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 […]
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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 […]
Hatchery supported trout waters open April 2
Press release from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will open approximately 1,000 miles ofHatchery Supported Trout Waters at 7 a.m. on April 2. The season will run through Feb. 28, 2023. The Wildlife Commission has posted the full Hatchery Supported Trout Waters stocking schedule on its website to give trout anglers opportunities […]
UNCA’s Zubko receives Board Of Governors Excellence in Teaching award
Press release from UNC Asheville: The University of North Carolina Board of Governors has selected 17 outstanding faculty members to receive the 2022 Awards for Excellence in Teaching. 2018-22 NEH Distinguished Professor in the Humanities and Professor of Religious Studies, Katherine C. Zubko, is the University of North Carolina Asheville recipient. For a full list […]
Virtual Regional Housing Consortium meeting, documentary screening today at 1 p.m.
Press release from Asheville Regional Housing Consortium Meeting: Community Members! There is a very important meeting today, Tuesday 3/15/22 @ 1-3pm virtually of the Asheville Regional Housing Consortium Meeting: https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/city-clerk/boards-and-commissions/asheville-regional-housing-consortium/ This includes not just Asheville and Buncombe County, but a gathering of local state and municipalities in surrounding counties. See the full meeting agenda and how […]
Lake Junaluska announces $1.1M gift for renovations to former World Methodist Council building
Press release from Lake Junaluska: Lake Junaluska recently announced plans for renovations to the former World Methodist Council building made possible by a $1.1 million gift by Anne and Mike Warren, longtime Lake Junaluska homeowners and supporters. The Warrens’ gift will allow Lake Junaluska to develop the historic building into a multipurpose gathering space. The […]
Residential Building and Planning Permit submittal now available online
Press release from Buncombe County: As part of Buncombe County’s 2025 Strategic Plan, Permits & Inspections and Planning & Development are in the third phase of the electronic plan submittal and review rollout for building permitting. “We started this process more than a year ago,” said Permits & Inspections Director Bob Haynes. “We’ve heard from our […]
Grammy-recognized jazz players coming to First Baptist this month
Press release from First Baptist Church: Gregory Tardy, a member of the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra and University of Tennessee associate professor, has brought together top musicians from the jazz and classical worlds to perform an epic musical journey based on “The Pilgrim’s Progress” by John Bunyan. The special performance will be held at First Baptist […]
City Council Annual Retreat held March 17-18
Press release from the city of Asheville: City Council will be holding their annual retreat on March 17 and 18, 2022, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Banquet Hall at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville, located at 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, N.C. The meeting will be streamed on the City’s YouTube Channel which can be accessed through […]
Dog Days at the Veterans Healing Farm
Press release from Veterans Healing Farm: Veterans Healing Farm (VHF) is excited to announce Service Dog Training in collaboration with the Warrior Canine Connection (WCC) of Asheville. Classes will take place at the VHF, located at 38 Yale Rd., Hendersonville, NC from April 6 to May 26th, weekly on Wednesdays from 2:30-4:00. There are four spots […]
The Blood Connection to support Ukrainian relief efforts through blood donors
Press release from the Blood Connection: As the world watches the devastating attacks on Ukraine by Russian forces, The Blood Connection (TBC), your community blood center, is offering community blood donors a way to help relief efforts for Ukrainians in need. On March 15 and 16, The Blood Connection will donate $5 to United Help […]
City of Asheville open for public input about upcoming sidewalk improvements at New Haw Creek Road
Press release from the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville would like to engage residents on a sidewalk improvement project in northeast Asheville. The New Haw Creek Road Sidewalk Project is one of several transportation projects prioritized by City residents during public outreach for the 2016 capital improvements bond referendum. The City proposes […]
The City of Asheville Water Department needs your participation creating a service line inventory
Press release from the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville needs participation from all water customers. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) now requires drinking water utilities to have a service line inventory of both the customer and utility side of the water meter. The City of Asheville is conducting a survey of all customer […]