Press release: Chickenpox Outbreak in Buncombe- Get Immunized! Buncombe County, N.C. – A local school is having an outbreak of chickenpox (varicella). As of yesterday, more than 5 people at one school have been sick with chickenpox since the beginning of February. We also are aware of additional cases of chickenpox in other children in […]
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SOIL to offer UNESCO-recognized Ecovillage Design Education
Press release: Sustainable Development Training Takes a Village School of Integrated Living certified to offer UNESCO-recognized Ecovillage Design Education credential by Gaia Education Black Mountain, NC (2/22/17) — School of Integrated Living (SOIL) has been certified by Gaia Education to provide the Ecovillage Design Education credential through its Permaculture and Ecovillage Immersion at Earthaven Ecovillage, […]
Commissioners unanimously agree to support prison diversion, community investment programs
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners gave unanimous approval to a number of projects, including investing in at-risk communities and pool renovations for Warren Wilson College, during its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 22.
‘Come back with answers,’ commissioners tell A-B Tech president, unanimously agree to continue spending moratorium
Commissioners unanimously requested that A-B Tech’s president return for a second round of questioning while also agreeing to continue a moratorium on the community college’s capital funding projects.
Senator Jim Davis, Representative John Ager and more to debate fracking at AHS
From Asheville High School: Community Debate Scheduled on NC Fracking Second debate in 2016-17 community debate series – Friday, March 3, 6:00 PM ASHEVILLE: On Friday, March 3, 2017, four local experts on North Carolina’s environment and energy policy will meet in the Asheville High School auditorium to debate the resolution “Fracking should be abolished […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters partners with APD for ‘Bigs in Blue’ program
From Big Brothers Big Sisters, Buncombe County: Big Brothers Big Sisters “Bigs in Blue” partnership connects youth with Asheville Police Officers through mentoring Asheville, NC – February 20, 2017 –Big Brothers Big Sisters of Buncombe County and the Asheville Police Department have launched a brand new partnership that provides local youth with supportive mentors while […]
Commissioners ask staff to look at property tax breaks; talk teachers, infrastructure, more at retreat
Goals and priorities emerged when the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners held its retreat on Friday, Feb. 17. Among priorities are continuing to increase teacher pay while looking at expanding access to preschool across the county.
APD seeks help locating missing person
From Asheville Police Department: Assistance Requested to Locate Missing Person, Sheila Lynn Seim Asheville, NC (February 15, 2017): The Asheville Police Department is requesting public assistance to locate missing person, Sheila Lynn Seim. Sheila was last seen on February 13th at her home on Shady Oak Drive. Sheila is a white female, 54 years of […]
Drugs, teacher pay, budget, preschool and more: County Commissioners to talk priorities during retreat
On the heels of a joint meeting with Asheville City Council, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will hold its annual retreat on Friday, Feb. 17. The meeting, while official, does not have any action items on the docket. But commissioners will discuss policy issues they would like to prioritize in the upcoming years. Commission […]
‘Love Your Pet Day’ event at Ten Thousand Villages to benefit Asheville Humane Society
Press release: “Love Your Pet Day” Event at Ten Thousand Villages to Benefit Asheville Humane Society Montreat, NC ─ On Saturday, February 18th, Ten Thousand Villages in Montreat will celebrate “Love Your Pet Day” by hosting a benefit for Asheville Humane Society. From 12:00-5:00 pm, Ten Thousand Villages will donate 15% of all sales to […]
Award-winning journalist to host free lecture series at Lenoir-Rhyne University
Press release: Diplomacy & Media in a Chaotic World: Award-winning journalist, former U.S. diplomat to speak at Lenoir-Rhyne University Asheville ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A series of four free public lectures will be held at Lenoir-Rhyne University Asheville’s downtown location of 36 Montford Ave. The Monday-night events will cover topics of diplomacy, politics, and news, and […]
‘Magistrate recusal’ lawsuit hearing set for May
Press release: Hearing at Fourth Circuit set for SB2 lawsuit, North Carolina’s “Magistrate Recusal” Law Asheville, N.C. (February 14, 2017) – Plaintiffs challenging Senate Bill 2 (SB2), an anti-LGBTQ law in North Carolina, have filed their plaintiff’s reply brief to the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Oral arguments before the Fourth Circuit are […]
Haywood Arts Regional Theater presents controversial drama My Name Is Rachel Corrie
Press release: Haywood Arts Regional Theater presents the controversial ripped-from-the-headlines drama, My Name Is Rachel Corrie, March 3-5, 2017. Taken directly from the writings and journals of Rachel Corrie, My Name Is Rachel Corrie is a one-woman play about an American Peace Activist who, in 2003, was tragically killed in the Gaza Strip at age […]
Buncombe County offers free visits to local attractions
From Buncombe County: Visit Area Attractions FREE Have you visited the otters at the Nature Center lately? Checked out what’s blooming at the NC Arboretum? Seen the new AMOS science center in downtown Asheville? There’s so much to do in Buncombe County and you can now use your library card to do it. Buncombe County […]
Hall Fletcher Elementary hosts first Frostbreaker 5K race
From Hall Fletcher Elementary: Hall Fletcher Elementary in West Asheville Hosts First Annual Frostbreaker 5K Race Asheville, NC, February 14, 2017: Hall Fletcher Elementary, Asheville City Schools’ Math, Science, and Technology Magnet Public Elementary School, will host its first annual Frostbreaker 5K, an Asheville Track Club Grand Prix Event, ON MARCH 18, 2017! This race […]
Mumpower announces bid to head Buncombe County GOP
Press release: February 13, 2017 From: Carl Mumpower To: Buncombe County Republicans – past, present and future Subject: Information release – Buncombe County GOP Chair Position Our current Chair of the BCGOP – Nathan West – recently announced his intention to not seek reelection. Credit is due for his contributions of time, energy, and dedication. […]
APD seeks help locating shooting suspects
From Asheville Police Department: APD Requests Public Assistance to Locate Tyshawn Boseman and Darrius Lytle in Connection with Depot Street Shooting Asheville, NC (February 10, 2017): The Asheville Police Department is requesting public assistance locating Tyshawn Tione Boseman (12/26/1997) and Darrius Donnelle Lytle (5/1/1994) in connection with the shooting that occurred on February 9th at […]
APD update on shooting at Livingston and Depot
From Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police Department Update on Shooting at Livingston and Depot Asheville, NC (February 9, 2017): At 4:22 PM the Asheville Police Department received a call for service regarding a gun discharge in the area of Livingston St. and Depot St. Information was then received that there was a man at the […]
Folkmoot seeks 2017 vendors
From Folkmoot: Vendors are needed for 2017 Folkmoot Festival and its Many Cultures Children’s Carnival and International Festival Day Two crowd-pleasing events, part of the annual Folkmoot Festival, are seeking professional artists, community craftspeople, nonprofit organizations, and food vendors. Specifically, vendors are sought for the 2017 Many Cultures Children’s Carnival (July 22) and the International […]
Public forum to focus on the access to food, food policy in WNC
From Carolina Public Press: Public forum to focus on the access to food, food policy in WNC Carolina Public Press will hold a free public forum on food deserts and food policy in Western North Carolina on Friday, Feb. 17, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville. Panelists will be […]
Four-course dinner to benefit Cantaria-The Gay Men’s Chorus of Asheville
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