Press release from Dogwood Alliance: Asheville’s Flora hosts a fundraiser for Dogwood Alliance that features storytellers and acclaimed cellist Brooke German WHAT: Flora, a West Asheville based full service floral shop hosts its second Do-Good Date Night, a fundraiser that will benefit Asheville-based, regional environmental group Dogwood Alliance’s work to protect forests, communities and climate […]
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UNCA appoints Roger Aiken and Maurice “Mo” Green to its Board of Trustees
Press release from UNCA: Roger Aiken and Maurice “Mo” Green have been appointed to UNC Asheville’s Board of Trustees. The UNC System Board of Governors made the appointments at its March 22 meeting, and also reappointed Rick Lutovsky, Robby Russell, and Oscar Wong to new four-year terms on UNC Asheville’s board. The nominations for all […]
Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards announces departure of its executive director
Press release from Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards: The Board of Directors of Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards (SAWS) announced today that Bill Hodge, its longtime Executive Director, will leave the organization next month. “For years, Bill has inspired the people of the Southern Appalachians with his creativity, his credibility, and his compassion. His hard work connecting with […]
APD seeks information on dog owner
Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is seeking information on the identity of the owner of a dog who was at the Valvoline Instant Oil Change (663 Merrimon Avenue) at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 28. One of the owner’s dogs bit a victim, causing minor injuries. If the owner is not […]
Night work underway on Smoky Park Highway
Press release from N.C. Department of Transportation: A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation started a project earlier this week to resurface Smoky Park Highway between Haywood Road in West Asheville and N.C. 191 in Candler. Harrison Construction is performing most of the work at night with no lane closures allowed after 6 a.m. […]
Street Creature Collective awarded Meow Wolf grant
Press release from Street Creature Collective: Our community art organization Street Creature was awarded a grant from the Meow Wolf DIY Fund! The $1000 grant will be used for the purchase of a laptop and projector. 2019 is shaping up to be a big year for our 7 year old puppetry collective. The Street Creature […]
Dan Leroy named next president and CEO of United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County
Press release from United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County: United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County announced on Wednesday that it has hired Dan Leroy as its next president and CEO. A search committee consisting of board and staff leadership, and led by Walker-Wilson Consulting, conducted a nationwide search after current CEO, David Bailey, […]
Hendersonville Police Department recognizes officers and employees for outstanding service
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: The Hendersonville Police Department held their annual awards ceremony to recognize officers and employees for outstanding service on March 27, 2019 at Bay Breeze Restaurant. Officer Colby Allman was named the Police Officer of the Year for 2018. Captain Bruce Simonds and Officer Jeff Tankersley were congratulated on […]
Poetry for the Pantry calls on local writers
Press release from The Storehouse: Some of the past literary notables include Wendy Lou Billings, Ronnie Pepper, Shelly Maupin, Ed Cabbage and Brian Byrd. On April 12th at The Artisan of Flat Rock, The Storehouse will reveal even more local wordsmiths, poets, humorists and various word slingers. There is room on the roster for a […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Friday, March 29: Moderate (YELLOW)
Friday, March 29, 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 and ozone at higher elevations. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 […]
Land of Sky seeking foster grandparents
Press release from Land of Sky Regional Council: Foster Grandparents are trusted mentors, confidants and friends to children in need. Foster Grandparents are 55 years of age or older and volunteer twenty hours of time a week. Their goal is to help children with special needs improve their reading, motor skills, temperament, and behavior. Their […]
‘An Iliad’ studies humanity’s addiction to violence
Press release from Asheville Community Theatre: Rarely Theatre presents Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare’s one-man show, An Iliad: an adaptation of The Iliad as translated by Robert Fagles. Focusing primarily on Hector and Achilles, it studies humanity’s addiction to violence on a global scale and in our daily lives. It runs at 35below for the first […]
Residents weigh in on priorities for County-City renewable energy goals
Press release from the City of Asheville: City of Asheville and Buncombe County Staff are working with a consultant to develop a roadmap to implement 100% renewable energy goals referenced in City Resolution 18-279 and Buncombe County Resolution 17-12-06. The City resolution calls for Asheville to “transition municipal operations from fossil-fueled energy to 100% renewable […]
Wicked Weed Brewing hosts Chefs in Action benefit for Food Connection, April 4
Press release from Food Connection: Asheville, NC, 3/22/19– There is a lot to celebrate since Food Connection began in 2015. 130,000 fresh meals have been diverted from going to the landfill and have been delivered to area agencies, such as Trinity Place Shelter for Youth, Haywood St. Respite Center, BeLoved Asheville, and more. Last year, […]
Arts and activism project at Claxton Elementary
Press release from Claxton Elementary: In recent years, third graders have researched important figures in Asheville’s history. They investigate which figures are remembered with street names, monuments, and the like; and which ones are missing from our collective memory. The ultimate goal of the project is for students to bring the stories and people often […]
Hendersonville High School senior play “Newsies”
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: For nearly a century, seniors at Hendersonville High School have concluded their high school career with the heralded tradition of the Senior Play. It is an opportunity to bond as a class, create a memory that will last a lifetime, and leave a final mark on HHS. The […]
Sidewalk and lane closure coming on Biltmore Avenue
Press release from Mission Health: Due to a permanent reconfiguration of the Mission Hospital entrance at the intersection of Biltmore Avenue and Rose Chapman Drive, the sidewalk along the west side of Biltmore Avenue from Hospital Drive to Rose Chapman Drive will be closed from Sunday, Mar. 31, to Sunday, April 28. The NCDOT and […]
Tails and Trails benefit hike to support local animal rescue and conservation work
Press release from Conserving Carolina: Attention pet parents and pet lovers! Tails and Trails, a hike for people and pups, will take place on Bearwallow Mountain on April 27th at 10 a.m. Proceeds from this event will directly support Blue Ridge Humane Society and Conserving Carolina. All are welcome, even if you do not have […]
N.C. Wildlife Commission seeks citizen hellbender info
Press release from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: See a hellbender? If so, biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources want to know when and where so they can continue their long-term inventory and monitoring of this giant, aquatic salamander. Hellbenders, also called “waterdogs,” are found in fast-moving, clean mountain streams in western North Carolina. Because […]
Asheville water discoloration caused by water supply line repair
Press release from the City of Asheville: Due to a water supply line repair on North Fork Road from Cragmont Road to North Fork Left Fork Road, City of Asheville customers may experience discolored water. About 50 customers who live near the area remain under a boiled water advisory as a precaution. The discoloration is anticipated […]
Land of Sky annual State of Our Air Briefing and Press Conference
Press release from Land of Sky Regional Council: MEETING AGENDA for Friday, March 29, 2019 8:30 to 11:30 AM Light Refreshments and Pre-Event Media Interviews (8:00 – 8:30 AM) Welcome and Introductions – Bill Eaker, Land-of-Sky Regional Council (LOSRC) (10 minutes) State and Federal Air Quality Issues Update (Air Quality Conditions/Trends/Programs) – Mike Abraczinskas, Director, […]