From Safelight: SAFELIGHT INVITES YOU TO RIBBON CUTTING AND OPEN HOUSE HENDERSONVILLE, NC – Safelight invites the community to a Ribbon Cutting with Henderson County Chamber of Commerce and an Open House to celebrate their 2017 capital campaign and shelter renovations. The event will be held at Safelight’s main campus at 133 Fifth Avenue West in […]
From The Center for Biological Diversity: Lawsuit Launched to Speed Endangered Species Protection for North Carolina Fish, Salamander Seven-year Delay Has Increased Extinction Risk for Carolina Madtom, Waterdog ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The Center for Biological Diversity today filed a formal notice of intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to act […]
From ABCCM: Buncombe County Safe & Warm ASHEVILLE, N.C. – As bone chilling temperatures have descended on Buncombe County, the need for heating assistance and donations of blankets has escalated. Ingles Markets, Inc., in partnership with Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM), is appealing to the community for donations of blankets, along with funding for […]
Friday, Jan. 19, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. The rating is based on particulate matter in the air. Click on the map below for an updated, detailed forecast. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality […]
From event organizers: The French Connection Hendersonville Musicians Perform French Music to Fund Hunger Agency To fight hunger in Henderson County, NC, local pianist Christopher Tavernier and flutist Matthew Hanna will perform French classical music at Flat Rock Playhouse’s Hendersonville venue Saturday, Feb. 3, at 2 p.m. This annual benefit concert is part of Music […]
Monday, USA Cycling released its roster for the upcoming 2018 UCI Cyclocross World Championships. Qualifying competitors will travel to the Netherlands for the final showdown deciding the best in the sport. On the list of those making the team to represent the United States is local cyclist Tristan Cowie of Mills River. From a press release from […]
From event organizers: There are skills you need to have when a terrible storm knocks out the power for several days in the mountains. There are basic farm skills you need to get by on a frugal budget in the mountains. Come join us to learn these basic mountain living skills. Workshops will be held […]
From Children First/Communities In Schools: Join us for a Recognition & Appreciation Event Join us at The Wedge Foundation on Thursday, January 25 from 6-8 p.m. We will be celebrating the appointment of Natasha Adwaters as our new Executive Director and appreciate the leadership of our former Executive Director, Allison Jordan. This event is free and […]
From event organizers: Head College Basketball Coaches Join Common Cause, Launch Coaches vs. Cancer Fundraiser at Local Subway® Restaurants ASHEVILLE, N.C., January 17, 2018 — Locally-owned Subway® restaurants in Western North Carolina are teaming up with head men’s basketball coaches Larry Hunter of Western Carolina University and Nick McDevitt of UNC Asheville in a special, […]
From the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: Help Conserve Wildlife; Donate on Line 30 of State Income Tax Form RALEIGH, N.C. (Jan. 18, 2018) — Whether you hunt, fish or simply watch wildlife, you can help conserve North Carolina’s nongame and rare wildlife species, as well as their habitats, by making a donation on line no. […]
From Haywood Regional Medical Center: Haywood Regional Limits Visitation Due to Season Flu (Clyde, N.C.) – Effective immediately, Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) will begin limited visitation due to the increased number of positive flu cases in the area. According to the North Carolina Department of Health, four new flu deaths have occurred between Dec. […]
Press release from the city of Asheville: The snow that dumped 2 to 3 inches on the Asheville area Wednesday continues to impact streets and ART bus service. Motorists heading out this morning are cautioned to beware of black ice that may have formed on treated City streets overnight. Asheville City and Buncombe County schools […]
Press release from Nancy Nehls Nelson: Nancy Nehls (pronounced “kneels”) Nelson has announced she’s seeking the Democratic Party nomination for Buncombe County Commissioner in District 2. The seat, currently held by 2-term incumbent Democrat Ellen Frost, who will not seek re-election, represents the Eastern part of Buncombe County running from Fairview in the South, through […]
Press release from Mark R. Melrose: I am proud to announce my candidacy to be Superior Court Judge for the 30th Judicial District of North Carolina. I have 28 years of experience practicing law in the Superior Courts throughout North Carolina. I have started and managed a successful law practice in Sylva and Waynesville and […]
Press release from Asheville Affiliates: The Asheville Affiliates partners with area non-profits to teach, support and assist with fundraising efforts by co-hosting parties with a purpose. We are currently accepting applications for our 2018 season. Prospective Board Members Interested Non-profits Links for both applications can also be found HERE on our website MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Are you […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: Dan Pierce, UNC Asheville’s NEH (National Endowment for the Humanities) Distinguished Professor in the Humanities, will present a lecture on his recent book, Hazel Creek: The Life and Death of an Iconic Mountain Community, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3 at UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center, home of OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning […]
Press release from The Magnetic Theatre: The Magnetic Theatre will hold general auditions for roles to be cast in mainstage productions, workshops, and readings planned for the 2018 season. The auditions will be held, by appointment, at The Magnetic Theatre on Saturday, February 3, from 11am-until 2:30pm and on Sunday February 4, from 3pm until […]
Press release from the Land of Sky Regional Council: The Area Agency on Aging at Land of Sky Regional Council is seeking older adults interested in serving a two-year term as a North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislator (STHL). Delegate and/or Alternate positions are open in the following counties of the region: Henderson County, Madison […]
Press release from the city of Asheville: The city of Asheville’s Streets Division began treating streets with salt on Tuesday, in advance of today’s predicted 1 inch of snow. Crews worked through the night and are continuing today, focusing on priority 1 streets first, as these are thoroughfares needed by first responders for emergency response. […]
Press release from BISSELL Pet Foundation: BISSELL Pet Foundation has awarded $4,995 to assist the lifesaving efforts of Haywood Spay/Neuter. Grant funds will save lives with 1,000 microchips provided free to low-income residents to prevent pet homelessness. Pet overpopulation is major problem in Haywood County, primarily due to lack of economic access to preventative veterinary care […]
Press release from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has postponed the public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 16, in Haywood County due to inclement weather. The public hearing will be rescheduled for February. The Commission will issue a news release and post on its social media pages the new date and location as […]
