From NC Department of Transportation: A series of overnight closures are planned this week for Interstate 26. The following sections of the interstate will close each night no earlier than 8 p.m. and open again by 6 a.m. the next day. Marked detours will direct drivers onto a route that will have traffic signals adjusted […]
News Bulletins
21 Farms will participate in ASAP’s farm tour on Sept. 21–22
From Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) announced 21 farms participating in the 2024 Farm Tour, taking place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21–22, noon to 5 p.m. All farms are located within an hour of Asheville. Tourgoers will experience working farms through guided and self-guided tours, demonstrations, interacting with farm animals, u-pick […]
Share your input to shape the downtown Business Improvement District services
From City of Asheville Communication & Public Engagement Department: The City of Asheville is seeking input from the public, including those who live, work and visit downtown, to help further shape the service needs and priorities for the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) based on the following focus areas: Safety & Hospitality: Ensuring a welcoming […]
Air quality forecast – Yellow
From Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Tuesday, July 16, 2024, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. For up-to-date forecasts and discussion, go to: https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/
Buncombe County homeowner grant program now accepting applications
From Buncombe County Government: The inquiry process for the 2024 Homeowner Grant Program is now open. This program is officially in its fourth year, and qualified homeowners will have an opportunity to receive financial assistance for housing-related costs. The website buncombecounty.org/homeownergrant will be accepting inquiries through Sept. 30 or homeowners can call (828) 250-5500. You must call or submit […]
Buncombe County Animal Shelter hours changed
From Asheville Humane Society: On July 1st the Buncombe County Shelter hours changed. The shelter is now open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. The county is in the process of updating their online information and thank you for your patience.
Overnight street closure in downtown Patton Avenue area Thursday, July 18
From City of Asheville: Overnight street closure in downtown Patton Avenue area scheduled for Thursday, July 18 A portion of Patton Avenue and connecting streets will be closed the night of July 18 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. due to the ongoing Carter-Ann-Patton stormwater project. To ensure crew and community safety, Patton Avenue from Grove […]
NC to hold public input session on the Home Energy Rebates Program
From NC Department of Environmental Quality: The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold a virtual public input session on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., to solicit community feedback on the proposed Home Energy Rebates Programs, under the Inflation Reduction Act. DEQ also encourages written public comment until August 6, 2024. […]
Wildlife Commission seeks comments on proposed rule amendment
From NC Wildlife Resources Commission: The NC Wildlife Resources Commission has initiated rule-making and is accepting comments on the following: 2025-2026 Inland Fishing, Hunting, Trapping and Game Land Regulations Public Virtual Hearing is August 14, 2024 at 7 p.m. Pre-registration with Zoom is required. Inland Fishing Proposals for 2025-2026 Trout 15A NCAC 10C .0205(d)(5)(C) […]
Air quality forecast – Buncombe County
From NC Division Of Air Quality: Forecast for Buncombe County, NC Today’s Forecast Monday, Jul 15: 61 AQI Moderate Ozone 58 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) Extended Forecast Tuesday, Jul 16: 61 AQI Moderate Ozone 60 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) For additional information concerning the air quality forecast including a detailed forecast […]
News update – Juvenile charged In Saturday afternoon homicide
From Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department, in consultation with the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office, has charged a 17-year-old suspect with first degree murder following a fight that left a man dead. Detectives have identified Caleb Savon Gilliam (06/04/1995) as the homicide victim; next of kin has been notified. The Asheville Police Department […]
Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency presents the 2024 Air Quality Excellence Awards
Press release from Buncombe County: Since 2004, the local Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency has recognized local businesses and organizations that surpass air quality rules and regulations to adopt voluntary, innovative programs that include emissions reductions leading to improved air quality and regional visibility in our area. This year, the Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency presents the […]
Severe, moderate drought expands in North Carolina, extreme drought introduced
Press release from the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality: Although most of the state saw some rainfall in the past week, it was not enough to improve dry conditions, leading the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) to expand its severe and moderate drought classifications across the state, and introduce the extreme drought classification […]
Buncombe County’s July 11 Library Advisory Board meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
Press release from Buncombe County: The Buncombe County Library Advisory Board meeting scheduled for July 11 has been canceled due to scheduling conflicts among Board members resulting in a lack of quorum. The Library Advisory Board meets every other month, and the next meeting meeting will take place on Sept. 12, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
2024 USA Cycling Gravity Mountain Bike National Championships in Hendersonville July 31-Aug. 4
Press release from USA Mountain Bike National Championships: Ride Rock Creek, a 300-acre downhill mountain biking park, hosts the 2024 USA Cycling Gravity Mountain Bike National Championships, July 31 to Aug. 4. This prestigious event returns for the second straight year to Ride Rock Creek, adjacent to DuPont State Recreational Forest, a few miles south of […]
Buncombe County Health and Human Services urges community to fight the bite during mosquito and tick season
Press release from Buncombe County Health and Human Services: As mosquito and tick season has arrived in Western North Carolina, Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) Public Health staff encourage residents to take proactive steps to prevent mosquito and tick bites which can lead to serious diseases. In 2023, nearly 900 cases of tick- and […]
I-40 East weekend closure in Asheville starts Friday night
Press release from North Carolina Department of Transportation: ASHEVILLE – A stretch of Interstate 40 East will close this weekend, weather permitting, allowing contract crews to perform rehabilitation tasks on a bridge between I-26 and Hendersonville Road (Exit 50). Crews from DBA Harrison Construction Co. of Asheville plan to close I-40 East from the I-240 East/I-26 […]
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners – July 16 meeting materials
Press release from Buncombe County: The Board of Commissioners’ Agenda and meeting materials for the upcoming July 16 meeting have been posted online and can be found here.
Want to be a poll worker? Join an upcoming information session
Press release from Buncombe County: Are you interested in earning money while supporting the democratic process? Buncombe County Election Services is looking for poll workers for the 2024 General Election. It’s a rewarding way to serve our community while supplementing your income. If this sounds interesting, join us for an upcoming in-person information session to learn more […]
Hendersonville’s 7th Avenue District Streetscape Project: Progress and updates
Press release from City of Hendersonville: Hendersonville, NC (July 10, 2024) — The City of Hendersonville is pleased to share updates on the ongoing 7th Avenue District Streetscape Project, which continues to make significant progress. Businesses and the community are eagerly anticipating the full reopening of the area, particularly with the completion of the Grove […]
Three applicants compete for acute care beds in Buncombe County
Press release from NC Department of Health and Human Services: Three applicants have filed certificate of need applications with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to develop acute care beds in response to a need determination in the 2024 State Medical Facilities Plan for 26 acute care beds in Buncombe County. The applicants […]