Announcement from Buncombe County Election Services: On Nov. 20, 2019, Buncombe County Election Services received the official update to the NC Senate, NC House, and Buncombe County Commissioner districts from the NC State Board of Elections. Voter records have been updated to reflect these changes. How to Look Up Your New District Voters can look up […]
Press release from the City of Asheville Police Department: On November 21 at approximately 9:30 p.m., two black males committed an armed robbery at the Exxon gas station (210 Charlotte Street). The suspects entered the business, displaying a handgun and demanded money from the clerk. They fled on foot with an undetermined amount of cash heading north […]
Press release from Steve Norris: Gandhi once said that “fasting is the sincerest form of prayer.” For some of those who take part, it will be just that: an urgent prayer for our Mother Earth, its people and all of its life forms. Our Thanksgiving Fast & Prayer For The Earth is an opportunity to […]
Press release from the Land of Sky Regional Council: Imagine feeling again the joy of a child’s laughter and love. Cuddle a newborn baby or watch a child’s face light up when you enter the room. Adoring smiles and hugs are waiting for you in a daycare or school in your neighborhood. At schools and […]
Press release from Department of Justice: Late yesterday, U.S. District Judge Martin Reidinger sentenced Frank Michael Lucas, 33, of Sylva, N.C. to 160 months in prison on drug trafficking charges, announced Andrew Murray, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Judge Reidinger also ordered Lucas to serve five years under court supervision and […]
Friday, Nov. 22, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. The rating is based on particulate matter in the air. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Friday, 11/22/2019
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College: A-B Tech Community College has announced a new Barber Academy that will begin in January 2020. The continuing education workforce training program will prepare students to apply for and pass the licensing examination offered by the North Carolina State Board of Barber Examiners (NCBBE). The new program is […]
Press release from Four Seasons: On the anniversary of the first Veteran we pinned as part of our We Honor Veterans program, this fall Four Seasons was honored to recognize Guy Wellman Jr. as its 500th veteran to be acknowledged since Four Seasons began partnership with the We Honor Veterans program in 2014. After graduation […]
Press release from the N.C. Department of Transportation: Westbound drivers are once again good to go through the Pigeon River Gorge on Interstate 40. N.C. Department of Transportation officials removed barricades and opened I-40 West between mile markers 20-15 early Thursday morning after contract crews completed emergency repairs to a bridge over Jonathan Creek and […]
Asheville City government offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Here is a roundup of City service holiday schedules. ART bus service ART bus service will be suspended Nov. 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Thanksgiving is one of two holidays during which […]
Press release from Vijay Kapoor: Fresh off of its symposium sounding the alarm on the loss of tree canopy in Asheville, the nonprofit Asheville GreenWorks is planting ten large shade trees at Estes Elementary School in South Asheville on Friday, Nov. 22, at 10:30 a.m. Asheville lost 891 acres of tree canopy, which is about […]
Press release from the City of Asheville: The Asheville Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce that the 2019 Asheville Open Tennis Tournament is the recipient of the United States Tennis Association – North Carolina chapter Tournament of the Year Award in the Adult/Senior category. A Tournament of the Year Award is given in […]
Press release from Lake Junaluska: Awaken the spirit of Christmas with an Appalachian Christmas craft show and holiday concerts featuring Summer Brooke & Mountain Faith Band, the Lake Junaluska Singers and an orchestra, choir and soloists Thursday-Sunday, Dec. 12-15, at Lake Junaluska. “In Appalachia, we have a rich history of gathering with loved ones as […]
Press release from Black Mountain Center for the Arts: Be sure to slow down heading west into town on Hwy 70 after passing through the intersection at N. Dougherty St. and check out the new mural being applied to the exterior brick wall of the Black Mountain Center for the Arts at 225 W. State Street. […]
Press release from Buncombe County: The Board of Commissioners is developing a strategic plan that will guide the County into the future. The first step in this process is a five-year strategic plan that will define priorities, guide County operations, and drive future policy and budget decisions. It will draw a vision for our community’s […]
Press release from the Center for Craft: The Center for Craft is proud to launch a named donor tile appeal in conjunction with the installation of Ian Henderson and Shae Bishop’s Liminal, a 3-D mosaic created from cascading, textured tiles that will embellish the building’s east-facing exterior wall. Complementing Liminal, 250 donor tiles, available at […]
Press release from Black Mountain Chamber of Commerce: The Little Town That Rocks really knows how to rock Christmas. The first weekend of December is filled with pre-Christmas activities that are guaranteed to boost your holiday spirit. With the town decked out in holiday greenery by the Beautification Committee and merchants, the Christmas season kicks […]
Press release from WhiteSPACE: The WOWS – Women of WhiteSPACE WhiteSPACE Boasts 4 New Artists to Join Bottinelli (Opening Reception: Saturday, December 7th, 5pm-9pm, 129 Roberts Street, 2B7, 28801) The Wedge Studios’ WhiteSPACE is wrapping up 2019 with a bang by hosting a Winter WhiteSPACE Extravaganza! On Saturday, December 7th from 5-9pm they will celebrate […]
Press release from The Wyvern’s Tale: Join us online on Twitch or in person at The Wyvern’s Tale for a 24-hour straight marathon of Dungeons & Dragons. We’ll be playing the classic adventure module RAVENLOFT! $5 donation to play. Viewers can also donate to help (or hinder!) the players! All donations go to Extra Life […]
Press release form NCDOT: Beginning Dec. 1, North Carolina’s vehicle inspections requirement will exempt vehicles 20 years old from obtaining a yearly emissions test in the 22 counties which emissions testing is required. For example, a 1999 model year vehicle would be exempt from obtaining an emissions inspection starting Dec. 1. The following year a […]
Wednesday, Nov. 20, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. The rating is based on particulate matter in the air. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Wednesday, 11/20/2019
