Press release from the City of Asheville: On Wednesday, Nov. 14, the City of Asheville will host an open house about the potential to create affordable housing on two City-owned properties. Everyone is invited to attend! The drop-in style event happens from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Asheville Public Works Building, 161 […]
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YMCA of WNC provides free access to military families through Nov. 12
Press release from the YMCA of Western North Carolina: November is National Military Family Month. The YMCA of Western North Carolina is showing its appreciation to all active military members, veterans, and their immediate families with a special offer to visit any of the eight YMCA of Western North Carolina locations for free Nov. 9-12. […]
Asheville Outlets hosts Patriots and Legends car show Nov. 10
Press release from Asheville Outlets: The Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry’s (ABCCM) Patriots & Legends Car Show at Asheville Outlets is presented by Ingles, Blossman Gas and Paramount Kia. There is no fee for spectators. Attendees can view hundreds of classic cars and NASCAR show cars, as well as enjoy a live Joe Lasher concert. […]
Christ School sophomore wins prestigious Boy Scout conservation award
Press release from Christ School: Christ School sophomore William David ’21 would be the first to admit that the William T. Hornaday Silver Medal in Conservation is more than an individual honor. Inspiring others to follow his lead now, and into the future, may ultimately be the real mark that William leaves on Asheville with […]
Asheville Hot Chocolate Races return Jan. 26
Press release from Kick It Event Management: Now in its 12th year, the Asheville Hot Chocolate Races (Jan. 26, 2019) is one of the most beloved running events in Asheville and has consistently been voted a favorite by its participants. Last year saw the addition of a 5k race and a sellout of both the […]
Folk Art Center explores women’s fashion with new exhibit
Press release from the Southern Highland Craft Guild: On Saturday, Nov. 10, the Southern Highland Craft Guild will open its final Focus Gallery exhibition of the 2018 year. Located on the second level of the the Folk Art Center, The Golden Fleece features more than 20 ensembles in women’s fashion. Showcasing work by Liz Spear, […]
Asheville Outlets celebrates Santa’s arrival Nov. 17
Press release from Asheville Outlets: Smart Stop, iHeart Radio-Asheville and Paramount KIA will team up with Asheville Outlets to welcome Santa and host the official Tree Lighting on Saturday, Nov. 17, at 5:00 p.m. The Enka Fire Department will lead Santa’s parade around the center rolling to holiday tunes by the Enka High School Band […]
Asheville Community Yoga hosts Holiday Art Market Dec. 2
Press release from Asheville Community Yoga: Local artists, crafters, bakers and other creative minds will come together on Sunday, Dec. 2 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. for Asheville Community Yoga’s 3rd annual Holiday Art Market. The market has been a hugely successful fundraiser for the nonprofit community center over the past two years, helping […]
Western Carolina Rescue Ministries hosts Week of Thankfulness starting Nov. 19
Press release from Western Carolina Rescue Ministries: Western Carolina Rescue Ministries (WCRM) will be hosting its Second Annual Week of Thankfulness for those in need starting Monday, Nov. 19 and running through Friday, Nov. 23. The event will take place each evening from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Western Carolina Rescue Ministries (225 Patton […]
WNC farms welcome visitors during the holiday season
Press release from North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services: Whether you’re choosing the perfect Christmas tree, learning in a workshop with friends, or picking out a great gift for grandma, N.C. farms are open this holiday season with a variety of agritourism experiences for everyone to enjoy. “North Carolina is home to more […]
Building our City Speaker Series features Mitchell J. Silver on Nov. 13
Press release from Asheville Downtown Association: Please join us for our next event in the Building our City Speaker Series event with renowned planner and urbanist, Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver who has lead the New York City Parks Department since 2014. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 13 from 6-7pm at The Capital Club […]
Indivisible Asheville/WNC hosts protest in defense of Mueller investigation 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8
Press release from Indivisible Asheville/WNC: Emergency Protest in Defense of Mueller Investigation Nov. 8 at 5:00 pm at Vance Monument in Asheville North Carolina Leaders Call on Congress to Respond Quickly and Forcefully Emergency protests are planned across the country on Nov. 8 at 5 p.m. in response to President Trump’s decision Wednesday to appoint Matt […]
AIDS Memorial Quilt at the Masonic Temple, Nov. 26-Dec. 1
Press release from Western North Carolina AIDS Project: From Monday, November 26th through Saturday, December 1st, 2018, WNCAP will present portions of the famous AIDS Memorial Quilt at the Masonic Temple in downtown Asheville (80 Broadway Street, Asheville, NC, 28801). The exhibit is free and open to the public from 10am-7pm (10am-4:30pm on Monday, November 26th). […]
Kat Williams plays final show before Dec. kidney transplant, Nov. 23 at White Horse
Press release from Tricia Rother: Emmy nominated chanteuse and finalist on America’s Got Talent, local celebrity Kat Williams is taking on her next challenge. After being diagnosed with Stage 5 kidney failure 4 years ago, a miracle is now taking place. A member of our community has come forward knowing her plight and donated a kidney. […]
United Way holds sixth annual Holiday Book Drive
Press release from United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County: United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County’s Leadership Group Women United is rallying community support to give the gift of literacy to local middle school students during their Sixth Annual Holiday Book Drive running November 1- December 31. In 2017, 2,200 books were donated from individuals […]
State releases September county and area employment figures
Press release from the N.C. Department of Commerce: Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in all 100 of North Carolina’s counties in September. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 6.2 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 2.4 percent. All 15 of the state’s metro areas experienced rate decreases. Among the metro […]
Tech startup awarded $20,000 prize package at Hatch This 2018
Press release from Hatch AVL Foundation: Shattering all records for WNC entrepreneurial weekends, the Hatch AVL Foundation drew over 500 people for their 2nd annual Hatch This, successfully hosting 8 entrepreneurial teams pitching to compete for the coveted $20,000 Prize Package. A game-changing mash-up of an accelerator, a hackathon, and a weekend-long party for the Asheville […]
Thanksgiving Fast and Prayer to address climate change begins Nov. 12
Press release from Community Roots: A group of concerned citizens will be publicly fasting and praying for 10 days prior to Thanksgiving to focus attention on the issue of climate change. The fast and prayer will run from 7.30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 12 to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, the day before Thanksgiving. […]
Mars Hill University hosts APD Chief Tammy Hooper on Nov. 13
Press release from Mars Hill University: Asheville Police Chief Tammy Hooper will visit Mars Hill University on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018. Her presentation, “Issues in Policing,” will be held at 9:30 a.m. in Belk Auditorium. She will discuss her education and career path, her ideas about the various models of policing, priorities for the Asheville […]
APD identifies suspect in Asheville Middle School threat
Press release from Asheville Police Department: At approximately 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, the Asheville Police Department, in coordination with Asheville City Schools, placed Asheville Middle School on a lock due to a threat of violence. After further investigation, APD has identified a juvenile suspect and charges are forthcoming.
APD Chief Tammy Hooper announces resignation
Press release from the City of Asheville: A message from Interim City Manager Cathy Ball: The purpose of this communication is to share news that Asheville Police Chief Tammy Hooper has given notice of her resignation, with an effective date of Jan. 2, 2019, to pursue consulting opportunities. Chief Hooper previously gave notice of her […]