Press release from the Community Housing Coalition: The Community Housing Coalition of Madison County presents “Madison MayFest: A Night at ReClaim,” a unique and unexpected fundraiser on May 4, 2019 from 6-9 p.m. inside a historic warehouse – staged and ready to whisk our guests back in time! ReClaim Madison: Salvage & Hardware will be […]
News Bulletins
United Way of Transylvania County hosts April chats with CEO Louis Negrón
Press release from the United Way of Transylvania County: Louis Negrón, Chief Executive Officer of United Way of Transylvania County (UWTC) invites members of the community to meet him at the Community Chat series in April. These informal conversations center on the local United Way—where it is and where it should grow to address community […]
ABYSA to share financial responsibility for JBL Soccer Complex maintenance, under new agreement
Press release City of Asheville: Work began about two weeks ago at John B. Lewis Soccer Complex to repair damages caused by multiple flooding events in 2018. And a resolution adopted by Asheville City Council during its March 26 meeting puts in place an agreement for shared financial responsibility for future maintenance at the facility. […]
Horizon Heating and Air named HCEF’s 2019 Small Business Sponsor after $20,000 donation gifted during National Public Schools Week
Press release from the Henderson County Education Foundation: In honor of National Public Schools Week (March 25-29), Horizon Heating & Air has donated $20,000 in unrestricted funds to the Henderson County Education Foundation, making the local business the Foundation’s “2019 Small Business Sponsor.” This is the second year that Dan Poeta, owner of Horizon Heating & […]
Young artist chosen for 2019 ArtScape banners
Press release from ArtScape Hendersonville: Eleventh-grader Megan Wilkie’s piece “Radiance of an Artistic Soul” has been chosen to represent the youth category in the upcoming reveal of the 2019 ArtScape banners in downtown Hendersonville. Wilkie’s work was recently on exhibit as one of 95 pieces by young artists in the Artists of Tomorrow show curated […]
Nature Photography Weekend returns to Grandfather Mountain May 31-June 2
Press release from Grandfather Mountain: Grandfather Mountain’s annual Nature Photography Weekend returns Friday, May 31, to Sunday, June 2. This three-day workshop features presentations from renowned photographers, one-of-a-kind shooting opportunities and a friendly, but competitive (and optional), photo contest. Online registration begins Monday, April 15. 2019’s featured presenters include Tamron Image Master Mike Moats, Nikon Legend […]
Asheville Area Piano Forum’s 14th Spring benefit concert
Press release from Asheville Area Piano Forum: The Asheville Area Piano Forum (AAPF) will present its 14th Spring Benefit Concert at the St. Giles Chapel at Deerfield in Asheville, on Sunday, April 7 at 3 p.m. The program will highlight works by Chopin, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Poulenc, Schubert, and Shirley. Featuring Local Performers and Asheville Area […]
Asheville town hall meeting Wednesday on need for a public report from Mueller
Press release from Progress NC Action: Earlier this month, the House of Representatives voted 420 to ZERO in favor of the Mueller Transparency Resolution (H. Con. RES. 24), making clear that Congress and by extension American people wants to see Mueller’s report made public. A new poll released by Progress NC Action along with Protect […]
AB-Tech included on “2019 Best Online Community Colleges” list
Asheville-Bucombe Technical Community College was listed No. 28 out of 35 colleges on SR Education Group’s “2019 Best Online Community Colleges” list. The full list is available online here. Press release from SR Education Group: SR Education Group, a leading education research publisher founded in 2004, released the first ever online community college rankings categorized […]
Downtown After 5 lineup announcement
Press release from the Asheville Downtown Association: The 31st season of Downtown After 5, presented by Prestige Subaru, kicks off Friday, May 17 from 5-9pm. Downtown After 5 takes place the 3rd Friday of the month May – September and is held on North Lexington Avenue. Events are free and open to the public. 2019 […]
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity staffers earn Homegrown Leaders certification
Press release from Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity: Cassidy Moore and Beth Russo of Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity recently graduated from Homegrown Leaders program, a regional leadership and economic development program that develops and supports highly-motivated leaders who are committed to building regional collaboration across multi-county regions in the state. Homegrown Leaders is a […]
National Vietnam Veterans Day, March 29
Press release from Charles George VA Medical Center: In honor of the men and women who served “in county” or in support of the Vietnam War, Charles George VA Medical Center is hosting “Coffee With Gratitude.” Vietnam Veterans are invited to stop by the front lobby March 29 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. to […]
Kindergarten Readiness Rally Invitation to Families
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: Children turning 5 on or before Aug. 31 will need to register for April 9-11, but first they can meet their teachers and climb aboard a big yellow school bus at the Kindergarten Readiness Rally on April 2! Presented by Smart Start Partnership for Children and Henderson County […]
Hendersonville Police Department educates young drivers
Press release from the Hendersonville Police Department: According to the National Safety Council, every hour approximately 30 teens are injured in motor vehicle crashes involving an inexperienced driver. Each day, seven teens will die in those collisions. Rather than sitting back and dealing with the aftermath of crashes involving young drivers, a local police department […]
Environmental Leader and Author Dr. J. Drew Lanham to speak at Warren Wilson College
Press release from Warren Wilson College: WHAT: Harwood-Cole Memorial Lecture: Dr. J. Drew Lanham ● Topic: “A Lot about a Little or a Little about a Lot: The Evolution of a Right-Brained Ecologist” ● Free and public, but please RSVP: https://www.warren-wilson.edu/lecture WHO: Dr. J. Drew Lanham is the author of The Home Place: Memoirs of […]
Naloxone Training and Distribution in Clyde
Press release from Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency: The North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition (NCHRC) is a statewide grassroots organization dedicated to implementing harm reduction interventions, public health strategies, drug policy transformation and justice reform. NCHRC is partnering with Haywood County Health & Human Services Agency to combat the public health crisis surrounding fatal […]
PruittHealth helps Air Force vet visit Arlington memorial
Information provided by event organizers: In February, PruittHealth coordinated a trip to Arlington, Virginia, so that United States Air Force veteran Patsy Phillips could see the Women in Military Service for America Memorial. Phillips lives at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Black Mountain, a facility that is part of the PruittHealth family. Phillips […]
Color Me Goodwill fashion show tickets now available
Press release from Color Me Goodwill: Seven local fashion designers will compete in the 5th Color Me Goodwill fashion show, which takes place Friday, April 26, at The Orange Peel. Tickets are on sale and are $20 each. “We have been fortunate that our show sells out, so if you want to ensure your opportunity […]
DuPont Forest Festival Announced for September
Press release from Friends of DuPont Forest: On National Public Lands Day, Saturday September 28, 2019, Friends of DuPont Forest will host the 2nd annual DuPont Forest Festival, an event celebrating the adventure, wildness, and beauty of DuPont State Recreational Forest. “We are so excited about year two of the Festival and we are in […]
Gary Jackson honored by Rotary Club of Asheville
Press release from Four Seasons: On March 28th the Rotary Club of Asheville membership and the Board of Directors will recognize Gary Jackson with a Paul Harris Fellow plus 1 honor. The club leadership determined that Gary demonstrated “service above self” during his tenure as Asheville City Manager and Rotary Club member. Gary served the […]
Sylvia Mendez Keynotes at UNCA on 65th Anniversary of ‘Brown v. Board of Education’
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville will present a series of events during the first two weeks of April, including a keynote address by civil rights activist Sylvia Mendez, to commemorate the 65th anniversary year of the U.S. Supreme Court Brown v. Board of Education decision that struck down school segregation laws. Mendez’s talk, […]