Press release from the Asheville Outlets: The Asheville Fire Department is setting up a hot car display this Saturday, August 15th from 9:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Asheville Outlets to bring awareness to the risk of child vehicular heatstroke, and to educate parents + caregivers of steps they can take every time they drive. […]
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Music Video Asheville announces free virtual awards ceremony
Press release from Music Video Asheville: Music Video Asheville will be commemorating its 13th year of operations this fall with a virtual awards ceremony streaming live via IamAVL on October 21, 2020. A beloved tradition among Asheville creatives, the annual competition brings musicians and filmmakers together for a celebration of independent arts with a focus […]
Urban Forestry Commission of the City of Asheville to hold remote meeting, Aug. 17
Press release from the City of Asheville: Urban Forestry Commission of the City of Asheville will hold a remote meeting at 3:30 p.m. on August 17, 2020. More information, including ways to view and participate will be posted to the committee page and the Public Input virtual page for boards & commission meetings.
Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer signs Climate Mayors letter urging congressional leadership to advance a sustainable economic recovery
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville has a strong record and long-standing commitment to sustainability. That’s why Mayor Esther Manheimer signed on to a letter sent by Climate Mayors to Congressional leaders urging bold action to protect our planet and build a more just economy in the wake of the […]
Open for public comment: Metropolitan Transportation Plan 2045
Press release from Historic Flat Rock, Inc.: FBRMPO is working on its Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) that will document the region’s vision for its transportation system (highways, transit, bike/ped, freight) and prioritize projects and initiatives over the next twenty-five years. The DRAFT version of the plan is open for public review and comment through August 31, 2020. […]
City of Asheville seeks community input on 1-26 Aesthetics Committee report
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville is looking for input from the community on a report prepared by the I-26 Aesthetics Committee. City Council established the Aesthetics Committee on April 24, 2018, to make recommendations for aesthetic treatments for all aspects of the I-26 Connector project including, but not limited […]
Buncombe County Health and Human Services to host Facebook Live community update at 3 p.m.
Press release from Buncombe County Health and Human Services: Buncombe County will be providing a Community Update today at 3:00 pm via Facebook Live @Buncombegov. The Spanish version will be aired via Facebook Live @BCHHS. Today’s speakers include: Stacie Saunders, Buncombe County Public Health Director Dr. Gene Freeman, Superintendent for Asheville City Schools Dr. Tony […]
Hendersonville Farmers Market to celebrate Tomato Day, August 22
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: The Hendersonville Farmers Market will celebrate Tomato Day on Saturday, August 22, as the peak of the tomato crop descends upon Western North Carolina. During regular market hours, shoppers are invited to vote for the most unique tomato in a tomato beauty pageant and spin a prize wheel […]
Nature Play Space refurbished at the WNC Nature Center
Press release from Friends of the WNC Nature Center: While still temporarily closed to the public due to North Carolina’s Stay Safe order, the WNC Nature Center welcomed the Rotary Club of Asheville and Rotaract Asheville in late July for a volunteer work day to refurbish the well-loved and well-used Nature Play space above the […]
Three athletes with Asheville ties compete in new Amazon Studios adventure series
Press release from Frank PR: World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji will premiere on Prime Video on Friday, Aug. 14, in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. This 10-episode adventure series, hosted by Bear Grylls and executive produced by Mark Burnett, tells the story of the ultimate expedition race, in which 66 teams from 30 […]
Jenny Pickens announced as first artist-in-residence for 22 London
Email from 22 London: Jenny Pickens, a self-taught artist from Asheville, NC, is the first Artist-in Residence for 22 London, studio of Randy Shull and exhibition space in Asheville, NC. Pickens has been commissioned to design and paint a 4 ft. x 24 ft mural for the courtyard of the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts in […]
Asheville Humane Society offers $10 adoptions through Sept. 22
Email from Asheville Humane Society: We need a little help for our furry friends! Summer is always a busy time at Asheville Humane Society, and this year we’ve faced new challenges amid COVID-19. We always see more animals come through our doors in the summer months, but with limited appointment slots, it’s taking longer for […]
Haywood County reports five additional deaths related to COVID-19
Press release from Haywood County Emergency Management Team: Haywood County Health and Human Services are reporting five additional COVID-19 associated deaths. The individuals died within the last week, at the same facility. Three of the deaths list COVID-19 as the underlying cause of death (the disease that initiated the events resulting in death.) Two of […]
Governor Cooper directs $95.6 million to support students impacted by COVID-19
Press release from Office of Governor Roy Cooper: Today, Governor Roy Cooper directed $95.6 million in new funding to help support K-12 and postsecondary students most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic who can benefit from support during the upcoming school year. The funding is North Carolina’s share of the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund, a […]
Henderson County Health Department to host COVID-19 testing on Saturday, Aug. 15
Press release from Henderson County Health Department: The Henderson County Health Department will host a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site for the public on Saturday, August 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Health Department, 1200 Spartanburg Highway, Suite 100, Hendersonville, NC 28792. Testing is open to the community and all are welcome while […]
North Carolina reports first SARS-CoV-2 positive case in dog
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has received its first reported case of a confirmed SARS-CoV-2 positive dog in North Carolina. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans. On Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, at approximately 6:00 p.m., a […]
Red Cross volunteer positions open in WNC
Press release from Red Cross of Western North Carolina: Home fires and other disasters can occur any time, any place – even during a pandemic. Red Cross disaster volunteers continue to serve our neighbors in need every day. Volunteers provide comfort, hope, and resources when it is needed the most. The Red Cross is looking […]
APD asking for help to locate missing juvenile, Akira Brianna Miller
Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting help to locate a missing juvenile, Akira Brianna Miller. She was last seen on August 3 in downtown Asheville. Miller is described as a 16 year old, white female, 5’5″, and 135 pounds. She has recently dyed her hair red, but her natural […]
Child care hotline available to help families with school-age children find care
Press release from the Office of Gov. Roy Cooper: Families and caregivers in need of child care for children up to age 12 can call the child care hotline at 1-888-600-1685 to be connected directly to care options in their community that meet their families’ needs. “This hotline can help connect families with child care […]
North Carolina has its first reported SARS-CoV-2 positive dog
Press release from North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has received its first reported case of a confirmed SARS-CoV-2 positive dog in North Carolina. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans. On Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, at approximately 6:00 p.m., a client arrived […]
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners call special Aug. 13 meeting
Press release from Buncombe County: Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Buncombe County has called a special meeting of the Board beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 200 College Street, Room 326, in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. The special meeting will be held in order to conduct phone […]