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 […]
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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, […]
Community Housing Coalition announces Madison MayFest
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 […]
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 […]