Press release from Historic Johnson Farm: As part of its winter History Bites lectures, local author and Times-News columnist Terry Ruscin will present his “School Days” program at Historic Johnson Farm at noon on Wed., Jan. 16. Tickets cost $5 and include light refreshments. The fully-illustrated program on the history of Henderson County schools includes […]
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Park Ridge is now AdventHealth
Press release from AdventHealth of Hendersonville: What was 30 brands under Adventist Health System is now one unified brand – AdventHealth. One of the nation’s largest faith-based health systems, with 47 hospital campuses in nine states including Park Ridge Health in Hendersonville, North Carolina, officially has a new name – AdventHealth. The name change for […]
Camplify receives $20,000 grant from CFWNC
Press release from Camplify: Camplify is pleased to accept a $20,000 People In Need grant from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC). Camplify will expand our agency with this grant to include a formal Program Six: Building Capacity and Expanding Family Outreach. The agency runs skill-building programs ten months each year beginning with […]
Haywood County Arts Council Juried Artist Show begins Jan. 11
Press release from the Haywood County Arts Council: The Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC) is excited to announce we are kicking off the new year with a variety packed show filled with the original art of 28 local artists. The 2019 Juried Artist Exhibit opens on Friday, Jan. 11, and will run through Saturday, Feb. […]
Kyle Petty and David Childers partner for White Horse show
Press release from White Horse Black Mountain: The strum of an acoustic guitar and the roar of a racetrack may not have much in common at first consideration, but they collide in the person of NASCAR star Kyle Petty, son of legendary driver Richard Petty. Petty’s affinity for music goes back almost as far as his […]
Mission Hospital celebrates first birth of 2019
Press release from Mission Health: Brittany Franklin, of Mars Hill, came to Mission Hospital with what she thought was a stomach bug around 11 a.m. on 12/31/18; at 1:04 a.m. on 1/1/19, she gave birth to daughter Mackenzee Lynn Robinson, the first baby of 2019. Big brother Blake, almost 4, has been really wanting to […]
January is National Blood Donor Month
Press release from the American Red Cross: January has been recognized as National Blood Donor Month since 1970 with the goal of increasing blood donations during the winter months. Right now, the American Red Cross urgently needs donors to give to ensure that patients don’t have to worry about the availability of blood this winter. […]
New Year’s Day Event at Momentum Gallery
Press release from Momentum Gallery: Start Your New Year With MOMENTUM! What will your story be in 2019? Master printmaker and storyteller Andy Farkas shares some poignant fables on New Year’s Day! At this reflective time of year Farkas’ work reminds us that, while we are sure to be presented with new challenges, we can let […]
Sierra Club calls for comments on I-26 Connector
Press release from the Sierra Club of Western North Carolina: NCDOT is accepting comments on the I-26 Connector before Jan 4. MountainTrue states the following: “The maps that NCDOT shared at the recent hearing in Asheville were still missing crucial improvements that Asheville’s residents and city government have called for. These improvements would have a […]
Eblen Charities expands heating assistance
Press release from Eblen Charities: This Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2019 will give a great many families a warm start to the New Year as those who are seeking heating assistance through these upcoming cold winter months will once again be receiving additional help thanks to our continuing partnership between Buncombe County Department of Health and Human […]
NCDOT urges caution on flooded roads throughout WNC
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Transportation: As a strong storm system marches across North Carolina, heavy rain is prompting N.C. Department of Transportation crews to temporarily close some roads due to flooding. Multiple flooded, impassable roads have been reported, particularly in western North Carolina. Those counties with multiple flooded roads include Polk, […]
Single-track trails closed at DuPont State Recreational Forest until further notice
Press release from the Friends of DuPont Forest: Over 6 inches of rain has fallen as of noon Friday. The Little River has risen quickly, an indication of very wet soil conditions. Because of this, all single-track trails are closed until further notice. Based on forecast rain over the weekend, the closure will remain in […]
“Jeeves at Sea” comes to N.C. Stage Company Jan. 23-Feb. 17
Press release from the North Carolina Stage Company: Jeeves is back in an all-new adventure at North Carolina Stage Company — and, this time, he’s taking on an ocean of trouble. For four weeks in January and February, NC Stage turns the satirical spotlight on 1920s high-society in “Jeeves at Sea,” the fourth installment in Margaret Raether’s adaptations to the stories […]
Winter “Food Science” series comes to AMOS
Press release from the Asheville Museum of Science: The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) and The Collider announce their co-hosted winter series of the Science Pub, a free Friday night guest speaker series offered by AMOS. WHO: In January, AMOS welcomes Elizabeth Porter, UNCA professor of Economics for a talk entitled: The World Food Challenge, […]
UPDATED: Heavy rains lead to City of Asheville road closures
Press release from the City of Asheville (UPDATED 4:15 p.m.): Several roads remain closed in Asheville due to heavy rains from Thursday and Friday. Gauges along the Swannanoa River indicate the water levels are receding and the water appears to have crested in Biltmore Village. Gauges along the French Broad indicate the river is still […]
Flood warning continues through 1:15 p.m. across Buncombe County
Press release from the National Weather Service: FLOOD WARNING FROM 7:11AM EST FRI UNTIL 1:15PM EST FRI THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR… BUNCOMBE COUNTY IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA… * UNTIL 115 PM EST FRIDAY. * AT 708 AM EST, DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SERIES OF HEAVY RAIN […]
Foothills Conservancy purchases land for Pisgah National Forest
Press release from Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina: MORGANTON, N.C.―On December 19, Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina purchased 96 acres of undeveloped forested land to add to Pisgah National Forest. The acreage is located off Highway 321 in Caldwell County between Lenoir and Blowing Rock. Protection of the Chestnut Mountain property buffers the natural area […]
“Finding Home” performances, Jan. 11-14
Press release from Homeward Bound of WNC: As a young artist living in New York City, Candice Dickinson was heartbroken to see how humans can treat people just because they do not have a home. When she walked home from her job as a bartender at 1:00am during the winter, Dickinson would see 20 or […]
Hendersonville offices closed for New Year’s Day
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville government offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in observance of New Year’s Day. Garbage, recycling and brush collection will be operating on a regular schedule. For water/sewer issues occurring on Jan. 1, please use the after hours number at (828) 891-7779.
Root Cause announces forestry award winners
Press release from Root Cause: The sixth annual Root Cause Awards, celebrating achievement in the local forest products industry and sustainable forestry, were announced on Dec. 26, 2018. This year’s awards highlighted important issues that face our region’s forests and the great people/organizations that are working on them. The three winners are: The Nature Conservancy […]
American Airlines announces new nonstop to LaGuardia from AVL
Press release from Asheville Regional Airport: Start planning your summer vacation to the Big Apple! Air travelers can now book flights on an ERJ-175 (76-seat aircraft) from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) on American Airlines to LaGuardia Airport in New York City (LGA) for travel starting on or after May 4, 2019. This new seasonal, nonstop route […]