Buncombe Tax Dept. warns residents against ‘distraint warrant’ scam

Alert from Buncombe County: Staff at the Buncombe County Tax Department have received complaints of an ongoing scam targeting area residents. Letters like the one attached have been sent claiming to be from the Tax Processing Unit of Buncombe County Public Judgement Records. The letter attempts to scare residents to respond by stating “levying procedures […]

Asheville Humane Society waives cat and kitten adoption fees thru Sept. 22

Announcement from Asheville Humane Society: Asheville Humane Society is OVERFLOWING with felines in need of loving homes! With over *385* cats and kittens currently in our care (in our Shelter, Adoption Center and foster homes), we need your help to make space and save lives! We are waiving adoption fees for all cats and kittens […]

Sunrise Community to offer free recovery event series for those struggling with mental health, substance use

Press release from Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness: September is National Recovery Month, a time when communities across the country come together to host recovery rallies and other awareness-raising campaigns to celebrate the potential for people struggling with mental health and substance use challenges to recovery. In recognition of National Recovery Month, Sunrise Community […]

UPDATE: Hepatitis A vaccine event postponed

Update received Sept. 16 from the Henderson County Department of Public Health: With tomorrow’s weather forecast calling for heavy rainfall, the Health Department has decided to postpone its Sept. 17 Hepatitis A vaccination event to a later date to be announced. Hepatitis A vaccines are available via appointment at the Health Department, 1200 Spartanburg Highway, […]

Mills River to unveil 2040 comprehensive plan in public workshop series

Press release from the town of Mills River: MILLS RIVER, North Carolina – The Town of Mills River embarked on its first comprehensive plan in early 2019. The Town is now ready to present its findings for public review and comment. September 16, 2020 marks the beginning of a series of public workshops, the feedback […]

Blue Horizons Project seeks applicants to guide region’s transition to renewables

Press release from Green Built Alliance: With more than two years of success in meeting the goals outlined for its community-focused campaign, Blue Horizons Project is excited for the next phase in its evolution and an expanded involvement in the region’s efforts to transition to 100 percent renewable energy in the next two decades. Following […]

United Way of Henderson Co. calls on community to help prepare back-to-school safety kits

Press release from United Way of Henderson County: HENDERSONVILLE, NC, September 11, 2020 – United Way of Henderson County (UWHC) is seeking support from across the community for the fifth annual Day of Action, taking place virtually across the county to help Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) students and staff get back to in-person learning […]

Kenilworth Presbyterian to host voter information event Sept. 19

Press release from Kenilworth Presbyterian Church: EVENT: Know How to Vote in 2020 Sat., Sept.19, 2-6pm, 123 Kenilworth Rd. (Kenilworth Presbyterian Church) Voting has started and everyone should get on the bus and VOTE.  The 2020 election process has many changes and this event will help you be ready! Kenilworth artist, Jeff Kinzel, has created a vampire […]

Black Mountain Board of Aldermen candidates to participate in forum Sept. 21

Press release from event organizers: BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC —Seven candidates vying for positions on the Black Mountain Board of Aldermen will discuss their qualifications and vision for the town’s future during a webinar forum hosted by nonpartisan Indivisible Black Mountain. The zoom webinar will be held on Monday, September 21 at 7:00 p.m. Viewers are […]

UNC Asheville ranks seventh among public liberal arts universities, says U.S. News and World Report

Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville has moved up a notch and is now ranked seventh in the nation among public liberal arts universities in U.S. News and World Report’s new “2021 U.S. News Best Colleges,” released online today. UNC Asheville shares that seventh-place ranking with the University of Minnesota Morris. The full rankings […]

"Say Their Names" by Skip Rodhe

Weizenblatt Gallery at Mars Hill University debuts “Say Their Names” painting

Press release from the Buncombe Community Remembrance Project: The Weizenblatt Gallery’s first exhibition of the fall semester opened Wednesday, Sept. 9, featuring works by Mars Hill University (MHU) faculty. One of the pieces is a painting by the Gallery’s director, Skip Rodhe: “Say Their Names”, with portraits of 13 people killed by police or vigilantes. […]

Asheville City Schools plans reopening task force meeting Sept. 17

Press release from Asheville City Schools: I’m excited to announce that we will be hosting a Reopening Stakeholders Task Force Meeting next Thursday, Sept. 17, from 5:15-6:30 p.m. Due to social distancing guidelines, in-person attendance will be limited to just those that make up the task force. However, we invite all stakeholders to watch the […]

City of Hendersonville clashes with county over water line extension

Press release from the City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville is extremely disappointed in the action taken by the Henderson County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night regarding the water line extensions for Nicholas Bowman and Sen Asheville 1, LLC. The placement of conditions on a request to extend public water service to projects […]

Buncombe County Schools plans return to in-person learning Sept. 28

Press release from Buncombe County Schools: ​Here’s a look at tonight’s BCS Board Briefing for Sept. 10. Among the important topics covered at that meeting, the Board of Education voted on a Return to Learn plan for the remainder of the semester. Those details are below: ALL students (K-13) will return to the classroom for […]

Western North Carolina VA Health Care System to host drive-thru flu shot clinic for veterans

Press release from Western North Carolina VA Health Care System: Starting Monday, Sept. 14, all enrolled Veterans at the Western North Carolina VA Health Care System will have the opportunity to receive a free flu shot. There are three opportunities: Option 1: Scheduled appointments. Veterans who already have a scheduled appointment, may receive their flu shot at […]

Dogwood Health Trust to hold annual meeting online

Press release from Formation PR + Brand: Dogwood Health Trust plans to host its first annual meeting, virtually, on Wed., October 28 from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. As part of Dogwood Health Trust’s commitment to accountability within the communities it serves, the organization will hold at least one annual open meeting with the public each year. Additionally, Dogwood will […]

Sheriff Quentin Miller releases new policy on fairness and equity

Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Sheriff Quentin Miller has released a newly created Fairness and Equity policy for the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office. The policy reads in part that the Sheriff’s Office has, “a commitment to working both within and outside of the BCSO to eliminate bias affecting members of our community based on […]

UPDATE: Missing person found

Update from the Asheville Police Department: Update (10/10/2020)- Clifford Steven Duke was safely located by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police. Thank you for your assistance. Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting help to locate a missing person, Clifford Steven Duke. Duke was last seen on August 31. He is described as a white […]

Blue Ridge Humane to host free pet food giveaway, Sept. 14

Press release from Blue Ridge Humane Society: Blue Ridge Humane Society’s monthly free pet food distribution will be held on Monday, September 14, from 9am-1pm at the Blue Ridge Humane Society Adoption Center located at 88 Centipede Lane in Hendersonville, NC. Cat and dog food will be distributed first come, first serve, as supplies last […]