Press release from the Tryon International Equestrian Center: As a result of the heavy rains and flooding in the region, Tryon International Equestrian Center is accepting evacuated horses. The fee is $25 per stall, per night. Onsite lodging is also available. For stall or lodging reservations, or for questions, please call 828-863-1015.
News Bulletins
Nemesis Theatre presents Coriolanus 2020 at Wortham Center Feb. 21-22
Press release from Nemesis Theatre Company: WHO: Nemesis Theatre Company, directed by Melon Wedick WHAT: Coriolanus 2020 WHEN & WHERE: Friday, Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tina McGuire Theatre, Wortham Center for the Performing Arts (18 Biltmore Ave, Asheville 28801) HOW MUCH? $15 TICKETS and INFO: 828-257-4530, www.worthamarts.org/online/article/nemesistheatrecoriolanus […]
A-B Tech names three finalists in president search
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College: The Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech) Board of Trustees today announced three finalists in its search for the college’s seventh president. The new president will succeed Dr. Dennis King, who retired on Jan. 31. The college’s interim president is Dr. Joe Barwick, formerly President of Carteret […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC hosts Bowl for Kids’ Sake
Press release from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina: Many children in today’s busy single-parent homes in Western North Carolina don’t have a caring, compassionate adult they can call their very own. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina works to change that, and underwriting its work is its annual fundraiser, Bowl […]
Asheville City Schools to end all activities at 5 p.m. on Feb. 6
Press release from Asheville City Schools: Please see below for communication that was shared with our students, staff and families: By now, we think we’ll be able to remain at school for the rest of the day. However, all after-school activities, including games, practices, meetings and enrichment programs across the district, will conclude today by […]
League of Women Voters celebrates 100th birthday on Feb. 20
Press release from the League of Women Voters of Asheville Buncombe-County: The League of Women Voters is 100 years old! Help us celebrate and meet candidates for Asheville City Council, Buncombe County Commission, and N.C. Senate 48 and 49 in a relaxed setting. This event is open to the public, so bring a friend! Archetype […]
Blue Ridge Human Society hosts rescue pet photo contest
Press release from the Blue Ridge Humane Society: Blue Ridge Humane Society is celebrating the love of a rescue pet during February and seeking photo entries of adopted pets for the annual “You Can’t Buy Love but You Can Rescue It” photo contest. Adopters are invited to share photos of their rescue pet and what […]
Lake Junaluska’s Discover Magazine now available
Press release from Lake Junaluska: The latest edition of Lake Junaluska’s annual Discover Magazine is now available in digital and print format. The magazine includes upcoming programs, events, feature stories and other information for 2020. With its theme of “Life at the Water’s Edge,” the issue dives into the role water plays in the community’s […]
WNC Bridge Foundation opens Weaverville thrift store Feb. 8
Press release from the WNC Bridge Foundation: WNC Bridge Foundation is excited to announce the opening of our brand-new thrift store in Weaverville. Our new store will reflect the same quality and pricing you’ve enjoyed at our Asheville location. The grand opening will take place on Saturday, Feb. 8. As always, we are looking for […]
City of Asheville launches survey on Council agenda accessibility
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville is working on ways to make the City Council agenda and related documents more useful and accessible. To help guide this process, staff has launched a survey on Open City Hall Asheville to get feedback on how people access these materials now. We’re looking […]
DuPont Forest closes single-track trails ahead of expected flooding
Press release from DuPont State Recreational Forest: In response to predicted severe weather, officials at DuPont State Recreational Forest (DSRF) have closed all single-track trails effective Wednesday, Feb. 5, at noon. Currently, a flash flood watch is in effect for the area until Thursday evening. Flood conditions are expected to linger through Friday, Feb. 7. […]
Vic Durrah named executive director of Boys and Girls Club of Transylvania County
Press release from the Boys and Girls Club of Transylvania County: “Relationships are everything,” says Vic Durrah with an engaging smile. And then he adds, “I’ve never met a stranger!” For him, he explains, meeting and greeting people, quickly making friends of new acquaintances and finding ways to help others are his passion. “Passion” is […]
Conserving Carolina launches spring hiking series on March 6
Press release from Conserving Carolina: Conserving Carolina invites the community to enjoy the work that conservation organizations have done over the years to preserve our area’s natural resources and to take in the beauty of the spring season! Starting Friday, March 6, the first trek will head to Green River Game Lands for a 7-mile, […]
Friday is regular voter registration deadline for 2020 primary
Press release from the N.C. State Board of Elections: The State Board of Elections is reminding residents that the deadline to register to vote in North Carolina in the 2020 primary election is Friday, Feb. 7. For more information about registering, visit ncsbe.gov/Voters/Registering-to-Vote. Individuals who miss the regular voter registration deadline may still register and […]
MountainTrue plans Valentine’s cards for national forests on Feb. 12
Press release from MountainTrue: MountainTrue, the I 💗Pisgah Coalition and other forest lovers will deliver Valentine’s cards, flowers and other expressions of love and affection to the Asheville headquarters of the Pisgah-Nantahala National Forests on Wednesday, Feb. 12, in advance of the scheduled Valentine’s Day release of the draft resource management plan. MountainTrue is encouraging […]
Asheville seeks developers for 319 Biltmore Avenue
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville’s Department of Community and Economic Development has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment of 319 Biltmore Ave. The redevelopment seeks to provide affordable/mixed income housing and commercial uses in an area near transit, jobs and services. This site is part of […]
N.C. Sheriffs’ Association names Chuck Edwards 2019 Defender of Public Safety
Press release from the N.C. Sheriffs’ Association: The North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association has recognized Senator Chuck Edwards as a 2019 Defender of Public Safety for the important work done during the 2019 legislative session to protect public safety in North Carolina. Senator Edwards dedicated time and effort during the session advocating for law enforcement issues […]
St. Gerard House’s Mardi Gras Party set for Feb. 25 at Wild Wing South
Press release from St. Gerard House: St. Gerard House is pleased to announce the 10th annual Mardi Gras Party on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Wild Wing Café in South Asheville from 6 – 9 p.m. All proceeds from this event support the programs of SGH that meet the needs of individuals in our region with […]
Local artists Kate Weare and Eric Knoche featured in NC Arts Council exhibition
Press release from North Carolina Arts Council: NC Artist Fellowship: Escapes and Revelations will be presented at the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) from February 13 to June 7, 2020. The exhibition features two artists from Buncombe County: Kate Weare, choreographer, and clay artist Eric Knoche. The exhibition features 60 works of art in a […]
UU of Asheville screens new voting rights film on Feb. 7
Press release from Brave New Films: On Friday, February 7, Brave New Films, We Are Democracy North Carolina and Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville will host a film screening of the newly released documentary Suppressed: The Fight to Vote. Suppressed is a new documentary from Robert Greenwald and Brave New Films that weaves together personal stories […]
Delegation of 31 French high school students visiting Asheville, Feb. 8-19
Press release from Asheville Sister Cities: From February 8-19, 2020, a delegation of 31 students from Lycée Duplessis-Mornay in Saumur, France will be in Asheville on cultural and academic exchange hosted by students from the Franklin School of Innovation (FSI), Asheville High, SILSA, and Enka High School. Stephanie Hellert, the French teacher at FSI, has been working with Asheville Sister Cities (ASCI) to coordinate […]