Press release from the City of Asheville: 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 you want to be […]
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North Carolina Digital Library announces two million ebook and audiobook checkouts in 2019
Press release from North Carolina Digital Library: North Carolina Digital Library today announced that they achieved a record-breaking two million digital book checkouts in 2019, a milestone for this library consortium consisting of Greensboro Public Library, Buncombe County Public Libraries, Transylvania County Public Library and other local libraries in the state. This accomplishment illustrates the continued […]
Registration is open for N.C. Agritourism Farm & Tour Conference, Feb. 10-11
Press release from the N.C. Agritourism Networking Association: The N.C. Agritourism Farm Tour & Conference will be held on February 10-11 in Asheville, NC. Register early and save! Early bird registration ends January 15. Get more details at www.nc-ana.org and below: WHO: N.C. Agritourism Networking Association hosts 14th Annual meeting of farms that welcome guests. […]
Community Foundation of Henderson Co. to hold gala on March 2
Press release from the Community Foundation of Henderson County: Hendersonville, N.C., January 8, 2020 – Community Foundation of Henderson County appreciates continued community support of its annual gala, Vintage Carolina, which will be held on Monday, March 2nd from 6 to 9 pm at Hendersonville Country Club. In its 15th year, this year’s Vintage Carolina […]
Harrah’s Cherokee releases 2019 review
Press release from Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos: Cherokee, NC – Wednesday, January 8, 2020 In 2019, Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos continued to showcase its commitment to supporting the surrounding communities, the environment and its employees. Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos is dedicated to supporting local communities. Employees and their families accumulated over 100,000 volunteer hours in 2019 through the […]
Asheville lifts water advisory; 1k customers still affected
Press release from the city of Asheville: The City’s system-wide boil water advisory has been cancelled but remains in effect for 1,000 customers in east Asheville. Out of an abundance of caution the City of Asheville issued a system-wide boil water advisory when a 24-inch transmission waterline ruptured Tuesday night. As Water Maintenance worked through […]
Asheville’s African American Heritage Trail moves forward
Press release from Explore Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau: We use stories to make sense of the world. How will Asheville tell an inclusive story of its history? Dina Bailey has explored that question. She’s an expert on inclusive history. Her experience includes work for the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, the National […]
“Palimpsest” podcast launches third season, Jan. 21
Press release from Jamieson Ridenhour: Returning after a year-long hiatus, popular audio drama Palimpsest will move to the twentieth century in its third season, which is set in London during the Blitz of 1940-41. Palimpsest is a (mostly) single-voiced audio drama about memory, identity, and the things that haunt us. Each ten-episode season is a […]
Asheville Area Arts Council announces move
Press release from Asheville Area Arts Council: New Year, New Arts Council We are starting 2020 with some exciting news! As we hinted in our last newsletter, the arts council is evolving to meet the current needs of our growing creative sector. In order to better serve all of Buncombe County, we have decided to move […]
Screaming J’s and Sundance Power Systems throw New Year Celebration, Jan. 25
Press release from Nora Donovan: The Screaming J’s, a high energy rag time trio, are partnering with Sundance Power Systems to throw a new year celebration. The musical event will take place from 9 p.m. to midnight Jan. 25 in the Wedge at Foundation, Cloud Room, 5 Foundy St. The doors will open at 8:30 p.m. […]
Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville to host Jan. 10 press event
Press release from Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville: The City of Asheville and Harrah’s Cherokee invite members of the public and members of the media to attend a media event to commemorate the official launch of the Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at the center, 87 Haywood St. Parking is reserved […]
City of Asheville invites neighbors to learn about bond sidewalk project in Five Points
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville is moving forward with a bond project in the Five Points neighborhood. Residents along Fulton Street will enjoy a sidewalk spanning from 20 E. Chestnut St. to 71 Woodrow Ave. Construction is slated to begin in June. Prior to construction, City staff needs to […]
NC Alliance of YMCAs elects Buncombe County YMCA leaders to board
Press release from North Carolina Alliance of YMCAs: The North Carolina Alliance of YMCAs has elected Paul Vest, president and CEO of the YMCA of Western North Carolina, as vice chair of its board of directors and Melissa Bailey Logan, president and CEO of the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, to its board. […]
Habitat for Humanity offers homeownership program
Press release from Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity: New Year’s Resolutions Should Include a Decent Place to Call Home Buncombe County residents with a 2020 goal of improving their housing situation should explore Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity’s affordable homeownership program. AAHH is an Equal Opportunity Housing provider that serves local residents who earn 70% […]
United Federal Credit Union donates more than $1,500 during the 2019 Pay It Forward initiative
Press release from United Federal Credit Union: United Federal Credit Union (United) was pleased to donate more than $1,500 to local families and organizations across North Carolina during the 2019 Pay It Forward initiative. In 2019 through the Pay It Forward program, United collectively donated more than $16,400 to 56 different families, individuals, and community organizations […]
Buncombe reports first flu death of 2019-20 flu season
Press release from Buncombe County of Health and Human Services: Buncombe County, N.C.- Flu is spreading in our area and across the state. Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) would like to notify the community of the first confirmed flu-related death in a Buncombe County resident during the 2019-2020 flu season. The death occurred […]
Red Cross: Blood donation need critical after holidays
Press release from The American Red Cross: Buncombe County (Jan. 6, 2020) — The American Red Cross currently has a critical need for blood donors of all blood types – especially type O – and platelet donors to make an appointment now to give and help replenish the blood supply after the holiday weeks. Right […]
The BLOCK Off Biltmore presents two days of remembering Dr. King through poetry, music and community
Press release from Asheville Poetry Series: Asheville Poetry Series and poet Kevin Evans are teaming up to present a two-day celebration of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at THE BLOCK Off Biltmore on January 19 and 20, 2020. Beginning on Jan.19 at around 5pm, there will be a celebration to honor […]
State Board of Elections releases video informing voters that photo ID will not be required in March 2020 primary
Press release from the North Carolina State Board of Elections: State Board Releases Video Informing Voters that Photo ID Will Not Be Required in March 2020 Primary RALEIGH, N.C. – The State Board of Elections on Monday released a video of Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell informing North Carolina voters that they will not be […]
WNC Regional Air Quality Agency releases agenda for Jan. 13 board meeting
Press release from the WNC Regional Air Quality Agency: Enclosed, please find the Agenda for the WNCRAQA board meeting to be held on Monday, Jan. 13 at 4 p.m. in the meeting room located at the Buncombe County Permit Office at 30 Valley Street, Asheville, NC 28801. WNCRAQA BOARD OF DIRECTORS TENTATIVE AGENDA January 13, 2020 […]
United Way of Henderson County kicks off its 67th year
Press release from United Way of Henderson County: United Way of Henderson County (UWHC) kicks off its 67th year supporting the health, education, financial stability and basic needs of people living in Henderson County. “We are proud of our community. Together, we have had a positive and lasting impact on the lives of over 30,000 neighbors […]