Press release from Quentin Miller for Sheriff: The ceremonial swearing-in for Sheriff Quentin Miller will take place with Chief District Court Judge Calvin Hill administering the Oath of Office. Sheriff Miller with begin his official duties earlier in the day on Monday, Dec. 3 when he is sworn in at 12:01 a.m. The event takes […]
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Ingles Magical Christmas Toy Drive takes place Nov. 29-Dec. 1
Press release from Eblen Charities: For thousands of families and their children in our community, the Christmas season doesn’t begin in the pre-dawn hours of “Black Friday” or the early sales on Thanksgiving evening. For them, Christmas begins with the kindness of countless families, companies, organizations and individuals who generously volunteer and donate toys and […]
Investors call on Duke Energy to mitigate coal ash risks
Press release from As You Sow: A group of 35 institutional investors representing nearly $41.2 billion in AUM sent a letter to Duke Energy Monday calling on the company to initiate an independent investigation to determine the extent of possible contamination from recent breaches of the company’s coal ash ponds during Hurricane Florence. Lead investor […]
Naloxone training and distribution in Haywood County Dec. 11
Press release from the 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 […]
Jewish Community Center hosts Hanukkah 8K on Dec. 9
Press release from the Asheville Jewish Community Center: The Asheville Jewish Community Center (JCC) will host the 3rd annual JCC Hanukkah 8k on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 9:15 a.m. The race will begin and end at the JCC, located at 236 Charlotte Street. The event is a community-wide celebration of the upcoming eight day Jewish […]
Hendersonville Fire Department remembers fallen firefighter
Press release from City of Hendersonville: “Heroism and Sacrifice” is the aptly named sculpture in Raleigh, North Carolina that honors all of North Carolina’s fallen firefighters. The name of Floyd A. Jackson, Jr. adorns the memorial as the City of Hendersonville’s only firefighter to have lost his life in the line of duty. November 26th marks […]
WNCAP hosts World AIDS Day luncheon Dec. 1
Press release from the Western North Carolina AIDS Project: Saturday, Dec. 1 marks the 30th anniversary of World AIDS Day. WNCAP will celebrate with a complimentary community luncheon. Join us in toasting the past, present, and future of the HIV Movement. The event will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton (115 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville, NC, 28803) from 11:30 […]
APD requests assistance to ID vehicle involved in breaking and entering cases
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to gather information on a vehicle suspected to be involved in several business breaking and entering cases in October and November 2018. The vehicle is described as a white, 1992-1997 Ford Crown Victoria. It has red, blue and green colored dots […]
Forest Bailey at Isis Music Hall, Dec. 13
Press release from Forest Bailey: “An Evening with Forest Bailey” 12/13/2018 $12 Adv $12 Day of Show Doors 5:00pm, Show 7:00pm Lounge – 50 seats Limited Tables Available with a Dinner Reservation :: All Other Seating is First Come First Serve General Admission :: Please Call Venue for Dinner (Table) Reservations Tickets and Information Available […]
Submissions are being accepted for the Jacobs/Jones African-American Literary Prize
Press release from the North Carolina Writers’ Network: The Jacobs/Jones African-American Literary Prize, which honors the best in short prose by African-American writers in North Carolina, is now open. The deadline is January 2, 2019. The contest, sponsored by NCWN and administered by the Creative Writing Program at UNC-Chapel Hill, is open to any African-American […]
Saluda Historic Depot commemorates last run of “Carolina Special”
Press release from Saluda Historic Depot: After 53 years of running from Charleston to Asheville and beyond to the mid-west, the passenger train, “Carolina Special” made its final run up the Saluda Grade 50 years ago on December 5, 1968. To commemorate this auspicious occasion, the Saluda Historic Depot invites everyone to a drop-in reception […]
Harris Regional Hospital welcoming applications for the 2019 Ascent Partnership nurse practitioner tuition support program
Press release from Harris Regional Hospital: Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital are joining Western Carolina University to announce a call for applicants for The Ascent Partnership nurse practitioner tuition support program for the 2019 fall semester start. The Ascent Partnership is the formal relationship between WCU and the hospitals. In the partnership, […]
State officials require Chemours to provide permanent drinking water and pay $12 million penalty
Press release from N.C. Department of Environmental Quality: State environmental officials announced the publication of a proposed consent order between the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Cape Fear River Watch and Chemours. The proposed consent order is a comprehensive resolution regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination originating from Chemours’ Fayetteville Works facility. It requires […]
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program offers heating assistance to eligible households
Press release from N.C. Department of Health and Human Services: Low-income households with a person 60 or older or someone receiving disability benefits and services through the Division of Aging and Adult Services that need help covering the cost of heating their home this winter can apply for assistance starting Dec. 3. The assistance is […]
Carolina Mountain Sales to participate in Feed the Need campaign
Press release from Carolina Mountain Sales: Carolina Mountain Sales, A Wilkinson ERA Real Estate Company today announced they will be collaborating with ERA Real Estate and other ERA affiliated brokerages across the country to join together in their Feed the Need initiative, a national campaign to fight against hunger. The campaign will kick off on […]
Steep Canyon Rangers will perform at U.S. Cellular Center Jan. 19
Press release from Lotos Nile: STEEP CANYON RANGERS are are thrilled to announce their return to the ExploreAsheville.com Arena on January 19, 2019 Special guest: Hiss Golden Messenger With OUT IN THE OPEN, Steep Canyon Rangers affirm their place as one of the most versatile bands in contemporary American music. The GRAMMY® Award-winning sextet has spent […]
Brother Wolf announces new mobile spay and neuter clinic
Press release from Brother Wolf Animal Rescue: Brother Wolf Animal Rescue is excited to announce that they will be operating a mobile low cost spay and neuter clinic within Buncombe County and the surrounding areas. Thanks to a generous donation from Fido Fixers, Brother Wolf and veterinarian Dr. Pam Carpenter will work with communities all […]
APD requests assistance to ID ATM theft suspect
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance from the public to locate a suspect who stole an ATM from the Crowne Plaza (1 Resort Drive) at approximately 4:00 a.m. on Nov. 19. A male, posing as an employee of an ATM maintenance company, removed the machine from the […]
SAHC transfers 324 acres in the Highlands of Roan to Cherokee National Forest
Press release from the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy: This month, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) transferred 324 acres to the Cherokee National Forest. Located on Hump Mountain in the Highlands of Roan, the upper edge of the property extends just 500 ft. from the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (AT). The AT passes across the […]
United Federal Credit Union names Ben Teague to board of directors
Press release from United Federal Credit Union: United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Board Directors, Irene Corbe and Ben Teague. Both Corbe and Teague served United as Associate Board Members in 2018. Together, they bring decades of combined financial services experience, and will aid United in its […]
Great Smoky Mountains Association hosts Clingmans Dome open house Dec. 1-2
Press release from the Great Smoky Mountains Association: Before Clingmans Dome Road closes for the winter, Great Smoky Mountains Association invites all park visitors to an open house at the visitor center store in honor of the season. Due to normal national park seasonal procedures, Clingmans Dome Road and Clingmans Dome Visitor Center are typically […]