From North Carolina Folklife Institution: The Spring 2021 Legends & Lore application process is open! Between now and May 3 you can apply to receive a beautifully cast roadside marker to commemorate the folktale or local lore, music or craft, or other tradition that makes your community who and what it is. The North Carolina […]
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Public hearing to review proposed amendments to the Blue Ridge Paper Products’ effluent discharge permit, April 14
Press release from North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality: The Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Division of Water Resources (DWR) will conduct an online public hearing Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 6:00 PM, to review proposed amendments to the Blue Ridge Paper Products, LLC’s (d/b/a Evergreen Packaging) effluent discharge permit. Public comments will continue being […]
Haywood Community College to host two-part virtual learning series for veterans
Press release from Haywood Community College: The Small Business Center at Haywood Community College will offer a free two-part Boots to Business: Starting or Growing a Veteran-Owned Business virtual learning series. Held Wednesday, April 21 and Thursday, April 22, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m., this two-step training program provides participants an overview of business ownership as […]
Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership awards 15 grants totaling $185,000
Press release from Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership: The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership (BRNHA) has awarded 15 grants totaling $185,000 to fund projects across the North Carolina mountains and foothills. The grants support craft, music, natural heritage, Cherokee culture, and agricultural traditions. These five facets of the region’s heritage earned the 25 […]
Friends of East Flat Rock encourage Henderson County residents to participate in upcoming Planning Board meeting
Press release from Friends of East Flat Rock: The Henderson County-based group known as, Friends of East Flat Rock, has grown to 12,665 according to their Change.org petition. Jeff Shipman’s conditional re-zoning application to construct a new hot mix asphalt drum plant in East Flat Rock is back again and on the agenda for Henderson […]
Agenda posted for April 19 Planning Board meeting
Press release from Buncombe County government: Attached is the agenda and notice for the April 19, 2021 Planning Board meeting. Information about this meeting can be found here: https://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/planning/planning-board.aspx?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D150939671 Application documents and maps can be found by searching on the Development Project Portal, or directly at the links below for each project on this agenda: SUB2021-00176 Split Rail Subdivision […]
Montford Park Players holds open auditions through Thursday, April 22
Press release from Montford Park Players: The Montford Park Players announces open auditions for Grimm’s Fairy Tales, directed by Victoria Lamberth. Rehearsal will begin in late May, and the show will run Friday, June 25 to Saturday, July 31. The director is seeking actors, dancers, and singers ages 10 and up, all experience levels, ethnic […]
Asheville Regional Airport names new chief of public safety
Press release from Asheville Regional Airport: Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is pleased to announce that Samuel Sales has been named its new Chief of Public Safety. Chief Sales has been a member of the public safety team at the airport for eight years, beginning as a Public Safety Officer (PSO) after six years as a […]
Local organizers will hold downtown rally for recovery plan on Wednesday, April 7
Media advisory from Cheryl Orengo: Today while Senator Burr is home for his spring recess, local organizers are coming together for a socially distant event downtown to demand a bold recovery package that will address the climate and economic crisis, implement racial justice, create good-paying jobs, and safeguard real democracy. This action is part of […]
Youth rally to demand Senators Burr, Tillis back jobs guarantee
Press release from Sunrise Movement NC: At noon on Wednesday, April 7, youth activists with Sunrise Movement organized dual “Good Jobs for All” rallies at Senator Burr’s Asheville office and Senator Tillis’ Raleigh office, demanding they sign the Good Jobs pledge as part of a national day of action. The pledge calls for an investment […]
Asheville spent $721M on residential construction last year, report says
Press release from Construction Coverage: One of the major housing market trends that has emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic is a preference for single-family housing, and this increased demand is driving a surge in new home construction. For years, many people—especially more mobile, younger populations—were gravitating toward higher-density living in urban areas with an attractive […]
Buncombe County Commissioners proclaim April as Child Abuse Awareness Month
Press release from Buncombe County: At its April 6 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The importance of supporting the health, safety, and security of all Buncombe families has been highlighted by the pandemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the risk for child abuse […]
Commissioners attract $3M investment, 47 jobs with System Logistics Corporation expansion
Press release from Buncombe County: Arden-based System Logistics Corporation (SLC) is growing its facility and will create 47 new jobs while investing $3 million in the process. To help the material-handling solutions company with its expansion, Buncombe County Commissioners unanimously approved a one-time incentive of $100,000 pending SLC meeting investment and job creation projections at […]
Buncombe COVID vaccines open to Group 5 Wednesday, appointments available now
Press release from Buncombe County: On Tuesday, April 6, Buncombe County Public Health Director Stacie Saunders provided a COVID-19 update to the Board of Commissioners ahead of Wednesday’s opening of vaccine appointments to Group 5. Vaccine appointments are available immediately by going to www.buncombeready.org or by calling 419-0095. Pfizer is the only vaccine approved for […]
Hendersonville Rotary presents award to Capt. Josh Poore
Press release from Hendersonville Rotary Club: On Tuesday, April 6, at noon, Hendersonville Rotary Club President Marybeth Burns, and former President Sheila Grapes, awarded the 2019/2020 “Non-Rotarian Outstanding Professional Achievement” award to Captain Josh Poore of the Hendersonville Fire Department (medically retired). This award has been delayed in its presentation due to COVID 19 restrictions. It […]
Jacqueline Grant appointed as superior court judge following retirement of Marvin Pope
Press release from the office of Gov. Roy Cooper: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced four judicial appointments to Superior and District Courts across the state. “These appointees bring years of legal experience and knowledge to the bench,” said Gov. Cooper. “I’m grateful for their willingness to serve the people of our state.” Gov. Cooper made […]
NC’s COVID-19 vaccine eligibility opens for all adults on April 7
Press release from the office of Gov. Roy Cooper: Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. gave an update on the state’s current data, trends and vaccination progress as tomorrow also marks the opening of vaccine eligibility for Group 5. This means anyone 16 years […]
Bullington Gardens spring plant sale begins April 12 online
Press release from Bullington Gardens: Bullington Gardens, a horticultural education center and public botanical garden, holds its annual spring plant sale online beginning Monday, April 12. A descriptive list of offerings with photos can be viewed at www.bullingtongardens.org. April is an ideal time to plant new shrubs and trees. Kick off your gardening season now with […]
APD asking for help to locate missing teen
Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department (APD) is asking for help from the public to locate missing 17-year-old Alyssa Mcguire. Alyssa was last seen in Asheville on March 8, 2021, has brown hair, brown eyes, weighs approximately 117 pounds and is 4’9″ tall. Alyssa has a tattoo on her chest/ shoulder […]
Henderson Co. Health Department opens COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all adults
Press release from Henderson County Department of Public Health: The Henderson County Department of Public Health has opened COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to everyone 16 and older this week alongside the launch of an online appointment scheduling system. Beginning this week, individuals will be able to schedule their own vaccine appointment online through the Health Department. Dates […]
Youth activists to rally April 7, demand Sen. Burr support jobs legislation
Press release from Sunrise Movement Asheville: What: A rally demanding Senator Richard Burr sign the Good Jobs for All pledge as well as back the THRIVE Agenda and the PRO Act, with signs, banners, speakers, and songs. When: April 7, 2021, 12 p.m. Where: 151 Patton Ave # 204, Asheville, NC 28801 Who: Youth activists with Sunrise Movement Asheville and […]