Press release from N.C. Department of Transportation: Rehabilitation of a bridge on Interstate 240 East over Hominy Creek will require a 10-day closure of a connector ramp from I-40 East to I-240 East in west Asheville starting on Friday, April 16. A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will close the ramp from I-40 […]
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New policy will expand internet access for more North Carolina citizens
Press release from N.C. Department of Transportation: More North Carolinians, especially in rural areas, will be able to access affordable, high-speed internet service, thanks to the new state Dig Once Policy spearheaded by Governor Roy Cooper. “The pandemic has highlighted the critical need for high-speed internet in our daily lives,” said Governor Cooper. “Making it […]
Virtual tourism summit 2021 announced
Press release from Explore Asheville: Explore Asheville is charting a new course for the tourism community aligned with broader community goals. These efforts are being organized around four strategic pillars that were approved by the Buncombe County TDA board in its annual planning retreat last month. Coming in May, we “deconstruct” our annual Tourism Summit […]
Gaia Herbs supports local veterans
Press release from Gaia Herbs: Gaia Herbs, a leading natural herbal products brand in the United States, recently donated 2,100 bottles of its Full Spectrum Hemp Extract to Veterans Healing Farm to help support veterans in Western North Carolina. The donation included 750 Hemp Full Spectrum 10mg/mL 2oz bottles, 1,250 Hemp Full Spectrum 20mg/mL 2oz […]
Study finds Asheville is 2nd worst-paying midsize metro for racial minorities
Press release from Lattice Publishing: Protests and civil unrest throughout 2020 and into 2021 have brought renewed attention to issues of racial injustice in the United States. While the current wave of activism has primarily focused on systemic racism in the criminal justice system, racial disparities are present throughout many aspects of American life, including—and […]
Buncombe Board of Commissioners announces special meeting for Tuesday, April 20
Press release from Buncombe County government: Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Buncombe County has called a special meeting of the Board beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 200 College Street, Room 326, in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. The special meeting will be held in order to […]
Overnight closures return to I-26
Press release from N.C. Department of Transportation: Overnight closures will return to a section of Interstate 26 in Buncombe and Henderson counties on Thursday and Friday nights. A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation plans to close I-26 West from U.S. 25 Business (Exit 44) to Long Shoals Road (Exit 37) at 8 p.m. […]
Hendersonville Fire Department celebrates new engine with push-in ceremony
Press release from Hendersonville Fire Department: The Hendersonville Fire Department will celebrate their new fire engine with a Push-In Ceremony to officially put Engine 9-3 into service. What: Hendersonville Fire Department Engine 9-3 Push-In Ceremony When: Thursday, April 22, 2021, 10:00 a.m. Where: Fire Station 2 – 632 Sugarloaf Road The traditional ‘Push-In’ ceremony pays […]
Democrat Jay Carey announces run to unseat Madison Cawthorn
Press release from Workhorse Strategies: Democrat Jay Carey announced his run for the 11th Congressional district of North Carolina this morning, the seat currently held by Republican Madison Cawthorn. Carey, a disabled combat veteran, proudly served during Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. Jay resides in Hendersonville, NC with his wife Leslie, […]
City of Asheville invites community to celebrate completion of River Arts District Transportation Improvement Project
Press release from the City of Asheville government: Spring is here and the City of Asheville’s largest piece of riverfront construction — the River Arts District Transportation Improvement Project (RADTIP) — is just about complete. It’s time to celebrate the past 10+ years of work that our community’s artists, businesses, nonprofit organizations and public institutions […]
City of Asheville seeks applicants to join committees and boards
Press release from the City of Asheville government: The City of Asheville has various openings on various committees. Have you ever wanted to make a difference? Have you wondered, “Can the City benefit from my experience and knowledge?” Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? Do you want to […]
DNA testing indicates animal agriculture and sewer infrastructure are major pollution sources for French Broad River
Press release from MountainTrue: Testing conducted by local conservation organization MountainTrue has confirmed that cattle and faulty or inadequate sewer, septic or water treatment infrastructure are the major sources of E. coli pollution in the French Broad River. MountainTrue’s French Broad Riverkeeper conducts regular water quality monitoring of rivers and streams throughout the French Broad […]
WCU students achieve top results in TVA Investment Challenge
Press release from Western Carolina University: A Western Carolina University team of College of Business students proved their financial moxie with real money in an investment competition sponsored by the Tennessee Valley Authority. The team was awarded some $12,000 for their efforts in 2020, outpacing the S&P 500 Total Return Index for the calendar year, […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office attempting to locate missing person from Candler
Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing person from the Candler area of Buncombe County. Blake Tyson Spangler is age 21, approximately 5’ 10” and 140 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair. Mr. Spangler was last heard from on April 7 and […]
Ingles Markets now offering COVID-19 vaccines at all pharmacies
Press release from Ingles Markets: Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMKTA) announces that all 111 of the Company’s pharmacy locations have provided COVID-19 vaccinations to their communities. Ingles is actively working to administer vaccines across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee. “Protecting our patients is our pharmacy’s top priority, and we are proud to say […]
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission encourages residents to prepare for bat roosting season
Press release from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: If you suspect bats may be living in your home, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is asking that you relocate them responsibility before pup rearing season begins on May 1. Bat scat, called guano, is the most obvious indication that bats may be living in the gable […]
Window replacement, upgrades coming to Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville
Press release from the city of Asheville: Beginning in early April, all windows around the concourse of the arena of Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville will be replaced and upgraded from single-pane to double-paned glass. The 1970s era windows in the facility are known to leak during heavy rains, are difficult to maintain and are […]
Explore Asheville appoints veteran hospitality executive as VP of sales
Press release from Explore Asheville: Following a nationwide search, Explore Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau announces the appointment of Asheville native Marshall Hilliard as the organization’s new vice president of sales, a critical role in the balanced recovery and sustainable growth of travel to Asheville. With award-winning experience in hospitality sales and marketing spanning nearly three […]
Buncombe County COVID vaccine appointments open to everyone 16 and older
Press release from Buncombe County: On Tuesday, April 14, Buncombe County Medical Director Dr. Jennifer Mullendore provided updated vaccine information and COVID rates during a COVID-19 community update. Vaccine appointments are available immediately by going to www.buncombeready.org or by calling 419-0095. Pfizer is the only vaccine approved for use in 16- and 17-year-olds, these individuals […]
Grants totaling $541,300 to benefit Latinx communities, youth mental health services
Press release from Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) recently approved grants totaling $541,300 reaching 17 WNC counties to address needs exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The awards, made outside of the Foundation’s regular grant cycles, provide funding for basic human needs in Latinx communities and youth mental […]
Buncombe County Community Update at 3 p.m.
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Medical Director, Dr. Jennifer Mullendore, will be providing a Community Update on Tuesday, April 13th at 3:00 PM via Facebook Live @Buncombegov. The Spanish version will be aired via Facebook Live @BCHHS.