Press release: Pardee Hospital Foundation announced the 2016 Women of Hope award recipients at the 19th Annual Women Helping Women Luncheon held on Friday, Oct. 28, at Blue Ridge Community College. Delwin Hyder, Karen Orr Haug and Bobbie Trotter were honored at this year’s sold-out event, which raised more than $160,000 to help uninsured or […]
News Bulletins
Update on Dick’s Creek fire near Sylva
Press release from National Forests in North Carolina Started: October 23, 2016 Cause: Under Investigation Containment: 80% Location: Southeast of Dicks Creek Road, Sylva, NC Fuel Type: Hardwood, Leaf Litter Terrain: Steep and Rugged Current Size: 374 Acres Summary: Dicks Creek Fire incident leadership was transferred to Kelly Cagle this morning. Cagle has […]
Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests announces fire restrictions
Press release from National Forests in North Carolina: The Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests will implement fire restrictions due to the extremely dry conditions, high fire danger, and little chance of rain in the immediate forecast. Effective October 28, 2016, the following fire restrictions are in place for the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests until […]
Air quality forecast for the weekend of Oct. 29-30: Moderate (YELLOW and GREEN)
Saturday, October 29, and Sunday, October 30, 2016, are code yellow air quality forecast days for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. For the ridge tops, Saturday and Sunday are code green air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency […]
SBI completes investigation into shooting of Jai Lateef “Jerry” Williams, D.A. Todd Williams begins review
Buncombe County District Attorney Todd Williams announced today that he has received the full documentation of the State Bureau of Investigations’ report and investigation about the shooting of Jerry Williams by Asheville Police Sgt. Tyler Radford. Todd Williams stated that he would be reviewing the material and make a decision about whether there is cause to […]
Urban Orchard Cider Co. hosts Halloween party, anniversary celebration, Oct. 29
PRESS RELEASE from Urban Orchard Cider Co.: Urban Orchard Cider Co. celebrates its third year in operation and Halloween on Saturday, October 29th from 12pm-1am (entertainment beginning at 7pm) at the Cidery, located at 210 Haywood Rd. Each year Urban Orchard throws a free admission party that includes: creepy dance tunes by Asheville’s DJ Malinalli, […]
Faerie Arts Festival, Nov. 11
Press release from event organizers: Bioflyer Productions presents its 4th Annual Faerie Arts Festival on November 11 once again in the beautiful ballroom of the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Asheville. The event celebrates the holiday season with some of the regions best artists and musicians. This year will be an evening only adult extravaganza (7-11pm) […]
TheatreUNCA to stage three student-directed plays
Press release from UNC Asheville: TheatreUNCA will stage three one-act plays at the Carol Belk Theatre on UNC Asheville’s campus on Saturday, Nov. 19. The Tolstoy Story, a magical retelling of Leo Tolstoy’s Russian folktales for the whole family, will be performed at 2 p.m. The Nightmare WASP, a back-to-back performance of The Actor’s Nightmare […]
National Employ a Veteran Week features local job fair
Press release: In Honor of National Employ a Veteran Week NC Division of Workforce Solutions Employment Services Will host a JOB FAIR/INFORMATION SESSION (For All Job Seekers) Representatives from area businesses and support organizations are scheduled to attend November 7-9, 2016 (MONDAY thru WEDNESDAY) 9:00am – 12:00pm 1:00pm – 4:00pm Asheville Career Center 48 Grove […]
Outward Bound international conference to bring 32 countries to Hendersonville
From North Carolina Outward Bound School: North Carolina Outward Bound School hosts the Outward Bound International Conference November 1st – 4th at the Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville, N.C.. Outward Bound International is comprised of 45 Outward Bound Schools in 32 countries around the world. Executive Director of North Carolina Outward Bound School, Whitney Montgomery, […]
Air quality forecast for Friday, Nov. 28: Moderate (YELLOW and GREEN)
Friday, October 28, 2016, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. For the ridge tops, it is a code green air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 125 South Lexington Avenue, […]
