Press release the Appalachian Barn Alliance: The Appalachian Barn Alliance has made the tough decision to postpone the events that would have brought people in close proximity inside a building (and a van, in the case of Barn Day). We and our community feel that this is the responsible thing to do. Therefore, September 11th Barn […]
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Grants totaling $107,500 distributed for flood relief
Press release from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) approved five grants totaling $107,500 from its Emergency and Disaster Response Fund to nonprofits addressing response and relief efforts in counties significantly affected by the recent floods. The grants support frontline nonprofits meeting immediate needs or those whose ability […]
Board of Adjustment meeting – 9/8/21
Press release from Buncombe County: Please find attached to this email the agenda for the September 8, 2021 Board of Adjustment Meeting. Information about this meeting can be found on the BOA meeting calendar. Application documents and staff reports can be found by searching on the Development Project Portal, or directly at the links below for the […]
Blue Ridge Pride cancels all scheduled events for September, including 2021 Pride Festival
Press release from Blue Ridge Pride: It is with heavy hearts and more than a few tears that our all-volunteer team announces the cancellation of all scheduled Pride events for September. This includes the Blue Ridge Pride Festival, our Welcoming WNC procession, our pageant, senior prom, and other events. During the past month, we have […]
WNC Bigfoot Festival Postponed
Press release from the city of Marion: Due to the increased COVID-19 numbers and the continued spread of COVID-19 in Western North Carolina, the 2021 WNC Bigfoot Festival has been postponed until Friday, May 27 and Saturday, May 28, 2022. Festival organizers hopeful that by May 2022 things will be safer, so that everyone […]