new Emergency Department at Mission Hospital will open in the North Tower. If you are in need of emergency care before then, go to our current Emergency Department. If you are in need of emergency care at or after 6 am on Oct. […]
Animal adoption fees waived at Asheville Humane Society Oct. 4-5
Press release from the Asheville Humane Society: Subaru Loves Pets Adoption Event! Friday, October 4 – Saturday, October 5 10 am to 6 pm (Animal rooms are closed daily from 1-2pm for naptime) Adoption fees are WAIVED for all animals! View dogs for adoption. View cats for adoption. View other animals for adoption. Join us […]
Community campaign aims to build support for Asheville public transit
Press release from Just Economics: Better Buses Together and Just Economics of WNC invite the public to join in #20for20: 20 days to build support for public transit in 2020! Access to transit benefits the entire community by supporting local businesses, relieving traffic and parking congestion and getting folks to work, school and everywhere else […]
“Where Building Science Meets Climate Science” returns to Asheville Nov. 7-8
Press release from the American Institute of Architects Asheville: The global climate crisis is here. Between autumn heat waves and hurricane-induced flooding, the question remains: how will architects and designers respond to the present effects and future threats? CASE Consultants International and AIA Asheville’s 5th Annual Climate Adaptive Design Symposium, held Thursday-Friday, Nov. 7-8, at […]
Asheville leads state in job growth
Press release from the N.C. Justice Center: As concerns around a slowing national economy mount, North Carolina’s August local labor market snapshot reveals some worrying indicators. In the midst of a growth period, 98 counties have unemployment rates the same or higher than last year, while 57 have rates higher than the state average of […]
Buncombe County Recreation Services offers $100K in nonprofit grants through Oct. 18
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Recreation Services has opened the 2019-2020 cycle of Community Recreation Grants. The grants focus on supplemental funding for qualified organizations to promote innovative, inclusive, and sustainable recreational, fitness, and wellness initiatives within Buncombe County as well as community-based activities and capital improvements that increase recreational opportunities for the […]
SAHC protects 139 acres in Beaverdam area
Press release from the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy: The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) recently purchased 139 acres in the Beaverdam area of Haywood County, connecting the Town of Canton’s Rough Creek watershed property with conserved land previously protected by SAHC. The acquisition will permanently protect wildlife habitat, scenic views from public trails, and water […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Thursday, October 3: Moderate (YELLOW)
Thursday, Oct. 3, 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 and ozone levels in the air. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for […]
APD investigates string of West Asheville shootings, asks for information
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (October 3, 2019): The Asheville Police Department is investigating the possible connection between three shootings that occurred yesterday in the area of Fayetteville Street in West Asheville. The first shooting was reported yesterday at approximately 1:30 p.m. The victim was located in the area of Haywood Road […]
Raccoon in Mills River tests positive for rabies
Press release from Henderson Co. Dept. of Public Health: A raccoon that fought with a pet dog has tested positive for the rabies virus. The incident occurred on September 26 in Mills River, and county officials received confirmation on September 28 from the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. Animal control found the raccoon deceased […]
Pisgah Health Foundation opens second community grant cycle
Press release from Pisgah Health Foundation: Pisgah Health Foundation (PHF) is excited to announce the opening of our second community grant funding opportunity. Our mission is to purposefully, creatively, and collaboratively enhance the health and well-being of our community by addressing local health and wellness inequities through strategic and meaningful partnerships. Beginning October 7, organizations working […]
Asheville Art Museum gets prestigious grant for Black Mountain College Collection
Press release from Asheville Art Museum: We are thrilled to announce that the Asheville Art Museum has been awarded a Save America’s Treasures grant by the National Park Service, in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the National Endowment of the Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Arts. The award of $196,935 […]
Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries’ Fall Book Sale set for Oct. 9-12
Press release from Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries: Make plans to support our local libraries at the Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries Fall Book Sale from Wednesday, Oct. 9 through Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Columbus Library at 1289 W. Mills St. The first day of the sale is the exclusive Special […]
Montford Park Players announces Challenge Grant for amphitheater accessibility
Press release from Montford Park Players: Montford Park Players, an Asheville theatrical tradition, has a mission to make Shakespeare and classical theater accessible to all. Recently, an anonymous donor pledged up to $25,000 to match any funds that the 45-year-old, not-for-profit theater can generate, in order to brick and pave areas of the Hazel Robinson […]