Press release from Western Women Business Center: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The Western Women’s Business Center (WWBC) will host a Small Business Week luncheon featuring Emma Churchman, Asheville-renowned speaker and business coach, on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 from 11:00am until 1:00pm at the Goodwill Career Center. National Small Business Week, between May 1 and 5, recognizes […]
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APD: Troy Jackson safely located
Press release from Asheville Police Department: UPDATE (April 28, 2017): Troy Jackson has been safely located. Original release: Asheville, NC (April 27, 2017) – The Asheville Police Department is requesting public assistance to locate Troy Rusty Jackson, a 27 year old male from the Hendersonville area. Troy last spoke to his family on January 5, 2017 […]
Updated: Hendersonville Airport can’t identify plane that released smoke over Asheville
An unusual airplane sighting above North Asheville leaves residents concerned and looking for answers. The plane released red- or orange-colored smoke. Multiple eyewitnesses shared their observations and theories on Facebook. Xpress is awaiting more information from the FAA.
City of Asheville releases final draft to form-based code for the River Arts District
Press release from the city of Asheville: Schedule below outlines steps toward its adoption The form-based code for the River Arts District has been an ongoing City project over the past two years. City staff has worked with property and business owners, neighbors and the community to develop this set of new zoning districts […]
Asheville traffic stop data show racial inequities
Data reported to the State Bureau of Investigation by the Asheville Police Department reveal significant racial disparities in traffic stops, an attorney for the Southern Coalition of Social Justice told Asheville City Council on April 24. And even though the data are disturbing, they may not tell the full story: An analysis revealed an apparent failure to report data for 58 percent of audited traffic stops, despite a state law requires police departments to provide demographic data for all stops.
Asheville voters could choose: Council districts or status quo?
Asheville voters may face an up or down vote on the city district elections plan making its way through the N.C. General Assembly. City Council accepted the advice of City Attorney Robin Currin to hold a referendum on establishing six districts for seats on the council versus the city’s current at-large election system in November.
Public input opportunity on Medicaid and NC Health Choice programs in Asheville on May 12
Notice from The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: Public Input Requested for Transformation of Medicaid and NC Health Choice Programs The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking additional public input from April 25 to 11:59 p.m. on May 25, 2017, on the Medicaid and NC Health Choice programs […]
Strive Not to Drive week returns May 12-19
Press release from French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization: Would you like to enjoy your trip to work, to school or for errands a little bit more? Are you interested in getting together with like-minded individuals to have fun while increasing your physical activity and decreasing your gas consumption? Strive Week, also known as “Strive […]
Housing cooperative talk to examine shared home ownership on May 4
Press release from the city of Asheville: City of Asheville Affordable Homeownership Solutions series continues with talk on cooperatives The City of Asheville’s Community and Economic Development Department is presenting the second session of its public Permanently Affordable Homeownership Solutions series, focusing on housing cooperatives. The event will be held at 6 p.m. on May […]
City of Asheville launches Edibles Program
Press release from the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville is excited to announce that the Office of Sustainability has launched the Asheville Edibles Program. The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for community members to grow food and pollinator plants on publicly-owned land — goals identified in both the […]
UNC Asheville to host groundbreaking for student residences on April 28
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville will hold a groundbreaking for new student residences on Friday, April 28 at 12:30 p.m. in an area adjacent to Brown Hall, where the new buildings will be located. Consisting of multiple buildings, with apartments of four to six rooms, the new residences will be UNC Asheville’s first […]
VA2K Walk & Roll event coming May 17
Press release from the Charles George VA Medical Center: On May 17, the 7th annual VA2K Walk & Roll event will be held at here at the Charles George VA Medical Center. The event will kick off at 10:00 a.m. under the wooden pavilion by mental health, and end around 2:00 p.m. This event will […]
NC WARN to hold anti-fracked gas event in Asheville on April 26
Press release from NC WARN: We are hosting a roadshow across the state in support of our new statewide Emergency Methane Action campaign to ban the use and import of fracked gas in North Carolina. We are excited that NC NAACP is our partner in this campaign! When: Wednesday, April 26th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Pack Memorial Library 67 […]
Homestay short-term rentals return to City Council agenda April 25
Discussions on whether and how Asheville should regulate short-term lodging in residential neighborhoods will return to City Council on Tuesday, April 25.
Q4 2016 report reveals several all-time records for Asheville metro economy
Economic report from Johnson Price Sprinkle PA: Johnson Price Sprinkle PA (JPS) provides Asheville Metro Economic Report 2016 Fourth Quarter. JPS has offices in Asheville, Boone and Marion, NC, and provides small to middle market businesses with tax, consulting and audit services. Highlights: • The fourth quarter saw the continued setting of new all-time records […]
Design students to build community garden on site of former “Sister Cities” building
Press release from the Asheville Design Center: Asheville, NC – The Asheville Design Center is excited to announce our Summer 2017 Asheville Design Build Studio. Design students are invited to apply to the studio, which will be partnering with the City of Asheville this summer to design and install a community garden at the former […]
MLK Youth Awards & Scholarship presented April 25 at A-B Tech
Press release from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County: The Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County will present the 2017 Youth Awards and scholarships at a ceremony April 25. The theme for the 2017 awards ceremony is “Stand Up, Speak Out, Unfold the Dream for Today.” […]
Summer programming open to public at Balsam Mountain
Press release from Balsam Mountain Trust: The Balsam Mountain Trust has released its summer programming available to local community members. Balsam Mountain Preserve, a conservation-oriented residential community set on 4,400 acres in the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains, created the Balsam Mountain Trust to provide expertise in managing the 3,400 acres of protected acres within […]
Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games happen April 22 through May 17
Press release from the City of Asheville: Asheville Parks & Recreation invites area seniors to participate in friendly competition at the 2017 Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and Silver Arts Competition. Opening ceremonies will be held on April 22 with various competitions through May 12. Awards will be presented at the Closing Ceremonies and Silver Arts Showcase […]
CIMA-Compañeros Inmigrantes de las Montañas en Acción launches #MakeAshevilleSafe campaign
Press release from CIMA-Compañeros Inmigrantes de las Montañas en Acción: State your solidarity with immigrant and refugee communities by committing in visible ways! Introducing the #MakeAshevilleSafe campaign by CIMA-Compañeros Inmigrantes de las Montañas en Acción. We believe that in this political moment, we must all rise up against violence brought into our community. Citizens of Asheville must protect one […]
Cabaret show championing consent culture comes to Asheville
Press release from Emily Dake: Asheville, NC – Los Angeles based Cabaret Show “Cabaret Con-Sensual” is coming to Asheville on Saturday, April 22, 2017. The show will begin at 8pm at The Underground @ O’Henry’s, 237 Haywood St, Asheville NC. A variety show fundraiser, Cabaret Con-Sensual provides a safe space for survivors of sexual assault […]