Press release: The Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency Board of Directors will consider approving a variety of permits. The meeting is set for July 10, 4 p.m in Buncombe County’s Planning and Development Board Room at 30 Valley St. You can view the agenda here.
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David Gantt inducted to the General Practice Hall of Fame
Press release: David Gantt Inducted to the General Practice Hall of Fame David Gantt Law Office – Asheville, NC – The David Gantt Law Office is pleased to announce that David Gantt has been inducted into the North Carolina Bar Association’s General Practice Hall of Fame. General Practice Hall of Fame lawyers are general practitioners […]
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Bonnie & Clyde musical opens at Parkway Playhouse
Press release: BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL OPENS THIS WEEKEND AT PARKWAY PLAYHOUSE BURNSVILLE, NC: At the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went from two small-town nobodies in West Texas to America’s most renowned folk heroes and Texas law enforcement’s worst nightmares. Bonnie & Clyde, the musical, opens at Parkway […]
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HART presents Fiddler On The Roof July 7-30
Press release: HART presents FIDDLER ON THE ROOF July 7-30 It’s time for HART’s big summer musical and this year the theater is presenting one of the most beloved classics of all time. Fiddler on the Roof will open on July 7 and run Thursdays through Sundays through July 30. The production will feature a […]
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Lake Julian Park hosting Independence Day fireworks display
Press release: 4th Of July Fireworks Display at Lake Julian Park Buncombe County Recreation Services will host its Annual Fireworks Display at Lake Julian Park on Tuesday, July 4th. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and picnic basket and join the fun. Experience one of the largest and most exciting fireworks displays in the area as […]
N.C. Forest Service Nursery Program accepting seedling orders beginning July 3
Press release: N.C. Forest Service Nursery Program accepting seedling orders beginning July 3 RALEIGH — The N.C. Forest Service Nursery Program will begin accepting orders for seedlings July 3. The NCFS produces about 16 million quality seedlings for 47 species of both conifer and hardwoods annually, including an expanded selection of control mass pollinated loblolly […]
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APD requesting public assistance to locate Kent Tucker
Press release: APD Requesting Public Assistance to Locate Kent Tucker Asheville, NC (June 26, 2017): The Asheville Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate Kent Tucker (20 years of age). Tucker has two open warrants for 2nd Degree Trespassing. He is described as a black male, 5’5” tall, 140 pounds with black hair and […]
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CFWNC’s Pigeon River Fund awards $182,440 in Water Quality Grants
Press release: CFWNC’s Pigeon River Fund Awards $182,440 in Water Quality Grants Projects benefit Buncombe, Haywood and Madison counties The Pigeon River Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina recently awarded $182,440 to environmental groups working to improve surface water quality, enhance fish and wildlife habitats, expand public use and access to waterways […]
Health Care Community Conversation to be held in Marion
Press release: Join us for a Health Care Community Conversation in Marion You are invited to a Health Care Community Conversation on the Benefits of Health Coverage WHAT: Health Care and Your Community Supper WHERE: McDowell Senior Center, 100 Spaulding Road, Marion 28752 WHEN: Monday, June 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m. The discussion will address: The Affordable […]
Crowdfunding workshop for entrepreneurs to be held in Asheville
Press release: Crowdfunding Workshop for Entrepreneurs to be Held in Asheville RALEIGH – North Carolina’s new crowdfunding law will headline a workshop being presented by the NC Secretary of State’s Office in Asheville next week. The workshop will be held on Friday, June 30 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at RISC Networks, located at […]
UPDATE: Lanes reopened after APD temporarily closed I-240
Press release: UPDATED: I-240 East and West Bound Lanes Reopened Asheville, NC (June 22, 2017): At approximately 1:30 p.m. today the Asheville Police Department stopped traffic on I-240 East and West in order to examine two suspicious packages on the Haywood Road bridge. After further examination the devices were rendered safe and cleared from the […]
TripAdvisor names Asheville one of the 20 Best Affordable Summer Vacations
Press release: TripAdvisor names Asheville one of the 20 Best Affordable Summer Vacations Below is an excerpt from the list. You can view all of TripAdvisor’s 20 Best Affordable Vacations here. Asheville: Best Summer Vacation For: Local Produce & Microbrews It’s fair to say Asheville is having a moment. The vibrant city has elevated itself into […]
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County pledges $4.2M to Lee Walker Heights, aims for 100% renewable energy
Buncombe County will pledge $4.2 million toward the redevelopment of Lee Walker Heights and consider trying to completely run on renewable energy by 2027.
WNCAP to hold National HIV Testing Day event
Press release: Western North Carolina AIDS Project Tackles National HIV Testing Day to Raise Awareness of Epidemic WNCAP Contact to set up interviews: Lucy Doyle, 828-252-7489 One in seven. That’s how many people living with HIV that don’t know they carry the virus, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates. To bring awareness to this […]
Asheville Downtown Association to host Ingles Independence Day Celebration
Press release: Asheville Downtown Association to host Ingles Independence Day Celebration The Asheville Downtown Association will host the Ingles Independence Day Celebration on Tuesday, July 4 from 2-10pm at Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville. This event is produced in partnership with the City of Asheville. The free event features family activities throughout the day, […]
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APD requesting public assistance to locate Kedrick Tevon Green
Press release: APD Requesting Public Assistance to Locate Kedrick Tevon Green Asheville, NC (June 21, 2017): The Asheville Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate Kedrick Tevon Green. Green currently has three open warrants for Assault with Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill, Assault by Pointing a Gun and Discharge Firearm in City Limits. […]
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Property tax rate up, nonprofit funding down as Buncombe commissioners close out budget
Taxes are going up as the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners signed off on a budget that includes a 2.6-cent property tax hike while lowering funding for some area nonprofits.
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Board of Adjustment approves vacation complex, 17-home subdivision
The Buncombe County Board of Adjustment approved all the projects on its agenda during its meeting on Wednesday, June 15. A proposed 221-unit apartment complex on Overlook Road was also officially postponed to next month’s meeting.
Shots fired at APD officer, suspect apprehended
Press release: Shots Fired at Asheville Police Department Officer Results in Pursuit Asheville, NC (June 14, 2017): At approximately 2:45 a.m. an officer with the Asheville Police Department initiated a traffic stop on Brevard Road near I-26. The driver, Justyn David Ladet (39 years of age), refused to stop and shot a firearm several times […]
Asheville Area Habitat For Humanity attains 4-star rating from Charity Navigator
Press release: ASHEVILLE AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ATTAINS COVETED 4-STAR RATING FROM CHARITY NAVIGATOR Asheville, NC (June 12, 2017) – Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity has attained the coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. This highest possible rating verifies that Asheville Habitat adheres to sector best practices, executes its mission in a financially efficient way, […]
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Frustration mounts over proposed South Asheville development, construction in general
A conditional use permit hearing for a South Asheville apartment development originally set for next week has been pushed until July at the request of the developer.