Press release from Hendersonville Tourism: Garden Jubilee, a fixture on Hendersonville’s Main Street for a quarter century, moves to the countryside this year to avoid large crowds gathering downtown. The 2020 version, renamed Garden Jubilee Nurseries & Orchards Tour, takes place over four days, Friday, May 22, through Monday, May 25. In lieu of a […]
Press release from the Tryon International Equestrian Center at Tryon Resort: In full compliance with local, state and federal mandates, Tryon Resort and Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) will reopen with limited operations on Wednesday, May 27. Horse show competitions will open for competitors, their families and staff only beginning with the Tryon Spring 6 […]
Press release from Homeward Bound of WNC: On May 20 at noon, Homeward Bound will live stream The Virtual Event to End Homelessness – an inspirational and informative look at homelessness in Asheville. It includes the struggles of folks who are experiencing homelessness as well as the service providers they rely on to get them […]
Press release from the office of R. Andrew Murray: In partnership with Buncombe County Schools and Asheville City Schools, U.S. Attorney R. Andrew Murray will participate in a virtual award ceremonyFriday, May 15, at 3:00 p.m., to announce the middle school finalists and 2 winners of this year’s “Do the Write Thing” essay contest. Due […]
Press release from the office of Gov. Roy Cooper: Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen today shared an update on North Carolina’s key COVID-19 indicators. The data and trends show that North Carolina remains stable nearly one week into Phase 1. “Our COVID-19 decisions are […]
Press release from the Saluda Downtown Foundation: The Saluda Visitor Center will be open weekends starting Friday, May 22, and for Memorial Day. The hours of operation will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Memorial Day, and 1 to 5 pm Sundays. The Visitor Center is opening to provide ADA-compliant restrooms for […]
Press release from YMCA: More local families will be able to put food on the table and receive childcare assistance thanks to a generous donation from First Horizon Bank. “We both only had one bag full and it was like we had found treasure,” said a participant in the YMCA of Western North Carolina’s mobile […]
Press release from Bright Planning: Local coffee roaster South Slope Coffee announced today that through the month of May, they’ll be donating a portion of sales to Food Connection’s chef meals disaster relief program. For every purchase of South Slope Coffee’s 12 oz bag of Luis Ordóñez (Mexico) roast, they’ll donate $3 per bag to […]
Press release from the Office of Senator Phil Berger: Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) and House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) today jointly announced protocols for legislative operations beginning May 18, 2020. The legislature will reconvene in Raleigh on May 18, 2020. At that time, the Legislative Building will reopen to the public. The building’s maximum […]
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing person from Candler area of Buncombe County. Brian Richard Wolf is age 64, a white male, approximately 5’ 10” and 165 pounds with hazel eyes. He has white hair and a long, white beard. Mr. Wolf was […]
Letter from the Lake View Park Commission: In alignment with Buncombe County and their park use recommendations, Beaver Lake and the park trails are now open. We’d like to give a big shout-out to Long Cane Trails for their excellent work on improvements to the South Trail. We hope you like it as much as we […]
Announcement from Governor Roy Cooper: RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month in North Carolina. Nationally this month is used to reduce the stigma regarding mental health and encourage individuals to seek the medical help they may need. “This pandemic has put a spotlight on the need for more attention to […]
Announcement from Asheville Brewers Alliance: In consideration of the continuing impact of COVID-19, the Asheville Brewers Alliance has made the decision to postpone AVL Beer Week’s 10th Anniversary Celebration, originally scheduled for May 22-31, 2020, replacing its original event dates with a Virtual AVL Beer Week. A tentative reschedule date of September 4-10, 2020 is […]
Announcement from Asheville Outlets: Asheville Outlets (ShopAshevilleOutlets.com) will host a blood donation drive in partnership with the American Red Cross on Friday, May 29, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The blood drive will be held indoors in the storefront between Famous Footwear and VF Factory Outlet. The American Red Cross will establish additional […]
Announcement from Mast General Store: VALLE CRUCIS, NC – Mast General Store, based in Valle Crucis, North Carolina, announced on Wednesday, May 13 that its stores will re-open in phases. “The safety and well-being of both our customers and our employees are at the foundation of our plans,” said Lisa Cooper, president of the family […]
Announcement from Blue Ridge Community College: Every summer, Blue Ridge Community College offers a free, outdoor musical concert series beside the College’s lake called Music by the Lake, and this year – aside from the dates – is no different. The series normally begins in May, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the first concert […]
Announcement from Buncombe County Health & Human Services: Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) would like to make the community aware of the first cases of lab-confirmed COVID-19 associated with long-term care facilities in Buncombe County. Based on guidance from North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS), BCHHS will provide the […]
Announcement from the U.S. Postal Service: WASHINGTON, DC — The natural beauty of American gardens is being celebrated by the U.S. Postal Service by issuing stamps that feature gardens ranging from botanical to country estate and municipal gardens. All the gardens featured on the 10 stamps are open to the public. The American Gardens Forever […]
Announcement from the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville, Buncombe County, Homeward Bound and numerous community partners organized a resource for individuals without homes at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville on April 8. As the City of Asheville’s 30-day agreement with Homeward Bound to manage an emergency homeless shelter at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – […]
Announcement from city of Hendersonville: HENDERSONVILLE, NC, May 13, 2020 – The annual Bearfootin’ Public Art Walk will reveal this year’s creative collection of bears virtually this Friday at 6 p.m.! Tuning in from your couch is easy – just head to Downtown Hendersonville’s Facebook page (facebook.com/downtownhendersonville) and press play on the live stream video. […]
Message posted on Facebook page of Greg Newman, district attorney for Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties: District Attorney Greg Newman announces that Buncombe County Sheriff’s deputies Scott Robinson and Todd Ernst were completely justified in having to fire upon armed gunman Shane Tilman Kent, age 29, on March 31, 2020 outside the Buncombe County Courthouse […]
