Press release from Yesterday’s Tree Furniture: “Curated” by Yesterday’s Tree is postponing the Grand Opening, scheduled for tonight, due to inclement weather. We will notify of the new date and time. Thank you so much for your support of local business!
News Bulletins
UNC Asheville celebrates Cherokee Cultural Week Nov. 13-15
Press release from the University of North Carolina at Asheville: UNC Asheville will celebrate Cherokee Cultural Week with special events Nov. 13-15 and a keynote address by Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). All Cherokee Cultural Week activities are free and open to everyone. UNC Asheville student and […]
EcoForesters’ Root Cause Awards announces winners in sustainable forestry
Press release from EcoForesters: EcoForesters’ Root Cause Awards, celebrating achievement in sustainable forestry, were announced on November 7, 2019 at the Wedge at Foundation. This year’s awards highlighted important issues that face our region’s forests and the great people/organizations that are making a difference in forestry. The three winners are: Aimee Tomcho of the Audubon […]
Asheville’s Office of Economic Development hosts City Manager’s Development Forum Nov. 15
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville’s Office of Economic Development hosts the City Manager’s Development Forum twice a year, in May and November. The next forum is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at the U.S. Cellular Center Banquet Hall, 87 Haywood St. The forum — […]
Advocates on aging hold event for caregivers on Nov. 16
Press release from AARP North Carolina: Area advocates for older adults are hosting “Keeping it Together: Resources and Conversations for Family Caregivers” at the Veranda Café in Black Mountain from 4p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16. Hosted in collaboration among AARP North Carolina, Land of Sky Regional Council Family Caregiver Support Program and […]
Babies Need Bottoms Diaper Bank celebrates second birthday with fundraiser at The Hop
Press release from Babies Need Bottoms Diaper Bank: Babies Need Bottoms will celebrate its second birthday on November 12, 2019 with an ice cream social and fundraiser at The Hop Ice Cream Café in North Asheville (640 Merrimon Ave.) From 6-9p.m., The Hop will generously donate a portion of sales to Babies Need Bottoms to help […]
Indian comedian Krish Mohan to perform at THE BLOCK off Biltmore Nov. 14
Press release from Krish Mohan: Described as “dangerously perceptive” nationally touring, Indian comedian, Krish Mohan uses his unique brand of comedy to talk about socio-political issues in a brand new hour of comedy. Using storytelling and historic anecdotes to make an audience feel comfortable about talking about tough issues in today’s political climate like organized religion, […]
Nancy Nehls Nelson announces run for Buncombe County Commissioner District 1
Press release Nancy Nehls Nelson Democratic Candidate for Buncombe County Commissioner District 1: Following the annual Veterans’ Day Program at the Charles George VA Medical Center, Nancy Nehls Nelson announced she will run for a newly formed open County Commissioner’s seat in District 1, which now includes parts of Asheville and West Asheville, Woodfin, Leicester, Sandy […]
I Am Home art show to benefit homeless artists
Press release from I am Home Art Project: I Am Home Art Project, a local non-profit organization, is hosting an art show to showcase and sell the art being created by homeless and at-risk residents of Asheville on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 5-8 p.m. at Ginger’s Revenge. Art is available to purchase, and all proceeds […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Saturday, Nov. 9: Moderate (YELLOW)
Saturday, November 9, 2019, will be 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. For updated forecasts throughout the weekend, visit https://xapps.ncdenr.org/aq/ForecastCenterEnvista. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for […]
Volunteers make a big impact on Blue Ridge Parkway
Press release from the National Park Service: On November 7, the National Park Service (NPS) honored volunteers who have made significant contributions to the preservation, protection, and enjoyment of the Blue Ridge Parkway. “These volunteers have given the most valuable resource they have to give…time,” said Blue Ridge Parkway Superintendent J.D. Lee. “We all have […]
Friends of Hominy Creek Greenway board of trustees change position on the proposed Crossroads at West Asheville
Press release from Friends of Hominy Creek Greenway: The Board of Trustees of the Friends of Hominy Creek Greenway, Inc. has changed its position regarding the Crossroads at West Asheville development. The board’s new position opposes the Crossroads at West Asheville development in its current form due to its negative impact on Hominy Creek and […]
Warrior Canine Connection hosts Veterans Day appreciation and fundraising event
Press release from Warrior Canine Connection: Warrior Canine Connection (WCC), a nonprofit that breeds, trains and places service dogs with Veterans who have visible and invisible wounds, is hosting a Veterans Day appreciation and fundraising event to celebrate and gain support for those who have put our country before themselves. The event will also celebrate WCC’s […]
Veterans Day celebration at Charles George VA Medical Center
Press release from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: The Western North Carolina VA Health Care System is proud to host a Veterans Day Celebration on Monday, November 11, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville. The guest speaker for this event is Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel […]
APD looking for assistance to locate dog owner
Press release from City of Asheville, Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is seeking information on the identity of the owner of a dog who was in the area of 136 Merrimon Avenue (Harris Teeter) on Wednesday, November 6 at approximately 3:30 p.m. The owner’s dog bit a victim, causing a minor injury. If the owner is not located within the next 24 hours […]
Homeward Bound kicks off the Homeless Heroes Donation Drive
Press release from Homeward Bound: On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Homeward Bound kicks off the Homeless Heroes Donation Drive at its Welcome Home Donation Center at 205 Elk Park Drive, Woodfin. The donation drive will last one week and end Nov. 19. The public is asked to donate new or gently used camping equipment such […]
Blue Ridge Parkway invites public input on proposed temporary closures for special events
Press release from The National Park Service: The National Park Service announced today the opportunity to provide input on two proposed Special Use Permits which could include temporary, full closures of sections of the Parkway motor road near Roanoke, Virginia and Asheville, North Carolina, in the spring and summer of 2020. The Blue Ridge Parkway […]
Hendersonville water shortage advisory lifted
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: The Stage 1 Water Shortage Advisory issued by the City of Hendersonville on September 28 has been lifted. At the City Council meeting on November 7, City Manager John Connet announced the water shortage advisory would be lifted at midnight. The advisory consisted of voluntary conservation recommendations stemming […]
Buncombe County government offices and libraries will be closed on Veterans Day
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Government offices and all Buncombe County Public Libraries will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11 in honor of our veterans. The County Landfill and Transfer Station will operate on regular hours. Waste Pro operates on a regular schedule. All Buncombe County parks are open regular hours. Veterans and active […]
SAHC hosts Nov. 13 lunch and learn on wildlife connectivity
Press release from the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy: When: Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 12 p.m. Where: SAHC Office | 372 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville NC Jeff Hunter, Senior Program Manager with National Parks Conservation Association will join us to discuss the work of the Pigeon River Gorge Wildlife Connectivity Collaborative. This group of federal, state, tribal […]
Applications for WNC Agriculture Disaster Relief Program open until Nov. 20
Announcement from Sen. Chuck Edwards: Now through Nov. 20th, farmers in Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Rutherford and Transylvania counties will be able to apply for the NCDA&CS Agricultural Disaster Program. The sign-up period will begin Nov. 6 and will end on Nov. 20. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will administer the program that […]