After 20 years serving on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners David Gantt is stepping down. The outgoing Chair shared his list of accomplishments with Xpress.
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Gantt, Jones and Moffitt say goodbye; Jones apologizes for Facebook post
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners said goodbye to three of its members during its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 15.
Time, public hearing changes among ideas floated during orientation
Two newly elected and four current members of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners met the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 15 for an orientation. The group discussed meeting logistics, heard presentations and more.
MANNA FoodBank hosts 24th annual Ingles Giving Tree lighting ceremony
From MANNA FoodBank: Ingles Markets and MANNA FoodBank Invite You to the 24th Annual Ingles Giving Tree Lighting Ceremony Asheville, NC (Nov. 8, 2016) – Ingles Markets and MANNA FoodBank invite the community to attend the 24th annual lighting of the Ingles Giving Tree at the Asheville Mall on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, from 5:00 – 7:00 […]
Public safety, containment remain top priorities in WNC wildfires
Press release: Public Safety and Containment Remain Top Priorities in Western North Carolina Wildfires Lake Lure, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory said the safety of first responders, citizens and structures remains the state’s number one goal as nearly 1,600 firefighters continue to battle wildfires throughout western North Carolina. Nearly 40,000 acres have been burned in […]
The Collider to host discussion on turning climate risks into business opportunity
From The Collider: THE COLLIDER LEADS GLOBAL DISCUSSION ON TURNING CLIMATE RISKS INTO BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CEO James McMahon is a featured panelist at event discussing private sector perspectives on climate resilience While the American public continues to focus on last week’s election, leaders from around the world are gathered in Marrakesh, Morocco, to discuss the […]
Sustain Charlotte receives Parsec Prize
Press release: Sustain Charlotte receives Parsec Prize Funds will support efforts to build a more sustainable future Asheville, N.C. – Parsec Financial, a fee-only wealth management firm, recently awarded Sustain Charlotte a Parsec Prize for 2016. Sustain Charlotte will receive $15,000 and will use the funds to improve and expand their program initiatives. Sustain Charlotte […]
Election results spark flag burning outside Federal Building
In protest of President-elect Donald Trump, an Asheville resident burned a flag in front of downtown Asheville’s federal building on Thursday, Nov. 1. Shell said his family made the flag eight years ago to celebrate the election of Barack Obama.
APD investigating shooting at Deaverview Apartments
From City of Asheville Police Department: (Asheville, N.C. – Nov. 10, 2016) – On the morning of Thursday, November 10th, 2016 at 1:47 a.m., Asheville Police received a call indicating a person in Deaverview Apartments had been shot. Travis Dominick Mayfield, born 6/29/1976, was found at the scene and transported to Mission Hospital where he […]
Veterans ride free on ART for Veterans Day
From City of Asheville: Veterans ride free on ART for Veterans Day To honor the service of our veterans, the City of Asheville invites veterans to ride all Asheville Redefines Transit (ART) routes FREE for Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11. When boarding a bus, a veteran simply will be asked to show a valid military identification […]
WCU offers free world of ceramics exhibit
From Western Carolina University: Explore the expanding world of ceramics in the WCU Fine Art Museum at Bardo Arts Center till Dec. 16. Free & open to the public. CULLOWHEE – A three-month ceramics exhibit at the Western Carolina University Fine Art Museum opens Thursday, Oct. 6 and runs until Dec. 16. “Contemporary Clay, a […]
Wildfires cause additional evacuations
Press release: November 9, 2016 3:15 p.m. Additional evacuations have also been issued for the Tellico Fire in the following areas: Gassaway Road and south at the junction of Gassaway and Wesser Creek Road south down Wesser Creek Road. FRANKLIN, The U.S. Forest Service continues to manage several fires in Macon County. Evacuation notice has […]
Hendersonville to participate in Green Light a Vet program
From City of Hendersonville: City Green Lights Vets In honor of Veterans Day, the City of Hendersonville will participate in the “Green Light a Vet” program in which a light in a visible location at a house or facility is changed to green in a show of appreciation and support for our veterans. Starting Thursday […]
Crews continue to fight wildfires in Nantahala National Forest
Press release: November 9, 2016 2:00 p.m. Currently at the Nantahala National Forest in Western North Carolina, more than 565 firefighters and support staff from more than 40 states and territories are working to suppress 18 wildfire fires to protect people, structures, and infrastructure. Winds are forecast at three mph increasing to 5-10 mph in […]
Wildfires force Macon County evacuations
Press release: Wildfires force Macon County evacuations November 9, 2016 FRANKLIN, The U.S. Forest Service continues to manage several fires in Macon County. Evacuation notice has been issued to those in immediate danger from the fire in the Queens Creek area of Nantahala. Those affected by the evacuation notice in the Partridge Creek and Deweese […]
UNC Asheville hosts talk on ancient Roman craftsmen
From UNC Asheville: Archaeologist Jared Benton Presents a Talk on Ancient Roman Craftsmen, Nov. 17 at UNC Asheville Jared Benton, an archaeologist who excavates in Roman Sicily, will present a talk, Expressions of Pride in the Iconography of Roman Craftsmen, at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17 in UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library in the Whitman […]
Ladies workout Asheville and Asheville Dance Theater host Toys For Tots donations
Press release: LADIES WORKOUT ASHEVILLE & ASHEVILLE DANCE THEATER TO HOLD DONATIONS FOR TOYS FOR TOTS Join us for Fitness Education and Toy Donations December, 2016, Asheville NC- Ladies Workout Asheville, an all women’s full fitness facility for all levels and Asheville Dance Theater, a dance company that provides all age dance instruction, is presenting […]
Grovewood Gallery hosts sip and shop events
From Grovewood Gallery: Grovewood Gallery in Asheville Invites You to Sip & Shop December 9 & 10 + December 16 & 17 ASHEVILLE, NC (November 9, 2016) – The Holiday Sip & Shop event at Grovewood Gallery will take place over two weekends: December 9 – 10 and December 16 – 17, from 10am – […]
Wind advisory
From U.S. Forest Service: Northwest winds are expected to start increasing today. Ridge-top wind gusts of 30-35 mph will be possible today. Lower level winds could have gusts to 25 mph. Strong winds continue tonight, becoming more northerly in the evening. Ridgetop gusts of 20 – 25 mph will be possible through midnight. Strong winds […]
YMCA honors Mission Health
From Mission Health: Mission Health Honored for Commitment to Community Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (November 8, 2016) – A commitment to collaboration and improving the health of the community has earned Mission Health the 2016 Champion of Health award from the YMCA of Western North Carolina. The YMCA presented the award at its annual meeting on […]
Pisgah Center offers outdoor cooking workshop
Press release: Outdoor Cooking Workshop Offered at Pisgah Center on Nov. 19 BREVARD, N.C. (Nov. 8, 2016) – Learn how to prepare delicious meals over an outdoor fire at an “Outdoor Cooking” workshop, being held at the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education on Nov. 19. The workshop, which is free, will […]