Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville to Host U.S. Premiere of International Exhibit: Costume at the Turn of the Century UNC Asheville will host the U.S. premiere of the international exhibition, Costume at the Turn of the Century: 1990-2015, from August 15 – September 28, in various galleries and spaces on campus. The exhibition will include more […]
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MHO, other organizations, receive grants from Community Foundation of WNC
Press release from Mountain Housing Opportunities: Six nonprofits serving Western North Carolina will receive $900,000 over three years from CFWNC’s Melvin R. Lane Fund. The grant program helps human service organizations improve operations, become more collaborative and secure their future in order to better the lives of Western North Carolina’s disadvantaged citizens. The following 2016-2018 grant […]
APD warns of scam targeting senior citizens
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (July 14, 2016): The Asheville Police Department has received reports of a scam targeting senior citizens. Individuals posing as federal agents are contacting community members on their home phones and requesting that a large sum of money be paid in the form of a wire transfer in order […]
NC WARN files petition against backroom deals with Utilities Commission
Press release from NC WARN: Group Seeks Ban of Backroom Deals by Duke Energy, Regulators NC WARN petitions for new rules requiring fair, open process in cases involving power plants, rate hikes, mergers Statement by Executive Director Jim Warren: Durham, NC – Today NC WARN filed a petition with the NC Utilities Commission that seeks to end […]
EPA to hold public meeting to discuss proposed plan for Chemtronics site July 14
Amy Knisely, chair of the Community Advisory Group for the Chemtronics site, advises that the EPA will hold a public meeting on July 14 at 6:30-8:30 at the Bee Tree Fire Station, 510 Bee Tree Rd. in Swannanoa. The meeting will discuss the EPA’s proposed cleanup plan for the Chemtronics superfund site, and it will mark […]
ABYSA announces fall soccer programs
In a press release, Asheville Buncombe Youth Soccer Association announces its fall programs: ABYSA TOPSoccer for Athletes with Exceptional Needs: run through Sept 15 ABYSA TOPSoccer is a community based soccer program for young athletes with exceptional needs ages 5-18. The emphasis of this program is on development, training, and meaningful participation rather than on competition. […]
Preservation Society to revisit Oakley of the 1920s on July 23
Press release from The Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County: Oakley, Sayles Village and the Bleachery: A Working Community Asheville, NC, July 13, 2016 –-The Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County (PSABC) invites everyone to travel back to Oakley’s past with the story of Sayles Village and Bleachery and the surrounding neighborhood development. The […]
Buncombe County Health & Human Services releases rabies advisory following Beaver Lake incident
Press release: Documented Rabies Case: Get Your Pets Vaccinated! Buncombe County, N.C. – Buncombe County Health and Human Services wants to notify the public of a confirmed rabies case where a rabid beaver attacked a person at Beaver Lake in North Asheville. This unprovoked attack by a wild animal is a critical reminder to our […]
Asheville Police searching for Rospel Alejandro Meza-Montelongo
From the Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police Department Searching for Rospel Alejandro Meza-Montelongo Asheville, NC (July 13, 2016): The Asheville Police Department is searching for Rospel Alejandro Meza-Montelongo. Meza-Montelongo has outstanding warrants for Assault on Female, Communicating Threats, Assault by Strangulation and Felonious Restraint. He is believed to be in the South Asheville / Airport […]
Beaver Lake attack beaver confirmed rabid
Press release from Buncombe County Health and Human Services: Buncombe County Health and Human Services wants to notify the public of a confirmed rabies case where a rabid beaver attacked a person at Beaver Lake in North Asheville. This unprovoked attack by a wild animal is a critical reminder to our community to be aware and […]
Mission Health Partners and UnitedHealthcare establish network and accountable care relationship
PRESS RELEASE: Mission Health Partners (MHP) and UnitedHealthcare have established a new network relationship that gives people enrolled in UnitedHealthcare Medicare plans access to all Mission Health Partners facilities and physicians. The Mission Health Partners network includes clinicians, hospitals and other health care providers committed to improving access to high-quality care, improving clinical outcomes, lowering […]
Air quality forecast for Thursday, July 14: Moderate (YELLOW and GREEN)
Thursday, July 14, 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 49 Mt. Carmel Road […]
YMCA of Western North Carolina participates in Summer Food Service Program
From a press release: The YMCA of Western North Carolina is ensuring local children have access to healthy food during summer break through its participation in the federal Summer Food Service Program. Children at select day camps and participants in the Y’s summer learning loss prevention program receive free breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Funding […]
Aurora Studio holds open house, July 23
From a press release: The Aurora Studio & Gallery will hold an open house featuring the exhibit “Rays of Dawn, Growth Through Nature” on Saturday, July 23, 2-4 p.m. in the second floor gallery of the Education Center of The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville. The exhibit will feature artists from the […]
Goodwill: Free events offered during community appreciation week
PRESS RELEASE: Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is hosting a series of community events from July 25 through 28. The public is invited to any or all of the events, which include: LinkedIn and Personal Branding workshop (Monday, 1-3pm) Community Resource Fair (Tuesday, 9am-12noon) Healthcare Job Fair (Wednesday, 9am-12noon) Appreciation Day (Thursday, 12pm-3pm) The Thursday […]
Special blood drive held in memory of Willis Wright
PRESS RELEASE: Over the course of decades, Willis Wright gave over 150 pints of blood to help save lives. Now, family and friends in Candler are organizing a blood drive in his memory to continue his legacy of helping others. Family members say Wright’s donations dated back to at least the 1960s. He was motivated […]
ALDI brings new jobs to Asheville
PRESS RELEASE: Known for offering wages and benefits that are higher than the national average for the retail industry, ALDI, one of America’s top three favorite grocery stores*, will host a hiring event for its Asheville-area stores on Tuesday, July 19. Opportunities within ALDI include Store Associate, Shift Manager and Manager Trainee positions. The hiring […]
AmiciMusic concerts on July 22-24
PRESS RELEASE: AmiciMusic (amicimusic.org) will finish its summer season of intimate chamber music concerts with a special program entitled “GUITAR GUSTO” featuring an intriguing mix of music for classical guitar and piano. The performers are Steve Newbrough on guitar and Artistic Director Daniel Weiser on piano. They will perform works by Boccherini, Diabelli, Bolling, Rodrigo, […]
Half a million people urge U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service not to abandon red wolves in NC
PRESS RELEASE: Today, activists delivered nearly half a million petition signatures to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) urging the agency to fulfill its legal duty under the Endangered Species Act to recover the critically endangered red wolf. It’s estimated just 45 red wolves remain in the wild. A total of 498,369 petition signatures […]
Former Asheville mayor and human rights leader named to Warren Wilson College board
PRESS RELEASE: Nearly 55 years since the first board of trustees assembled, Warren Wilson College continues to attract leaders who complement its mission and propel it forward. Elisa Massimino, president and CEO of Human Rights First, and Terry Bellamy, former Asheville mayor and director of communication with the Housing Authority of the City of Asheville, […]
CFWNC’s Melvin R. Lane Fund Awards $900,000 to Human Service Nonprofits
PRESS RELEASE: Six nonprofits serving Western North Carolina will receive $900,000 over three years from the Melvin R. Lane Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. The grant program helps human service organizations improve operations and become more collaborative and sustainable in order to better the lives of Western North Carolina’s disadvantaged citizens. […]