Press release from Combat Female Veterans Families United: It is our great privilege at Combat Female Veterans Families United to confirm Staff Sergeant (Retired) Alyce Knaflich has been selected as a 2021 “Outstanding Combat Female Veteran of North Carolina.” The criteria for this award included a combination of the following: • Candidate must have served in […]
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Expanded Buncombe County Library hours begin June 15
Press release from Buncombe County: Beginning Tuesday, June 15, Buncombe County Public Libraries will expand their hours at all library locations. The new hours will be: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday & Monday, Closed Libraries will be open for […]
$88,050 Cherokee Preservation Foundation grant awarded to Bardo Arts Center
Press release from Western Carolina University: The Cherokee Preservation Foundation has awarded Bardo Arts Center an $88,050 grant. The grant supports a permanent interpretive exhibit that promotes the sharing and teaching of Cherokee language and culture, an over $145,000 project. The exhibit will feature wall text and artist installations, along with a video and sound component […]
#JusticeforAndrewBrown rally downtown today at 5 p.m.
Press release from Repairers of the Breach: North Carolina faith leaders and allies will hold rallies across the state today (Tuesday) to demand truth, transparency and accountability in the investigation of the killing of Andrew Brown Jr. by sheriff’s deputies. Repairers of the Breach, the North Carolina Council of Churches and B.R.I.D.G.E. will lead the rallies […]
Buncombe County Board of Education regular meeting set for June 3
Press release from Buncombe County Board of Education: The Buncombe County Board of Education will meet in regular session on June 3, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in the Minitorium at 175 Bingham Road, Asheville, NC via Electronic Means. Board updates and closed session will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Beaucatcher Room for the purpose of […]