Press release from Buncombe County: Rising grocery prices, along with rising housing, gas, and other costs are putting the pressure on Buncombe households. For many in our community, no-cost healthy meals and information about County and partner services and resources are a valuable lifeline. Buncombe County’s Community Engagement Markets offer free food, medical services, and […]
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Charles George VA Medical Center rated among the best at state, regional and national levels
Press release from WNC VA Health Care System: The Charles George VA Medical Center was listed among the best hospitals not only in North Carolina, but in the southern region and nationally. Becker’s has compiled a list of the best hospitals for patient experience in North Carolina using the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and […]
RiverLink’s Earth Day Kids Festival slated for April 24
Press release from RiverLink: On Sunday April 24, RiverLink—a local non-profit working to protect and revitalize the French Broad River—will host its 7th annual Earth Day Kids Festival at Rabbit Rabbit in downtown Asheville. The festival will run from 12-4pm and is free for everyone to attend. A variety of environmental and educational organizations will be on hand […]
COVID Treatment Options webinar set for March 31
Press release from Buncombe County: COVID treatments are available in Buncombe County and several programs and providers in our community may be able support a safe and speedy recovery for you or a loved one. COVID treatments are still somewhat new, which is why local medical providers are coming together to discuss treatment options, how […]
Asheville City Schools’ Dr. Kimberly Dechant selected as a 2022 Aspiring Superintendent Program Leadership Award winner
Press release from Asheville City Schools: Asheville City Schools is pleased to announce that our Director of Induction and Recruitment, Dr. Kimberly Dechant, was recently selected as a recipient of the Dr. Samuel Houston Leadership Award. This annual award is presented to a graduate of the Aspiring Superintendent Program by the North Carolina School Superintendents’ […]
Buncombe Commissioners begin FY23 budget process with first work session
Press release from Buncombe County: On March 29, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners took the first step toward a FY23 budget with a budget work session. During the work session, commissioners reviewed proposed personnel requests, operating increases, capital projects, and IT requests. Commissioners also received an update on the Homeowner Grant Program requests for […]
Mission Health changes visitation policy
Press release from Mission Health: As of March 29, all Mission Health hospitals have reviewed and updated visitor restrictions. As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to decrease, we are now at a Level I visitation policy. This means two (2) healthy visitors are allowed per inpatient during the regular visitor hours of 6am-8pm and one […]
Future of A-B Tech Enka campus to be discussed today at 5 p.m.
Press release from A-B Tech Community College: A-B Tech will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, March 29 at 5 p.m. to discuss proposed changes and future uses of the property. The meeting is in the Small Business Center.
APD patrol officer catches thief breaking into cars in business lot
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police Department patrol officers responded to a suspicious person call early Monday morning that led to the arrest of a man breaking into vehicles at a business parking lot. Officers responded to a business on the 800 block of Patton Ave. around 2:20 a.m. Monday to investigate […]
Film festival highlights short films by women on March 30
Press release from the city of Asheville: Asheville Parks & Recreation closes out Women’s History Month with a screening of short films at Tempie Avery Montford Community Center (34 Pearson Drive in Asheville) produced by women from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30. Helpmate is accepting donations online and at the event to benefit its […]
City of Asheville to extend opportunity to provide public input on the South Slope Vision Plan to April 8th
Press release from the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville Planning and Urban Design Department has decided to extend to April 8th the period to participate in the South Slope Visioning Plan. Staff want to hear from the community if there’s something missing from the plan, so the draft is available for the public […]
10th Annual ‘Week of the Young Child’ kicks off April 2
Press release from the Buncombe Partnership for Children: The Buncombe Partnership for Children (BPFC) will host several events as part of their celebration of The Week of the Young Child, a national event sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The BPFC expects several hundred young children to participate in free, […]
Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee meeting schedule change
Press release from the city of Asheville: NOTICE: The Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee has updated their regular meeting schedule to now meet monthly on the last Friday of every month at 9:00 a.m.
Appalachian Studies Association honors ‘Sepia Tones’ series with e-Appalachia Award
Press release from Great Smoky Mountains Association: The ‘Sepia Tones’ miniseries is released through the ‘Smoky Mountain Air’ podcast produced by Great Smoky Mountains Association On Thursday, March 17, Great Smoky Mountains Association’s ongoing podcast miniseries, “Sepia Tones: Exploring Black Appalachian Music,” was recognized with the e-Appalachia Award at the 45th Annual Appalachian Studies Association Conference. […]
Voter Cards Coming Soon to Your Mailbox
Press release from Buncombe County Government: Voter Cards Coming Soon to Your Mailbox New North Carolina district maps may mean changes for some voters in where they vote and which district they’re in. Buncombe County Election Services will be mailing new voter cards to all active voters in the County starting Tuesday, March 29. Those […]
Next Formal City Council Meeting – April 12
From City of Asheville: The next formal City Council meeting will be an in-person meeting held on April 12, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Banquet Hall of Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville, located at 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, N.C. PRIOR to the City Council meeting, City Council will be holding a budget worksession beginning at […]
Asheville Outlets host summer camp expo with Give to the Music – Saturday, April 9
Press release from the Asheville Outlets: Asheville Outlets will host a Kid’s Day and Summer Camp Expo with Give to the Music on Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. The expo will give parents and campers the opportunity to meet representatives from a variety of area camps, including traditional overnight, sports, arts, […]
Steve Woodsmall announces intention to run for Congress in NC-11 as an unaffiliated candidate
Press release from Steve Woodsmall: Dr. Steve Woodsmall of Pisgah Forest has announced his intention to run for Congress in NC-11 as an Unaffiliated candidate. “I have not made this decision lightly,” said Woodsmall. “”The two-party system has failed our democracy. Loyalty to the party and the big-money donors takes priority over actually representing the needs […]
RESCHEDULED: Public Safety Committee – March 30
Press release from the city of Asheville: NOTICE: The March Public Safety Committee originally scheduled for March 22 has been rescheduled to now be held virtually on Wednesday, March 30 at 11 a.m.
Asheville Police charge Raleigh native with multiple breaking and entering cases from fall 2020
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police investigators have charged a suspect for multiple counts of breaking and entering, larceny and breaking into a vehicle, much to the thanks of committed forensics work. In the fall of 2020, APD responded to a string of breaking and enterings to a series of offices […]
Asheville and Buncombe County residents invited to share their perspectives in support of an equitable future For youth
Press release from United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County: Asheville, NC – March 22, 2022 | Asheville City and Buncombe County residents are invited to participate in what is expected to be the first in a series of Community Conversations designed to solicit feedback in achieving a community-wide shared goal: By 2035, ALL Asheville […]