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, March 30, 2022 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville, located at 87 Haywood […]
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MAHEC brings new graduate medical training programs to Western North Carolina
Press release via Mountain Area Health Education Center On Friday, March 18, Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) welcomed 81 new residents on National Resident Matching Program’s Match Day. On this day, medical school graduates from across the United States and abroad learn where they will train for the next three to seven years including graduate […]
Asheville to host 2nd annual Maker Faire at the Mission Health/A-B Tech Conference Center May 7
Press release from Maker Faire Do you want to make the world a better place and believe that creativity is our best tool for fixing big problems and solving major mysteries? Ever wonder what it would be like to invent something? Do you like to cook, tinker, fix stuff or take things apart for fun? […]
Excellence in Public Service Job Fair 3/23
Press release from Mountain Area Workforce Development Mountain Area Workforce Development will be holding the “Excellence in Public Service Job Fair” this Wed., March 23, 2022 from 1-6 p.m. at the WNC Agricultural Center’s Virginia Boone Building, 761 Boylston Highway, Fletcher, NC 28732. This will be the first regional public sector hiring event hosted by the […]
Charlotte Street “Road Diet” analysis shows continued improvements
From City of Asheville: Summary The Charlotte Street Road Diet continues to show signs of success since its implementation in 2019. The second year of “Post-Implementation” analysis reveals that the project has reduced traffic speeds, increased bike use, and reduced the number of automobile collisions on Charlotte Street with no indication of increased cut-through traffic […]
Asheville City Council meeting March 22, 2022
From City of Asheville: Asheville City Council will continue meeting in person at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville Banquet Hall, 87 Haywood Street. The Council meeting agenda is posted at this link. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 143-318.10 this will be an in-person meeting which the public […]
Vaya Health Governing Board and Regional Board remaining 2022 meeting schedule
From Vaya Health: The 2022 Schedule of Meetings is listed below and can be found on the Vaya Health website. PUBLIC ACCESS for the Board of Directors and Regional Board meetings will be available via electronic communication only (real-time two-way audio and/or visual communication, i.e. telephone or WebEx). Please refer to the agenda’s posted on […]
City Council Agenda: March 22
From City of Asheville: The electronic agenda for the March 22, City Council formal meeting is now available by clicking on the link below. If you have any questions, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 259-5601. http://www.ashevillenc.gov/council/meeting_agenda.htm Persons wishing to speak live at the meeting will be required to attend in person and must sign-up […]
Candidate forum for DA and sheriff race set for May 3
Press release via Buncombe County Bar The Buncombe County Bar will hold a candidate forum for the May primary on Tuesday, May 3, 6-9 p.m. in the Buncombe County Courthouse, courtroom 1A. This forum is being organized by the Buncombe County Bar as part of our responsibility for public service and public education regarding the […]
Asheville Regional Housing Consortium survey on potential use of $4.7 million of HOME-ARP Allocation to address homelessness
Press release from Asheville Regional Housing Consortium The City of Asheville, as the Participating Jurisdiction (PJ) for the four-county Asheville Regional Housing Consortium, is seeking public input to inform and prioritize use of a one-time $4.7 million allocation of HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The […]
Blue Ridge Humane Society hosts kitten shower March 26
Press release from Blue Ridge Humane Society We are so excited to have our annual kitten shower in person this year, sponsored by Wag! A Unique Pet Boutique! Join us on March 26, 1-3 p.m. at The 2nd Act (101 E Allen St, Hendersonville, NC 28792) for kitten-themed fun and a supply drive! Spring brings […]
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners send formal objection to Forest Service’s Big Ivy plan
Press release from Buncombe County: On March 15, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners approved sending their formal objection to portions of the Forest Service’s Revised Nantahala and Pisgah Forest Plan citing it’s in the best interest of the County for this plan to not move forward. Specifically, Commissioners noted: “The Forest Service decision in […]
Historic appointments: Commissioners tap Community Reparations Commission members
Press release from Buncombe County: In an historic move that gets Buncombe County closer to its goal of putting more action behind formal apologies to the Black Community, the Board of Commissioners appointed five members to the Community Reparations Commission during its meeting on March 15. The Community Reparations Commission is a joint effort with […]
Board of Commissioners approve Affordable Housing funding recommendations
Press release from Buncombe County: At its March 15 regular meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners heard funding recommendations from the Affordable Housing Committee. After six months of work on the draft plan the subcommittee made up of Chair Brownie Newman and Commissioners Amanda Edwards and Parker Sloan presented funding goals and recommendations focusing […]
UNC Asheville’s The Blue Banner earns eight awards for excellence In journalism
Press release from UNC Asheville: The Blue Banner, UNC Asheville’s student newspaper, was honored with eight awards from NC College Media Association’s annual conference, the 2022 Statewide College Media Awards. Held at UNC-Chapel Hill on Feb. 26, the conference recognized five of The Blue Banner’s journalists across six categories and awarded the team with a […]
City of Asheville Office of Data and Performance marks one year of operation
Press release from city of Asheville: The Office of Data and Performance (ODAP) has been fully-staffed and operational for a full year. ODAP is a part of the City of Asheville’s IT Services Department, and focuses on integrating data-driven decision making methodologies into City projects and initiatives. During its first year of operation, ODAP has […]
Dogwood Health Trust announces economic opportunity request for proposals
Press release from Dogwood Health Trust: Asheville, N.C. – Dogwood Health Trust has announced a new request for proposals from non-profit, non-traditional small business lenders, such as Community Development Financial Institutions, revolving loan funds, Economic Development Corporations, and similar lenders that serve the 18 counties of Western North Carolina, including the Qualla Boundary. The application […]
American Legion Post 70 provides new services for veterans and active duty personnel
Press release from American Legion NC Post 70: Asheville area and Western North Carolina veterans and active duty personnel now have a small sanctuary to use as their own. At the American Legion NC Post 70 Coffee Shop, vets can find a cup of coffee and doughnuts Monday through Friday from 8AM until 3 PM while […]
Excellence in Public Service Job Fair set for March 23
Press release from Mountain Area Workforce Development: Mountain Area Workforce Development will be holding the ‘Excellence in Public Service Job Fair’ on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the WNC Agricultural Center’s Virginia Boone Building, 761 Boylston Highway, Fletcher, NC 28732. The Virginia Boone Building is located across from the Asheville Regional […]
City of Asheville seeking public input on Municipal Golf Course
Press release from City of Asheville: The City of Asheville Community & Regional Entertainment Facilities Department is soliciting qualified companies to manage the day to day operations of the municipal golf course. In February a Request For Qualifications was issued with a closing date of March 22, 2022. After companies submit Letters of Interest and […]
Inaugural BMC Prize awarded to Ramin Haerizadeh, Rokni Haerizadeh and Hesam Rahmanian
Press release from Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center: Following an extensive search across disciplines, BMC Prize nominators Peter Cole, Hedy Fischer, Kelly Kivland, Ralph Lemon, Abaseh Mirvali,and Randy Shull selected Ramin Haerizadeh, Rokni Haerizadeh, Hesam Rahmanian as the inaugural recipients of the $20,000 annual grant for international or national artists working in the spirit […]