Press release from N.C. Department of Information Technology: RALEIGH – Efforts are continuing to bring high-speed internet access to communities across North Carolina. The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Equity today posted Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program scopes of work to expand high-speed internet access to unserved and underserved homes […]
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Asheville City Council budget worksession Tuesday, April 9
Press release from Asheville City Clerk: The 5:00 p.m. formal meeting of City Council on April 9 has been cancelled. However, City Council will be holding a budget worksession beginning at 2:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located on the 2nd Floor of City Hall. No public comment is accepted at worksessions. Pursuant to North Carolina […]
Everything you need to know about the 2024 second primary election in Buncombe County
Press release from Buncombe County: Following candidate requests, a second primary will be held for the Republican nominations for the offices of Lieutenant Governor and State Auditor, where no candidate received the 30 percent of votes required to avoid the possibility of a runoff. The second primary will take place on May 14, 2024. Who is […]
WNC Career Expo will be held Wednesday, April 17 at WNC Ag Center
Press release from Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and Mountain Area Workforce Development Board encourage all Western North Carolina career seekers to attend the WNC Career Expo, which will be held on Wednesday, April 17 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Davis Event Center at the Western North […]
Buncombe County launches the Community Health Assessment Survey to better understand resident health and opportunities for improvement
Press release from Buncombe County: In the next few weeks, the residents of Buncombe County will play a crucial role in helping Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) identify important health needs in our community and the surrounding area. To receive state accreditation, local public health departments are required to carry out a community […]
Big fun for little ones on May 5 at Asheville Parks & Recreation’s Tiny Tykes Day
Press release from City of Asheville: Asheville families are in for a fun-filled day during Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s annual Tiny Tykes Day at Martin Luther King Jr. Park from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, May 5. The free family festival features hands-on experiences and adventures tailored for kids ages 5 and under including tumble and bounce houses, face […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office requests assistance identifying shoplifting suspect
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office requests assistance identifying this suspect involved in a shoplifting case at the Hobby Lobby located at 419 Airport Rd. Please contact Deputy Cheek at 828-575-8617 if you have any information.
Code Purple called for Saturday, April 6
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Coalition: Code Purple is a coordinated effort among Asheville and Buncombe County shelters and other organizations to provide emergency overflow shelter to people experiencing homelessness during extremely cold weather (at or below 32 degrees, including wind chill, or 33-40 degrees with precipitation). During Code Purple, participating shelters will provide more […]
Rally in protest of the proposed Duke Energy carbon plan Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Press release from Third Act NC: Third Act NC, WNC members, a group of volunteer climate activists over the age of 60, in cooperation with local climate activist groups, will hold a rally for WNC residents at Pack Square near the Courthouse on Tuesday, April 9th at 5:30 p.m. The rally is in protest of the […]
Conserving Carolina announces fifth annual Habitat at Home spring photo contest
Press release from Conserving Carolina: Conserving Carolina invites you to enter the fifth annual Habitat at Home spring photo contest, which celebrates the beautiful and wild things we can see right outside our door. The purpose of the contest is to inspire more people to restore natural habitat at their homes, as well as places like […]
Buncombe County seeks $3 million in damages from Mission/HCA
Press release from Buncombe County: On Wednesday, April 3, Buncombe County filed a Motion to Intervene and proposed Intervenor Complaint in Attorney General Josh Stein’s lawsuit against HCA for breach of contract requesting a permanent injunction and compliance with its obligations to provide emergency and trauma services and oncology services at the same level of quality […]
Code Purple called for Friday, April 5
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Coalition: Code Purple is a coordinated effort among Asheville and Buncombe County shelters and other organizations to provide emergency overflow shelter to people experiencing homelessness during extremely cold weather (at or below 32 degrees, including wind chill, or 33-40 degrees with precipitation). During Code Purple, participating shelters will provide more […]
APD seeks public’s assistance in identifying assault suspect
Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a man wanted in connection with a serious assault that occurred late Wednesday night. APD officers responded to the 160 block of South French Broad Avenue around 9:57 p.m. on March 27 to investigate a report […]
Buncombe County Commissioners move forward with affordable housing plan for Coxe Avenue in downtown Asheville
Press release from Buncombe County: At its April 2 meeting, the Board of Commissioners voted to move forward developing affordable housing on County-owned properties at 50 and 52 Coxe Avenue in downtown Asheville. With 200 proposed units, the estimated construction cost comes in at $59.1 million. Units are designated at 80% or less of area median […]
Statewide tenants union launches in North Carolina
Press release from NC Tenants Union: Tenants from across the state come together to form the North Carolina Tenants Union, a statewide tenants union fighting for housing as a human right. Over 1.4 million households, a third of all North Carolinians, rent their homes. One in four tenants are spending over half of their income […]
Notice of special meeting of Board of Commissioners of Buncombe County
Press release from Buncombe County: Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Buncombe County has called a special meeting to call a closed session of the Board pursuant to NCGS §143-318.11(a)(6) to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of appointment, or conditions of initial employment of an individual public officer […]
Dogwood Health Trust announces independent monitor
Press release from Dogwood Health Trust: Asheville, N.C. – Dogwood Health Trust has selected Affiliated Monitors, Inc. (AMI) to provide independent monitor services and oversee HCA Healthcare’s compliance with its commitments set forth in the purchase agreement for Mission Health System. Their engagement as Independent Monitor (IM) began on April 1, 2024. The North Carolina […]
Code Purple called for Thursday, 4/04/24
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Coalition: Code Purple is a coordinated effort among Asheville and Buncombe County shelters and other organizations to provide emergency overflow shelter to people experiencing homelessness during extremely cold weather (at or below 32 degrees, including wind chill, or 33-40 degrees with precipitation). During Code Purple, participating shelters will provide more […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office attempting to locate missing man from the Candler area
News release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing man from the Candler area of Buncombe County. Dana Glenn is a 65 year old black male and is approximately 5’ 6”. He has black hair and brown eyes. Mr. Glenn also has a beard. Mr.Glenn was last seen […]
Asheville City Council amends upcoming meeting schedule
News release from the City of Asheville: April 9, 2024, City Council 5:00 formal meeting has been cancelled. April 9, 2024, City Council Budget Worksession will still happen at 2:30 p.m. on April 9, 2024, in the Council Chamber, 2nd Floor of City Hall. Immediately after the budget worksession, City Council will vote to suspend […]
Weekly air quality forecast for Buncombe County
News release from the N.C. Division of Air Quality: Forecast for Buncombe County, NC Tomorrow’s Forecast Monday, Apr 1: 51 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 50 AQI Good Ozone Extended Forecast Tuesday, Apr 2: 53 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 45 AQI Good Ozone Wednesday, Apr 3: 37 AQI Good Ozone 35 AQI […]