Press release from the City of Asheville: A plan is under way for the City of Asheville to improve the Griffing Boulevard Rose Garden Park in North Asheville. Working with the Grove Park/Sunset Mountain Neighborhood Association, groundwork is being laid on a plan to improve the rose garden and park landscape. On Dec. 7, the City […]
From the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office: Haywood County Sheriff’s Deputies and members of the county-wide, multi-agency Unified Narcotics Investigative Team recently conducted a targeted operation that resulted in the seizure of illicit narcotics that were intended to fuel the drug problem in the county. Over a three-week period, deputies and officers conducted 213 traffic stops, […]
From the Asheville Regional Airport: Record passenger numbers continue: October 2017 was the busiest month in history at Asheville Regional Airport (Asheville, N.C.) — October 2017 was the busiest month on record at AVL, topping the previous record set in July 2017. Specifically, 102,095 passengers used the airport in October, topping the previous record of 100,998 […]
Press release from Henderson County Tourism: After a successful debut last year, holiday skating returns to downtown Hendersonville on Tuesday, Dec. 19, and continues through New Year’s Day. “We weren’t sure what to expect last year, but it exceeded our expectations,” says Mia Freeman, a downtown merchant who oversees the event. “We had more than […]
Press release from Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center: Asheville, NC—Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center is pleased to present the exhibition Gerald van de Wiele: Variations / Seven-Decades of Painting. Organized by guest curator Jason Andrew, this retrospective features a survey of paintings, sculptures, drawings, ink sketches, and watercolors from every period […]
From the N.C. Department of Natural & Cultural Resources: N.C. Governor’s Western Residence Holiday Open House Rescheduled for Dec. 16 Asheville, N.C. – The Governor’s Western Residence will be open to visitors for a holiday open house Saturday, Dec. 16, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The residence is located at 45 Patton Mountain Rd., […]
Press release from Chuck Edwards: HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. – Today Sen. Chuck Edwards, R-Henderson, who represents North Carolina’s 48th Senate District, announced his candidacy for a second term in office. Edwards is a WNC native, a small-business owner, and has been active with several organizations and nonprofits in the three counties in which he and his […]
Press release from Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park: Thrill seekers can attend two unique events in the Hickory Nut Gorge on New Year’s Day. Starting at 8 a.m., visitors can join Chimney Rock State Park Superintendent James Ledgerwood for state park’s First Day Hike. This trek begins at the park’s front gate and […]
Press release: from Pardee UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care nurse Debbie Austin, RN, CCRN, CPAN, has been named perianesthesia Nurse of the Year by the North Carolina Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (NCAPAN). This award recognizes a nurse who demonstrates excellence in the practice, management and teaching of PeriAnesthesia nursing, and promotes high standards […]
Press release from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: The Pigeon River Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina recently awarded $347,005 to environmental groups working to improve surface water quality, enhance fish and wildlife habitats, expand public use and access to waterways and increase water quality awareness in Buncombe, Haywood and Madison […]
Press release from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE — Because of snow, the South Slope Visioning design workshop originally set for Dec. 9 has been rescheduled to Jan. 20, 2018. From 9:30 a.m. to noon Jan. 20, come to The Refinery, 207 Coxe Ave., for a charrette-style discussion about the history of the neighborhood and design […]
Press release from Asheville Yoga Center: The solution to poverty begins with providing quality education to all children, no matter what their socioeconomic situation. To support this effort, Asheville Yoga Center is collecting donations for Asheville City Schools to help foster the successful education of homeless and underprivileged students in our community. Donation boxes […]
Press release from the city of Hendersonville: HENDERSONVILLE — The Hendersonville Fire Department will be conducting a night training on Main Street, Tuesday, Dec. 12, starting at 7 p.m. They will be performing aerial operations for high-rise building fires in the 600 block. The set up area will be located at the Skyland Hotel and […]
Press release from Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE — On Saturday, Dec. 9, at 11:53 p.m., the Asheville Police Department was dispatched to the RAD skate park at 37 Foundy Street after a report of a fight in progress during a concert there. While officers were on their way to the scene, they received reports of gunshots being […]
Press release from Pardee Hospital: HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. – Pardee UNC Health Care announced today that it will implement visitor restrictions, effective Monday, Dec. 11, in response to flu season and the Henderson County pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak. As part of visitor restrictions, Pardee asks that: All children (12 and under) not visit patient rooms because […]
Press release from Whole Foods Market: Whole Foods Market is celebrating the 12 Days of Cheese by highlighting an artisan cheese each day from Dec. 8 to 19, offering customers an excellent opportunity to try some of the highest quality cheeses available at a significant discount. Each of the selected cheeses will be 50 percent […]
Press release from Spellbound Children’s Bookshop: WHAT: Author Event with Lyndsay Ely (Gunslinger Girl) WHEN: Saturday January 20th 6:00 – 7:00pm WHERE: Spellbound Children’s Bookshop, 640 Merrimon Avenue (Merrimon Square Shopping Center, above The Hop) COST: Free! Do you want to be in at the beginning for the next hot young adult author? Spellbound Children’s […]
Press release from Quentin Miller for Sheriff: ASHEVILLE — Quentin Miller announced that he is running for Buncombe County Sheriff. Miller, who was born and raised in Asheville, is a registered Democrat and is currently a sergeant with the Asheville Police Department, where he has served since 1994. Miller has not previously sought elected office. “I’m […]
Press release from the American Red Cross: In coordination with Buncombe County Emergency Management, the decision was made to close the warming center at the Red Cross office building in Asheville at 3 p.m. Saturday and the warming center in Hendersonville at 6 p.m. The Red Cross encourages residents to check on elderly or homebound […]
Press release from N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services: Schools in Haywood, Buncombe and Halifax counties earned top honors in the apple-focused NC Crunch Contest sponsored by the N.C. Farm to School Cooperative, the N.C. Farm to School program and the Farm to School Coalition of N.C. First place and $250 went to Meadowbrook, […]
Press release from the YMCA: ASHEVILLE — The YMCA of Western North Carolina gives local farmers, artisans, and makers a way to showcase their wares all winter long, starting with the holidays. And vendor fees from the markets help support the Y’s nutrition outreach programs, which distribute free, fresh food to thousands of local residents […]
