Press release: HART’s Cold Mountain ROMEO AND JULIET Continues Through Jan. 22 HART’s unique production of “Romeo and Juliet” set in Cold Mountain during the American Civil War, will continue through January 22. The show, which features mountain music and period costumes met with broad laughter and standing ovations in its opening weekend in the […]
Press release: APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR SENATE PAGES Raleigh, N.C. – Applications are now being accepted from high school students who may be interested in applying to become a Senate Page. Senate Pages may be between the ages of 15 and 18, or in the ninth grade. Pages must have prior approval from their principal and […]
Jan. 16 marks the 30th anniversary of the holiday named in the late civil rights leader’s honor. Xpress took the opportunity to speak with Al Whitesides, Buncombe County’s first African-American commissioner, about some of King’s deepest concerns.
Press release: Charles George VA Mental Health Resource Fair ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The Charles George VA Medical Center is hosting its Third Annual Mental Health Resource Fair, January 26, 2017 from Noon to 2 p.m. in the medical center atrium. The fair will share VA and community resources with Veterans and staff members. The event […]
More apartments could be heading to the East Asheville area as the Buncombe County Board of Adjustment cleared a hurdle for a 232-unit apartment complex during its meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 11.
Press release: Senate Candidate Norm Bossert Announces 2017/18 Bid for NC Senate District 48 Hendersonville, NC- Candidate Norm Bossert, NC Senate District 48 (Buncombe, Henderson and Transylvania Counties), is announcing today his run for 2017/18 elections for NC Senates 48th District. Norm Bossert, a Democrat from Pisgah Forest, believes it is time now to begin […]
From City of Asheville: City of Asheville community input meeting on Equity Manager position rescheduled Please note: This meeting was originally scheduled for Jan. 9 but due to slick roads following snow the Grant Center is closed today. The meeting has now been rescheduled for Jan. 17. As part of the City of Asheville’s effort […]
Press release: The training session will be held on Friday, Jan. 13 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Goodwill Career Center on Patton Ave. For more information about the course view the press release here.
From North Carolina State Emergency Team: Lost hikers rescued from Shining Rock Wilderness Area Rescue crews locate and airlift men to safety ASHEVILLE – Two hikers lost in the Shining Rock Wilderness area in Haywood County were rescued Saturday evening thanks to the efforts of helicopter crews and nearly 100 ground based rescuers from over […]
From North Carolina Department of Safety: Motorists Should Avoid Leaving Vehicles Abandoned on Roadway Safety a Top Priority During Winter Weather Raleigh – As the winter weather approaches, the State Highway Patrol along with the N.C. Department of Transportation are reminding motorists to not leave their vehicles abandoned on the shoulders of public roadways. For […]
Press release: Montford Park Players Announces Auditions for The Merchant of Venice The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare Produced by Montford Park Players Auditions at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre Auditions held: Saturday, January 14th & Sunday, January 15th, 6-9pm Hazel Robinson Amphitheater 92 Gay Street, Asheville, NC Montford Park Players, an Asheville theatrical tradition, […]
Press release: Music Foundation to Sponsor Three Concerts to Benefit Hendersonville Theatre The Music Foundation of Western North Carolina will present three free concerts this month to benefit the Hendersonville Community Theatre. The “2nd Annual Benefit Concert Series” will be Jan. 14 (classical piano solos), Jan. 15 (classical piano and clarinet), and Jan. 27 (classical/jazz). […]
From UNC Asheville: Faculty from UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program Offer Free Reading at Malaprop’s on Jan. 15 Faculty members in UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program (GSWP) will present a free public reading at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15, in the next installment of the Writers at Home series at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café, […]
Press release: The Importance of Folic Acid during Pregnancy (Clyde, N.C.) Folic acid is a B-Vitamin recommended to be taken before and during a pregnancy and is necessary for proper cell growth for babies. Jan. 8-12 is a national observance to raise the awareness on the importance of the vitamin. According to the National Birth […]
From Patrick McHenry: McHenry Stands With Israel Against UN Action Washington – Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (R, NC-10) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed House Resolution 11, objecting to the United Nations Security Council’s Resolution 2334: “The United Nations’ treatment of Israel is dangerous and objectionable. As our sacred ally […]
From Asheville Police Department: APD Graduates 13 New Recruits (ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Jan 5, 2017) – On January 5th, 2017; at 10:00am, the Asheville Police Department graduated 13 new recruits through the AB Tech, Basic Law Enforcement Training Program. Each new trainee received over 700 hours of training in areas such as Criminal law, Driving, […]
From The Weather Channel: SEVERE WEATHER ALERT For Buncombe County, North Carolina Winter Storm Warning Weather Updated: Jan 05 3:15PM, Issued by the National Weather Service Click here for live radar. WINTER STORM WARNING FROM 7PM EST FRI UNTIL 1PM EST SAT …WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 1 PM EST […]
After waiting for the official results of a recount in December, incumbent Commissioner Mike Fryar was sworn in before county commissioners got their Tuesday, Jan. 3 meeting underway.
The Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency Board of Directors will consider an application for Duke Energy to replace its existing coal-fired operation in Arden with a natural gas-fired operation. The meeting takes place on Monday, Jan. 9 at 4 p.m. at Buncombe County’s Planning and Development Board Room at 30 Valley St. You […]
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will ease into 2017 with a light agenda featuring one new business item and a board appointment.
Buncombe County released its annual financial report detailing its revenues, expenditures, current debt and other statistics related to 2016. You can read it in full here. From Buncombe County: The Buncombe County Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) for fiscal year 2016 is now available. This publication is designed to summarize the contents of the detailed Comprehensive Annual […]
