“This holiday season, why don’t you consider a Gift with Meaning that will directly impact young children and families in Buncombe County.”
News Bulletins
“A Gift of Art” show and sale, Dec. 3
Press release from event organizers: WHO: Riverside Studios WHAT: Opening for ‘The Gift of Art’ Show and Sale WHERE: Riverside Studios, 174 W. Haywood Street, River Arts District WHEN: Saturday, December 3 from 2-5PM INFO: The first two weekends in December will be full of exciting holiday events in Asheville’s River Arts District, and at […]
Burger Bar opens space for classes and community discussions
Press release from the Burger Bar: Calling all advocates, teachers, inspirers! Burger Bar is hoping to find folks who are interested in teaching classes, promoting community discussions, inspiring the folks to learn. We are opening our space on Saturdays from 4pm-7pm for anyone to come and inspire. All classes must be free but you are […]
Hanes Corporation sponsors sock drive for homeless residents at local outlets for holiday season
From event organizers: HANES EXPANDS NATIONAL SOCK DRIVE FOR HOMELESS, MAKES GIVING EASY IN ASHEVILLE DURING HOLIDAY SEASON America’s Leading Sock Brand Donates 200,000 Pairs of Socks to The Salvation Army and Adds Donation Sites at 160 HanesBrands Outlet Stores Nationwide WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Nov. 28, 2016) – Hanes, America’s No. 1 apparel label and flagship […]
Applications for heating bill assistance open Dec. 1
Press release: Applications for Heating Bill Assistance Open Dec. 1 RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is accepting applications for the state’s Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) beginning Dec. 1, 2016. Households containing a person aged 60 or more, or an individual receiving disability benefits and services through the […]
Governor McCrory and First Lady celebrate the holidays with open house at the Western Residence
Press release from the governor’s press office: Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will celebrate the 2016 Christmas and holiday season by hosting the annual Holiday Open House at the Governor’s Western Residence in Asheville. The Open House will be held from noon to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 3 and on Sunday, December […]
Art League of Henderson County hosts a mini art challenge
Press release from the Art League of Henderson County: Several times during the year, Art League of Henderson County members are challenged to create works of a particular subject or style. One of the most popular “challenge” shows the ALHC holds for its members each year is the January Miniature Show. Typically members submit works […]
Baroque benefit concert for Animal Haven
Press release from Pan Harmonia: Next Sunday, December 4 at 3 PM, we invite you to join us for glorious Baroque music at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in North Asheville! Pan Harmonia enjoys offering concerts each December to benefit an Asheville organization making a difference. Many of you have attended our Chamber Music Messiahs for […]
Affordable Housing Seedlings project at The Big Crafty
Press release from Heather Ward-Migner: Asheville Artist, Heather Ward-Migner is creating 500 “Affordable Housing Seedlings”, 500 tiny wooden houses made from the scraps of her wooden wedding cake topper business. She is creating the project to raise awareness of the need for more affordable housing in our area, and to raise money for The Asheville […]
Party Rock fire update: Crews ready as a change in weather looms
Press release from incident managers: The current weather forecast shows rain is on the way for the Party Rock Fire area and much the region. Crews on the fire have been busy preparing for upcoming rain by continued work to extinguish the remaining hot spots and removing excess firefighting equipment from the fire lines. Firefighters […]
Air Quality Forecast for Monday, Nov. 28: unhealthy for sensitive groups (ORANGE)
Monday, November 28, 2016, is code orange for most of Western North Carolina, including Asheville and Buncombe County. Air quality is unhealthy for sensitive groups in this area. Children, active adults, and those with heart or respiratory disease, including asthma, should limit outdoor activity. Code red is forecast for Macon County where air quality will be unhealthy near active fires. […]
APD seeks help identifying robbery suspects
From Asheville Police Department: Help needed to identify robbery suspect (ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Nov. 25, 2016) – The Asheville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying robbery suspects. On Friday, Nov. 25, 2016 at approximately 3:10 a.m. Asheville Police responded to an armed robbery at Jordan’s Hotspot at 1069 Sweeten Creek Road. Preliminary investigation […]
The Gallery at Flat Rock and Pardee Hospital collaborate on new cancer center art collection
From The Gallery at Flat Rock: Pardee Hospital Collaborates with The Gallery at Flat Rock on Permanent Collection Acknowledging the powerful effect environmental aesthetics have on the healing process, architects and interior designers are bringing a fresh new look to hospitals and other medical treatment facilities. Soft colors, comfortable furniture, natural light and materials, and […]
Haywood Hospice and Palliative Care hosts memory tree for holiday season
From Haywood Regional Medical Center: Memory Tree Hosted at the Homestead and Haywood Hospice (Clyde, N.C.) — The Homestead and Haywood Hospice and Palliative Care announce that they are hosting a Memory Tree for the holiday season. Coworkers, family members and friends who have lost a loved one are welcome to bring a special ornament […]
Mars Hill University’s Weizenblatt Gallery hosts four-artist exhibit Nov. 30 – Dec. 16
From Mars Hill University: Weizenblatt Gallery Exhibition Features Four Artists The upcoming exhibition at Mars Hill University’s Weizenblatt Gallery features the work of four artists, including one who is a Mars Hill student. The exhibit of works by Claire Sordoni, Mark Flowers, Kristy Higby and Titus Mills runs November 28 through December 16. The opening […]
Warren Wilson College students attend Emerging Professionals Group Summit at Davidson College, professional skill-building and career exploration featured
Press release from Warren Wilson College: Warren Wilson College sophomores Chris Perry and Juanita Falice and senior Pearl Smith recently spent time at Davidson College exploring pathways to professional success. Among the first Warren Wilson students selected to the Emerging Professionals Group (EPG) Summit, the trio polished their “skills in professional networking and interview savvy, […]
Henderson County Walk of Fame committee presents “Unwrapping Local History” play Dec. 15-17
From the City of Hendersonville: Tom Orr and the Walk of Fame committee announce the presentation of “Unwrapping Local History” A local history play that opens on December 15 and will include the announcement of the Walk of Fame inaugural class. The play will take place on December 15, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. […]
Firefighters make big strides on containing Party Rock fire
Press release from incident management team: The Party Rock Fire is now 70% contained but small flames and smoke are still visible within the fire’s footprint, as lingering hot spots flare up. About 300 fire fighters and support personnel remain on the fire. The crews are working diligently to find and extinguish any trouble spots […]
Great Smoky Mountains National Park closes trails due to wildfire
Press release: Park Closes Trails Due to Another Wildfire Along Chimney Tops Trail Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials temporarily closed several trails near the Chimney Tops Trail due to a 1.5-acre wildfire burning just beyond the summit of the trail over extremely steep terrain. Park staff responded to the report of the fire at […]
VA mental health services building ribbon cutting set for Nov. 29
Press release: VA Mental Health Services Buildings Ribbon Cutting ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The Charles George VA Medical Center will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on November 29 at 10:30 a.m. for recently renovated buildings that will house its Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC) and its Compensated Work Therapy program (CWT). The […]
Local book release: Waldo Wisdom: Small Town Lessons for a Big Town World
Press release: Local author and owner of Smiley’s Flea Market in Fletcher, NC, Ben Campen, announced today the release of his book “Waldo Wisdom: Small Town Lessons for a Big Town World.” This book centers around Ben’s upbringing in rural Waldo, Florida in the 50s and 60s where he learned the lessons on small town America: […]