Building Our City, Asheville’s urban design speaker series, returns on Wednesday, November 2 at 5:30 p.m. with “Small Scale Development Matters Now More Than Ever: Lessons From Buffalo,” a presentation by developer and entrepreneur Bernice Radle. Building Our City is presented by The Grove Arcade Public Market Foundation. “With climate change, automobile dependency, and rising […]
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Buncombe County in-person early voting begins Thursday, Oct. 20
Press release from Buncombe County: North Carolina’s in-person early voting period begins Thursday, Oct. 20, and ends at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. Buncombe County Election Services is sharing a few details to know before you go. See the attachment for dates, times, maps, and more, or visit buncombecounty.org/vote for more information. Please note there […]
Asheville-based Duke Energy lineworkers take home awards at International Lineman’s Rodeo
Press release from Duke Energy: BONNER SPRINGS, Kan. – There were no cowboys among the competitors at this year’s International Lineman’s Rodeo in Bonner Springs, Kan. – but a group of elite Duke Energy lineworkers lassoed 12 awards for outstanding performances. Top awards included a lineworker journeyman team based in Eastern North Carolina who won first […]
Asheville City Board of Education honors long-time teacher and coach Eugene Hammonds via naming of Asheville High School/SILSA football field
Press release from Asheville City Schools: In February 2020, just before the pandemic began, the Asheville City Board of Education unanimously approved a community-initiated proposal to name the Asheville High School/SILSA athletic field “The Eugene Hammonds Athletic Field.” Board Policy Code 9300 guided this significant endeavor, ensuring that any naming opportunity/proposal positively reflects on the district’s […]
Buncombe Commissioners hear plan of action for Property Assessment Department based on Ad Hoc Reappraisal Committee recommendations
Press release from Buncombe County: Following a recommendation from the Ad Hoc Reappraisal Committee and an internal operational assessment, the Buncombe County Property Assessment Department shared a plan of action with the Board of Commissioners at its Oct. 18 meeting. In a July 19 presentation to the Board, both the Ad Hoc Reappraisal Committee and […]
In-person early voting begins Thursday for 2022 General Election
Press release from NC State Board of Elections: RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina’s in-person early voting period begins Thursday, October 20, and ends at 3 p.m. Saturday, November 5. In 2022, 359 early voting sites will be open across the state, up 17% from 307 sites during the 2018 midterm election. In-person early voting, also […]
Mitchell County musician Rhonda Gouge named Heritage Award Recipient
Press release from North Carolina Arts Council: Governor Roy Cooper announced yesterday that six traditional artists from across the state will receive North Carolina Heritage Awards on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, for their contributions to our state’s cultural vitality. The 2023 North Carolina Arts Council Heritage Award recipients are muralist Cornelio Campos, white oak basket maker Neal […]
Color Me Goodwill accepting designer applications for 2023 fashion show
Press release from Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina: Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is seeking Asheville-area designers to compete in its popular Color Me Goodwill upcycled fashion show, which returns to The Orange Peel on April 21, 2023. The 7th Annual Color Me Goodwill show will feature seven designers, each of whom will create […]
Students can apply to UNC Asheville for free during College Application Week Oct 17-21
Press release from the University of North Carolina at Asheville: UNC Asheville joins the North Carolina College Foundation for the Countdown to College for the third consecutive year. During College Application Week, October 17-21, 2022, application fees for North Carolina residents, including transfer students, are waived.The application fee for UNC Asheville typically costs $75.Students may […]
Walk to end Alzheimer’s in Asheville raises over $80,000
Press release from the Alzheimer’s Association: Approximately 250 people joined the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Asheville in the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease at Pack Square Park on Oct. 8. Participants raised over $80,000 to fund Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs. “Congratulations and a big thanks to our dedicated Walk participants, volunteers, […]
Antiwar protest Tuesday, Oct. 18
Press release from the Western North Carolina Veterans For Peace: An antiwar protest will take place in Pack Square on Tuesday, October 18th, between 4:30 and 5:30 pm. The protest has been called by the Western North Carolina Veterans For Peace, chapter 099, to coincide with the United National AntiWar Coalition’s call for a week […]
Next Formal City Council Meeting – October 25
Notice from City Clerk, City of Asheville: The next formal meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held on Tuesday, October 25, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located on the 2nd Floor of City Hall. Persons wishing to speak live at the meeting will be required to attend in person and […]
Reparations Commission – Oct. 17 meeting cancellation
Press release from city of Asheville: The October 17, 2022, meeting of the Reparations Commission is cancelled. Please contact Brenda Mills at bmills@ashevillenc.gov if you have any questions.
Nancy J. Cable to step down as UNC Asheville chancellor
Press release from the University of North Carolina at Asheville: At an October 12 meeting of the UNC Asheville Board of Trustees, Chancellor Nancy J. Cable announced her intention to step down from her Chancellor role, effective December 31, 2022. To provide support for a smooth leadership transition, she will serve in an advisory capacity […]
City of Asheville announces Ben Woody to serve as Assistant City Manager
Press release from the city of Asheville: Asheville City Manager, Debra Campbell, is pleased to announce that Ben Woody, who has served as the Interim Assistant City Manager since June, has accepted the position of Assistant City Manager. Ben will carry out administrative duties while also assisting the City Manager with the direction and coordination […]
Burton Street Community Center celebrates Hispanic heritage Oct. 21
Press release from the city of Asheville: Burton Street Community Center (134 Burton Street) is becoming known for fun events that explore Hispanic and Latino heritage. From the quirky Cinco de Star War to monthly Latin cuisine classes with Chef Martina Valdez, the center has successfully struck a balance between creating authentic, welcoming spaces for […]
Asheville Police to conduct active shooter preparedness training Friday
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department and Asheville City Schools will conduct a civilian active shooter preparedness session at Hall Fletcher Elementary School for teachers and staff only this Friday, Oct. 14, from 1 to 2 p.m. The purpose of this session is to expand on various active shooter scenarios, help […]
City of Asheville Boards and Commissions vacancies
Press release from the city of Asheville: BE A LOCAL LEADER The City of Asheville has various openings on various committees. Have you wondered, “Can the City benefit from my experience and knowledge?” Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? If yes, take that initial step forward and put […]
Dogwood Health Trust shares findings from K-12 landscape analysis, announces webinar
Press release from Dogwood Health Trust: Dogwood Health Trust announced today the availability of a comprehensive landscape study of K-12 education in Western North Carolina. The research and analysis, conducted by the Education and Policy Initiative at Carolina (EPIC), highlights the strengths in the region’s K-12 schools and the opportunities for Dogwood and its partners […]
Primary care center hosts mobile mammogram event to enable more women to get potentially life-saving screening on Halloween
Press release from CareMore Health: In honor of breast cancer awareness month, CareMore Health, a whole-health primary care provider in Asheville, Raleigh and Durham, is bringing a mobile mammogram truck to their Asheville Care Center for a day-long preventative health day. Also, being Halloween you can expect lots of ghoulish fun and fun treats – […]
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy purchases Scott’s Ridge property
Press release from Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy: The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy recently closed on purchasing 139 acres for permanent conservation, adjoining the Pisgah National Forest Bent Creek Experimental Forest in Enka, south of Asheville. The property is known as Scott’s Ridge after its mile-long ridgeline bordering the national forest. SAHC will own and manage the […]