Press release from the Navy Office of Community Outreach: USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) participated in a submarine familiarization (SUBFAM) training with the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758), June 14. The SUBFAM gave the crew of Blue Ridge the chance to observe and operate with a submarine. “The purpose of this training […]
“As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc, Western NC Workers’ Center holds strong to its commitment to support each other collectively to overcome the shocking consequences of this pandemic,” said Hunter Ogletree and Magaly Urdiales, co-directors of the Western NC Workers’ Center. The nonprofit, along with 11 other statewide organizations, recently received funding from […]
Press release from Buncombe County Health and Human Services: Buncombe County will be providing a Community Update today at 2:00pm via Facebook Live @Buncombegov. The Spanish version will be aired via Facebook Live @BCHHS. Dr. Jennifer Mullendore, Interim Public Health Director and Medical Director for Buncombe County will be providing updates.
Press release from UNC Asheville Communications office: N.C. Center for Health & Wellness at UNC Asheville Awarded Three-Year $1.2 Million Grant from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living [Note: NCCHW also was awarded $610,000 from the UNC Board of Governors HMSI Committee to lead the research and evaluation elements of […]
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Recreation Services Opens Outdoor Pools on June 18Safety guidelines include social distancing, mandatory cloth face coverings when not in the pool, reduced capacity, sanitation periods after each session, online reservations, and restricting items that pool visitors can bring Buncombe County Recreation Services will open its five outdoor swimming pools at […]
From the City of Asheville website: The Asheville Downtown Association will host a virtual Independence Day Celebration on the Fourth of July. Set to begin at 4 p.m., the online concert event is presented by Ingles Markets, with support from Explore Asheville, and produced in partnership with the City of Asheville. Due to the need […]
Press release from Ashleigh Shanti: On Friday, June 19, from 5-8pm Benne on Eagle and THE BLOCK off biltmore will co-host a JUNETEENTH celebration of food, music and open mic. On June 19, 1865, known as Juneteenth—a melding of the day’s month and date—the last remaining enslaved people in America were declared free. Juneteenth, America’s “second Independence Day,” is now […]
Press release from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: Proactive grants from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina’s (CFWNC) Emergency and Disaster Response Fund (EDRF) to assist frontline human service organizations responding to the COVID-19 pandemic approved this week total $172,000 and bring the total amount distributed to more than $1.3 million in […]
Press release from office of Buncombe County: Buncombe County’s innovative programs continue to garner national recognition. The National Association of Counties (NACo) has recognized Buncombe County with three Achievement Awards. The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs across the country that strengthen services for residents. Community Oriented Development The Community Oriented Development (COD) program […]
Press release from the Blue Ridge Humane Society: Inspired by his wife and a friend after organizing a regular food drive, Derek Fox, owner of the Refined Pup, a pet grooming and boarding business in Mills River, decided it was time to do something for the animals. The answer? The Hungry Paws Initiative. “The goal […]
Press release from doxoINSIGHTS: While the financial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic are still developing, bill payment behavior is quickly changing as consumers tighten their spending habits and adapt to the economic uncertainty of the months to come. This COVID-19 Bill Pay Impact Report examines the financial impact of the global pandemic on the U.S. […]
Press release from Asheville City Schools: For more than 130 years, Asheville City Schools has prided itself on our constant desire to adapt to our changing world as we strive to best meet the needs of our students, staff, families and community. Therefore, please know that the name of Vance Elementary School will be brought […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville’s STEAM Studio has announced three online summer camps, starting June 22. Rockin’ Paper Scissors is five days of ‘paper mechanics’ designing and constructing shapes and models out of paper. We will look at traditional paper art techniques like papel picado and Victorian articulated paper dolls, as well as […]
Press release from Vaya Health: In accordance with N.C.G.S. § 159-12, Vaya Health posted its proposed FY 2020-2021 Budget to the Vaya Health website on May 25, 2020. A copy of the FY20-21 Budget is also on file in the office of the clerk to the board where it shall remain available for public inspection […]
Announcement from UNC Asheville: UPDATE – THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED AND NO MORE RESERVATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. UNC Asheville has rescheduled its drive-in movie screening of Disney-Pixar’s Onward for Thursday, June 25, with food trucks available on site. Onward is rated PG. The screening had originally been scheduled for May 29 but was […]
Press release from City of Hendersonville: Downtown Hendersonville will host four additional Open Street weekends beginning with the weekend of June 19th – 21st. Open Streets Downtown is a weekend long closure of Main Street to promote an enhanced pedestrian environment and more space for individuals to enjoyably socially distance while supporting the many small […]
Press release from William C. Friday Fellowship for Human Relations: The William C. Friday Fellowship for Human Relations, the flagship program of Wildacres Leadership Initiative (WLI), has named its 2020-2022 class. The William C. Friday Fellowship is a competitive statewide program for cross-sector leaders that seats fewer than 30 individuals across North Carolina every two-year […]
Press release from Buncombe County District Attorney: STATEMENT OF DA TODD WILLIAMS: “Yesterday, I requested the assistance of an independent prosecutor concerning the alleged theft of a firearm from Carolina Guns and Gear by Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Don Eberhardt so that the case file could be reviewed and a charging decision could […]
Press release from City of Hendersonville: The Henderson County Tourism Development Authority (TDA), with support of the City of Hendersonville Fire Department, will be conducting a test fire of the Independence Day Fireworks Display this Wednesday, June 17th, 2020, at 9:00pm EST. The test firing is only expected to last ten (10) minutes. The test […]
Press release from Ziprik PR: Mills River Presbyterian Church, locally known for hosting its annual Puzzlefests each January, is now making jigsaw puzzles available free to the public. The church is hosting a Puzzle Swap so that people can trade in their used puzzles and take new ones to challenge their skills. “During the quarantine […]
Press release from iDaph Events: The 2nd Annual Light Up the Night 5K is set for Friday, August 7th at Carrier Park, Asheville, North Carolina and this year the nighttime charity run means more than ever. Proceeds from this event directly benefit the Western Carolina Rescue Ministry, which exists to serve the homeless, poor and […]