Wildfire near Linville Gorge contained, Hwy 105 to reopen
Press release from National Forests in North Carolina: Firefighters have fully contained the Paddy’s Creek wildfire burning near Linville Gorge, north of Lake James in Burke County. Old NC 105 (Kistler Memorial Hwy / SR1238) will reopen at 4:00pm tomorrow, Friday, October 28. Crews are working to put out remaining hot-spots today, and will continue […]
Asheville’s Wyatt Edsel named N.C. Young Engineer of the Year by ASCE
Press release from Altamont Environmental: Asheville, North Carolina—October 26, 2016—Wyatt Edsel, E.I., of Altamont Environmental, Inc. has been named 2016 Young Engineer of the Year for the North Carolina Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Located in Asheville, Altamont provides environmental consulting, engineering, and land planning services. Edsel has worked for Altamont […]
Area high schools recognized by state for high graduation rates
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 27, 2016) – Henderson County Early College, West Henderson High School, and Hendersonville High School were three of 70 North Carolina schools recognized for their exceptionally high 2015-16 cohort graduation rates by State Superintendent June Atkinson on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at a special ceremony in […]
Film highlights healing effects of music for Alzheimer’s and other dementias, Nov. 3 & 4
Press release from Land of Sky Regional Council: A program promoting individualized music for people living in long-term care facilities will be held in Henderson and Buncombe Counties November 3 and 4 respectively. Just Press Play: Awakening the Mind through Music is bringing the film “Alive Inside” (see a short clip at youtube.com) to Henderson […]
Significant progress made in fighting Sylva wildfire
Press release from U.S. Forest Service: Thursday Update on Wildfire burning near Sylva, NC FRANKLIN, NC, October 27, 2016, 10:00 AM Started: October 23, 2016 Cause: Under Investigation Containment: 80% Location: Southeast of Dicks Creek Road, Sylva, NC Fuel Type: Hardwood, Leaf Litter Terrain: Steep and Rugged Current Size: 374 Acres Summary: Firefighters made significant […]
Oct. 28 is the last day to pre-register for the North Carolina Writers’ Network fall conference
Press release from the North Carolina Writers’ Network: With some 200 writers in attendance, as well as dozens of faculty and publishing professionals, the North Carolina Writers’ Network 2016 Fall Conference is the largest writing conference in the state and one of the biggest and most inclusive in the country. It’s a great chance for […]
ART Route S2 detoured today, Oct. 27
Press release from the city of Asheville: Due to lane closures, City of Asheville ART Route S2 will not run on Forest Hill Drive or Warwick Road for the remainder of Thursday, 10/27/2016. The bus will detour on Caledonia Road and will reconnect with the regular S2 route on Kenilworth Road. The following stops are […]
Three local orgs awarded $600,000 USDA Farm Pathways grant
Press release from Southern Appalachians Highlands Conservancy: Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, Organic Growers School and WNC Farmlink receive federal funding to continue the Farm Pathways collaboration over the next three years. Asheville, NC – The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC), Organic Growers School (OGS), and WNC Farmlink have been awarded a $600,000 federal grant over […]
CarePartners affiliates with Hospice of McDowell
Press release from CarePartners: Members of the community in Marion gathered for a signing ceremony on Monday, Oct. 24,to recognize the affiliation of Hospice of McDowell and CarePartners Health Services. The affiliation started officially on Oct. 1. It makes use of combined experience, compassion and expertise to meet patient and caregiver needs. Hospice of McDowell […]
Summer air travel numbers at Asheville Regional Airport set all-time record
Press release from Asheville Regional Airport: Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) served more passengers in June through September 2016 than in any other summer in its history. June, July and August numbers were up year/year by 2.2%, 4.8% and 6.7% respectively. And in what is normally a “shoulder season” month with dips in passenger numbers compared to […]