Press release from Earth Equity Advisors: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 08, 2020 Independent Registered Investment Advisor and certified B corporation Earth Equity Advisors (Earth Equity) today launched ALIGN DIGITAL (ALIGN), one of the first entirely sustainable, responsible, and impact (SRI) robo-advisors, elevating the traditional environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. Founded by responsible investing experts with more than 16 years […]
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ParkMobile app enhances Hendersonville parking experience
Press release from City of Hendersonville: Hendersonville drivers will soon have the option to pay for parking from their mobile devices. Beginning December 15, visitors parking in the Azalea, Maple, and Dogwood public parking lots can use the ParkMobile app to pay for parking and extend their time without returning to a payment kiosk. The existing […]
WomanUP to feature Mirna Valerio, WNC women leaders in awards ceremony Jan. 28
Press release from Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: Join us for the 2021 WomanUP Celebration & Awards Ceremony Featuring: • an inspiring keynote by Mirna Valerio • awards presentation honoring outstanding business leaders • insights from WNC women leaders Inspiration for the year ahead As we kick off the New Year, join us to celebrate the […]
Asheville City Board of Education votes to adjust grading scale for state-mandated exams
Press release from Asheville City Schools: During today’s Special Called Meeting of the Asheville City Board of Education, the Board unanimously voted to change the minimum grading scale for state-mandated End of Course exams and CTE post-assessments. When a student takes their EOC or CTE post-assessment, the lowest possible state assessment final grade will be an 85%. […]
EDPNC, Land of Sky to host roundtable on business in WNC during COVID-19
Press release from Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina: The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC), joined by the Land of Sky Regional Council, will host its final roundtable event on Thursday, Dec. 17. This roundtable completes a series of eight regional events hosted by EDPNC across North Carolina and will provide insight into […]
Buncombe County invites organizations to apply for grant programs
Press release from Buncombe County Government: Buncombe County is committed to building a healthy, safe, well-educated, and thriving community that is equitable and sustainable. Buncombe County invests in our community through 8 grant programs supporting organizations working in support of the Buncombe 2025 Strategic Plan focus areas and goals. The application cycle for 2021-2022 grants will take place starting Monday, Dec. 14, with grant deadlines throughout […]
Biltmore Church, HCPS to distribute fresh food boxes to families in need Thursday, Dec. 17
Press release from Biltmore Church: Henderson County, N.C. — Through partnerships with Flavor 1st and the Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) system, Biltmore Church will be distributing boxes of fresh produce and meat to local families in need on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. Flavor 1st Growers & Packers reached out to Biltmore Church in early December, […]
APD responds to traffic fatalities on I-40; drunk driver hits APD vehicles
Press release from Asheville Police Department: At 11:30 p.m. on December 12, the Asheville Police Department (APD) responded to a report of a crash on I-40 east, between Brevard Road and Hendersonville Road. The officers arrived to find that a head-on collision had occurred in the eastbound lanes, and had been caused by one of the vehicles […]
Alliance for Aviation Across America commends Mayor Barbara G. Volk of Hendersonville
Press release from Alliance for Aviation Across America: Washington, DC – The Alliance for Aviation Across America today commended Mayor Barbara G. Volk of Hendersonville, North Carolina for proclaiming December “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” General aviation airports in the state of North Carolina support over $4.9 billion in total economic output. “Mayor Volk’s proclamation helps highlight […]
Sandra Muse Isaacs wins Thomas Wolfe Literary Award
Press release from Western North Carolina Historical Association: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (December 12, 2020) – The Western North Carolina Historical Association (WNCHA) is pleased to announce Eastern Cherokee Stories: A Living Oral Tradition and Its Cultural Continuance by Sandra Muse Isaacs as the 65th winner of the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award. Originated by the Louis […]
APD requests assistance to identify bank robbery suspect
Press release from Asheville Police Department: At 5:50 p.m. on December 11, the Asheville Police Department (APD) responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Telco Community Bank at 1871 Hendersonville Road. The officers arrived to find that a man demanded money from the bank staff and threatened the use of a weapon. […]
Mountain BizWorks receives NC IDEA ECOSYSTEM grant
Press release from Mountain BizWorks: We are thrilled to have been selected for the NC IDEA ECOSYSTEM grant. Out of 65 applicants, Mountain BizWorks was selected as the only organization in Western North Carolina. The NC IDEA ECOSYSTEM grant is designed to identify and support partner organizations across the state doing inspired things to help […]
Asheville announces remote meetings for Dec. 14-18
Notice from the City of Asheville: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following committees will hold remote meetings during the week of December 14-18, 2020. More information, including ways to view and participate will be posted on the committee page and on the Boards & Commissions virtual meeting hub on the City’s Public Input page. Neighborhood Advisory Committee: Monday, […]
Go Mini’s to host COVID-friendly Santa meet and greet, charity coat drive
Press release from Stephan Pruitt Photography: Go Mini’s is excited to announce its first installment of the #OnTheGoMini event series with a COVID-friendly Meet & Greet Santa and Coat Drive, brought to you by Go Mini’s Portable Storage in partnership with Stephan Pruitt Photography, Eblen Charities, Harrah’s Cherokee Center, Appalachian Santa, and Asheville Strong. Asheville, […]
Chief Justice Beasley postpones court proceedings due to COVID-19
Press release from the N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts: Chief Justice Cheri Beasley announced today that North Carolina Courts will postpone non-essential, in-person court proceedings for 30 days, beginning Monday, Dec. 14. “In light of the recent surge of new COVID-19 cases in North Carolina and in our courts, this pause is necessary to protect […]
EcoForesters announces 2020 award winners
Press release from EcoForesters: EcoForesters’ Annual Awards, celebrating achievement in ecological forestry, were announced on Dec. 10 at a first ever virtual event. This year’s awards highlighted important issues that face our region’s forests and the great people/organizations that are making a difference in forestry. The three winners are: Lee Hensley of the Asheville Watershed […]
Sarah Grymes joins Dogwood Health Trust as VP for housing impact
Press release from Dogwood Health Trust: Dogwood Health Trust welcomes Sarah Grymes, an experienced housing development expert with a strong financial background, to their Impact Team, effective Jan. 2. Grymes will join the foundation, serving as Vice President of Impact for Housing. In this role, Grymes is responsible for overseeing Dogwood’s work with area partners to […]
APD seeks help to ID armed robbery suspect
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: At 11:45 p.m. on Dec. 10, the Asheville Police Department (APD) responded to the Hot Spot store at 1118 Brevard Road after reports of an armed robbery. A preliminary investigation showed that a suspect entered the store, approached the counter, and brandished a handgun at the clerk while […]
Four BCSO detention officers test positive for COVID-19
Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Four detention officers at the Buncombe County Detention Facility have tested positive for COVID-19. They are following standard contact-tracing procedures, and 10 officers with close contact to the positive cases are quarantining as well. Currently, there are zero detainees with positive tests. And we are not seeing […]
N.C. State Veterans Home in Black Mountain seeks support for holiday Caring Cards
Press release from PruittHealth: To combat loneliness and social isolation, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports is linked to serious health conditions, North Carolina State Veterans Home – Black Mountain is asking the community to send holiday greetings, prayers, drawings and videos to CaringCards@pruitthealth.com or submit them online at PruittHealth.com/Caring-Cards.“This year has been difficult […]
NCDHHS releases statement on increasing COVID-19 cases
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released the following statement from NCDHHS Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. Having more than 7,500 cases is staggering and alarming. We are now seeing the impact of Thanksgiving gatherings. Do not wait until […]