Press release from Asheville Area Arts Council: September 13, 2021 – Asheville, N.C. | Just in time for NC Arts Education Week, the Asheville Area Arts Council (AAAC) is proud to announce a new partnership with the Asheville City Schools Foundation (ACSF) and Buncombe County Schools (BCS) to expand the Teaching Artists Presenting in Asheville Schools […]
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Local organization celebrates Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
Press release from Literacy Together: September 19-25, 2021 marks the annual Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, hosted by the National Coalition for Literacy. This week exists to remind us all that reading, writing, and basic math remain an elusive target for 43 million adults nationwide, including 1 in 10 adults in Buncombe County (this […]
Pisgah Legal Services’ Jim Barrett honored by NC Justice Center
Press release from NC Justice Center: RALEIGH (September 13, 2021) – Jim Barrett, executive director of Pisgah Legal Services, was among the 2021 Defenders of Justice honorees selected by the NC Justice Center. Every year the center celebrates the inspirational work of outstanding leaders in our community who are leading the fight for justice at our annual […]
WCU in three top 10 collegiate rankings by US News & World Report
Press release from Western Carolina University: CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University shows marked improvement and is in the top 10 in three categories of the annual U.S. News & World Report rankings of colleges and universities for 2022, it was recently announced. Best value rankings in two categories reflects being an NC Promise university, a […]
Follow the peak fall colors in Black Mountain
Press release from the town of Black Mountain: Black Mountain Recreation & Parks (BMRP) is excited to offer its annual Fall Peaks Hiking Series this October-November! This free hiking series will follow the peak fall colors through its different stages based on elevation. Starting in early October, the first hike of the series will take […]
AVL Arts Town Hall: Local venue operators discuss live event health and safety protocols
From Asheville Area Arts Council: September 10, 2021 – Asheville, N.C. | The Asheville Area Arts Council will host a virtual AVL Arts Town Hall on September 21 at 12 pm on implementing health and safety protocols at local live events. Liz Whalen Tallent— arts council board member and special events director for The Orange […]
NOTICE: City of Asheville committee meetings for Sept. 13-17
From the Deputy City Clerk, City of Asheville: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following committees will hold remote meetings during the week of September 13 – 17, 2021. 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 PublicInput page. All […]
City Council Agenda – September 14
From the City Clerk, City of Asheville: The electronic agenda for the September 14, City Council formal meeting is now available by clicking on the link below. If you have any questions, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 259-5601. http://www.ashevillenc.gov/council/meeting_agenda.htm PRIOR to the formal meeting, City Council will be holding pre-arranged interviews for the Buncombe […]
Asheville City Council continues remote meeting format and here’s how to participate
Press release from the City of Asheville: For safety and to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, Asheville City Council meetings remain in remote format and accessible to the public in accordance with N.C. General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) . This includes the 5 p.m. September 14 City Council meeting. Here’s what you need to know to watch/listen and/or to […]
Loving Food Resources 30th anniversary food drive
Press release from Loving Food Resources Loving Food Resources is celebrating 30 years of Feeding the Need in WNC with a unique food drive to be held on Oct. 23, 2021. Donations boxes containing 30 much needed items will be received at Loving Food Resources, 123 Kenilworth Road, Asheville between the hours of 9a.m.-1p.m. To […]
Buncombe County Family Justice Center commemorates 5 years of service to our community
Press release from Buncombe County Government In the aftermath of eight domestic violence homicides in 2013, Buncombe County leaders envisioned a safe place where survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault could easily access the resources they need to find shelter, counseling, seek legal action and start their journey toward healing. In 2016 the doors […]
Meritor to honor 20th anniversary of 9/11 at its manufacturing facility in Fletcher
Press release from Meritor In honor of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Meritor will display three axles at its manufacturing facility in Fletcher, North Carolina from the FDNY Rescue 5 fire truck that responded to the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. “It’s humbling to share the Meritor axles from Rescue 5 with our […]
Better Together Asheville hosts experiential diversity inclusion event
Press release from Better Together Asheville Topic: “A Quick and Easy Way to Understand Diversity” Presented by Charlie Sheppard, former chair of Center for Spiritual Living Diversity Inclusion Committee Sunday, Sept. 26, 12:30–2p.m. Center for Spiritual Living 2 Science of Mind Way Asheville, NC 28806 The Better Together Asheville Group is proud to announce a special […]
A-B Tech spring 2022 Nursing Program application period opens Sept. 13
Press release from A-B Tech A-B Tech Community College will begin accepting applications for its spring 2022 Nursing Programs on Monday, Sept. 13. Potential students must apply for one of 50 available spots by the October 20 deadline, but are encouraged to apply early. A-B Tech offers Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and Advanced Placement Nursing […]
WCU to commemorate 20th anniversary of Sept. 11 event with various recognition events
Press release from Western Carolina University On Sept. 11, 2001, America changed. Thousands of people lost their lives on that fateful day inside the Twin Towers in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. and on a plane in Shanksville, Pa., due to terrorist attacks. Through both reflective and engaging programs, Western Carolina University […]
Ideas to action leadership forum launches with keynote by Harvard director
Press release from Thrive Asheville Who: From Harvard and Cornell, Megan Epler Wood, a globally recognized researcher and thought leader on sustainable tourism will join Vic Isley, CEO/President of Explore Asheville What: Keynote address to launch the Ideas to Action Leadership Forum on Sustainable Tourism in partnership with the Building Our City speaker series Where: Zoom; […]
Asheville City Schools’ back to school safety update
Press release from Asheville City Schools Good afternoon students, staff and families. This is Ashley-Michelle Thublin, executive director of communications, with a back-to-school safety update. First and foremost, I wanted to let you know that, per Senate Bill 654, the Asheville City Board of Education will be required to vote monthly on whether they would […]
Updated City of Asheville noise ordinance goes into effect Sept. 15
Press release from City of Asheville At their July 27 meeting, Asheville City Council voted to update the city’s noise ordinance with an aim to identify and prioritize noise concerns and develop clear and enforceable thresholds for noise generation. As the newly revised ordinance will go into effect Sept. 15, we wanted to let residents […]
Buncombe County receives Federal Disaster Declaration
Press release from Buncombe County: On Sept. 8, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden Jr., granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of North Carolina triggering the release of federal funds to help people and communities recover from the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred that occurred Aug. 16-18, 2021. “This federal disaster declaration will help […]
Haywood County receives Major Disaster Declaration for Tropical Storm Fred damage
Press release from Haywood County Emergency Services: Haywood County is pleased to share the good news that the White House and FEMA have granted the request for a major disaster declaration for several North Carolina counties including Haywood. This disaster declaration means that the nearly 700 households in Haywood County affected by Tropical Storm Fred will […]
Section of I-26 East closing tonight, Thursday night
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Transportation: A section of Interstate 26 East will be closed Wednesday and Thursday nights. Motorists will be detoured onto Hendersonville Road (U.S. 25) where traffic signals will be modified to handle the increased traffic. I-26 East will be closed from Long Shoals Road (Exit 37) to U.S. […]