Press release: Park to Celebrate National Junior Ranger Day Great Smoky Mountains National Park will celebrate Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, April 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with special activities at the Sugarlands Visitor Center, Cades Cove Visitor Center, and Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Kids of all ages are invited to come learn how […]
Press release: The Pastors for Peace Friendshipment Caravan to Cuba will be in Asheville on April 26, 2017 to discuss life in Cuba today and the current state of US-Cuba relations. Asheville, NC. — A group of local activists are sponsoring the 2017 Pastors for Peace Frienshipment Caravan to Cuba on Wednesday, April 26. Gail […]
Press release: UNC Asheville Hosts 33rd Annual Economic Crystal Ball Seminar on April 27 UNC Asheville’s 33rd annual Economic Crystal Ball Seminar will be held on Thursday, April 27, at UNC Asheville’s Lipinsky Auditorium. Noted economists David W. Berson and James F. Smith will make forecasts on the business and financial outlook for the coming […]
Press release: National Park Foundation Helps Raise $25,000 for Fire Relief Fund HUMANA DONATION WILL HELP THOSE WHO LOST THEIR HOMES IN THE NOVEMBER 2016 WILDFIRES WASHINGTON (April 6, 2017) The National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, today announced it is making a $25,000 donation to a fire relief fund managed […]
Press release: Local McDonald’s Employee Receives Prestigious “Crew Person of the Year” Award ENKA, N.C. – (April 5, 2017) – Local McDonald’s employee, Juana DeLa Cruz, was announced as a 2017 recipient of the national McDonald’s Crew Person of the Year award. Established in 2002, the award acknowledges and rewards crew members who make outstanding […]
Press release: MAY 4: WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS TO SIERRA NEVADA BREWING CO. Get Your Tickets Before They Sell Out! Mills River, NC – The Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns to Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.’s Mills River location on May 4, 2017. Presented by MountainTrue and Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and sponsored […]
Press release: Volunteer Opportunity: Garlic Mustard Pull on Earth Day at Roan Mountain State Park Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy and partners offer volunteer workday in the Highlands of Roan Roan Mountain, TN – On Saturday, April 22, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) is partnering with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, US Forest Service, and Roan […]
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners voted to expand access to preschool while holding off on pledged support to anti-opioid efforts during its meeting on Tuesday, April 4.
Press release: KIDS FISHING TOURNAMENT AT OWEN PARK IN SWANNANOA “All are welcome at April 29th event. The fish already have been invited.” On Saturday, April 29, 2017, Buncombe County Recreation Services, in partnership with NC Wildlife Resource Commission, will host a Kids Fishing Derby at Owen Park in Swannanoa (875 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa, […]
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will vote on a measure that would increase preschool opportunities during its meeting Tuesday, April 4. Commissioners are also poised to approve funding for three community paramedics in response to the rising use of opioids.
In honor of this year’s Sunshine Week Xpress looked at publicly subsidized travel by elected officials and employees of Buncombe County and the city of Asheville.
Press release: Pet Adoptions Saturday at Asheville Tractor Supply Asheville, NC — The Tractor Supply Company store in Asheville at 14 Old Brevard Road will host a pet adoption event on Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Families looking to add a pet to their home are encouraged to stop by the store […]
Press release: Flu restrictions being lifted The latest influenza-like illness (ILI) report from the state health department shows a decrease in flu-like illnesses in the region. As a result, Infection Prevention, in consultation with Mission’s Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Public Health Epidemiologist, is lifting visitor restrictions and reactivating the visitor limitation policy. The […]
Nonprofits are asking the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners for a piece of next fiscal year’s budget. In all, 46 organizations are requesting a combined total of almost $11 million.
Press release: City of Asheville to host Government-Business CONNECT Want to find out how to do business with the City of Asheville and other local governments? Come network at Government-Business CONNECT from 1 to 4 p.m. April 19 at the U.S. Cellular Center. Formerly called the Reverse Vendor Fair, this will be the fifth year […]
Jeremiah LeRoy is Buncombe County’s first sustainability officer. Learn more about him and the new position with Xpress’ Q&A.
Press release: Congressman McHenry’s Staff to Hold Office Hours in Forest City Rutherford County Constituents Invited to Visit with Issues or Concerns Tenth District Congressman Patrick McHenry’s staff will hold office hours in Rutherford County on Wednesday, March 29th from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in the Mayor’s Office at the Forest City Town Hall […]
No funding has officially been approved, but commissioners presented a united front in committing to a three-pronged approach to curbing opioid use. The effort will include community paramedics, residential treatment for new mothers and a media blitz focused on prevention.
Press release: UNC Asheville Holds Job and Internship Fair March 28 More than 75 businesses and organizations are scheduled to participate in UNC Asheville’s Job and Internship Fair from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, in the Sherrill Center on the UNC Asheville campus. The fair will feature several of Western North […]
Press release: This spring Buncombe County Recreation Services will lead several community hikes across Buncombe County. These hikes will showcase some of our local parks hiking trails as well as some better known trails along the Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah National Forest. The hikes are open to the public and are part of the […]
Press release: White Creek Fire Grows to 585 Acres, Receives Rain NEBO, N.C., March 18, 2017- Burnout operations and dry conditions yesterday afternoon caused the White Creek fire to grow significantly prior to rainstorms overnight. The fire is now estimated at 585 acres and remains 0% contained. The White Creek fire is burning near Shortoff […]
