Press release from Buncombe County: On March 26, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners took a look at the first pass of the proposed FY25 budget. With three months to go before the budget is complete, the first pass revenue budget reflects a conservative local economic climate that has seen decreases in occupancy taxes and […]
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NC veterans encouraged to apply for state’s newly expanded Medicaid benefits
Press release from NC Department of Health and Human Services: Approximately 14,000 North Carolina veterans and their families are likely eligible for the state’s newly expanded Medicaid benefits. To ensure North Carolina veterans receive the support they are eligible for, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will help veterans who are newly eligible […]
City of Asheville offices closed March 29
Press release from City of Asheville: Asheville City government offices will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2024. Here is a look at City services affected by this holiday. ART bus service ART bus service routes and facilities will operate on a holiday schedule which is the same as the Sunday schedule. Good Friday is […]
Volunteers, donations needed to welcome federally approved refugees to Asheville
Press release from Lutheran Services Carolina: Lutheran Services Carolina’s (LSC’s) New Americans Program is seeking volunteers to help welcome international refugees to the Asheville area. “We expect between 70 and 75 refugees from around the world to arrive in the Asheville area in the next couple of months,” explained Hanna Demarcus, the program’s resettlement director. “All […]
An event exploring what middle housing Is
Press release from City of Asheville: City Council has been invited to attend an event on March 28, 2024, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Ferguson Auditorium at A-B Technical Community College to explore what middle housing is and why we need it. This event is Co-hosted by: MountainTrue and Neighbors for More Neighbors WNC, AARP NC […]
Recreate Asheville: Shaping Our City’s Parks – engagement opportunities
Press release from City of Asheville: NOTICE: City Council and the community are invited to attend multiple in-person and online engagement opportunities last summer and fall, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) has scheduled additional feedback workshops and a survey for Recreate Asheville: Shaping Our City’s Parks, a community-driven comprehensive plan to guide the City of Ashevlle’s parks and recreation decisions […]
Lineup announced for 36th Annual Downtown After 5
Press release from Asheville Downtown Association: Asheville, NC – The Asheville Downtown Association is thrilled to unveil the lineup for the 36th annual Downtown After 5, presented by Prestige Subaru. This year’s series promises an eclectic mix of music and themes, alongside collaborations with local nonprofit organizations, underscoring our commitment to community engagement and cultural […]
Volunteers, donations needed to welcome federally approved refugees to Asheville
Press release from Lutheran Services Carolinas: Asheville, N.C. — Lutheran Services Carolina’s (LSC’s) New Americans Program is seeking volunteers to help welcome international refugees to the Asheville area. “We expect between 70 and 75 refugees from around the world to arrive in the Asheville area in the next couple of months,” explained Hanna Demarcus, the […]
Mars Hill University breaks ground for campus center
Press release from Mars Hill University: Around 220 people gathered on the Lunsford Commons of Mars Hill University on Friday, March 22, to celebrate the formal groundbreaking of a new campus center. The $28 million centrally-located campus center will feature student activity space, a student fitness center, and space for gaming and dining. The center will […]
Sheriff’s Office requesting information
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office requests assistance identifying the suspects involved in a property crime on March 18, 2024, around 10:30 pm. The property crime occurred in Rosewood Mobile Home Park in Arden. If you have any information regarding this vehicle please contact Detective W. Jones at 828-250-4467.
Edwards announces Carolina Cruiser mobile office hours
Press release from the office of Chuck Edwards: HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. – U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced new mobile office hours with the Carolina Cruiser. Buncombe County Who: Congressman Edwards’ staff When: Tuesday, March 26 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Where: Health and Human Services building (indoors), 40 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC Transylvania County Who: Congressman Edwards’ […]
Buncombe County holiday schedule for Friday, March 29
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County administrative offices will be closed on Friday, March 29. Please see below for additional information on programs and services. Buncombe County Animal Shelter The Buncombe County Animal Shelter will be closed Friday, March 29. Please note the Animal Shelter does not operate the same hours as the Adoption Center. […]
Notice of special meeting of Buncombe County Environmental and Energy Stewardship Subcommittee
Press release from Buncombe County: Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Buncombe County Environmental and Energy Stewardship Subcommittee has been called at 11:00am on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 200 College Street (3rd floor) in order to interview applicants to fill subcommittee vacancies. Regular meetings are the third Friday of each […]
Police investigating fatal Thursday evening motor vehicle collision
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (March 22, 2024): Asheville Police Department Patrol officers are continuing to investigate a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred Thursday evening at the intersection near Smokey Park Highway and Acton Circle. APD patrol officers responded to a motor vehicle collision with injury near the intersection of Smokey […]
Buncombe County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council seeks projects to fund
News release from Buncombe County: The Buncombe County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) is now accepting proposals for fiscal year 2024-2025. The JCPC announces the availability of allocations totaling $66,893 in state funding for local nonprofits and public agencies working to serve youth involved in the juvenile justice system. The JCPC addresses the gaps in […]
Code Purple for Saturday, March 23
News release from the Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Coalition: Code Purple issued for Saturday, 3/23/24. Additional weather information can be found at weather.gov Purpose of Code Purple: Code Purple is a coordinated effort among Asheville and Buncombe County shelters and other organizations to provide emergency overflow shelter to people experiencing homelessness during extremely cold weather (at or […]
Nearly 60 spots still available in downtown Asheville’s affordable parking program
News release from Buncombe County: Do you work in downtown Asheville? If so, Buncombe County’s expanded affordable parking program could save you hundreds of your hard-earned dollars. The Affordable Parking Program includes 200 parking spaces at two locations in downtown Asheville. Of those 200, the County currently has 57 openings with 30 spots available at Coxe Avenue […]
UNC Asheville and A-B Tech renew Bulldog-Trailblazer transfer agreement
News release from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College: Leaders of UNC Asheville and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech) renewed a memorandum of understanding between the two institutions to provide guaranteed admission to UNC Asheville for qualified A-B Tech graduates. Initially signed in 2018, the Bulldog Trailblazer Promise agreement, named for each college’s mascot, is a […]
APD: Over 200 charges made in Asheville vehicle break-in surge
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police Department detectives have charged three in city-wide vehicle break-in surge. After further investigation, detectives most recently identified and charged a 20-year-old with 65 crimes related to vehicle break-ins. Prior to that, officers and detectives worked with the Department of Juvenile Justice to file petitions for 200+ charges […]
Missing Middle Housing community event on Thursday, March 28
Press release from MountainTrue Did the comprehensive 150+ page report on Middle Housing slip past you during the busy holiday season? You’re not alone. Join us for a “Missing Middle Housing: TL;DR” — an event to catch you up, and inform you on “Middle Housing” and what it really means for Asheville and communities across […]
Residents invited to attend March 21 Buncombe County Parks & Recreation systemwide master plan community meeting at Enka High School
Press release from Buncombe County Buncombe County Parks & Recreation’s second Systemwide Parks & Recreation Master Plan community meeting will be taking place on Thursday, March 21 from 5-7 p.m. at Enka High School (475 Enka Lake Road). Participants will participate in various parks, recreation, greenways, trails and open space planning exercises. By asking how […]