City of Asheville offices closed for Veterans Day, ART buses to run on regular schedule

In observance of Veterans Day, the City of Asheville offices will be closed this Friday, November 11, 2022. Here is a look at how the City will be observing the day, and any impact to services. Veterans Day Ceremony The City of Asheville and partner agencies will honor our local Veterans during a Veterans Day […]

CORRECTION: Midterm General Election Update: Buncombe County 2 p.m. Election Day Voter Count

Press release from Buncombe County: UPDATE: Due to an error by communications staff, the total in-person number previously listed was incorrect. The correct number is reflected below in bold. The Midterm General Election is today, and the polls have been open since 6:30 a.m. As of 2 p.m., 24,543 voters have turned out, bringing the total […]

Midterm General Election update: Buncombe County 2 p.m. election day voter count

The Midterm General Election is today, and the polls have been open since 6:30 a.m. As of 2 p.m., 24,543 voters have turned out, bringing the total to more than 106,250 people who have now cast their votes in person in Buncombe County. During early voting, 70,371 voters cast their ballots. At this time, 6,287 […]

260 students inducted into Phi Beta Kappa at UNC-Chapel Hill

Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most honored college honorary society, inducted 260 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students as new members. Less than 1% of all college students qualify for acceptance. Several students from Buncombe County were among those inducted. The recent induction ceremony featured remarks by chapter officers and a […]

City of Asheville offices closed for Veterans Day, ART buses to run on regular schedule

Press release from City of Asheville: In observance of Veterans Day, the City of Asheville offices will be closed this Friday, November 11, 2022. Here is a look at how the City will be observing the day, and any impact to services. Veterans Day Ceremony The City of Asheville and partner agencies will honor our […]

APD seeks missing teenager – Jada Douglas

Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing teen. Jada Douglas (06/17/2005) was last seen around 6:45 p.m. on October 20, 2022, in the area of Biltmore Avenue in South Asheville. She is described as a bi-racial female, 5 feet 6 inches, about 100 pounds, with […]

Free presentation of Te Ata at community center highlights Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each November to provide a platform for Native people in the United States to share their culture, traditions, music, crafts, dance, and ways and concepts of life. As part of this reminder to study the history of the nation and highlight the great diversity Native people have brought for […]

Midterm General Election Update: Buncombe County 10 a.m. voter count

Press release from Buncombe County: The Midterm General Election is today, and the polls have been open since 6:30 a.m. As of 10 a.m., 11,341 voters have turned out to the County’s 80 precincts bringing the total to more than 81,700 people who have now cast their votes in Buncombe County. 70,371 voters took advantage […]

Six Asheville natives inducted into Phi Beta Kappa at UNC Chapel Hill

Press release from UNC Chapel Hill: Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most honored college honorary society, inducted 260 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students as new members. Less than 1% of all college students qualify for acceptance. The recent induction ceremony featured remarks by chapter officers and a keynote address by […]

Free film screening at Burton Street Community Center highlights Native American Heritage Month, Nov. 10

Press release from City of Asheville: Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each November to provide a platform for Native people in the United States to share their culture, traditions, music, crafts, dance, and ways and concepts of life. As part of this reminder to study the history of the nation and highlight the great […]

City of Asheville and Buncombe County Community Reparations Commission meeting, Nov. 7, 2022

The Community Reparations Commission is empowered to make short, medium, and long-term recommendations that will make significant progress toward repairing the damage caused by public and private systemic racism. The task of the Reparations Commission is to issue a report in a timely manner for consideration by the City, County, and other participating community groups […]

County offices to close in observance of Veterans Day, Nov. 11

Buncombe County Government offices will close on Friday, Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day. Operation Green Light To show support for Veterans and shine a light on the support services that Buncombe County has to offer, Buncombe County will be shining the green light for Veterans November 7-13 in three locations in downtown Asheville: […]

Public libraries notice: NC Cardinal scheduled upgrade Nov. 11-13

Press release from: Buncombe County Government Before you head out to Buncombe County Public Libraries on Saturday, Nov. 12, please be advised that Evergreen and the NC Cardinal catalog will be down for a scheduled upgrade Nov. 11-13. Buncombe County Libraries will be closed on Friday Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day, and they […]

ABCCM announces Veterans Day event Friday, Nov. 11 at noon

Press release from Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry ABCCM is pleased to announce its 3rd annual Honor A Veteran™ event for Veterans Day 2022. ABCCM and Ingles will host a free catered lunch for all Veterans from 12:00-1:00 at the Veterans Restoration Quarters, Asheville in Buncombe County; First Baptist Church of Hendersonville in Henderson County; First […]

UNC Asheville makes Princeton Review’s Top 50 “Guide to Green Colleges” list for 2023

Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville is one of the Top 50 Green Colleges in the United States, according to the Princeton Review’s “Guide to Green Colleges: 2023 Edition.” Schools in the Top 50 list were recognized for superb sustainability practices, a strong foundation in sustainability education, and a healthy quality of life for […]

Supporting our Veterans through Operation Greenlight

Press release from Buncombe County Government: To show support for Veterans and shine a light on the support services that Buncombe County has to offer, Buncombe County will be shining the green light for Veterans November 7-13 in three locations in downtown Asheville: • Buncombe County Courthouse • Health and Human Services Tower- Home to […]

County grants bolster grassroots efforts, help provide vital resources for students, adults & more

Press release from Buncombe County “When I came home and unpacked all that food, I just started to cry, I was so grateful. My daughter died, and now I’m taking care of her children. [Bounty & Soul’s] support is a blessing to me and my grandkids,” exclaimed an anonymous person after receiving free produce from […]

First flu-associated death of Buncombe County resident reported

Press release from Buncombe County Health and Human Services Buncombe County Health and Human Services was notified November 2 of the first reported flu-associated death of a Buncombe County resident during the 2022–23 flu season. To protect the privacy of the family, no other information will be provided. “We are saddened to lose a community […]