Press release from Historic Programs: The D-Day Memorial Parade to Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of World War II. Virginia Griffith (trumpet), Sam Rattigan (baritone saxophone) and Pierce Ruch (percussion) of Asheville High School have been selected to represent their school and community as members of the “All American D-Day Band.” Sponsored by Historic Programs and The […]
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Notice of Buncombe County TDA regular meeting
Press release from the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority: NOTICE: REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF BUNCOMBE COUNTY TDAWednesday, September 28, 2022 | 9–11 a.m.Explore Asheville Offices | 27 College Place, Asheville WHAT: The regular monthly joint meeting of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, Public Authority, and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, Nonprofit Corporation. WHEN: […]
Local chefs, Katie Button and Meherwan Irani, to serve as Grand Marshals for the 76th Annual Asheville Holiday Parade
Press release from the Asheville Downtown Association: The 76th Annual Asheville Holiday Parade, presented by Bojangles, rolls, dances and marches through Downtown Asheville on Saturday, November 19. The 2022 theme is Winter Wonderland. Local chefs and restaurateurs, Katie Button and Meherwan Irani, will serve as Grand Marshals. Button’s Curate and Irani’s Chai Pani were the recipients of […]
Town of Mills River seeking input for American Rescue Plan Funding
Press release from town of Mills River: MILLS RIVER, North Carolina – The Town of Mills River is seeking your input to help make decisions about how to invest its share of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in the community. On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 […]
City Council Agenda – September 27
Press release from city of Asheville: The electronic agenda for the September 27, City Council formal meeting is now available by clicking here. Persons wishing to speak live at the meeting will be required to attend in person and must sign-up at the door outside the Council Chamber. To accommodate those who do not yet […]
Wilma Dykeman honored with William A.V. Cecil Leadership Award by Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority
Press release from Explore Asheville: (Asheville, NC – September 22, 2022) – The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) awarded Wilma Dykeman posthumously with the William A.V. Cecil Leadership Award. For more than two decades, the William A.V. Cecil Leadership Award has honored those who have made a significant contribution to the travel and hospitality […]
Buncombe County Board of Education selects new superintendent
Press release from Buncombe County: The Buncombe County Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Robert (“Rob”) Jackson as the new Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Jackson will succeed Dr. Tony Baldwin as Superintendent, who is retiring after serving over 13 years as Superintendent and almost 40 years as an educator in […]
Free podcasting workshop for Latinx community in Asheville
Press release from Recording Las Américas: Taller de Podcast bilingüe y gratuito para la comunidad latina en Asheville El taller de podcast se llama “Nuestras Voces” y será dictado por los periodistas y productores de podcasts Patricia Serrano y David Seth Miller. Se realizará el 1 y 2 de octubre en Asheville, Carolina del […]
Buncombe County HHS wins Health Department of the Year
Press release from Buncombe County Health and Human Services: Buncombe County Health and Human Services Public Health was awarded the Dr. Sarah Morrow Health Department of the Year (Large County) by the North Carolina Public Health Association (NCPHA)! This is a tremendous acknowledgement of the innovation and drive to serve our community that is synonymous with our […]
City of Asheville and Buncombe County announces change to the Reparations Commission Retreat
Press release from the city of Asheville: The Reparations Commission meeting scheduled for Friday, September 23, 2022 and Saturday, September 24, 2022 has been changed. Commission members will participate in a Reparations Retreat on Friday, September 23. Saturday’s session will be rescheduled. The agenda led meeting will allow Commission members to learn more about […]
Mars Hill/Marshall both receive T-Mobile grants for townprojects
Press release from T-Mobile: Today, T-Mobile announced two North Carolina cities – Mars Hill and Marshall – as part of the 25 small towns winning Hometown Grants to jumpstart vital community development projects. Mars Hill, N.C. received $48,500 to help transform a remodeled space in a 1930s refurbished school building into a certified commercial community kitchen […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s seeks public assistance identifying individual
Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Detectives with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office are seeking any information that will help identify the individual pictured. The individual was last seen in the Emma area of Buncombe County. The individual is the suspect in a motor vehicle larceny that occurred over the weekend in Candler. […]
COVID-19 pandemic still impacting blood supply 2 years later; The Blood Connection urges more blood donors
Press release from The Blood Connection: he COVID-19 pandemic changed many things in life: relationships, work, and priorities. Unfortunately, how people spend their time changed as well and blood donation fell off many priority lists. This has led to dire situations for community blood centers like The Blood Connection (TBC) and the local hospitals it […]
Community Playdate for Families – September 24
Press release from Buncombe Partnerships for Children: Join us for our free Community Playdate on Saturday, September 24, from 10 am – 1 pm at Rabbit Rabbit in downtown Asheville! We’ll have activities for children 1 – 8 years old. Sign up on our Facebook event for updates and sign up for our free giveaway […]
Teen Holocaust education international travel program now accepting scholarship applications
Press release from Asheville Jewish Community Center: Jewish Asheville area teens are invited to apply for a scholarship to travel to Poland and Israel with March of the Living to study the history of the Holocaust and examine the roots of prejudice, intolerance and hatred. The March of the Living scholarship opportunity is presented by the Harry and Lily […]
Micro-grants available to small businesses in the Weaverville area
Press release from Weaverville Business Association: The Weaverville Business Association (WBA) is thrilled to announce the Weaverville Business Association Micro-Grant program. This program is made possible thanks to the Duke Energy Foundation’s Hometown Revitalization grant program. This is the second year Duke Energy has provided targeted grants in support of downtown areas throughout the state. […]
Submit Your Stories to the 2022 NC State Fiction Contest
Press release from NC State University: The annual NC State Fiction Contest is a free literary competition open to all North Carolina residents, including out-of-state and international students who are enrolled at North Carolina universities. It remains one of the largest free-to-enter fiction contests in the South. This year’s guest judge is S.A. Cosby, author […]
Cherokee Potters Master Apprentice Program formed through local partnership
Press release from UNC Asheville: The Center for Native Health, UNC Asheville, the Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute (RKLI), and Tsali Care are partnering to develop ᎠᏏᎾᏏ ᏃᎴ ᎠᏙᎴᏆᏍᎩ “asinasi nole adolegwasgi”: Cherokee Potters Master Apprentice Program. This collaborative project, funded by a SOUTH Arts In These Mountains: Central Appalachian Folk Arts & Culture Project Grant, will support […]
Asheville ABC Board provides community update
Press release from Asheville ABC Board, by Mark Combs: In 1933 the 21st Amendment of the United States’ Constitution not only repealed prohibition but, coupled with the 10th Amendment, in which powers are reserved to the states, gave states control over alcohol beverage policy. In 1935 the N.C. legislature appointed a commission to study control of […]
Buncombe County replaces 900 absentee ballots with missing headers
Press release from Buncombe County: Late last week, the Buncombe County Board of Elections discovered that a municipal heading was missing on about 900 absentee ballots that had been mailed to voters in the county. The ballot printing vendor was immediately contacted, and the issue was corrected for all ballots moving forward. Any ballot postmarked […]
Sustainability Advisory Committee on Energy and the Environment holds retreat, Sept. 21
Press release from City of Asheville: The Sustainability Advisory Committee on Energy and the Environment will hold their retreat on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. This meeting will take place in-person at the Picnic Pavilion at Richmond Hill Park (280 Richmond Hill Dr, Asheville, NC 28806) PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITIES: You may submit comments […]