Full announcement from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – City of Asheville Water Services crews continue this afternoon to flush City of Asheville water lines in response to a high volume of reports of discolored water. The discoloration is a result of stirred up sediment in the lines due to an ongoing water line evaluation […]
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City offices closed Jan. 21
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – Asheville city government offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 21 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. All public safety services, including police, fire and emergency response, will operate according to normal schedule – 24 hours a day, seven days a week – during […]
Winter Storm Warning for Asheville area until midnight
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Asheville area until midnight tonight, predicting two to five inches in the lower valleys and six to 10 at higher elevations.
APD: no charges in Jan. 14 traffic fatality
The Asheville Police Department will not press charges in the Jan. 14 death of Dean Bush, a homeless man who was struck by three vehicles on Tunnel Road and dragged over four miles. The APD cites Bush’s presence in an area not meant for pedestrian traffic and weather conditions as the reason for their decision.
City of Asheville’s water line evaluation causing discolored water for some residents
From the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – The City of Asheville Water Resources is currently under contract with Brown and Caldwell engineering firm to assess the condition of two large main transmission lines located in the Black Mountain and Swannanoa areas. This critical pipe infrastructure is responsible for delivering an average of 16.5 million gallons […]
Winter Storm Watch for Asheville area, 3-6 inches of snow expected tomorrow
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Buncombe, Haywood, and Madison counties starting tomorrow morning. The notice cautions residents about the possibility of a “significant winter storm” tomorrow.
Applications sought for 43rd annual Youth Legislative Assembly
Full announcement from the North Carolina Department of Administration: RALEIGH – The Youth Advocacy and Involvement Office of the N.C. Department of Administration will accept applications through Feb. 18 for the 43rd annual Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA), to be held March 15-17 in Raleigh. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. […]
Democratic Party marks passing of Asheville resident Dr. Wallace Hyde
From the North Carolina Democratic Party: Fellow Democrats. North Carolina’s legendary Democrat, Dr. Wallace Hyde of Raleigh has passed away after a 20 year battle against Parkinson’s Disease. Dr. Hyde grew up in Graham County in the North Carolina mountains. He earned a BS Degree and a Master’s Degree from Western Carolina University. He received […]
APD looking for possible fourth vehicle involved in traffic fatality
From the Asheville Police Department: During this investigation, it has been brought to our attention that a possible a 4th vehicle was involved in last night’s collision. We are requesting any information on a small white passenger vehicle that was traveling west on US 70 (Tunnel Rd). This car may have turned onto the parkway […]
Vice Mayor Esther Manheimer will run for mayor
In an email to Xpress, Asheville Vice Mayor Esther Manheimer declares that she will run for mayor. Asserting a “need for inclusive, inspired, strategic leadership,” she plans to launch her campaign this spring.
APD investigating horrific Tunnel Road traffic fatality
The Asheville Police Department has released more information about the horrific traffic accident on Tunnel Road yesterday evening that took the life of Dean Bush, 45. A homeless man, he was struck by several vehicles and dragged several miles. The APD is still investigating the case.
City of Asheville seeking applicants for school board
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: The Asheville City Schools district is seeking interested individuals to fill three seats on the Board of Education. Two of these seats are being vacated by Board Chairman Gene Bell and Vice Chairman Al Whitesides, who have completed two 4-year terms and one is held by Peggy Dalman, […]
Funds available for juvenile delinquent interventions
Full announcement from Buncombe County: Approximately $508,064 in state funding will be awarded to local non-profits and public agencies to assist in funding a variety of innovative projects for delinquent and at-risk youth. There will be a mandatory Applicant Orientation meeting on January 18, 2013 to be held in the Buncombe County Training Room, located […]
Small business service providers form Spark Tank group
Full announcement from Spark Tank: There are many non-profit and government-related agencies in communities across the state with the stated purpose of providing “business development and support resources to small businesses.” The members of these organizations may know each other; they may run into each other at events; they may even, occasionally, refer a customer […]
Riverlink will hold Jan. 23 community meeting on Kenilworth stormwater plans
Full announcement from Riverlink: Please join us at St. Luke’s Church, Wednesday January 23rd, 5pm-7pm to learn about the Ross Creek Stormwater Improvement Project within Chunns Cove and Kenilworth Neighborhood. Ross Creek Watershed is a highly urbanized watershed that extends from the I-240 cut to Swannanoa River Road, and includes Tunnel Road and the Chunns […]
APD: pedestrian struck, dragged for several miles, dies
From the Asheville Police Department: At 6:57 pm APD Officers were dispatched to a report of a pedestrian struck on Tunnel Road near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Initial reports are that the subject was possibly hit by more than one car and dragged from the scene. Subject was dragged for several miles to College Street […]
A-B Tech sees eight percent enrollment increase
Full announcement from A-B Tech: A-B Tech Community College showed a nearly 8 percent increase for spring enrollment Monday, bucking the national trend of flat or declining enrollment among community colleges. The College had 7,729 credit students signed up for class – compared to 7,179 at the same time last year, for a 7.7 percent […]
Clean Air Excellence Awards accepting nominations
Full announcement from the Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency: Through the annual Clean Air Excellence Awards Program, the Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency (WNCRAQA) will recognize businesses, organizations, and individuals who have made valuable contributions to air quality in Buncombe County. It recognizes unregulated improvements to air quality emissions or voluntary […]
ACLU, NC Justice Center take DMV to task over immigrant license changes
Full announcement from the NC Justice Center: RALEIGH (January 14, 2013) – Two of North Carolina’s leading civil rights organizations are asking state officials to reinstate a policy that allowed young immigrants who have been authorized to be in the United States and granted work permits under a federal program to receive North Carolina driver’s […]
Reuters highlights proposed NC tax changes
Reuters is highlighting the tax changes coming to several states, including North Carolina: “We have no choice but to make change,” said Bob Rucho, a Republican state senator in solidly Republican North Carolina, who is leading a push in that state for major tax changes. Rucho and other like-minded lawmakers have a plan to do […]
Jobs increased in Asheville area in November, but so did unemployment
While the Asheville metropolitan area added jobs in November, unemployment rose as well, according to figures released by the state’s Labor and Economic Analysis Division.