Press release from Jersey Mike’s Subs: Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its authentic fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, joined with its generous customers this March during the 9th Annual “Month of Giving” to raise a record amount of more than $7.3 million to help charities nationwide. This is over $1 million more than was raised during last […]
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REACH offers free eye exams to service and working animals
Press release from REACH Veterinary Specialists: Asheville, NC (April 2, 2019) – REACH Veterinary Specialists to provide WNC Service and Working Animals with free sight-saving eye exams this May. Each year, board certified veterinary ophthalmologists across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico collectively provide more than 7,500 free eye exams as of The American College […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Monday, April 8: Moderate (YELLOW)
Monday, April 8, 2019, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. The rating is based on particulate matter in the air. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Monday, […]
Hendersonville plans greenway extension, announces public input meeting
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: During their meeting on April 4, 2019, the Hendersonville City Council voted to submit a Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) Grant for a Clear Creek Greenway extension project. The Clear Creek Greenway would add approximately three-quarters of a mile of additional paved trail and connect the existing […]
Henderson County Tailgate Market kicks off 40th anniversary season, April 6
Press release from Henderson County Tailgate Market: (Hendersonville, NC): The Henderson County Tailgate Market kicks off its 40th Anniversary season, Saturday, April 6th. Like they did in 1979, vendors will set up either from the back of their vehicle tailgates or under canopies to offer fresh Henderson County produce, plants, baked goods, handmade Appalachian crafts […]
Camp Muddy Sneakers relocates to REEB Ranch
Press release from Muddy Sneakers: Children from around Western North Carolina have a new way to experience the joy of being outside this summer as Muddy Sneakers’ award-winning day camp moves to the gorgeous REEB Ranch. Located between Hendersonville and Brevard with a shuttle running from Asheville, Camp Muddy Sneakers’ new base camp offers a […]
Latest water testing results now available for City of Asheville water
Press release from the City of Asheville: The following information is being provided as a follow up to Tuesday’s press conference regarding discolored water in the city. Water sample tests indicate municipal water remains safe for customer use and consumption. Testing was completed on samples throughout the entire system. Results are available on the City […]
Pisgah Legal Services celebrates community leaders at April 11 Jazz for Justice event
Press release from Pisgah Legal Services: (Asheville, NC) – Local attorney Bob Pitts remembers what life was like in Asheville more than 40 years ago, before Pisgah Legal Services existed. “A person who had a civil matter and who could not afford to pay a lawyer to represent them was usually out of luck,” recalls […]
NCDOT announces 2018 Wildflower Award winners
Press release from NCDOT: RALEIGH – The wildflowers blooming along North Carolina’s highways are a beautiful sight for travelers; they’re also award-winning. Each year, the N.C. Department of Transportation honors the state’s best-looking wildflower beds. The Wildflower Awards were presented by N.C. Board of Transportation Chairman Mike Fox and The Garden Club of North Carolina […]
Locals join national day of action to demand that Barr #ReleaseTheReport
Press release from Indivisible Asheville/WNC: ASHEVILLE, NC (April 3, 2019) – Hundreds of activists in Asheville and surrounding areas will join a nationwide day of action in response to Attorney General Barr’s failure to release the full report from the Mueller investigation by the April 2 deadline set by Congress. The “Release The Report” Day of Action will take place […]
Downtown Welcome Table recognize chefs with Turn the Tables luncheon, April 9
Press release from Haywood Street Congregation: Nearly every week, Haywood Street Companion, Maureen Simon, slings her camera over her shoulder, heads to the Downtown Welcome Table and photographs Asheville’s top chefs in action—preparing and serving made-from-scratch meals for hundreds of housed, unhoused, well, sick, addicted and sober people. After years of witnessing the dedication of […]
Asheville Chamber calls for outdoor sculpture proposals
Press release from the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce invites artists to submit an outdoor sculpture for display at the Asheville Visitor Center, located at 36 Montford Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801. Up to three sculptors will be selected to participate and receive a $1,500 honorarium. The show titled “Together, […]
Hendersonville High School stages ‘Newsies,’ May 2-4
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: Who: Hendersonville High School What: The Class of 2019 Senior Play – “Newsies” When: May 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Where: Hendersonville High School Auditorium For nearly a century, seniors at Hendersonville High School have concluded their high school career with the heralded tradition of the Senior Play. It […]
Our VOICE and the Asheville Brewers Alliance partner to present the 4th annual Pints for Our VOICE campaign & fundraiser
Press release from Our VOICE: In an effort to combat drug-facilitated sexual assault (DFSA), Our VOICE and the Asheville Brewers Alliance (ABA) are joining forces for the 4th annual Pints for Our VOICE fundraiser, happening throughout all of April, which is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Select Asheville Brewers Alliance Breweries will raise funds to […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Thursday, April 4: Moderate (YELLOW)
Thursday, April 4, 2019, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. The rating is based on predicted particulate matter in the air and ozone levels. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 Air […]
Urgent need for O-Negative blood donors
Press release from The Blood Connection: Spring is in the air and pollen is back with a vengeance. With many people feeling the effects of allergy season, The Blood Connection is asking those who feel well to donate blood now. TBC has an urgent need for O-Negative blood, the universal blood type. O-Negative donors ensure […]
Lake Junaluska Golf Course to host 100th Anniversary Kickoff Tournament on April 24
Press release from Lake Junaluska Golf Course: Lake Junaluska Golf Course will host a 100th Anniversary Kickoff Golf Tournament on Wednesday, April 24. The event will be the first in a series to celebrate the course’s centennial. “We invite everyone who is a fan of the golf course or of Lake Junaluska to join us […]
Cherokee County growers named North Carolina Small Farmers of the Year
Press release from N.C. Agricultural and Technical State University: EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (April, 1, 2019) – Harold and Nancy Long, the owners of Long Family Farms and Gallery in Murphy, are the 2019 North Carolina Small Farmers of the Year. The Longs, who grow heirloom vegetables and tend heritage breeds of livestock on their diversified […]
6th Annual Earth Day Film: “Tomorrow” screening on April 17th
Press release from Lenoir-Rhyne University: At 6:30 p.m. on April 17th, Lenoir-Rhyne University Asheville, in partnership with The Organic Growers School, will be hosting a film screening of “Tomorrow,” a documentary directed by Cyril Dion and Melanie Laurent. “Tomorrow” deals with issues linked to climate change, and optimistically identifies concrete solutions to the environmental and […]
Pulitzer-Winning PolitiFact founder Bill Adair to speak at WWC
Press release from Warren Willson College: Bill Adair, founder of the Pulitzer Prize-winning PolitiFact website, will speak at Warren Wilson College’s 2019 Commencement on Saturday, May 11, 2019. “Warren Wilson is a special place that encourages students to be open to new ideas and all points of view,” Adair said. “I look forward to joining […]
Appalachian Spring Tea” at historic Weatherford Home at Blue Ridge Assembly
Press release from Swannanoa Valley Museum: On Saturday, April 27th history lovers, and those who enjoy the sweet and savory tastes of a formal tea will gather at “Far Horizons”- the historic Weatherford home in Blue Ridge Assembly- for a special celebration of spring. The tea will be offered in two seatings, from 11a.m. to […]