Press release from doxoINSIGHTS: While the financial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic are still developing, bill payment behavior is quickly changing as consumers tighten their spending habits and adapt to the economic uncertainty of the months to come. This COVID-19 Bill Pay Impact Report examines the financial impact of the global pandemic on the U.S. […]
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Vance Elementary School renaming to be discussed at June 30 BOE meeting
Press release from Asheville City Schools: For more than 130 years, Asheville City Schools has prided itself on our constant desire to adapt to our changing world as we strive to best meet the needs of our students, staff, families and community. Therefore, please know that the name of Vance Elementary School will be brought […]
UNCA’s STEAM Studio announces three new online summer camps
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville’s STEAM Studio has announced three online summer camps, starting June 22. Rockin’ Paper Scissors is five days of ‘paper mechanics’ designing and constructing shapes and models out of paper. We will look at traditional paper art techniques like papel picado and Victorian articulated paper dolls, as well as […]
Public hearing on Vaya Health’s FY2020-21 budget set for June 25
Press release from Vaya Health: In accordance with N.C.G.S. § 159-12, Vaya Health posted its proposed FY 2020-2021 Budget to the Vaya Health website on May 25, 2020. A copy of the FY20-21 Budget is also on file in the office of the clerk to the board where it shall remain available for public inspection […]
**UPDATE: This event is now fully booked** UNC Asheville reschedules free drive-in screening of Disney-Pixar’s “Onward” for June 25
Announcement from UNC Asheville: UPDATE – THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED AND NO MORE RESERVATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. UNC Asheville has rescheduled its drive-in movie screening of Disney-Pixar’s Onward for Thursday, June 25, with food trucks available on site. Onward is rated PG. The screening had originally been scheduled for May 29 but was […]
Downtown Hendersonville to host additional Open Street weekends
Press release from City of Hendersonville: Downtown Hendersonville will host four additional Open Street weekends beginning with the weekend of June 19th – 21st. Open Streets Downtown is a weekend long closure of Main Street to promote an enhanced pedestrian environment and more space for individuals to enjoyably socially distance while supporting the many small […]
Three local residents among 24 North Carolinians named William C. Friday Fellows
Press release from William C. Friday Fellowship for Human Relations: The William C. Friday Fellowship for Human Relations, the flagship program of Wildacres Leadership Initiative (WLI), has named its 2020-2022 class. The William C. Friday Fellowship is a competitive statewide program for cross-sector leaders that seats fewer than 30 individuals across North Carolina every two-year […]
Buncombe County DA’s Office requests outside counsel for Deputy Chief Eberhardt case
Press release from Buncombe County District Attorney: STATEMENT OF DA TODD WILLIAMS: “Yesterday, I requested the assistance of an independent prosecutor concerning the alleged theft of a firearm from Carolina Guns and Gear by Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Don Eberhardt so that the case file could be reviewed and a charging decision could […]
Fireworks test set for June 17 in Hendersonville
Press release from City of Hendersonville: The Henderson County Tourism Development Authority (TDA), with support of the City of Hendersonville Fire Department, will be conducting a test fire of the Independence Day Fireworks Display this Wednesday, June 17th, 2020, at 9:00pm EST. The test firing is only expected to last ten (10) minutes. The test […]
Free puzzle swap at Mills River Presbyterian Church
Press release from Ziprik PR: Mills River Presbyterian Church, locally known for hosting its annual Puzzlefests each January, is now making jigsaw puzzles available free to the public. The church is hosting a Puzzle Swap so that people can trade in their used puzzles and take new ones to challenge their skills. “During the quarantine […]
Light Up the Night 5K returns Aug. 7
Press release from iDaph Events: The 2nd Annual Light Up the Night 5K is set for Friday, August 7th at Carrier Park, Asheville, North Carolina and this year the nighttime charity run means more than ever. Proceeds from this event directly benefit the Western Carolina Rescue Ministry, which exists to serve the homeless, poor and […]
Asheville Parks & Rec. rolls out innovative 2020 summer programming
Press release from City of Asheville: The City of Asheville, in partnership with Buncombe County, continues to take proactive steps to keep our community safe and healthy during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. After reviewing guidelines from the CDC and State and local public health officials and the State’s preliminary plans for phased reopening, Asheville Parks […]
APD responds to stabbing at 1460 Patton Ave.
Press release from Asheville Police Department: UPDATE 6/18: Todd Housel has been taken into custody without incident. The Asheville Police Department (APD) has charged Todd Nathan Housel with first degree murder for the death of Michael Eugene Hirt. At approximately 4:15 p.m. on June 15 the Asheville Police Department received a report of an individual suffering […]
City Council requests involvement in APD inquiry into protest response
Press release from the city of Asheville: In support of Asheville Police Chief David Zack’s recommendation of an outside independent investigation into Asheville Police’s response to recent protests, City Council has requested that the City Attorney’s Office, under the direction of City Attorney Brad Branham, lead the effort to select the investigator. This move is […]
Folk Heritage Committee to virtually broadcast Shindig on the Green, Mountain Dance & Folk Festival events
Announcement from the Folk Heritage Committee: Asheville’s Folk Heritage Committee announces changes to the scheduled 2020 season of planned events including the 93rd Mountain Dance and Folk Festival® and the 54th Shindig on the Green®. These events have always featured long-standing as well as the newest generation of traditional and mountain string bands, ballad singers, […]
Red Cross now testing all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies
News release from the American Red Cross: Buncombe Co.— Beginning today and for a limited time, the American Red Cross is testing all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies, providing donors insight into whether they have been exposed to this coronavirus. At the same time, there continues to be an urgent need for blood donations as […]
NCDHHS announces $26 million to help low-income individuals, families impacted by COVID-19
Announcement from NC Department of Health & Human Services: RALEIGH — Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announced that the state’s Community Action Agencies (CAAs) have begun to receive flexible funds that can be used to help low-income individuals and families meet a variety of needs caused by the economic disruption […]
Jackson Chamber launches Wonderful Wednesdays business campaign in Dillsboro
Announcement from Jackson County Chamber of Commerce: The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is spearheading a new weekly shopping and dining campaign in Dillsboro called “Wonderful Wednesdays.” These weekly events will be held each Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. until about 7 p.m. (or later) depending on merchant participation. The chamber is partnering with the Jackson […]
APD requests assistance to locate Herschell Hamilton
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, […]
Buncombe County Farm Heritage Trail wins NACo achievement award
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 […]
Asheville Water Resources to begin maintenance on 5 million-gallon tank
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 […]