Press release from NC Department of Health and Human Services: Two people from Forsyth County and a person from Johnston County have tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total of positive cases in North Carolina to 12, including a Durham resident who tested positive in another state. The tests, conducted by the North Carolina […]
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Connect Beyond Festival postponed
A letter from Jessica Tomasin: Dear friends and colleagues, With recent developments surrounding COVID-19 nationally and in North Carolina, we cannot in good conscience move forward with the festival as scheduled. The safety of our guests and participants is our number one priority. To say that postponing the festival is heartbreaking for us is an […]
Collider hosts “Green Money” environmental economics forum, May 21-22
Press release from the Wilma Dykeman Legacy: Wilma Dykeman (1920 – 2006) was an environmental pioneer. In The French Broad, her classic 1955 study and story of the French Broad River watershed and its people, she made a compelling case that a culture of clean water can help drive economic development. This year is the 65th […]
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy awarded N.C. DOJ Environmental Enhancement Grant
Press release from Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy: The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) has been awarded an Environmental Enhancement Grant from the NC Dept. of Justice toward the purchase of 448 acres at Chestnut Mountain near the Town of Canton. SAHC is in the process of purchasing the property for conservation of animal habitat, protection of […]
Polk County Health & Wellness Coalition offers Mental Health First Aid Training, March 20
Press release from Polk County Health & Wellness Coalition: Polk County Health & Wellness Coalition will offer Mental Health First Aid Training for the general public Friday, March 20, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at St. Luke’s Hospital in Columbus, NC. The training fee is $50, however some scholarships are available. “This is a training that centers on […]
WNCAP issues statement on coronavirus
Press release from Western North Carolina AIDS Project: In light of the Governor declaring a state of emergency for North Carolina, WNCAP would like to assure our community that we are closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. “WNCAP’s highest priority is the safety of our clients, staff, and volunteers,” said WNCAP Board President Kris Lang. “We […]
APD requests assistance to locate John Michael Burnett
Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to locate John Michael Burnett. Burnett has five open warrants for multiple indecent exposure incidents in South Asheville. He was last seen driving a Chevrolet Spark with North Carolina (NC) license plate TBY-7195. John Michael Burnett is described as a white male, […]
UNC System announces transition to ‘alternative course delivery’ by March 23
Press release from UNC System: CHAPEL HILL, NC – The UNC System continues to consult with public health officials to monitor the evolving COVID-19 situation and prepare for the likelihood that the virus will impact our institutions. Universities provide environments where large numbers of people interact and congregate. Practicing tried and true methods for maintaining […]
Pulitzer-winning photojournalist José Galvez presents program at WCU on April 3
Press release from Western Carolina University: Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist José Galvez will present a program about his photo exhibit “Al Norte al Norte: Latino Life in North Carolina” on Friday, April 3, at Western Carolina University. The event, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Room 130 of the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center, […]
Jubilee minister Amy Steinberg to step down
Jubilee! Community announced that minister Amy Steinberg will step down.
Eblen Charities’ Operation Prom Dress set for March 21
Press release from Eblen Charities: Springtime is certainly a welcome sight in our mountains with warmer weather, budding flowers, and spring break and high school tradition that is anticipated since the beginning of each school year. Along with the warm spring breezes also comes the proms and military balls that can easily be the highlight of […]
Grandfather Mountain hosts free environmental educator workshops
Press release from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: Grandfather Mountain invites educators to take advantage of its classroom in the clouds — for free. In 2020, the nonprofit nature preserve in Linville, N.C., will again offer a series of free environmental educator certification programs. “This is an opportunity to learn and have fun, while earning your certification as […]
TSA mobile Precheck enrollment event at Asheville Regional Airport, April 6-16
Press release from Asheville Regional Airport: The IdentoGo TSA Pre✓® Mobile RV will be coming to Asheville Regional Airport from Monday, April 6th through Thursday, April 16th, 2020. The Mobile Enrollment Center will be located in the cul-de-sac in front of the Public Safety Building at AVL. TSA Pre✓® is an expedited screening program that enables […]
MountainCare provides new home for wheelchair clinic
Press release from Mountain Care: MountainCare is excited to announce that the Seating and Wheeled Mobility Clinic will reopen as our newest service line on March 23rd! “When the community was faced with losing the wheeled mobility clinic, MountainCare recognized the need to step in to continue offering this critical service to those who need […]
MountainTrue hosts series of public comment parties for Nantahala-Pisgah Management Plan
Press release from MountainTrue: Western North Carolina — Regional conservation group MountainTrue will be hosting a series of Forest Management Plan presentations and comment-writing parties throughout Western North Carolina to help the public prepare and submit more effective public comments in response to the draft forest management plan for the Nantahala-Pisgah National Forest. At each […]
YMCA of WNC partners with Rotarians to fight hunger
Press release from YMCA of Western North Carolina: Rotary clubs across the region are on a mission to improve food access. The public can help by volunteering for the 11th Annual Rotarians Against Hunger meal packing event on March 21 at the Reuter Family YMCA. “The goal is to package 350,000 nutritious meals, consisting of black […]
Duke Energy rate hike hearing rescheduled for March 12
Press release from Mountain True: On Thursday, March 12, the North Carolina Utilities Commission will hold its Asheville hearing on the latest proposal by Duke Energy to increase electricity rates. Duke Energy Progress, a subsidiary of Duke Energy with territory in Buncombe County and many other counties across North Carolina, seeks approval from the North […]
Asheville City Schools updates COVID-19 plans, measures
Announcement from Asheville City Schools: March 10, 2020 Good Evening Asheville City Schools Families, As part of our continued efforts to ensure the health and well-being of our school community, we have established a Coronavirus (COVID-19) Executive Task Force. Each day, this group is monitoring the potential impact coronavirus could have on Asheville City Schools. […]
Rain washes out sediment removal efforts at Lake Junaluska
Press release from Lake Junaluska: Western North Carolina has experienced one of the wettest winters on record. This has severely impacted the biennial removal of sediment from Lake Junaluska and routine maintenance of the Lake Junaluska dam. Due to the excessive rain so far this year, the sediment removal schedule has been delayed and the […]
Asheville Independent Restaurant job fair returns March 24 (cancelled)
UPDATE: This event has been cancelled. Press release from the Independent Restaurant Association: Asheville’s vibrant culinary community is ready to spice up your career. The Asheville Independent Restaurant Association brings dozens of restaurants together for the 2020 AIR Job Fair Tuesday, March 24 at the Hilton DoubleTree in Biltmore Village from 1 p.m – 4 […]
American Red Cross,The Blood Connection urge residents to donate blood amid coronavirus concerns
Press release from The American Red Cross: As concerns about the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, rise in the U.S., the American Red Cross is urging healthy, eligible individuals to give blood or platelets now to help prevent blood shortages that could result from lower donor participation. The attached news release provides more detail about […]