News Release from WNC Citizens for Equality: WNC Citizens for Equality (WNCCE) is a citizen watch dog organization that promotes racial equality and defends the civil rights of persons living in western North Carolina. WNCCE believes that all persons should be entitled to equal protection under the law, regardless of race. As such, WNCCE has […]
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N.C. Board of Elections recognizes No Labels as a political party
The State Board of Elections on Sunday voted to recognize the No Labels Party as an official political party in North Carolina. Recognition of No Labels means voters now have another choice of party affiliation when registering to vote or updating their registration. Voters may register with the Democratic, Green, Libertarian, No Labels, or Republican […]
Asheville City Schools unveils new public communication portal
News release from Asheville City Schools: The Asheville City Board of Education is excited to announce its transition to the cutting-edge Diligent Community platform, a move that underscores the board’s commitment to enhancing communication, collaboration, and transparency within the community and among its stakeholders. The Diligent Community platform, known for its intuitive design and user-friendly […]
Pisgah Legal to host community forum on Medicaid expansion
News release from Pisgah Legal Services: Confused about expansion and the current changes to Medicaid in North Carolina? Join Pisgah Legal attorneys and other nonprofits to get a better understanding of Medicaid Expansion and the anticipated impact on folks here in WNC. Medicaid Community Forum Changes to Medicaid in NC: Transformation, Unwinding & Expansion A […]
Woodfin and Mars Hill receive Multimodal Planning Grants from NCDOT
News release from the North Carolina Department of Transportation: A dozen North Carolina municipalities will receive assistance with bicycle and pedestrian plans, thanks to grants awarded recently by the N.C. Department of Transportation. The NCDOT Multimodal Planning Grant program helps North Carolina communities develop a comprehensive strategy for expanding bicycle, pedestrian and public transit facilities, […]
EPA to begin additional cleanup at CTS Superfund Site in Asheville
Press release from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (August 10, 2023) – During the week of August 14, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will begin additional cleanup work at the CTS of Asheville, Inc. Superfund Site (Site) located at 235 Mills Gap Road. The cleanup will consist of using In-Situ Chemical Oxidation […]
Sheriff’s Office releases name of deceased in homicide investigation
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: (August 11, 2023) – Jeruan William Spencer, age 22, is the deceased individual who was located in a wooded area off of McKinney Road yesterday afternoon. Next of kin to Mr. Spencer was notified prior to this release. Anyone with tips or information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s […]
City of Asheville transfers real estate at 3 Hunt Hill Place to My Daddy Taught Me That
Press release from city of Asheville: On Friday, the City of Asheville announced that the conveyance of City-owned property at 3 Hunt Hill Place was complete. The new owner, KL Training Solutions, received the property for $1 after the City Council voted on April 25, 2023 in support of the transaction. According to the April staff […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office seeks help identifying suspect
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office Detectives with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office are requesting assistance in locating and identifying the suspect in this video. The suspect arrived in the white BMW and has a distinctive limp. This suspect is stealing rent from affordable housing communities. This crime occurred at Perry Lane Apartments close to […]
Meeting today at 3 p.m. regarding public restroom facility downtown
Press release from City of Asheville – Urban Design & Place Strategies The City is moving forward with the purchase and installation of a prefabricated public restroom facility to be located in the public space on the College Street side of the Rankin Avenue parking garage. (This is the area where a porta-potty is located […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office request for information
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office Detectives with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office are attempting to identify and locate the person pictured here. The suspect is wanted for obtaining property by false pretenses, possession of a stolen debit card and credit card fraud. The card was taken from the area of Black Mountain and then […]
APD news release on CALEA law enforcement public comment portal
Press release from Asheville Police Department The Asheville Police Department participates in the CALEA Law Enforcement Accreditation process. As part of this process, we provide an opportunity for public feedback via the CALEA online accreditation public comment portal. The purpose of this public portal is to receive comments regarding our compliance with CALEA standards, engagement […]
VA extends deadline through Monday for veterans and survivors to apply for PACT Act benefits
Press release from WNC VA Health Care System Today, VA announced that veterans and survivors who apply (or submit their intent to file) for PACT Act benefits by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, August 14, 2023 will be eligible to have their benefits backdated to August 10, 2022 – the day that President Biden signed the […]
Open letter to the community: Both/and solutions for public safety are growing
Open letter from Esther Manheimer, Mayor of Asheville, Sandra Kilgore, Vice Mayor of Asheville, Maggie Ullman, City Councilwoman Chair of the Environment and Safety Committee, Sage Turner, City Councilwoman Chair of the Housing and Community Development Committee and Sheneika E. Smith, City Councilwoman Chair of the Equity and Engagement Committee Dear Citizens of Asheville, We are a coalition of […]
MADE X MTNS announces Outdoor Equity Fund Grant awardees
Press release from MADE X MTNS: MADE X MTNS is thrilled to announce the grant recipients of its Outdoor Equity Fund. The twenty grantees represent small businesses, sole proprietors, non-profits, and community groups, located across Western North Carolina’s 25 county footprint and the Qualla Boundary, all working to increase outdoor recreation access and economic opportunity. […]
Asheville Police seeking public assistance in West Asheville drive-by shooting investigation
Press release from APD: Asheville Police are investigating an apparent drive-by shooting in which someone shot multiple rounds into an apartment. There were residents inside the home, including children, but fortunately, no one was injured. APD Patrol Officers responded around 2:39 a.m. to the 60 block of Bingham Road to investigate reports of gun discharge […]
Livability.com’d 2023 Top 25 Best Places to Live in the Southeast includes Asheville
Press release from Livability.com: Livability.com has released a ranking of the Top 25 Best Places to Live in the Southeast. The 2023 ranking of the best places to live in the Southeast was created using data collected from Livability’s annual ranking of the Top 100 Best Places to Live, celebrating the best small and mid-sized communities across the U.S. […]
Artist Support Grant opens for applications
Press release from ArtsAVL: Through September 5, artists in any discipline are invited to apply for the 2023-24 Artist Support Grant. This year’s grantees will be awarded $500-$3,000 in categories including visual arts, literary arts, music, film, choreography, interdisciplinary arts, and more. This regional grant is open to residents of Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Polk, Rutherford, and Transylvania […]
Buncombe Sheriff’s Office requests assistance identifying suspect
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in locating and identifying the individual in this photograph. This individual is a person of interest in a larceny from a motor vehicle report. This crime occurred in the area of Old Haywood Road and Eastview Circle in the Candler community. […]
Passive recreation community engagement event set for Aug. 10
Press release from Buncombe County: The Open Space Bond team is currently seeking valuable input from the community to better understand the collective vision for the future of passive recreation lands in Buncombe County. In November 2022, Buncombe County voters approved a general obligation bond to allocate $30 million towards Open Space projects, including greenways, […]
GoTopless Rally returns to Pack Square, Aug. 26
Press release from GoTopless: The international GoTopless.org Rally returns to Pack Square in Asheville on Saturday, August 26, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The rally is a public gathering of men and women who support a woman’s right to be shirtless any where a man can be bare-chested without fear of being arrested. “It is […]