Press release from the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: The 2021 Local Food Guide, ASAP’s annual free publication for finding local food and farms, hits newsstands this week. This definitive resource lists Appalachian GrownTM certified farms, farmers tailgate markets, restaurants, and travel destinations throughout Western North Carolina and surrounding counties in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, and South […]
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Citizen scientists head outside for City Nature Challenge 2021
Press release from the North Carolina Arboretum: North Carolina residents can join citizen scientists around the world – and challenge other budding naturalists across the state – in the 2021 City Nature Challenge from Friday, April 30 – Monday, May 3. The annual four-day event has become an opportunity for participants of all ages to celebrate the outdoors while engaging in and advancing […]
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha to headline Pisgah Legal Services’ annual Justice Forum
Press release from Pisgah Legal Services: Save the Date for Pisgah Legal’s 11th Annual Justice Forum. Thursday, October 7, 2021 with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha Pediatrician • Scientist • Activist and Author of What the Eyes Don’t See, an official selection of the New York Times Book Review for ‘100 Notable Books of 2018’ 5:30pm Pre-Event Reception This will […]
Henderson Fire Department rolls out platform to engage residents and businesses with emergency planning
Press release from Henderson County: The Hendersonville Fire Department is excited to announce the launch of Community Connect, an application focused on protecting residents and their property in the most effective way possible during an incident or major disaster. “There is often critical information that would assist our team when we are dispatched to a call,” said […]
UNC Asheville to posthumously award honorary degree, Chancellor’s medallion to civil rights activist John Lewis
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville will award John R. Lewis, civil rights activist, politician and statesman, posthumously the Chancellor’s Medallion and the Honorary Doctorate of Laws at the Class of 2021 Commencement Ceremony taking place on May 8 on the UNC Asheville Quad. On behalf of Representative Lewis, Linda Earley Chastang, Esq., CEO […]
Buncombe County Sheriff releases statement on Chauvin verdict
Statement from Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller: I have been asked about my stance on the verdict. I will tell you that law enforcement should not and cannot condone the abuse of authority within our ranks. When an officer acts in a way that clearly violates the law as with the death of George Floyd, […]
Youngs Mountain Trail in Hickory Nut Gorge now open
Press release from Conserving Carolina: A new hiking trail just opened at Youngs Mountain, offering spectacular views of Lake Lure, Rumbling Bald, Weed Patch Mountain, and the lower Hickory Nut Gorge. Conserving Carolina opened the 2.1 mile trail with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, April 21. Trails Specialist Peter Barr says “The Youngs Mountain Trail […]
Asheville Firefighters for Literacy program returns
Press release from the Asheville Fire Department: The Asheville Fire Department along with the Asheville Firefighters Association (Local 332) is excited to team up to bring back the Asheville Firefighters for Literacy program! Firefighters have read-aloud sessions scheduled for this Thursday, April 22nd at Estes Elementary between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and will also present […]
Buncombe County seeks public input to identify COVID-related projects
Press release from Buncombe County: Throughout Buncombe County’s response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, we have looked to our community to help us identify needs, projects, services, and other areas of need. As part of the American Rescue Plan, Buncombe County is slated to receive about $50 million in federal Recovery Funding to directly address […]
Slight uptick in COVID-like illness, vaccines for everyone 16 and older encouraged
Press release from Buncombe County: On Tuesday, April 20, Buncombe County Public Health Director Stacie Saunders provided the latest vaccine information and COVID rates during a COVID-19 community update. Of note, COVID-like illness surveillance, an early indicator, shows a slight uptick in the week ending April 10. Saunders encouraged vaccines for everyone 16 and up […]
WLOS GM Joe Fishleigh announces retirement
Press release from WLOS: After working for WLOS/WMYA-TV for nearly 17 years, the last four as Vice President/General Manager, Joe Fishleigh, announces his retirement. His last day on the job will be May 14, 2021. Initially joining the stations in 1997 as Director of Sales, Joe first served as general manager from 2000 until 2002. […]
HCPED launches strategies to support workforce recruitment
Press release from Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development: Many manufacturers across Henderson County are looking for skilled talent. The current unemployment rate (4.9%) is dropping close to pre-pandemic levels (3.1%) and there are a wide variety of manufacturing careers available with local industry. In an effort to connect job seekers with meaningful employment, the Henderson […]
Survey taking place to improve health in Henderson County
Press release from Henderson County Department of Public Health: Over the next several weeks, residents will have the opportunity to help the Henderson County Department of Public Health identify the most critical health issues in our community. A national research firm will conduct phone surveys with approximately 200 individuals in the area between March and June of […]
Rutherfordton’s KidSenses Museum reopens
Press release from KidSenses Children’s Interactive Museum: Since closing in March, 2020, due to the Covid 19 pandemic, KidSenses Children’s Interactive Museum welcomed visitors on Friday, April 16. And for the first time in many years the museum is open on Sunday afternoons. “We did a comprehensive assessment of what would be required for us to […]
Hendersonville Animal Services Advisory Committee seeks public input
Press release from City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville’s Animal Services Advisory Committee (ASAC) wants to hear from city residents! The committee developed a short survey to get feedback from Hendersonville residents about the animals in their care and what priorities they have as pet owners. To take the survey, visit the ASAC’s webpage at www.hendersonvillenc.gov/asac before […]
Buncombe Strategic Partnership Grants Committee special meeting set for April 29
Press release from Buncombe County: Notice is hereby given that the Buncombe County Strategic Partnership Grants Committee will hold a virtual special meeting on Thursday, April 29, 2021 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm to discuss grant applications. Join Online: https://bit.ly/3gCuebx or Dial-in: (980) 729-7744 Conference ID: 806 916 313#. Regular meetings are the first Thursday […]
Home sales continue to rise across Asheville region
Press release from Canopy MLS: CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The spring selling season is off to a solid start in the mountains of North Carolina as indicated by Canopy MLS data, which showed closed sales during the month of March increased 33.8 percent year-over-year as 1,160 properties closed. In March 2020, which was just before the pandemic […]
APD requests assistance to locate missing person, Terry Keith South, Jr.
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Terry Keith South, Jr. was reported missing by a family member on April 16. His family last heard from him on February 17, 2021. He is a white man, 35 years old, 6’4″, and 200 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He has several tattoos on his arms […]
City responds to Aston Park encampment
Statement from Assistant City Manager Cathy Ball: Today was the end of the seven day notice for those who were illegally camping at Aston Park. City staff along with Homeward Bound has been continuously working with these individuals to provide support and shelter options since safety concerns were identified at the camp. It is important […]
UPDATE: Man dies four days after road rage shooting on Smokey Park Highway
Update from Asheville Police Department: The man that was shot on Smokey Park Highway on April 15 has unfortunately passed away. His name is Nathaniel Leon Crosby. He was 31 years old and lived in Weaverville. Detectives continue to investigate this death. This is the second homicide in Asheville in 2021. Press release from the […]
Bridge repair requires I-40 to I-240 ramp closure
Press release from N.C. Department of Transportation: Rehabilitation of a bridge on Interstate 240 East over Hominy Creek will require a 10-day closure of a connector ramp from I-40 East to I-240 East in west Asheville starting on Friday, April 16. A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will close the ramp from I-40 […]