Press release from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (Nov. 24, 2021): Chief David Zack of the Asheville Police Department is pleased to announce the department was awarded on Nov. 19 the national Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), marking the ninth time for the accreditation since 1994. Dubbed “The Gold Standard in […]
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Asheville Police seek assistance in theft of guitars, keyboard worth $8K
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (Nov. 243, 2021): Asheville Police Department (APD) is asking the public’s help in identifying the suspect who broke into a guitar business early Tuesday morning and stole musical instruments worth more than $8,000. Officers responded to the Guitar Center on Tunnel Road to investigate an early-morning break-in […]
Weigh in on Election Services Early Voting Plan for the March 2022 primary election
Press release from Buncombe County: Are you curious about the early voting plan for next year’s primary election? Do you have ideas or want to weigh in on voting locations? The Board of Elections would like to ask for the public’s feedback, and Election Services is excited to announce that the proposed early voting plan […]
Buncombe COVID-19 cases rising, health officials urge caution over holidays
Press release from Buncombe County: Cases and percent positivity are rising in Buncombe County. The local case rate increased from 121 per 100,000 per week to 132 per 100,000 in the prior week. Additionally, after three weeks of stable percent positivity below 5%, Buncombe County is now at 5.1%. “After seeing a high level of […]
APD seeking assistance to identify armed robbery suspect
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police Department (APD) is asking the public’s help in identifying a suspect who robbed another person at gunpoint Tuesday morning. Officers responded in front of a business in the 100 block of Johnston Blvd. this morning to investigate an armed robbery around 6:45 a.m. in which a suspect […]
Community Foundation announces 40th anniversary grants
Press release from Community Foundation of Henderson County: Community Foundation of Henderson County is celebrating 40 years of commitment to the local community in 2022. To honor the generosity of Community Foundation donors, the commitment of local nonprofits, and the enduring spirit of the local community, the Foundation is dedicating additional grantmaking funds for nonprofit organizations […]
Asheville City Manager announces the hiring of two key director positions
Press release from City of Asheville: After a national search, Asheville City Manager Debra Campbell found the talent and the passion for public service she sought to fill two important director positions within the ranks of the City staff. No need to orient someone new to the community or to explain the challenges that lie […]
UNCA-MAHEC-FEMA vaccination site continues in December
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville’s COVID-19 Vaccine and Booster Clinic continues on weekends in December, but will be closed Thanksgiving Weekend, Nov. 26-28, 2021 and Friday, Dec. 10 as UNC Asheville celebrates Commencement. Individuals who received a first dose of the Pfizer vaccine, including the vaccine for ages 5-11, during the weekend of Nov. […]
Running for Office? Candidate filing period opens Dec. 6
Press release from Buncombe County: Are you thinking of running for office? Any person seeking to become a candidate must file a notice of candidacy form. There are two candidate filing periods for elections in 2022. Candidates seeking their party’s nomination in the 2022 statewide primary will file during the first period. Those who are nominated […]
Giving during COVID: charity effectiveness remains near a record high despite down giving in 2020-2021
Press release from the North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State: Charitable giving in North Carolina and across the nation declined in the past year amidst the significant challenges spawned by the COVID pandemic, but charities stretched those funds to do as much good as possible for the many people in need in challenging […]
$226,000 Dogwood Health Trust Grant allows St. Gerard House to expand autism care in Western North Carolina
Press release from St. Gerard House: St. Gerard House (SGH) announces a $226,000 grant from Dogwood Health Trust to expand internal capacity in preparation of a future campus project. This infusion of funding creates three (3) full time jobs in the WNC region and builds the internal infrastructure necessary to scale up services as SGH […]
Bailey Mountain Cloggers to perform in Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
Press release from Mars Hill University: Fresh off their 29th national championship performance, Mars Hill University’s Bailey Mountain Cloggers are heading to the Windy City to showcase their dance skills for an international audience. Fifteen members of the team will be part of the American Clogging All-Stars group which will perform in the 2021 Chicago […]
City of Asheville virtual meetings Nov. 22-26
Press release from City of Asheville: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following committees will hold remote meetings during the week of November 22-26, 2021. More information, including ways to view and participate will be posted on the committee page and on the Boards & Commissions virtual meeting hub on the City’s PublicInput page. All virtual meetings can also […]
Buncombe County Thanksgiving Schedule
Press release from Buncombe County Government: County Offices to Close for Thanksgiving Holiday Buncombe County Government offices will be closed Nov. 25-26 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The following services will also be affected. Buncombe County Public Libraries: All libraries will be closed for Thanksgiving Nov. 25-29 (note: Libraries are closed on Sundays and Mondays). The Digital Library is always open […]
Solarize Asheville-Buncombe results in 180 new rooftop solar systems, adds 1.45 megawatts of renewable energy locally
Press release from Solarize Asheville-Buncombe: Asheville, N.C. — Solarize Asheville-Buncombe, which publicly encouraged local group purchasing of solar energy in Asheville and Buncombe County, concluded its 2021 community campaign by adding 1.45 megawatts of clean, renewable energy to the community. A total of 180 property owners signed contracts to advance toward owning a system through […]
Asheville Police Respond to four overdose cases in a less than one-hour span
News release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department (APD) is warning the public of a potentially dangerous batch of narcotics that resulted in back-to-back overdose cases. Officers responded to four different overdose cases in the downtown area Thursday between 1 and 2 p.m. Two of the cases were in Pritchard Park, and two […]
WNCHA announces 5 finalists for 2021 Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award
Press release from the Western North Carolina Historical Association: The Western North Carolina Historical Association announces the selection of five finalists for the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award. Originated by the Louis Lipinsky family and now also supported by Ruth Siegel and Jacques Sartisky Foundation and the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Advisory Board, the Award has […]
City of Asheville offices to close for Thanksgiving holiday; Sanitation, bus service alter schedules
Press release from the City of Asheville: City of Asheville offices will be closed Nov. 25-26 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The following City services will be affected as well. ART bus service ART service will not run on Thanksgiving Day. For more information, including routes and schedules, please visit the ART Transit station […]
Free workshop Nov. 30 on ‘Skills for Bridging the Divide’ from Western NC Braver Angels Alliance and NCAAUW
WHAT: Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid (Western North Carolina Braver Angels Alliance/American Association of University Women-North Carolina) WHEN: Tuesday, Nov.30, 2021 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. There’s a lot of stress these days among family members and friends who are divided politically, and the current polarized public conversation doesn’t help. Please join us for a Braver […]
Leadership transition at ASAP: Founder Charlie Jackson will retire in 2022
Press release via ASAP The board of directors for ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) today announced leadership changes for the nonprofit. After more than two decades serving farmers and the local food community, Charlie Jackson will retire at the end of April 2022. Effective Jan. 1, 2022, Molly Nicholie will become executive director of ASAP, […]
Asheville volunteers to build bikes as gifts for foster care youth at Smoky Park Supper Club on Dec. 7
Press release via Can’d Aid Can’d Aid and Smoky Park Supper Club are looking for volunteers in Asheville to help build 60 bikes to donate to Asheville Human Services as holiday gifts for youth in foster care this year. Volunteer with Can’d Aid Tuesday, Dec. 7, 5 – 7 p.m. Smoky Park Supper Club – 350 Riverside […]