Xpress presents the first of Asheville’s eight influentials for 2016. From Dec. 1-5, our website will feature profiles of the eight people we selected. First up, Jon Menick…
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Asheville Buncombe Food Policy Council hosts potluck dinner on Dec. 8
From Asheville Buncombe Food Policy Council: Meeting of the Whole 2016 December 8, 2016 ~ A-B Food Policy Council is thrilled to invite the community to join us for a celebratory gathering. Come celebrate, share good food, learn about recent work and provide input on revisions to the City of Asheville’s Food Action Plan. Event […]
Applications for heating bill assistance open Dec. 1
Press release: Applications for Heating Bill Assistance Open Dec. 1 RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is accepting applications for the state’s Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) beginning Dec. 1, 2016. Households containing a person aged 60 or more, or an individual receiving disability benefits and services through the […]
APD seeks help identifying robbery suspects
From Asheville Police Department: Help needed to identify robbery suspect (ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Nov. 25, 2016) – The Asheville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying robbery suspects. On Friday, Nov. 25, 2016 at approximately 3:10 a.m. Asheville Police responded to an armed robbery at Jordan’s Hotspot at 1069 Sweeten Creek Road. Preliminary investigation […]
Great Smoky Mountains National Park closes trails due to wildfire
Press release: Park Closes Trails Due to Another Wildfire Along Chimney Tops Trail Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials temporarily closed several trails near the Chimney Tops Trail due to a 1.5-acre wildfire burning just beyond the summit of the trail over extremely steep terrain. Park staff responded to the report of the fire at […]
VA mental health services building ribbon cutting set for Nov. 29
Press release: VA Mental Health Services Buildings Ribbon Cutting ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The Charles George VA Medical Center will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on November 29 at 10:30 a.m. for recently renovated buildings that will house its Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC) and its Compensated Work Therapy program (CWT). The […]
Buncombe County partners pitch in 45 turkeys at the Pisgah View Fresh Food Pop-up
From Buncombe County Health & Human Services: Buncombe County partners pitch in 45 turkeys at the Pisgah View Fresh Food Pop-up “One day with food is much better than one day without, and that’s why I’m here,” says Pop-Up volunteer Wakina Norris, as she makes phone calls to the 45 winners at a free turkey […]
Buncombe County closing schedule for Thanksgiving
From Buncombe County: County Holiday Closings Buncombe County Government Offices will be closed November 24 and 25 for Thanksgiving and December 23, 26 & 27 for Christmas, and January 2 for New Year’s. The Landfill & Transfer Station schedule as follows: Closed on Thursday, November 24 for Thanksgiving Open Regular hours on Friday, November 25 Open Regular hours on […]
Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers Black Friday hikes
Press release: Park Offers Black Friday Hiking Options Great Smoky Mountains National Park invites visitors to join them for guided hikes on Friday, November 25. Hikes will be offered near Smokemont Campground and Sugarlands Visitor Center providing an outstanding opportunity for people of all ages to #OptOutside and enjoy the park. “The Thanksgiving holiday weekend […]
Serafina author Robert Beatty has two upcoming book signings
Press release: Serafina holiday events coming up in Asheville ASHEVILLE – Asheville author Robert Beatty will sign copies of his bestselling mystery-thrillers, Serafina and the Black Cloak and Serafina and the Twisted Staff, during two upcoming holiday events at local bookstores. -Saturday, Nov. 26, 2-4 p.m., Barnes & Noble-Biltmore Park. This event includes an author […]
Asheville government offices to close for Thanksgiving holiday
From City of Asheville: Asheville government offices to close for Thanksgiving holiday ART bus service suspended on Thanksgiving Day as well Asheville City government offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Here is a roundup of City service holiday schedules. Bus service ART bus service […]
APD seeks assistance searching for hit and run driver
From Asheville Police Department: Help needed to find hit and run driver On Sunday, November 20, 2016 at approximately 2:24 a.m. Asheville Police responded to a motor vehicle collision on US 25 below the I 40 bridge. Preliminary investigation reveals that a bicyclist, Jared Anthony Leyva, 22, of Black Mountain, was traveling southbound on US […]
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity receives $160,000 grant from Wells Fargo
Press release: Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity receives $160,000 grant from Wells Fargo Housing Foundation to support neighborhood project Grant part of $6M effort to help revitalize communities impacted by economy ASHEVILLE, NC (November 18, 2016) – Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced it will donate $160,000 to Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity […]
North Carolina’s October employment figures released
Press release: North Carolina’s October Employment Figures Released RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted October unemployment rate was 4.9 percent, increasing 0.2 of a percentage point from September’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.9 percent. North Carolina’s October 2016 unemployment rate was 0.7 of a percentage point lower […]
Holiday Flea For Y’all set for Dec. 3
Press release: The Holiday Flea For Y’all Saturday, December 3, at the WNC AG Center Davis Arena, The Holiday Flea For Y’all brings over 150 vendors from across the southeast for a holiday retail extravaganza. This show features vintage items, collectibles, antiques, and a variety of local handmade art with the gift giving season in […]
Nonprofits scramble to adjust to new overtime requirement
A new federal regulation requiring employers to pay workers earning less than $47,476 per year time and a half for overtime could have an outsize impact on the nonprofit sector. Traditionally, many nonprofits have relied on folks who were more interested in following their passion than in earning top dollar or keeping track of hours.
Western North Carolina wildfire summary
Press release: Western NC Wildfire Summary Wednesday, November 17, 2016 CURRENT SITUATION Despite the warm, dry conditions, firefighters are making significant progress on containing most area fires. All major fires in the Nantahala National Forest are now at 50% containment or higher. Total large fire acreage today is at just over 44,000 acres, an increase […]
Western North Carolina counties help direct firefighter donations
Press release: Western North Carolina Counties Help Direct Firefighter Donations ASHEVILLE, NC – November 17, 2016 – Firefighters in western North Carolina greatly appreciate the donations they have received from community members and businesses. The generosity has been overwhelming for volunteer fire departments and Forest Service offices. In an effort to manage donated materials, North […]
Habitat for Humanity benefit concert set for Dec. 4 in West Asheville
Press release: Intimate Concert Features Local Musicians The 6th Annual Benefit Concert Raises Funds for Habitat for Humanity ASHEVILLE, NC (November 17, 2016) – Tell a friend and bring the family to the sixth-annual, all-local benefit show for Habitat for Humanity! Presented by West Asheville Presbyterian Church and sponsored by West Village Market, the free concert will take […]
Code Purple issues for Asheville, Buncombe County this weekend
From City of Asheville: Code Purple issued for Asheville/Buncombe this weekend ASHEVILLE — In response to predicted severe cold weather, a Code Purple has been issued for Nov. 19-21. The CODE PURPLE effort stems from the collaborative work of the Homeless Coalition, which is a collective of agencies, faith groups, and individuals experiencing homelessness that […]
Asheville firm Samsel Architects earns state award
Press release: Samsel Architects Named Firm of the Year by NC Chapter of the American Institute of Architects November 10, 2016 – The Asheville firm, Samsel Architects, received the prestigious Firm Award, as well as two residential design awards, from the North Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA NC) at a recent […]