Press release from the office of Governor Pat McCrory: Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory has declared a State of Emergency to help the state combat more than 20 active wildfires in western North Carolina prompted by the lingering drought that has impacted the region since late spring. “As eastern North Carolina was underwater due to flooding […]
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Total fire ban announced for Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests
Press release from National Forests in North Carolina: ASHEVILLE, NC- November 10, 2016 – The Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests are implementing a TOTAL FIRE BAN due to the extremely dry conditions, high fire danger, and little chance of rain in the immediate forecast. Beginning on November 10, 2016, the following restrictions are in place for […]
Haywood Chamber of Commerce to host Women in Business luncheon Nov. 17
Press release from Haywood County Chamber of Commerce: The Haywood Chamber of Commerce invites members and the community at large to attend the next Women in Business luncheon at Laurel Ridge Country Club on Thursday, November 17, 2016, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. The guest speaker is Selena Einwechter, owner & proprietor of Bed & […]
Exceptional drought conditions emerge in WNC, says NCDEQ
Press release from N.C. Department of Environmental Quality: Raleigh – For the first time since the drought of 2008, exceptional drought conditions have moved into Clay and Cherokee counties, the two most western counties in North Carolina. Exceptional drought is the highest level of drought determined by the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council and the U.S. […]
Arthritis Foundation announces Dec. 3 Jingle Bell Run
Press release from The Arthritis Foundation: Holiday-costumed participants join the cause to raise awareness and funds to cure arthritis. More than 50 million Americans have arthritis including 1.9 million adults and 8,400 kids in North Carolina. Asheville – The 2016 Jingle Bell Run for arthritis is bringing holiday cheer to Asheville on Saturday, December 3, 2016 […]
David Joe Miller presents “Stories for the Season!” with Sherry Lovett, Dec. 8
Press release from David Joe Miller: David Joe Miller Presents another WORD show “STORIES FOR THE SEASON!”, featuring storyteller/producer, David Joe Miller and storyteller/ballad singer, Sherry Lovett. Thursday December 8th, 6:45pm, at Pack Memorial Library in downtown Asheville on Haywood St. The storytelling show is offered FREE and is sponsored by the Buncombe County Friends […]
Indoor Skatepark announces grand opening this fall in the River Arts District
Press release from RAD Skatepark: Asheville, NC (August 16, 2016) — The River Arts District will add a new local attraction to its community as RAD Skatepark sets to open this fall. RAD skatepark will be the only indoor skatepark in Western North Carolina. It will provide regional skaters the opportunity to experience 10,000 square […]
Carolina Farm Credit volunteers with the Multiple Sclerosis Society
Press release from Carolina Farm Credit: STATESVILLE, NC – The staff of the Asheville Branch of Carolina Farm Credit recently volunteered at the home of Royce Canty and family. The staff, in coordination with the Multiple Sclerosis Society helped make improvements to the family’s home. “The Canty family was very appreciative of all the work we accomplished […]
Mission Hospital named a top 50 cardiovascular hospital
Press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (November 9, 2016) – Mission Hospital has earned recognition as one of the nation’s Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics, a leading authority on clinical quality. Mission Hospital is one of only two hospitals in the Carolinas to receive the recognition. It marks Mission Hospital’s remarkable eleventh […]
Owen Middle School to hold holiday craft fair Dec. 10
Press release: Now in its 12th year, the annual Owen Holiday Craft Fair features arts and crafts handmade by professional artisans, likely including pottery, blown glass, doll outfits, toys, jewelry and wearable art, carved wooden items and home decorative items. The Owen Middle School will hold its Holiday Craft Fair at 730 Old US 70, […]
Flat Rock Playhouse announces 2017 season
Press release from Flat Rock Playhouse: The Vagabonds say, “ready, set, subscribe” for an exciting and jam-packed season line-up. Today, Flat Rock Playhouse announced the highly anticipated 2017 season of twenty-five productions that make up Flat Rock’s Mainstage features, Studio 52 & Family programming, and the popular Music on the Rock series. “Box office returns […]
Asheville Habitat ReStore to donate portion of Nov. 17 sales to help Fayetteville homeowners affected by Hurricane Matthew
Press release from Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity: ASHEVILLE, NC (November 10, 2016) – Habitat for Humanity ReStores across North Carolina and including Asheville, will donate a portion of their proceeds from sales on November 17th to help rebuild the 93 Fayetteville Habitat homes that sustained severe damage last month in the flooding from Hurricane […]
Henderson Oil Company gives $8,000 to Henderson County Schools
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 9, 2016) – Henderson Oil Company awarded a total of $8,000 in ExxonMobil Educational Alliance grants to 16 Henderson County Public Schools on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, supplying elementary, middle and high school principals with extra funds for literacy and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics […]
APD investigating shooting at Deaverview Apartments
From City of Asheville Police Department: (Asheville, N.C. – Nov. 10, 2016) – On the morning of Thursday, November 10th, 2016 at 1:47 a.m., Asheville Police received a call indicating a person in Deaverview Apartments had been shot. Travis Dominick Mayfield, born 6/29/1976, was found at the scene and transported to Mission Hospital where he […]
Air Quality Forecast for Thursday, Nov. 10: Moderate (YELLOW)
Thursday, November 10, 2016, 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. Please note: Particle pollution levels in the immediate vicinity of ongoing fires in the southwestern NC mountains may still be in the Code Orange range. In areas […]
Veterans ride free on ART for Veterans Day
From City of Asheville: Veterans ride free on ART for Veterans Day To honor the service of our veterans, the City of Asheville invites veterans to ride all Asheville Redefines Transit (ART) routes FREE for Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11. When boarding a bus, a veteran simply will be asked to show a valid military identification […]
WCU offers free world of ceramics exhibit
From Western Carolina University: Explore the expanding world of ceramics in the WCU Fine Art Museum at Bardo Arts Center till Dec. 16. Free & open to the public. CULLOWHEE – A three-month ceramics exhibit at the Western Carolina University Fine Art Museum opens Thursday, Oct. 6 and runs until Dec. 16. “Contemporary Clay, a […]
Wildfires cause additional evacuations
Press release: November 9, 2016 3:15 p.m. Additional evacuations have also been issued for the Tellico Fire in the following areas: Gassaway Road and south at the junction of Gassaway and Wesser Creek Road south down Wesser Creek Road. FRANKLIN, The U.S. Forest Service continues to manage several fires in Macon County. Evacuation notice has […]
Casino to celebrate Veterans Day with free meal for veterans
Press release from Harrah’s Cherokee Casino: November is a time to remember and raise up those who have committed their lives to service to their country. As a small way of saying “thank you,” Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos are offering free meals to Veterans on Veterans Day, November 11. Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, in Cherokee, NC […]
Hendersonville to participate in Green Light a Vet program
From City of Hendersonville: City Green Lights Vets In honor of Veterans Day, the City of Hendersonville will participate in the “Green Light a Vet” program in which a light in a visible location at a house or facility is changed to green in a show of appreciation and support for our veterans. Starting Thursday […]
Traditional handmade Native American jewelry
Press release from Traditional Hands: TRADITIONAL HANDS Jewelry & Art is presenting and selling authentic, handmade Native American Silver Jewelry featuring Wampum, Turquoise, Lapis, Opal and other genuine materials and Art and Crafts on November 11th, 12th, 18th, and 19th, 2016 from 10:00am – 4:00pm AT THE VISITOR CENTER OF THE ASHEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The […]