Press release from Sustaining Essential and Rural Community Healthcare: If one person in America understands both the promise and pitfalls of hospital sales like the one proposed between Mission Health and HCA, it is former Missouri attorney general and governor Jeremiah “Jay” Nixon. The good news for Western North Carolina is that Nixon will share his […]
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Asheville residents invited into City budget process through neighborhood meetings
Press release from City of Asheville: To increase communication around the City of Asheville’s budget process, City staff launched a series of worksessions before City Council, starting in August. These sessions, which run through December, provide context to Council and the public about each City department’s programs, level of service, budget, staffing, partnerships and goals. […]
Haunted High returns to Asheville High School, Oct. 26-27
Press release from Asheville High School Band Association: Due to popular demand, the 5th annual Haunted High at Asheville High School has increased its opening hours. The 2018 event takes place on Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27, from 8pm to 11pm each night. These extra hours will mean less time in line, and […]
NCDOT seeks public input on future of state transportation
Press release from N.C. Department of Transportation: The N.C. Department of Transportation wants the public to help influence the future of transportation in North Carolina. From now until Nov. 30, residents can participate in an online survey and leave comments on an interactive map about the future transportation challenges across North Carolina and what should be […]
APD transitions to new data collection system for crime reporting
Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department has transitioned to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). NIBRS collects data on each single crime occurrence and provides information on incidents, offenses, victims and known offenders for 52 specific crimes in 24 major offense categories. The previous method of reporting under the North Carolina Incident […]
Venture Asheville announces first awards event on Dec. 6
Press release from Venture Asheville: The Inaugural Venture 15 and Venture Asheville Honors is a brand-new event on Dec. 6 to honor and celebrate our growing entrepreneurial ecosystem and the people who make it great. “We have so many growing companies, so many talented people working them, and we are moving at a break-neck pace,” said […]
Paul Simon donates $25,000 to Muddy Sneakers
Press release from Muddy Sneakers: Muddy Sneakers is incredibly grateful to be the North Carolina recipient of a recent contribution from legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon. As part of his Homeward Bound farewell tour, Simon awarded a gift of $25,000 to Muddy Sneakers to grows its work of awakening in children a deeply felt connection with […]
A Night of Blues featuring at Hendersonville Community Theatre, Oct. 20
Press release from Hendersonville Community Theatre: ONE NIGHT ONLY OCTOBER 20TH @7:30PM You’ll find a warm welcome, here at Hendersonville’s favorite entertainment venue. Join us for A Night of Blues featuring The Eli Carlan Band with Ross Osteen Band. These musicians feature the sounds of familiar blues and southern rock favorites along with their original […]
District 10 congressional candidates debate Oct. 23 at Highland Brewing
Press release from The Council of Independent Business Owners: CIBO Power Lunch Tuesday, October 23rd 12 noon Highland Brewing Event Center Lunch buffet catered by Chick-fil-A – $15 pp. (first come-first served) 2018 CANDIDATE DEBATE SERIES… JOIN US AS WE HOST A CANDIDATES DEBATE FOR THE UNITED STATES CONGRESSIONAL SEAT DISTRICT 10 U.S. CONGRESSMAN PATRICK […]
Woodstove Changeout Program available for WNC homeowners
Press release from the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality: October is Clean Energy Awareness month and the cooler temperatures have North Carolina homeowners thinking about home heating. Replacing an older wood burning stove with a newer stove or heating appliance is a great way to improve energy efficiency and air quality. The Division of Air […]
Asheville Symphony Chorus’ Leonard Bernstein tribute concert, Nov. 3
Press release from Asheville Symphony Chorus: The Asheville Symphony Chorus presents a 100th Birthday Tribute to Leonard Bernstein. Leonard Bernstein, world-renowned author, educator, composer, pianist and conductor, and arguably the foremost American musician of the twentieth century, was born on August 25, 1918. How could we fail to pay tribute to this icon during this […]
Asheville Firefighters Association kicks off literacy campaign Oct. 25
Press release from the Asheville Firefighters Association: Students at Estes Elementary will have even more incentive to read this school year — because they can earn a chance to ride to school in a fire truck. A pair of Asheville fire fighters has started a program to encourage local kids to read more. Lieutenant John […]
Haywood Regional Medical Center releases new community benefit report
Press release from Haywood Regional Medical Center: Haywood Regional’s mission is Making Communities Healthier. We are proud to partner with the communities of western North Carolina to achieve this mission. Our physicians, employees, volunteers, and board members work hard every day to provide the highest quality care possible for our community, collaborating with patients and […]
Hope Chest for Women to present fashion show benefit Oct. 20
Press release from The Hope Chest for Women: Call (828)708-3017 for tickets today to the sixth annual Here’s Hope Fashion Show and Luncheon on Saturday, October 20, at the Asheville Event Center, 291 Sweeten Creek Road! Funds raised support the Hope Chest for Women, which offers practical support to women diagnosed with cancer. The event […]
NCDA&CS farmland preservation grants available through Dec. 14
Press release from the N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services: County governments and nonprofit groups pursuing farmland preservation projects have until Dec. 14 to apply for funding assistance from the N.C. Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund. This year’s request for proposals includes statewide funding for conservation easements, agricultural development projects and agricultural […]
Symmetry Financial Group hosts Make-A-Wish fundraiser Nov. 8
Press release from Symmetry Financial Group: On Thursday, Nov. 8, Symmetry Financial Group will wrap up its annual fundraising effort to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Western North Carolina, which is expected to raise $100,000 in support of local and regional families. The annual event, Symmetry Challenge, will be held at Camp Rockmont in […]
Asheville Mall early voting site moved near Belk location
Press release from the Buncombe County Democratic Party: For voting early at the Asheville Mall, the site has moved from the previous location near McAlister’s Deli. Park by the food court and walk towards Belk to find the early voting site. You can also park by Barnes and Noble and walk through Belk to get there, […]
Only Hope WNC hosts sleepout benefit for youth homelessness Nov. 9
Press release from Only Hope WNC: As of June 2017, the Department of Education reported over 2.5 million students (grades K-12) homeless in the United States. Henderson County reported over 300 homeless kids during the 2016-2017 school year with 89 unaccompanied (which means no legal guardian taking care of them). Buncombe County reported over 500 homeless kids during the 2015-2016 school year […]
Buncombe County announces new communications director
Press release from Buncombe County: On Oct. 16, interim County Manager George Wood announced Cataldo Perrone as Communications Director for Buncombe County Government, effective immediately. The Communications Director will provide oversight of the Communications Department and works to ensure that information about County news, programs, and services from our 30 departments and elected officials moves quickly and […]
Buncombe County hires new finance director
Press release from Buncombe County: After a national search and detailed hiring process, Buncombe County is pleased to announce Donald Warn will join the Management Team as Finance Director. Warn will leave his position as Administrative Services Director for the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District in Denver, Colorado, to join Buncombe County’s administration. As a member […]
WNC Nature Center’s Education Program recognized with national award
Press release from the City of Asheville: The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) announced that the Western North Carolina Nature Center has been recognized with AZA’s 2018 Education Award for significant achievement in the “Expanding Impact through Targeted Low Income Outreach Education” program. The WNC Nature Center received this national award during AZA’s September conference in Seattle. The […]