Press release from City of Asheville: The public is invited to review and provide feedback on the draft Pack Square Plaza Vision Plan when it’s released by the City and County on July 21, 2023. You can find the plan on the City’s engagement hub or on the Pack Square Plaza Vision Project Page. Comments are accepted 24/7 […]
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Conservation Groups prepare for lawsuit over Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan
Press release from the Southern Environmental Law Center, MountainTrue, Sierra Club, The Wilderness Society, Defenders of Wildlife and Center for Biological Diversity: A coalition of conservation groups sent a letter to the U.S. Forest Service signaling their intent to sue unless officials fix the glaring flaws in the Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan that put endangered forest […]
Training opportunities Aug. 1 and 8 to support people who are currently or formerly homeless
Notice form City of Asheville: Learn more about resources available to support people who are currently or formerly homeless or at risk of homelessness in our community. Employment Assistance and SSI/SSDI Presented by Goodwill and Pisgah Legal ServicesTuesday, August 1 · 2:00 – 3:00pmTime zone: America/New_YorkGoogle Meet joining infoVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/cvz-ezmk-qvuOr dial: (US) +1 609-800-2311 […]
McCormick Field awarded first debt service project investment from Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority
Press release from BCTDA: City of Asheville’s Major Works Pathway Request Receives Largest Investment in the History of the Tourism Authority’s Tourism Product Development Fund Today, the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) approved nearly $23 million in multi-year funding for the City of Asheville’s McCormick Field Centennial Restoration & Capital Improvements Project. This investment […]
Asheville police investigating shooting of occupied dwelling, residents uninjured
Press release from APD: Asheville Police are investigating a Tuesday night apparent drive-by shooting in which someone shot multiple rounds in the west Asheville home. There were four residents inside the home, including three children, but fortunately, no one was injured. APD Patrol Officers responded to a home on Deaverview Road to investigate a report of […]
Take a downtown Asheville history bath Friday morning
Press release from the city of Asheville: They say the truth shall set you free In Western North Carolina, we love our history. I bet you know several stories about the area we now call Pack Square and the surrounding heart of downtown Asheville. Some of them are, well… not totally true. Some deserve a […]
Civic Center Commission meeting rescheduled for Aug. 8
Press release from City of Asheville: NOTICE: The Civic Center Commission has rescheduled the August 1 meeting to now be held on August 8, 2023, at 12:00 noon. in the Banquet Hall at the Harrah’s Cherokee Cherokee Center. Please visit the Commission webpage for more information.
MAHEC’s Human Research Protections Program seeks nominations for Institutional Review Board
Press release from Mountain Area Health Education Center: MAHEC (Mountain Area Health Education Center) is seeking nominations for volunteers to join its Institutional Review Board as part of the non-profit academic medical center’s newly launched Human Research Protections Program. An Institutional Review Board (IRB) is a committee comprised of scientists, medical doctors, philosophers, and community members […]
Sheriff’s Office attempting to locate missing man from the Candler Area of Buncombe County
Press Release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office SHERIFF’S OFFICE ATTEMPTING TO LOCATE MISSING MAN FROM THE CANDLER AREA OF BUNCOMBE COUNTY The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing man from the Candler area of Buncombe County. Tyler Ashby is a 25 year old male and is approximately 5’ 11”. He has […]
Buncombe air quality forecast for July 25: Yellow
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Tuesday, July 25, 2023, 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. For up-to-date forecasts and discussion, go to: https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/
Candidate filing ends for Weaverville/Woodfin municipal elections
Press release from Buncombe County: Candidate filing for the Town of Woodfin, Town of Weaverville, and Woodfin Water & Sewer District has ended. View the list of candidates that filed to run for office atbuncombecounty.org/vote. The municipal election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Races will include Town of Woodfin Mayor, Woodfin Town […]
Celebrate the spirit of Southside at block party and community center ribbon cutting on August 4
Press release from Asheville Parks & Rec: After years of neighborhood input, planning, and construction, Asheville’s Southside neighborhood has a brand new gymnasium, outdoor swimming pool, more community rooms for meetings and classes, outdoor basketball court, and spacious open areas to study and socialize at Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center, located on 285 Livingston […]
APD: officers respond to West Asheville gunshot wound
Press release from APD: Asheville Police Department Officers were called to the 100 block of State St. in west Asheville at 10:44 AM yesterday, July 18th, for a report of a gunshot wound. They found the victim, a 32-year-old man, suffering from gunshot wounds to the legs from a large caliber pistol. A Sergeant, who […]
Invitation to Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office National Night Out event on August 1st
Press release from BCSO: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office invites our community to attend our National Night Out Event on August 1st. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign promoting partnerships between law enforcement and the community. “We remain committed to creating a Community of WE and this event is another step in that […]
High-speed internet to come for more households in Buncombe County
Press release from Buncombe County Government: More Buncombe County households will get access to high-speed internet thanks to a third installment of grant funding. Governor Roy Cooper recently announced that across North Carolina, an additional 25,825 households and 862 businesses in 33 counties will get high-speed internet thanks to nearly $80 million in additional Growing […]
Commissioners honor Parks & Rec month, move forward with reparations audit, & More
Press release from Buncombe County Government: From soccer fields to dog parks and greenways to disc golf, Buncombe County’s park portfolio is a great way to enjoy our natural beauty. During their meeting on July 18, Commissioners honored July as Parks and Recreation Month with a proclamation. It reads in part: “Parks and recreation programs […]
Jail inspector’s report finds “no deficiencies” with Buncombe County Detention Facility
Press release from Buncombe County Government: On July 5, 2023, the Jail Inspector with the Division of Health Service Regulation conducted their biannual inspection to “determine compliance with 10 NCAC Subchapters 14J-Jails, Local Confinement Facilities” and “found no deficiencies, no correction action is necessary, and no further action on your part is required.” This inspection […]
Buncombe air quality forecast for July 19: Yellow
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Wednesday, July 19, 2023, 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. For up-to-date forecasts and discussion, go to: https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/
City of Asheville implements changes to leafbag collection beginning Aug. 1
Press release from city of Asheville: The city of Asheville is committed to promoting environmental sustainability and reducing plastic waste. As part of these efforts, the city will be implementing a new ordinance, effective August 1, 2023, that prohibits the use of plastic bags for brush and leaf collection. This regulation is in accordance with […]
Hayden Plemmons appointed executive director of Asheville Downtown Association
Press release from Asheville Downtown Association: The Asheville Downtown Association is delighted to announce the appointment of Hayden Plemmons as Executive Director, effective July 12, 2023. Hayden brings a wealth of leadership and operational experience to the role, with a diverse background in place-based economic development, city building and hospitality. Prior to joining the Asheville Downtown […]
Asheville’s downtown commission updates meeting hours
Press release from Asheville City Clerk’s office The Downtown Commission has updated their regular meeting schedule to now meet on the 4th Friday at 9:00 a.m. Meetings will continue to be held in person in the First Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Please visit the Commission page for more information.