Press release from N.C. Department of Transportation: More than 50 roads across western North Carolina remain closed as a result of heavy rain from Alberto during the last few days. Some areas of the mountains have received more than 20 inches of rain this month, which has swelled rivers over their banks, washed out roads […]
Press release from Make Music Asheville: Make Music Asheville, a wild and wonderful mix of free musical events, returns on Thursday, June 21. Make Music Asheville is part of Make Music Day, a global music celebration that takes place on the summer solstice each year and brings people of all ages and skill levels together […]
Press release from Henderson County Tourism Development Authority: Monday Night Live!, the four-week concert series, is returning to historic downtown Hendersonville in June. The concerts will be held every Monday evening from June 4 through June 25 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The event is hosted by the Henderson County Tourism Development Authority at the Visitor […]
Press release from American Sound Truck: New Asheville vinyl record cutting company American Vinyl Co. built a 1950s-themed recording studio into the back of a van that cuts direct-to-vinyl records. They call it The American Sound Truck, a project inspired by a recording van run by Bob Fine more than 60 years ago. “We wanted […]
Message from Buncombe County: The County Commission received a letter of resignation on Thursday, May 30 from Tim Flora, Chief Financial Officer of Buncombe County, which will become effective June 15. Tim has worked for Buncombe County for ten years. The County Commissioners want to acknowledge the work Tim has done for the County and […]
Letter sent by the North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police to Asheville City Council: NCACP Statement – Asheville 5-18 by Daniel Walton on Scribd
Announcement from Our Voice: Symmetry Financial Group and Native Kitchen present the 9th Annual Walk A Mile Asheville Event, The People’s March to End Rape and Gender Violence. This fundraiser for Our VOICE takes place Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Pack Square Park. Please join us and walk a mile through downtown […]
Press release from Blossman Gas: May 30, 2018 – Asheville, NC – As the Southeast faces severe flooding in many regions, Blossman Gas offers key preparation and safety tips for home propane users to ensure safety in the event of flooding and/or evacuation. Following these tips can help alleviate potential risks associated with storm damage […]
Press release from the American Red Cross: (POLK COUNTY, N.C. – May 30, 2018) – The American Red Cross is currently supporting 4 shelters and has 1 shelter on standby. Flooding has occurred in several areas and continuing rain remains a serious threat due to saturated and unstable grounds, with the threat of mudslides and […]
Press release from The POP Project: Comic books and graphic novels can be an important stepping stone in both early childhood and later-in-life literacy. For that reason and more, the POP Project is now actively seeking donations of gently used comic books and graphic novels (All Ages–T+) to add to our book deliveries. We kicked […]
Press release from the Haywood Regional Medical Center: Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) cordially invites all community members to a baby and children’s fair on Saturday, June 2, from 10 am to 1 pm at the Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center, located at 75 Leroy George Drive, Clyde (adjacent to the hospital). This event […]
Press release: (Asheville, NC) The City of Asheville has declared the week of June 4, 2018, as the first “City of Asheville 7-Day Vegan Challenge.” Indeed it’s the first “city-proclaimed” vegan challenge in the US. “This groundbreaking effort was initially proposed to the city by Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. Brother Wolf’s goal for the challenge […]
Press release: Asheville’s local star mural painters will gather in August to beautify the entire first floor of the parking deck at the Cancer Center. On August 25th and 26th doctors, patients, and members of the public are invited to participate in a collaborative mural wall meant to create inspiration and hope at the Cancer […]
Press release from DuPont State Recreational Forest: Officials at DuPont State Recreational Forest (DSRF) have determined that the recent heavy rains from Tropical Depression Alberto have made many of the Forest trails susceptible to damage from trail users. Saturated trail surfaces will be muddy, and foot traffic, bicycles and equestrian users will cause erosion issues […]
Press release from Blue Ridge Books: Blue Ridge Books will be hosting a reading by NC poet, Dee Stribling, on Saturday, June 2, at 3 PM. Dee will read from her most recent collection of poem, Just Down the Road. This collection of poems is a tribute in memory of beloved friends and places embodying […]
Press release from Western Carolina University: The Western Carolina University Fine Art Museum at Bardo Arts Center is pleased to announce the opening of its newest exhibition Glass Catalyst: Littleton’s Legacy in Contemporary Sculpture on June 14, 2018. Celebrating the efforts of Harvey Littleton, one of the greatest proponents of using glass as an expressive […]
Press release from Downtown Hendersonville: Twenty-seven years brings about a lot of changes in a show and its vendors, but the downtown Hendersonville Antique & Vintage Show always seems to maintain a certain quality. The show’s coordinators say that is in large part due to the watchful eye and generous support of downtown’s valued retailer […]
Press release from the American Red Cross: Working with emergency management partners, the American Red Cross has mobilized disaster trained volunteers to open a shelter in Old Fort for families impacted by the recent rain. “This makes the third shelter in Western North Carolina the Red Cross is operating to provide safe refuge for families […]
Press release from Brevard Music Center: Brevard Music Center (BMC) will host its annual Prelude gala on Saturday, June 16 at 6:00PM. The 2018 Prelude—which will prominently feature a masquerade theme—will be held on stage at the Music Center’s lakeside, Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium at 349 Andante Lane (Brevard, NC). The popular, annual fundraiser provides the perfect […]
Press release from the Land of Sky Regional Council: The WestNGN Broadband – Regional Broadband Leadership Forum was hosted by UNC Asheville and the Land of Sky Regional Council on May 21, 2018. Dr. William Sederburg, Chair of the WestNGN Initiative, announced that as a direct result of the efforts to date, there are two […]
Press release from David Joe Miller: The Friends of the Buncombe County Library present Storyteller and Producer, David Joe Miller on Thursday evening June 21st at 7pm in the Lord Auditorium of Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St. in downtown Asheville. Doors will open at 6:30 and show will end by 7:50pm. David Joe will […]
