From City of Asheville Communication & Public Engagement Department: Beginning Tuesday, August 27, a three-lane closure on Patton Avenue will be initiated in an effort to allow stormwater crews to safely proceed with construction for the Carter-Ann-Patton Project.. The closure will need to be in effect 24 hours a day for approximately 4 weeks while work takes […]
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Asheville-Buncombe air quality forecast
From Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Monday, August 26, 2024, is a code GREEN air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For the ridge tops, it is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting […]
Regular monthly meeting of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority is Wednesday, Aug. 28
From Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority: The regular monthly joint board meeting of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, a Public Authority and a Nonprofit Corporation is Wednesday, Aug. 28, 9–11 a.m. at The Explore Asheville Board Room, located on the First Floor at 27 College Place, Suite 200 Asheville, NC 28801. The meeting is also streamed […]
City of Asheville announces new Hotel Overlay dashboard
Press release from the City of Asheville: City of Asheville staff are pleased to announce the new Hotel Overly dashboard designed to provide detailed information on the impact of the Hotel Overlay District. The dashboard provides real time data with bi-monthly updates. The site provides community members easy access to project information like number of […]
Asheville police arrest two juveniles on gun charges
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (August 23, 2024): Asheville Police Department detectives and officers arrested two juveniles on gun charges while addressing violent crime Thursday evening in an Asheville apartment complex. Following a thorough and lengthy investigation, detectives and officers attempted to make contact with two juveniles in the Hillcrest Apartments around […]
LOSRC receives 3 NADO Awards
Press release from Land of Sky Regional Council: The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) has conferred three National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Awards to Land of Sky Regional Council for the following projects: GO PLACES: Growth Opportunities – Peer Leaders Activating the Community for Employment Success, Healthy Opportunities Pilot Project, WISH […]
Board of Commissioners and school boards meet to discuss strategic priorities for next five years
News release from Buncombe County: The Board of Commissioners continued to refine Strategic Plan 2030 goals and strategic priorities during today’s special called meeting. Focusing on long-range planning and shared goals, the first part of the day was a joint meeting with Asheville City School Board and Buncombe County School Board members. This early conversation and […]
I-40 West weekend closure returns in Asheville
News release from the N.C. Department of Transportation: For a second consecutive weekend, a contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation plans to close a 4-mile stretch of Interstate 40 West this weekend, allowing crews to safely perform rehabilitation operations on a bridge between Hendersonville Road and I-26. Weather permitting, crews from DBA Harrison Construction […]
Apple Festival and Labor Day announcements in Hendersonville
Press release from City of Hendersonville On Friday, August 30 through Monday, September 2, the North Carolina Apple Festival will take place in downtown Hendersonville. The street festival starts at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 30 with the opening ceremony taking place at 2:15 p.m. at the Historic Henderson County Courthouse. Main Street will be […]
Asheville Chamber seeks nominations for 2024 WomanUp Awards
News release from the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: The WomanUP Awards are just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to honor the extraordinary women who’ve made significant impacts in our community. This year’s nominees represent excellence across various fields, from trailblazing entrepreneurs to visionary nonprofit leaders. Check out our latest blog post to learn […]
Asheville Breakfast Rotary Club installs international peace pole at the Center for Honeybee Research
News release from the Asheville Breakfast Rotary Club: Members of Asheville Breakfast Rotary Club gathered Sunday, August 18, to install and commemorate an international Peace Pole at the Center for Honeybee Research in Asheville. The Peace Pole displays the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth,” which is written in several languages on the pole, including […]
Health Hangar unveiled at Enka Middle School
News release from the United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County: Families in the Enka School District have a new resource to help them in the coming year. At a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony on the Enka Middle School campus, officials announced that the Enka Health Hanger is officially open for care. This school-based health […]
Maya LeRoy Wins 2024 Youth “I Voted” Election Sticker Contest
News release from Buncombe County: With more than 2,300 people casting a vote, the numbers have been tallied and crunched, and Buncombe County Election Services is pleased to announce that 12-year-old Maya LeRoy’s ‘I Voted’ sticker design won the 2024 Youth Election Sticker contest. “We’re excited to feature the art from one of our future […]
Asheville driver’s license express office temporarily closed
News release from the N.C. Department of Transportation: The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles’ Driver License Express office in Asheville is temporarily closed so crews can install a new roof on the office building and install a new air conditioning and heating system. The express office, located at 600 Tunnel Rd., in Asheville, directly behind […]
City of Asheville Broadway Public Safety Station awarded LEED gold
News release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville announced today that the Broadway Public Safety Station has been awarded LEED Gold. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. The Broadway Public Safety […]
Festival of Neighborhoods brings community connection and family fun to Asheville on September 14
Press release from the City of Asheville The Festival of Neighborhoods is coming up on Saturday, September 14, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. The Neighborhood Advisory Committee invites all of Asheville to gather for a day filled with neighborly interaction, learning and fun for the whole family. This event brings […]
State Board recognizes Justice For All as official political party in North Carolina
Press release from North Carolina State Board of Elections The State Board of Elections on Tuesday recognized the Justice For All Party as an official political party in the state. The decision came in response to a court order. [Watch recording of meeting] Recognition of Justice for All means voters now have nine choices of party […]
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners selects short-term rental ad hoc committee members
Press release from Buncombe County At its Aug. 20 meeting, the Board of Commissioners selected members for the recently established Ad Hoc Short-Term Rental Committee. The committee will convene in September and October, and then present its recommendations to the Planning Board in November. In December, the Planning Board will present its recommendation to the Board […]
August 21 and 22 air quality forecast for Buncombe County
Press release from NC Division Of Air Quality For additional information concerning the air quality forecast including a detailed forecast discussion, please visit the following link on the NC Division Of Air Quality Web Site. Care for the Air — Drive less: carpool, vanpool, take the bus, telecommute. — Conserve electricity. — Pack a lunch […]
Slide, swing and soar at Carrier Park’s new playground
Press release from City of Asheville: Calling all adventurers! Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) has officially opened a new playground in Carrier Park ready to spark imaginations and create lasting memories for kids, families, and community members of all ages. Often cited as one of the best playgrounds in Asheville, the previous wooden playground opened in 2001 and required […]
Everything you need to know about voting in the 2024 General Election in Buncombe County
Press release from Buncombe County: The 2024 General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Do you know if you are registered to vote or what voter ID is required? Read on for everything you need to know, from registering to vote, finding your precinct, how to view your sample ballot, and more. Important dates and deadlines […]