Press release from Buncombe County: The Primary Election is today, and the polls have been open since 6:30 a.m. As of 2 p.m., 12,695 voters have turned out bringing the total to more than 37,000 people who have now cast their votes in Buncombe County. More than 24,500 voters took advantage of early voting. You […]
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Primary Election Update: Buncombe County 10 a.m. voter count
Press release from Buncombe County: The Primary Election is today, and the polls have been open since 6:30 a.m. As of 10 a.m., 4,548 voters have turned out bringing the total to more than 29,000 people who have now cast their votes in Buncombe County. More than 24,500 voters took advantage of early voting. You […]
CFWNC’s Pigeon River Fund awards $234,241 in Water Quality Grants
Press release from the Pigeon River Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: The Pigeon River Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) awarded ten grants totaling $234,241 to environmental groups working to improve surface water quality, enhance fish and wildlife habitats, expand public use and access to waterways and increase […]
State opens grant applications for heavy-duty diesel vehicle replacements
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality: The Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is now accepting applications for the Clean Heavy-Duty Equipment and Vehicle Program under Phase 2 of the Volkswagen Mitigation plan. The Request for Proposals (RFP) released today details how to apply for the $12.9 million available […]
Grant Millin formally announces his 2022 Asheville City Council campaign
Press release from Grant Millin: Grant Millin has formally announced his 2022 Asheville city council campaign. The kind of solutions needed at city hall do not appear with a snap of one’s fingers. It took the amount of time it took me to really assess, once again, where city hall seems to be at these days. The upsides of change […]
The Asheville Firefighters for Literacy program soon recognizes winners!
Press release from the Asheville Fire Department: The Asheville Firefighters Association (Local 332) along with the Asheville Fire Department have teamed up once again to hold the Asheville Firefighters for Literacy program! Firefighters conduct read-aloud sessions with students at Estes Elementary while encouraging students to be more interested in reading and to set and reach […]
NOTICE: Transit Committee – rescheduled; to be held May 31
Press release from the city of Asheville: NOTICE: The Transit Committee meeting has been rescheduled from May 17 to now being held virtually on May 31 at 5:00 p.m.
Next formal City Council meeting – May 24
Press release from the city of Asheville: The next formal meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held on Tuesday, May 24, beginning at 5 p.m. Persons wishing to speak live at the meeting will be required to attend in person and must sign-up at the door. To accommodate those who do not yet […]
Warren Wilson College President Lynn Morton awarded Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Press release from Warren Wilson College: President of Warren Wilson College Dr. Lynn Morton has been awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest honor a North Carolina governor can confer for state service. Morton has served as president of Warren Wilson College since July 2017. She announced her retirement at the end […]
The Blood Connection partners with local law enforcement agencies during National Week of Recognition
Press release from The Blood Connection: In recognition of National Law Enforcement Week, The Blood Connection (TBC) is urging the community to honor local heroes by donating blood. Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day for their communities, some paying the ultimate sacrifice to serve and protect. As an organization whose […]
Blue Ridge Honor Flight Announces Welcome Home Event for Veterans
Press release from Summit Marketing Group: Blue Ridge Honor Flight will host a welcome home celebration for their May 21st flight at the Asheville Regional Airport beginning at 7pm on Saturday, May 21st, 2022. The community, family, and friends are invited and encouraged to be present upon the return of World War II, Korean War, and […]
Mission Hospital Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade; Mission Hospital McDowell also received an ‘A’ grade
Press release from Mission Health: Mission Hospital received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes Mission Hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital. “I am so proud of the entire team at Mission Hospital and the exceptional care they provide every day to […]
City of Asheville Board and Commission Opportunities
From City of Asheville: Please find the JUNE vacancy flyer for current openings on the City of Asheville Boards & Commissions. The application deadline is June 6 at 5 p.m. unless noted otherwise. This month’s opportunities include: AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION AIRPORT AUTHORITY AUDIT COMMITTEE ASHEVILLE BUNCOMBE AIR QUALITY BOARD CIVIC CENTER COMMISSION HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION HUMAN […]
Three WNC short line railroads receive Department of Transportation grants
Press release from N.C. Department of Transportation The North Carolina Ports Authority and 13 short line railroads will be improving their rail infrastructure thanks to approximately $10.9 million in matching grant funds being awarded as part of the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Freight Rail and Rail Crossing Safety Improvement program (FRRCSI). FRRCSI supports rail infrastructure […]
Asheville Parks & Recreation considers renaming Senior Opportunity Community Center
Press release Asheville Parks & Recreation Senior Opportunity Community Center holds many memories for Ashevillians of all ages. Like the city in which it is located, the building, staff, and frequent visitors have seen many changes – and one of the biggest may be in the near future. Over the past few weeks, Asheville Parks & […]
Get prepared for summer storms with RiverLink’s free WaterRICH Guide
Press release from RiverLink Homeowners in the greater Asheville area are invited to check out the new and improved WaterRICH Guide on RiverLink’s website, a free resource designed to help residents and property owners manage stormwater on their property. Rainwater runoff from rooftops and driveways flows into streets, drainage ditches, or into a storm drain, […]
Clean Streams Day in Hendersonville scheduled for May 21
Press release from City of Hendersonville The City of Hendersonville will be participating in Clean Streams Day on Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clean Streams Day is a cleanup event that brings community members and organizations together to clear trash from their local waterways. During this event, a team of volunteers […]
Madison Sings receives Warren Wilson’s highest honor
Press release from Warren Wilson College: SWANNANOA, N.C. – Madison Sings has received the Alton F. Pfaff Cup, Warren Wilson College’s highest honor given to a graduating senior. Sings recently graduated from Warren Wilson College with a double major in environmental studies with an environmental policy and justice concentration, and in history and political science […]
The Blood Connection, Asheville Tourists partner to encourage blood donation
Press release from The Blood Connection The Blood Connection, the nonprofit community blood center, and the Asheville Tourists are proud to renew their partnership to support the local blood supply in the Western Carolinas while bringing baseball fun to blood donors across the region. The Asheville Tourists are a longstanding member of the Lifesaver League […]
City of Asheville mayor issues proclamation for National Public Works Week
Press release from City of Asheville Next week kicks off National Public Works week. It’s a chance for communities across the country to recognize the people of Public Works and all they do to keep their cities running every day. Join us in recognizing the substantial contributions they make to protecting our national health, safety, […]
City of Asheville presents to council on Point-in-Time Count, homelessness consultant and decreased crime rates near AHOPE
Press release from city of Asheville: Asheville City Council, this evening, were given an update on many areas impacting homelessness in our community. Among the areas addressed by the Community and Economic Development team were results of the 2022 Point-in-Time count, a resolution adopted by Council to accept funding for a Homelessness Services consultant, and […]