Press release from AdventHealth Hendersonville: To fulfill our commitment to provide you with the safest health care, AdventHealth Hendersonville has implemented visitor restrictions for the safety of our patients, care teams and our visitors. If you have ANY FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS including cough, please POSTPONE YOUR VISIT until your symptoms are gone. Thank you for taking […]
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Rallies to support Trump impeachment in Asheville and Sylva on Dec. 17
Press release from Indivisible Asheville/WNC: On Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, at 5:30 pm, the evening before the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on articles of impeachment, activists will gather at the Vance Monument in downtown Asheville as part of the nationwide “Nobody Is Above the Law” rallies. The Asheville rally is one […]
Asheville Police Department to establish downtown district in January
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: Beginning in January of 2020, the Asheville Police Department (APD) will add a new patrol district, as well as realign existing patrol districts. These changes will directly impact APD’s ability to deliver public safety services citywide through improved response times, increased community policing efforts, and enhanced relationships with […]
Open enrollment for ACA health insurance enrollment extended to Dec. 18
Statement from U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Dec 16, 2019 Affordable Care Act Eligibility & enrollment “CMS’s primary goal is to provide a seamless Open Enrollment experience for HealthCare.gov consumers and ensure that those Americans who want coverage offered through the Exchange can enroll in a plan. In an abundance of caution, to accommodate […]
Waste Pro begins Buncombe County cart roll out
Press release from Waste Pro USA: Waste Pro will begin delivering waste and recycling roll out carts to customers on Monday, Dec. 16. This effort is going to be very large and challenging; approximately 59,000 new carts are going to be delivered. We have added resources to the Solid Waste department to assist with answering […]
UPDATED: Aaron Lee Dulin safely located
UPDATE (December 16, 2019): Aaron Lee Dulin has been safely located. Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to locate missing person Aaron Lee Dulin. Dulin was reported missing on Nov. 9. He was last seen in the Asheville area on Oct. 28. He is believed to be […]
City of Hendersonville announces holiday closings and collection schedule
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: All City of Hendersonville government offices will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24, through Thursday, Dec. 26, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Offices will also be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of New Year’s Day. Holiday Collection Schedule Tuesday 12/24/19 – Regular Schedule Wednesday 12/25/19 – […]
Pardee UNC Health Care implements flu season restrictions
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care announced today that it will implement visitor restrictions, effective immediately, in response to flu season. As part of visitor restrictions, Pardee asks that: Only immediate family members visit patients. All children 12 and under not visit the hospital. Children are more susceptible to infections […]
Interfaith Assistance Ministry collects over 600 pounds in holiday food drive
Press release from Interfaith Assistance Ministry: Laurel Park Shopping Center’s merchants collected over 600 pounds of holiday foods plus cash donations Thursday to give back to local families in need through its eighth annual Holiday Food drive for Interfaith Assistance Ministry. Organized by Joseph Laughter of Joseph Laughter Clothier and partner Scott Keels and broadcast […]
Applications open for Spirit of Zelda arts award
Press release from Zelda Day Asheville: Friday, March 10, will mark Asheville’s Fifth Annual Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald Day. For the last four years, the City of Asheville has read a proclamation declaring March 10 a day of remembrance to an artist who spent much of her life in Asheville, and we are planning several events […]
Tickets on sale or 2020 concert series at Pilot Cove Amphitheater
Press release from EchoMix Entertainment: EchoMix Entertainment and Pilot Cove announce 2nd Saturdays Live, taking place monthly at Pilot Cove Amphitheater from May through September 12, featuring high-end Touring & Regional Bands, NC Songsmiths, Food Trucks, Local Beer Vendors, and Craft Vendors in a Micro-Fest format from 6pm to 11pm on the 2nd Saturday of […]
Buncombe County nominations being Accepted for 2020 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award
Press release from Buncombe County: Volunteers are an integral part of our community. They give their time and energy to important causes often without reward or recognition. The Governor’s Volunteer Service Award honors the true spirit of volunteerism by recognizing individuals, groups, and businesses that make significant contributions to their community through volunteer service.The awards […]
New book explores lives of Smoky Mountain residents
Press release from Holly Kays: A new book by Smoky Mountains resident Holly Kays offers an intimate look into the lives of some of the diverse and fascinating people who call this mountainous region home. “Trailblazers & Traditionalists: Modern-day Smoky Mountain People” is a compilation of 33 feature stories written previously published in the weekly newsmagazine […]
UNCA launches new merit-based Chancellor’s Scholarship
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville has launched a new merit scholarship program to recognize students with exceptional academic accomplishments, demonstrated leadership, and potential to be a pace-setter in their future endeavors in their academic life and future beyond college. The Chancellor’s Scholarship is funded by the Selby and Richard McRae Foundation through a […]
Najah Underwood announces candidacy for NC Senate District 48
Press release from Najah Underwood: Najah Underwood: The Voice for the Voiceless As we rise from our beds to prepare for another day of hard work, we get up with the intentions to pave a better outcome than the day before. Native millennial Najah Underwood has faith that she can pave a better outcome by running […]
Carolina Mountains Literary Festival call for artists
Press release from Yancey County Tourism: Carolina Mountains Literary Festival is looking for original artwork for its 15th annual event, Sept. 10-12, 2020, in Burnsville, NC. The artwork will serve as the image/logo for the festival in all promotional materials. Artists of all ages may create and submit a high-resolution photograph of a painting, drawing, […]
Aaron Burdett wins national songwriting competition with “A Couple Broken Windows”
Press release from Organic Records: North Carolina songwriter Aaron Burdett has won first place in the folk category of the USA Songwriting Competition with his song “A Couple Broken Windows” from his album, Refuge, released by Organic Records. Since 1995, the competition has been honoring songwriters, composers, bands and recording artists in all genres for their […]
Asheville City Schools to introduce new superintendent on Dec. 18
Press release from Asheville City Schools: Below is the announcement that Shaunda Sandford, Chair of the Asheville City Board of Education, shared with staff and families earlier today. —————– Good Afternoon Cougar Families! This is Shaunda Sandford, Chair of the Asheville City Board of Education, with an exciting announcement about our district. I’m happy to announce […]
Wall Street Garage elevator to close for replacement, starting Dec. 16
Press release from City of Asheville: Starting Dec. 16, work will begin to replace the elevator in the Wall Street Garage, 45 Wall St. The elevator will be out of service for an estimated 75 days. During this time, ADA accessible parking spaces on the fourth floor will be relocated to Wall Street, in front […]
An evening walk to celebrate the winter solstice
Press release from Conserving Carolina: To celebrate the winter solstice – the longest night of the year – a nighttime walk to Hooker Falls will be hosted by Conserving Carolina on Saturday, December 21, in DuPont State Recreational Forest, at 7 p.m. Meet at the Hooker Falls parking lot on DuPont/Staton Road in DuPont […]
The Princeton Review lists Western Carolina University as one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in North America
Press release from Western Carolina University: Western Carolina University has been listed by The Princeton Review as one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in North America for the ninth consecutive year. WCU is included in the 2019 edition of the education services company’s “Guide to Green Colleges.” The guide profiles 413 higher education institutions […]