Cast your ballot for Buncombe County’s ‘I Voted’ youth sticker contest

Press release for Buncombe County: Buncombe County put out the call for artists, and the community responded with an awesomely overwhelming response. We are beyond thrilled to have received 69 unique “I Voted” sticker submissions created by the children and teens of our community. Now it’s up to you to decide which one will be featured […]

Hendersonville’s Community Development Department announces promotions of Tyler Morrow and Matthew Manley

Press release from City of Hendersonville: In an ongoing effort to enhance the efficiency of service delivery and recognize the diligent efforts of planning staff, the City of Hendersonville is pleased to announce the promotions of Tyler Morrow to Current Planning Manager and Matthew Manley to Long Range Planning Manager. “The work of our department involves […]

Free school meals are essential, Asheville moms, caregivers, advocates will tell lawmakers Aug. 3

Press release from MomsRising.org: NC State Reps. Eric Ager and Caleb Rudow will join moms, caregivers and their children at a MomsRising event in Asheville on Saturday afternoon to discuss the need for free school meals for all North Carolina students. Right now, 1 in 6 children in North Carolina face hunger on a daily basis […]

APD seeks information on second gun discharge incident in North Asheville

Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is investigating a second incident of gun discharge in a North Asheville neighborhood within a week. Thankfully, no one was injured in either incident, and only property damage was reported. The first incident took place on July 25. Officers responded around 9:34 a.m. to a residence […]

VA Medical Center showcases virtual reality in healthcare at event

News release from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: On August 7, 2024, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., the Office of Healthcare Innovation and Learning (OHIL) and Western NC VA Health Care System will host Veterans eXpeRience (VXR) – Showcase of Immersive Technology.  Veterans are invited to attend throughout the day to experience extended […]

Buncombe County churches to join 1,000 others in week of service for NC communities

News release from the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina: On Aug. 3-10, churches in Buncombe County will be joining more than 1,100 other churches across North Carolina to serve local communities as part of a statewide emphasis known as “ServeNC.” The “ServeNC” initiative, facilitated by the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina and its […]

I-40 East weekend closure scheduled in Asheville

Press release from N.C. Department of Transportation: After rain postponed the operation last weekend, contract crews will close a stretch of Interstate 40 this weekend, weather permitting, allowing crews to safely perform rehabilitation operations on a bridge between I-26 and Hendersonville Road. Crews from DBA Harrison Construction Company of Asheville plan to close I-40 East from the […]

Erin Brockovich headlines 2024 American Institute of Architects Aspire Conference in Asheville

Press release from American Institute of Architects: The 2024 AIA Aspire Conference, featuring keynote speaker Erin Brockovich, will occur from September 15-17 in Asheville, North Carolina. This dynamic event brings together architects, designers, and industry leaders from across the southeastern U.S. to explore cutting-edge topics in architecture, design, and climate science. The conference, known for its […]

Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee votes to dissolve itself

Press release from City of Asheville: At its July 25, 2024 meeting, the Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee (HIAC) unanimously voted to recommend to Asheville City Council to dissolve HIAC in order to consolidate community efforts on homelessness through the Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care. HIAC was established by City Council in November 2008 and has served both as […]

NC Attorney General’s office notified of potential HCA noncompliance

Press release from Dogwood Health Trust: On July 29, 2024, Dogwood Health Trust provided notice to the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office (AGO) stating that it plans to notify HCA of potential noncompliance with provisions of the Asset Purchase Agreement (APA). This letter is based on findings from the Independent Monitor’s review as outlined in Affiliated […]

Charles George, Mountain Home VAMCs join forces to combat hunger

Press release from WNC VA Health Care System: The Western North Carolina VA Health Care System will be weighing its share of collected food items for the annual Feds Feed Families Food DriveAug. 1, at 1:30 p.m. at Charles George VAMC’s receiving entrance and loading dock behind Bldg. 47. The food was gathered by different organizations […]

Mission nurses holding informational picket for safe staffing, patient safety Aug. 6

Press release from National Nurses United: Nurses at Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C., will hold an informational picket on August 6 to protest management’s refusal to address RNs’ deep concerns about safe staffing and patient care. Mission nurses are represented by National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU), and they have been negotiating a new contract […]

Asheville police seek public’s help in identifying armed robbers

From Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police investigators are seeking the public’s help in identifying a pair of armed robbers who robbed a north Asheville grocery store at gunpoint Sunday night.   APD officers responded to a grocery store near the 900 block on Merrimon Avenue around 9:29 p.m. on July 28th to investigate an armed robbery. […]

Asheville police use drone technology to apprehend armed men

From Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police Department Officers, in coordination with the rapid deployment of drone technology, were able to quickly locate and apprehend two men with guns Friday afternoon. APD officers responded to the area of Lee Garden Lane around 1:34 p.m. on July 26 to investigate reports of several individuals with guns in […]

YMCA offers youth mental health first aid training to community

From YMCA of Western North Carolina: In response to the national mental health crisis, the YMCA of Western North Carolina will offer free Youth Mental Health First Aid training in Asheville starting next month. This groundbreaking skills-based course equips adults and teens with tools to help them identify, understand, and respond to someone who might […]

Man arrested after firing gun into air at recreational center

From Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police arrested a man who discharged a firearm at a Housing Authority of the City of Asheville (HACA) recreation center on Livingston Street. Thankfully, no one was injured, and there have been no reports of property damage. Asheville Police responded to the 130 block of Livingston Street around 5:34 p.m. […]

APD arrests four on gun and drug charges

Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (July 26, 2024): Asheville Police Department Detectives made four arrests Thursday afternoon while conducting proactive enforcement after receiving community complaints about illicit drug activity.  Detectives attempted to make contact with Dennis Aguilar Scott (03/12/1973), who was wanted for a parole violation on Klondyke Avenue around 3:00 p.m. […]

Asheville Police investigating early Friday morning homicide

Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (July 26, 2024):  Asheville Police Department Detectives are investigating an early Friday morning shooting that left one man dead.  APD officers responded to a report of a gunshot wound at the Hillcrest apartment complex on Atkinson Street around 2:24 a.m. on July 26.  There, they found Denzel […]

Postponed: I-40 bridge rehabilitation in Asheville

Press release from N.C. Department of Transportation: ASHEVILLE – Contract crews will close a stretch of Interstate 40 this weekend, weather permitting, to perform rehabilitation operations on a bridge between I-26 and Hendersonville Road. Like the previous two weekends, crews from DBA Harrison Construction Company of Asheville plan to close I-40 East from the I-240 East/I-26 […]