Press release from Girls on the Run: The finish line is just the beginning at the Girls on the Run of WNC 5K on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 at the Asheville Outlets. The Great Beginnings & Great Smiles 5K offers the community the chance to celebrate the inner strength, confidence, and fitness that girls from […]
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Good Tidings: An Ethical Pop-Up Shop, Nov. 29-Dec. 1
Press release from The Fair Goods Collaborative: Good Tidings: An Ethical Pop-Up Shop @ Trade + Lore Coffee Shop Hosted by The Fair Goods Collaborative The Fair Goods Collaborative is a group of like-minded, women-led small businesses based in Asheville who work to promote ethical marketplaces for artisans and farmers in developing countries. The Good […]
City of Asheville seeks input on community development needs
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville is working on its Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments is designed to help states and local jurisdictions to assess their affordable housing and community development needs. Every five years, the Community Development staff […]
UnitedHealthcare supports MANNA Express program with $75,000 grant
Press release: On Friday, Nov. 8, volunteers from UnitedHealthcare and MANNA FoodBank loaded nutritious, perishable foods on MANNA Express refrigerated trucks for delivery and distribution to food-insecure individuals. A recent $75,000 UnitedHealthcare grant partnership to MANNA supported the purchase of two new MANNA Express trucks and distribution events including this one. “We know that significant […]
A Sandburg Story Slam, Jan. 6
Press release from Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site: Carl Sandburg Home NHS will host a community storytelling slam on Carl Sandburg’s Birthday, Monday, January 6, 2020. Storytellers from across the region will share true five-minute stories with a live audience at Henderson County Library Main Branch Kaplan Auditorium from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The […]
Haywood Community College to hold open house, Dec. 3
Press release from Haywood Community College: Haywood Community College will hold an open house at the Regional Business Advancement Center Tuesday December 3, 6-8 p.m. This informal networking event will highlight the resources available at the center including the Project AMI Makerspace, an open lab fitted with machining and welding equipment and 3D printers. The […]
Haywood Streetscape Improvement project moves forward with construction contract, anticipated to begin in January
Press release from the City of Asheville: The Haywood Streetscape Improvement project is another step closer to construction, following City Council’s Nov. 12 authorization to execute a contract with Tennoca Construction Company as well as a memorandum of understanding with the Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) of Buncombe County for cost sharing. This project includes sidewalk […]
OurVOICE’s 18th Annual Survivors Art Show, Nov. 22
Press release from OurVOICE: Who: Our VOICE presents the 18th annual Survivors Art Show What: An exhibition of visual and performance art by survivors in our community When: Opening reception and opening-night performances will be held Friday, November 22 at the Asheville Masonic Temple An open-to-the-public artist demonstration with our Featured Guest Artist will be held Saturday, November […]
Hola Community Arts establishes Hola Cultural Center
Press release from Hola Community Arts: Hola Community Arts is proud to announce our most impactful community-wide project to date, with the establishment of the Hola Cultural Center. The Center provides an inspiring, innovative place where people from all walks of life connect through the shared experience of arts and culture. The Hola Cultural Center […]
Asheville City Schools receives 28 applicants for superintendent position; plans second round of interviews
Email communication from Asheville City Schools to students’ families: Good Afternoon Cougar Family, On behalf of the Asheville City Board of Education, we would like to update you on our district’s Superintendent Search. As you may know, the search began mid-summer, and we completed the community engagement phase comprised of three surveys and 11 community […]
Henderson Co. MLK Unity Breakfast planned for Jan. 20
Press release from the Community Foundation of Henderson County: The Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Breakfast Committee is pleased to announce the 2020 celebration to be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 at Blue Ridge Community College’s Technology Education & Development Center in the Blue Ridge Conference Hall. Doors to the ticketed event open at 8 […]
OurVOICE to hold18th annual Survivors Art Show Nov. 23
Press release from Our VOICE: Who: Our VOICE presents the 18th annual Survivors Art Show What: An exhibition of visual and performance art by survivors in our community When: Opening reception and opening-night performances will be held Friday, Nov. 22 at the Asheville Masonic Temple An open-to-the-public artist demonstration with our Featured Guest Artist will be held Saturday, […]
Hendersonville Symphony launches conductor search
Press release from the Hendersonville Symphony: The Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra has officially launched a search process for its next Music Director and Conductor, who will lead the artistic future of the orchestra through its 50th anniversary and into the years ahead. Criteria for applicants will be available soon, with the regional search, interviewing of candidates and […]
Writer’s Workshop announces contests and classes for December
Press release from the Writer’s Workshop: The Writers’ Workshop is offering these contest and classes for beginning and experienced writers. Classes meet on Saturdays, 10-4 pm, at 387 Beaucatcher Rd., Asheville. Registration is in advance only, at www.twwoa.org. For more info, contact writersw@gmail.com. Dec. 7: Creative Non-Fiction Writing with Glenn Proctor Being able to write about life’s challenges […]
Asheville water transmission line tie-in to affect Laurel Ridge neighborhood
Press release from the City of Asheville: With the final tie-in transmission waterline installation on the North Fork Waterline Bypass Project set for Friday, Nov. 22, into Saturday, Nov. 23, we want to clearly communicate to our customers about the expected timeline and impacts. This transmission line tie-in is expected to affect customers in the […]
City of Asheville seeks boards and commissions members
Press release from the City of Asheville: BE A LOCAL LEADER The City of Asheville has various openings on various committees. Have you ever wanted to make a difference? Have you wondered, “Can the City benefit from my experience and knowledge?” Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? Do […]
Buncombe County TDA board meeting Nov. 20
Press release from the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority: MEDIA ADVISORY: REGULAR MEETING OF BUNCOMBE COUNTY TDA – NOVEMBER 20, 9AM WHAT: The monthly joint meeting of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, Public Authority, and Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, Nonprofit Corporation WHEN: Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at 9 a.m. WHERE: Board Room of the […]
Former CEO of Mission Hospital Bob Burgin awarded top honor by Governor Cooper
Press release from United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County: Each fall, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County gathers top donors to learn more about their impact on key issues affecting the people of Buncombe County. This year was particularly special as the organization was running a “covert” operation in conjunction with the Governor’s office […]
Alzheimer’s Association seeks public policy volunteers for Buncombe and Henderson counties
Press release from the Alzheimer’s Association Western Carolina Chapter: The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter is expanding its base of public policy volunteers in Buncombe and Henderson counties to support the organization’s advocacy efforts locally and nationally. Alzheimer’s Ambassadors are needed in Henderson County to serve as an in-district contact for a targeted member […]
Air quality forecast for Saturday, Nov. 16: Good/Moderate (GREEN and YELLOW)
Saturday, November 16, 2019, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. This forecast is based on particulate matter in the air. For the ridge tops, it is a code green air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when […]
Gary Higgins announces retirement from Soil and Water Conservation District
Announcement from Buncombe County: Buncombe County is honored and excited to celebrate the retirement of Soil & Water Conservation Director Gary Higgins. He is leaving us after 36 years of service. In 1983, Gary joined the County as a Soil Conservationist. Prior to that, he worked for the Soil & Water Conservation District helping repair […]