Press Release from Asheville Police Department: At approximately 5:00 p.m. on June 14 the Asheville Police Department (APD) responded to Pisgah View Apartments after a report of a person suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim, a 48 year old resident of the apartments, was transported by EMS to Mission Hospital for treatment of serious, […]
Announcement from Buncombe County Soil & Water Conservation: June 10, 2020 — Buncombe leads the state in Farmland Preservation efforts, and now their keystone project, the Farm Heritage Trail has been nationally recognized with the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2020 Achievement Award. Buncombe County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Farm Heritage Trail has been honored […]
Announcement from the city of Asheville: A 5 million-gallon tank serves as a final stop before City of Asheville water is distributed through our pipes to homes, industry and businesses. It’s called a clearwell and, like other aspects of Asheville Water Resources facilities, it requires maintenance from time to time. That maintenance will begin June […]
Announcement from BrightFarms: Hendersonville, NC – June 10, 2020 – BrightFarms, a leading grower of locally grown salads for supermarkets, broke ground on a new 280,000 sq. foot hydroponic greenhouse in Henderson County, North Carolina. Once complete, the facility will be the largest greenhouse for leafy greens in the state. By growing produce close to […]
Press release from the Federal Communications Commission: Currently, nearly 1,000 television stations nationwide have or will be transitioning to new frequencies in phases through July 2020. The current transition phase includes two local TV stations in the Greenville-Spartanburg, SC-Asheville, NC-Anderson, SC area. Viewers in the Greenville-Spartanburg, SC-Asheville, NC-Anderson, SC area who watch over-the-air television with an […]
Announcement from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (June 13, 2020): The Asheville Police Department (APD) would like to remind the community that blocking a roadway is not only illegal, but dangerous for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Last evening at approximately 9pm, an APD Officer noticed several individuals unloading wooden pallets and other items in the […]
Press release from the University of North Carolina System: The UNC Board of Governors announces that the University of North Carolina Asheville will receive $610,000 in funding, through its recently announced partnership with the N.C. Policy Collaboratory at UNC-Chapel Hill, to help fight COVID-19. The announcement was made during today’s meeting of the Board’s Committee […]
Press release from the city of Asheville: During Asheville City Council’s June 9 meeting, Asheville Police Chief David Zack reported to Council that the City of Asheville had hired a transparency engagement advisory firm to assist the Asheville Police Department with disseminating public information. These advisors from Cole Pro Media are here to help us […]
Press release from Camplify: Campers come from around the globe to enjoy our beautiful mountain community each June, July, and August. The 55 residential summer camps throughout Western NC generate more annual revenue than our apple orchards or even the Biltmore Estate. But in addition to adding over $365 million dollars to our economy through […]
Saturday, June 13, is a code green air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For the ridge tops, it is a code yellow air quality forecast day. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. This forecast is based on ozone levels. […]
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville is pleased to announce the return of board and commission meetings beginning with the Urban Forestry Committee on Monday, June 15. The City is phasing in virtual board and commission meetings. Please visit the City’s virtual Engagement Hub to view all meetings. The City’s […]
The ACLU of North Carolina sent letters to several North Carolina cities, including Asheville, warning local officials of legal and constitutional concerns to their response to ongoing protests against police brutality and violence. The ACLU will be closely monitoring the municipalities’ responses and will hold cities accountable should future violations occur. The following letter was […]
Press release from FIND Outdoors: The Cradle of Forestry, operated by FIND Outdoors and in partnership with the US Forest Service, has made the decision to immediately open the Cradle site to the general public on a partial basis in accordance to the latest CDC guidance in regards to COVID-19 protocol. “We are so happy […]
Press release from the Blue Ridge Parkway: A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 14.9 million visitors to the Blue Ridge Parkway in 2019 spent $1.1 billion in communities near the park. That spending supported 16,341 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $1.4 billion. […]
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: Henderson County Public Schools announced today that high school student-athletes may return to campuses under a phased plan on Monday, June 22, with requirements and procedures detailed in the “Return to Athletics: Phase 1” guidance document posted online. A return date for middle school student-athletes has yet to […]
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: Sherwayne Akeem Bascom was arrested in Waterbury, Connecticut on the morning of June 11, 2020, following an operation by the United States Marshal Service Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Waterbury Police Department. In addition to the arrest of Bascom, Shanice Sheronda McDay, 27, of Asheville, was […]
Press release from Lattice Publishing, LLC: When the coronavirus pandemic upended the U.S. economy, many states halted or limited construction work. While real estate development is beginning to resume, recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau showed an unprecedented drop in residential building permits comparing April of this year to April of 2019. Nationally, […]
Press release from Blue Ridge Humane Society: Blue Ridge Humane Society is partnering with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Animals (ASPCA) Spay/Neuter Alliance in Asheville to provide the third free pet food giveaway to those in need or affected by COVID-19, on Thursday, June 18, from 9am-2pm at the Blue Ridge Humane […]
Press release from National Park Service: Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Blue Ridge Parkway is increasing recreational access at many park picnic areas and restrooms. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on […]
Press release from White Oak Grove Apartments: You are invited to the opening of the 113-unit affordable and workforce housing community, White Oak Grove Apartments. The management team is conducting a pre-opening hard hat tour event on Monday, June 15 at noon. Prospective residents, city officials and members of the Press are invited to 275 Hazel […]
Press release from Venture Asheville: Venture Asheville awarded six entrepreneurs micro grants totaling $25,000 to help launch new ventures. The winners are: Cardstalk, a custom greeting card and gift card kiosk-based technology, Founder Stephanie Prime Helios Sanitizer Company, plant-based hand sanitizer using solar-powered mobile distribution stations, Founder Axie Blundon *HCA Healthcare Mission Fund […]
