Press release from Wreaths Across America: Saturday, December 18, 2021: Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 2,500 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad. Locally, […]
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City of Asheville will not move forward with an emergency shelter at Ramada
Press release from City of Asheville: The original plan The City of Asheville had originally planned to create a high-access emergency shelter at the Ramada property. This was in response to a critical and urgent need in our community to provide shelter for people with complex issues who are otherwise underserved. The City had started […]
APD NEWS RELEASE: Missing Person – Siyuna Boyd
News release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (Dec. 3, 2021): Asheville Police Department (APD) needs your help in locating a missing person. Siyuna Boyd, 14, of Asheville, has been reported as missing by her family. She was last seen at Asheville High School on Nov. 18. Siyuna is described as 5 feet, weighing 90 […]
APD News Release: Missing Person – Melinda Carbanaro
News release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (Dec. 3, 2021): Asheville Police Department (APD) needs your help in locating a missing person. Melinda Carbanaro, 36, of Asheville, has been reported missing by her family. She was last heard by her mother on Oct. 22 and stated that she was traveling in the Asheville area […]
Attorney General Josh Stein honors four Western North Carolina residents with Dogwood Awards
Press release from Buncombe County Government: (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today awarded four western North Carolina leaders with the Attorney General’s Dogwood Award. The attorney general distributes these awards annually to honor North Carolinians who work to keep people safe, healthy, and happy in their communities. The western North Carolina recipients are: Sheriff Quentin […]
Share your input: Ad hoc reappraisal committee holds public comment session
Press release from Buncombe County Your input can help guide Buncombe County’s reappraisal process. On Wednesday, Dec. 8, the Ad Hoc Reappraisal Committee will hold the first of several public comment sessions. In September 2021, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioner established an Ad Hoc Reappraisal Committee after hearing resident concerns following the 2021 Reappraisal. […]
City releases Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Coalition’s 2021 Code Purple procedure manual
Press release from city of Asheville Beginning Dec. 1, Code Purple emergency shelter is available to people experiencing homelessness when the temperature is at or below 32 degrees. Code Purple is a long-standing community initiative to create additional shelter capacity on freezing nights to ensure survival. There are two participating shelters this year: Asheville-Buncombe Community […]
Agenda for Dec. 7 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting
Press release from Buncombe County Board of Commissioners The agenda for the Board of Commissioners’ December 7 meeting has been posted at BuncombeCounty.org.
Community Foundation of Henderson County awards ABCCM $25,000 for Veterans Restoration Quarters permanent supporting housing
Press release from The Perry N. Rudnick Endowment Fund of the Community Foundation of Henderson County The Perry N. Rudnick Endowment Fund of the Community Foundation of Henderson County has awarded a $25,000 grant to ABCCM. The purpose of the grant is rehabilitation of 50 rooms to provide veterans with permanent supporting housing through ABCCM’s Veterans […]
Asheville Parks & Recreation warms up December with celebrations for kids, families and seniors during Holly Jolly Holidays
Press release from Asheville Parks & Recreation The magic of the holidays comes to the mountains this month and Asheville Parks & Recreation has plenty of fun, festive celebrations to make the season merry and bright for the young and young-at-heart during Holly Jolly Holidays from December 3-15. In addition to these warm and cozy indoor […]
APD seeks public assistance identifying suspect in three early morning business break-ins
Press release from Asheville Police Department Asheville Police Department (APD) is asking the public’s help in identifying a suspect they believe is responsible for three early morning break-ins of businesses on Tunnel Road. Police are looking for a suspect who appears to have broken into Olive Garden, Red Lobster, and South of Philly within about 45 […]
APD seeks missing person
Press release from Asheville Police Department Asheville Police Department (APD) needs your help in locating a missing person. Bethany Collins Buckles, 47, of the 50 block of Ravenscroft in Asheville, has been reported missing by her family since Nov. 18. Her family says she has some mental health issues and can often be seen panhandling […]
New legislation means election for Asheville City Board of Education members
Press release via Buncombe County Government Some Buncombe County voters will have additional candidates on their ballot for upcoming elections. The North Carolina General Assembly passed House Bill 400 on Nov. 30, 2021, that changes the Asheville City Board of Education from an appointed Board to a Board with elected members and increases the membership […]
City of Asheville shares Code Purple resources
Press release from the city of Asheville: Beginning today, Code Purple emergency shelter is available to people experiencing homelessness when the temperature is at or below 32 degrees. Code Purple is a long-standing community initiative to create additional shelter capacity on freezing nights to ensure survival. There are two participating shelters this year: Asheville-Buncombe Community […]
Applications for Low-Income Energy Assistance Program to help with heating costs start today
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will begin accepting applications through county social services departments for the state’s Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) today. The federally funded program helps low-income households with a one-time payment directly to their […]
Notice of special meeting, Buncombe County
Press release from Buncombe County: Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners has been called beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 9, 2021, to be held at A-B Tech, 9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801, for the Commissioners’ Budget Retreat.
UNC Asheville pays tribute to Ella Bird, Beloved Woman, with building named in her honor
Press release from UNC Asheville: On the University of North Carolina Asheville campus, an established building now bears a new name. This week, UNC Asheville’s campus community, along with members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, gathered to celebrate the presentation of Bird Hall, named for Ella Bird, Beloved Woman of the Eastern Band […]
Jimena Rojas Cordero announced as ACSC women’s head coach
Press release from Asheville City Soccer Club: Asheville City Soccer Club (ACSC) is proud to announce Jimena Rojas Cordero as its new Women’s Head Coach entering the 2022 USL W League Season. Cordero recently moved to the Asheville area and is currently coaching several of the top teams within local youth club, HFC. Prior to her […]
Todd Williams announces candidacy for re-election to the office of Buncombe County district attorney
Press release from Todd Williams: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – District Attorney Todd M. Williams of Asheville announced on November 18, 2021 that he will file for re-election to the Office of District Attorney for the 40th Prosecutorial District. “Through my leadership we have undertaken groundbreaking reforms to better serve victims, and our community. I seek your […]
Earl Scruggs Music Festival announces initial artist lineup for inaugural Sept. 2-4 event
Press release from Victory Lap Media: Earl Scruggs Music Festival is proud to announce its first round of artists for its inaugural event, taking place September 2-4, 2022at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, North Carolina. Following two back-to-back COVID-related cancellations, festival organizers look forward to launching the newly minted event alongside host outfits […]
One Buncombe Fund distributes latest round of funding
Press release from Buncombe County: “The [One Buncombe] grant is truly a godsend, and I am blessed to have received the award,” exclaims Sala Amira Menaya-Merritt. The sole proprietor of It’s Amira M is one of 141 recipients of the third round of relief from the One Buncombe Fund aimed at providing financial assistance for small businesses […]