Press release from APD: Asheville Police Department Detectives are investigating an early morning stabbing in Asheville that leaves one man dead. APD Patrol Officers responded to the 290 block of Smokey Park Highway around 4:12 a.m. on Sept. 27 for reports of a stabbing. There they found a man on the train tracks who had […]
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Record-breaking year for Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra
Press release from Asheville Symphony: The Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra (ASYO) is proud to announce a groundbreaking achievement this year with a record number of student musicians. With 200 students enrolled and auditions ongoing for the fall season, the ASYO is poised to shatter the previous record of 180. This remarkable growth comes on the […]
City of Asheville sued for racial preferences on government committees
Press release from Pacific Legal Foundation: On Sept. 26, a group of Asheville residents filed an updated challenge to the racial criteria used to fill positions on the Human Relations Commission of Asheville (HRCA) as violating the Constitution’s equal protection guarantee. Established in 2018, HRCA aims to promote human relations throughout the city; however, some […]
Dislocated Worker Grants available for WNC employers
Press release from Land of Sky Regional Council: Did you know if you hire a “dislocated worker” you may be eligible for a grant to pay for up to 75% of the worker’s salary for up to six (6) months? Southwestern Commission and Land of Sky Regional Council have received a $7.5 million US Department of […]
North Carolina commits $2.5 million to OId Fort Trail Project
Press release from G5 Trail Collective: Camp Grier and its G5 Trail Collective program, along with our community partners, are delighted to announce a transformative step forward for our vibrant community as we receive a generous allocation of $2.5 million from the State of North Carolina that will build 25-30 miles of new trails in Old […]
Maggie Allen named ACS Beginning Teacher of the Year
Press release from Asheville City Schools: When Hall Fletcher Elementary School Principal Carrie Buchanan started playing Taylor Swift in their school’s morning assembly, 1st-grade teacher Maggie Allen didn’t know what to think. She was shocked to hear the news, in front of her students and peers, that she has been named Asheville City Schools 2023 […]
New COVID-19 vaccine available
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County health officials encourage the community to take steps now to keep from getting sick and missing days of school and work due to COVID-19. Late last week, Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) received a supply of the new COVID-19 vaccines. As we have seen recent increases […]
Mission Hospital receives approval to build ER in western Buncombe County
News release from Mission Health: Mission Health is pleased to announce our Certificate of Need has been approved a second time for a new ER to serve the Western North Carolina area as a department of Mission Hospital. This new ER will be a campus of Mission Hospital and will be near the intersection of […]
Public invited to learn more about North Buncombe broadband expansion
News release from Buncombe County: Frontier Communications and Buncombe County Government have partnered to expand broadband fiber to nearly 1,000 unserved and underserved households from Woodfin to the Buncombe/Madison County line and east into the Reems Creek and Ox Creek valleys. This project is expected to begin in the coming months and will provide what is […]
APD seeks public’s help in shooting investigation
News release from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police are investigating an early Saturday morning shooting in which someone shot multiple rounds into two occupied west Asheville homes and an unoccupied vehicle. Thankfully, no one was injured; only property damage has been reported at this time. APD patrol officers responded to the 40 block of […]
Enka-Candler Library Closed for Renovations Oct. 3-7
News release from Buncombe County: The Enka-Candler Library, located at 1404 Sand Hill Rd., will be closed for renovations from Oct. 3-7. The book drops will be unavailable during this week. While the Enka-Candler Library is closed, you can use any of our other 11 library locations to return or check out library materials, or to pick up a Zoom […]
Asheville Parks & Recreation announces community-powered comprehensive plan input opportunities
News release from the City of Asheville: What do you want to see? As Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) updates the city’s comprehensive plan for public leisure spaces and recreation programs, that’s the question its team is asking at public input events around the city and through a community survey that can be taken from […]
Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority to meet Sept. 27
News release from the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority: WHAT: The regular monthly joint board meeting of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, a Public Authority and a Nonprofit Corporation. WHEN: Wednesday, September 27, 9–11 a.m. WHERE: IN PERSON: At The Explore Asheville Board Room, located on the First Floor at 27 College Place, Suite 200 Asheville, NC […]
Public input meeting for future Pisgah View State Park
Press release from Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy: Are you excited about the creation of the future Pisgah View State Park in Buncombe County? What amenities and recreation opportunities would you like to be available in this NEW state park? Let your voice be heard. The first of three public input meetings on park planning will […]
Declaration of Peace and Nonviolence 2023 in Western North Carolina
Press release from WNC4Peace: We, the undersigned proponents of peace, living on ancient Cherokee lands, and working for a world free of the ravages of war, hereby declare our observance of the International Day of Peace and the International Day of Nonviolence on Thursday, September 21, and Saturday, September 23, 2023 in Western North Carolina (WNC). […]
Sustainability Advisory Committee annual retreat
Press release from City of Asheville: Notice: The Sustainability Advisory Committee will have its annual retreat in person on Thursday October 12, 2023 at 3:30 pm. The meeting will take place at the Park Pavillion across from 135 Boulder Creek Way, Asheville, NC 28805. The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the […]
City of Asheville Equity & Inclusion Director Brenda Mills announces plans to retire
Press release from City of Asheville: Please join the City of Asheville’s leadership team in congratulating Brenda Mills on her upcoming retirement effective January 31, 2024. Brenda joined the City of Asheville in 2005 and has served in different roles including: Minority Business Program Manager, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Project Manager, Administrative Services Manager, […]
Buncombe County Parks & Recreation presents 2023 Fall Kids Fishing Tournament at Lake Julian
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is excited to announce the 2023 Fall Kids Fishing Tournament which will be taking place at the beautiful Lake Julian Park on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 8 a.m.-noon. Families are invited to join us for this semi-annual event where the love of nature and joy […]
UNC Asheville faculty ranked among best in state by Niche College Rankings
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville was showcased in Niche’s 2023 Best Colleges in America as the #3 Liberal Arts University in North Carolina. The ranking highlighted the University’s distinguished faculty, well-located campus, and glowing student reviews.Accolades were garnered in several specialized categories as well, including #4 Best College Location and #5 Best Small […]
Public meetings announced reviewing HCA Healthcare’s obligations to Mission Health System
News release from Gibbins Advisors: As a part of our role as the Independent Monitor (IM) for Mission Health System, Gibbins Advisors has scheduled public meetings in October and November in several communities across Western North Carolina. The first four meetings will be related to (1) Transylvania Regional Hospital (Transylvania County), (2) Mission Hospital, CarePartners […]
BeLoved Asheville cranes in final walls of the BeLoved Village
News release from BeLoved Asheville: BeLoved Asheville volunteers with the support of Asheville Arborists and Crane and J & N Construction will place the walls of the 12th and final house at the BeLoved Village on Thursday, Sept. 20th from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This awe-inspiring moment will see the walls literally soaring in […]