From N.C. Department of Environmental Quality: State to host stakeholder information sessions on NC’s share of national Volkswagen settlement RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality will hold a series of information sessions on the proposed plan to use North Carolina’s share of a national settlement with Volkswagen. The Draft State Mitigation Plan outlines a proposal […]
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Park Ridge Health hosts colorectal cancer awareness and prevention program March 26
Press release from Park Ridge Health: Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of all cancer-related deaths in the United States for men and women combined. Fortunately, colorectal cancer is treatable and beatable when you are proactive. Park Ridge Health is committed to empowering you to take charge of your health and wellness through its […]
Buncombe residents invited to Blue Horizons Project launch March 22
From the Blue Horizons Project: COMMUNITY LEADERS LAUNCH BLUE HORIZONS PROJECT AS LOCAL EFFORT TO CONSERVE ENERGY AND PRESERVE REGION Resulting from a two-year collaboration between local government, business, nonprofit and environmental leaders, the Blue Horizons Project is a comprehensive hub of energy-efficiency programs to empower community members to save money and help create Western […]
UNC Asheville hosts Spring Career Fair March 27
From UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville Holds Spring Career Fair on March 27 More than 80 local, regional, national and international businesses and organizations are scheduled to participate in UNC Asheville’s Career Fair from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, in the Sherrill Center on the UNC Asheville campus. Area degree-seeking students and […]
Carolinas’ Nature Photographers Association – Asheville Region hosts nature photographer Mike Matthews April 8
From the Carolinas’ Nature Photographers Association — Asheville Region: “Photographing Our Beautiful Small World” Professional photographer Mike Matthews will present “Photographing Our Beautiful Small World” on Sunday, April 08, 2018, at the monthly meeting of Carolinas’ Nature Photographers Association – Asheville Region, at UNCA’s Reuter Center starting at 6:00 p.m. in Room 206. Also, plans […]
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, Town of Marshall protect 541 acres in Marshall Watershed
From the Southern Appalachians Highlands Conservancy: Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy protects Marshall Watershed Town of Marshall works with nonprofit land trust to protect 541 acres with a conservation easement Asheville, NC – The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) worked with the Town of Marshall to permanently protect the Marshall Watershed with a conservation easement. The […]
Your Small Business Taxes: Haywood Community College Small Business Center to hold free seminar
Press release from Haywood Community College: The Small Business Center at Haywood Community College will offer a free seminar called, “Your Small Business Taxes,” Tuesday, April 3, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the HCC Regional High Technology Center Auditorium. In this seminar, attendees will gain a solid understanding of taxes required for small-business owners and develop the best […]
Wildlife officials seek comment on migratory bird seasons
Press release from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: RALEIGH, N.C. (March 19, 2018) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking public comment on upcoming migratory game bird hunting seasons, as well as advising hunters of several important changes to the 2018-19 seasons. Comments can be submitted online through April 8. The Commission will select […]
UNC Asheville hosts FIRST robotics competition, March 24-25
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville will host the North Carolina District FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition on campus from March 24-25 in Kimmel Arena in UNC Asheville’s Sherrill Center. Thirty-two teams of high school students from North Carolina and Georgia will assemble on campus to engage in […]
Fletcher hosts Easter Eggsplotion! April 8
From the Henderson County Tourism Development Authority: Fletcher’s Easter Eggsplotion Scheduled for April 8th! Join the Fletcher Parks and Recreation Department at Bill Moore Community Park (Formerly named Fletcher Community Park) on Saturday, March 24, for the Town of Fletcher’s Easter Eggsplotion! This event will feature children inflatables, a bubble station, face painting, crafts, photos […]
Pardee UNC Health Care accepting applications for 2018 Junior Volunteer Program through Monday, April 16
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care is accepting applications for its 2018 Junior Volunteer Program now through Monday, April 16. The 2018 summer session begins at orientation on Monday, June 18 or Monday, June 25, and continues through Friday, Aug. 10. Applicants must complete the application form found online at pardeehospital.org/about-us/volunteer. […]
United Way of Henderson County seeks projects for Days of Caring
Press release from United Way of Henderson County: Friday, May 11, and Saturday, May 12, will be the days to LIVE UNITED as hundreds of volunteers will complete dozens of service projects around the county to benefit Henderson County non-profit organizations during this year’s Days of Caring. United Way of Henderson County is encouraging all […]
Poor People’s Campaign kicks off in Jackson County, March 24
Press release from Lucy Christopher: The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, is sponsoring a Town Hall on Saturday March 24th from 3:00-5:00 pm at the Community Table, 23 Central Street in Sylva, NC. The campaign originated in December 1967, and was the vision of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated before […]
Eblen Charities Operation Prom Dress, March 24
Press release from Eblen Charities: Springtime is certainly a welcome sight after some of the record cold days we have seen this year. But along with the warmer weather, budding flowers, and spring break comes a high school tradition that is anticipated since school began last August. Along with the warm spring breezes also comes […]
Photographer Tim Barnwell will give a talk at the Parkway Visitor Center, March 29
Press release from Blue Ridge National Heritage Area: Want to know what peaks, ridges, knobs and mountains you’re seeing from the Blue Ridge Parkway’s overlooks? Ask Asheville photographer and author Tim Barnwell during an informative talk at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 29, at the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center at Parkway Milepost 384 in Asheville. Barnwell […]
WNC Subway restaurants call for submissions in high school video contest
Press release from Subway Restaurants: Local Subway® restaurants have launched a new program focused on teenagers’ favorite pastimes: social media and creating short videos. This spring, high schools in participating areas are invited to create videos for the Subway Fresh Fit®* Video Contest. The contest encourages classrooms, clubs, teams or after-school groups to showcase how […]
Summer of Glass in Ashveille
Press release: The Summer of Glass is the coalescence of community and cultural leaders, individuals, organizations, artist studios, galleries, independent businesses, museums, and nonprofits who have all come together in a massive collaborative effort to highlight both the historical and contemporary context of glass and its talented artists in Western North Carolina. Regional partners are […]
North Fork Dam blasting schedule announced
Press release from the city of Asheville: Construction began over the winter on the North Fork Dam Improvement Project and, as part of this project, there will be some blasting this spring, as previously announced. We now have the initial blasting schedule and information useful to nearby residents. · The tentative date of the first […]
Easter on the Green, March 31
Press release from Asheville Downtown Association: Ingles Markets presents the 9th annual Easter on the Green Saturday, March 31 from 2-5pm in Pack Square Park. This family event is free and open to the public. There will be age-specific Easter egg hunts throughout the afternoon, as well as bouncy houses and other activities. Children will also have […]
Kif Scheuer speaks at Lenoir-Rhyne University Asheville on climate resilience, March 20
Press release from Lenoir-Rhyne University Asheville: On Tuesday night, don’t miss Kif Scheuer, Climate and Energy Program Director at the Local Government Commission, for a dialogue about climate resilience, adaptation, and engagement. Exploring findings, examples, and approaches from work across California, Kif will engage participants in a discussion about where we are with respect to […]
SoundSpace launches online fundraiser
Press release from SoundSpace: SoundSpace is looking to become Asheville, NC’s first full-fledged music practice space facility. It will be serving the critical needs of the music community, touring and local musicians alike. Soundspace will be created as a place of support for artists amidst the rapidly growing industry of music in the area. They […]