Press release from Buncombe County: At its Sept. 17 special called meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Board of Commissioners voted to remove Property Assessor Keith Miller for good cause effective immediately. “We remain committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, honesty, and equity,” said County Manager Avril Pinder. “Wavering from our values is not […]
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VA hosts Community Mental Health Summit in Asheville
Press release from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: The Western North Carolina Veterans Affairs Health Care System steadfastly continues its mission of uniting veterans across the mountains with the services and resources within their reach. Last Friday, the five-star facility hosted its 2024 Mental Health Summit at the AB Technical Community College. In her opening […]
WNC VA Health Care system earns 5-star rating
Press release from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: The Western North Carolina VA Health Care System proudly announced today that it has been awarded a 5-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the second consecutive year. This accolade places Western North Carolina VA among the top-tier facilities nationwide and highlights […]
Andrea Clark photo exhibit to open Sept. 21
Press release from Asheville Museum of History: The Asheville Museum of History is in the final stages of preparation for its newest exhibition: The Photography of Andrea Clark: Remembering Asheville’s East End Community. Opening to the public on Saturday, September 21st, 2024, this new exhibition showcases rare images from the late 1960s through the early 1970s […]
UPDATE: Third person charged with ethnic intimidation turns themselves in
From Asheville Police Department: UPDATE: Emily Kathryn Murphy (11/11/1985) has turned herself in on Ethnic Intimidation charges. Murphy was booked into the Buncombe County Detention Facility on September 17 and released under a Written Promise to Appear issued by the magistrate. Detectives are continuing their investigation, and if anyone has information about this incident, you […]
Warren Wilson College lowers tuition nearly 40% for 2025-26
Press release from Warren Wilson College: Warren Wilson College announced today a bold decision to underscore its longstanding commitment to access and inclusion by lowering its published tuition price nearly 40 percent, from $41,500 to $25,500, while continuing to provide aid to every student. The change will take place beginning with the 2025–2026 academic year. Considered […]
Fall bulk leaf collection for City of Hendersonville residents begins Oct. 14
Press release from City of Hendersonville: On October 14, 2024, the City of Hendersonville will begin its fall bulk leaf collection service for City residents. Bulk leaf collection will continue throughout the fall season and conclude on December 31. During bulk leaf collection, City residents should pile loose leaves at the edge of the street along […]
BBB Scam Alert: That’s not your boss texting
Press release from Better Business Bureau: You may be used to getting text messages and emails from your boss, which is why a recent texting scam is so effective. Scammers find out where you work and pose as the CEO or other executive. Be on guard and don’t share money or information – be it your own or your company’s. […]
City of Hendersonville affordable housing listening sessions starting Sept. 23
Press release from City of Hendersonville: Reminder: The City of Hendersonville’s Affordable Housing Listening Sessions and Council Conversation series will begin next week. A virtual survey will be posted at www.hvlnc.gov/housingplan on September 23rd for any community members who are unable to attend the sessions. City of Hendersonville Affordable Housing Listening Sessions The City of […]
New study: Asheville #3 of thriving college towns Americans flocking to in 2024
Press release from Green Flag Digital: Small towns bolstered by the presence of local universities may be worried about the murmurings of faltering enrollment counts. But, in some college towns, there’s promising news: new residents want to move in, and they aren’t just college kids. In fact, North Carolina is home to 5 cities among […]
APD seek public’s help locating armed robber
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police investigators are seeking the public’s help in identifying an armed robber who held up an east Asheville convenience store at gunpoint shortly after midnight. APD officers responded to a convenience store near the 600 block of Swannanoa River Road around 12:04 a.m. on September 17th to investigate an […]
Today at 4 p.m. at YMI Cultural Center: Darcel Grimes and Judge J. Calvin Hill to receive Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Press release from Attorney General Josh Stein: Attorney General Josh Stein will present the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award to Darcel Grimes and Judge J. Calvin Hill in Asheville tomorrow at 4 p.m. Darcel Grimes was a reporter for WLOS-TV for nearly four decades, and Judge Hill is the chief district court judge in […]
Construction begins on Swannanoa River Greenway
Press release from City of Asheville: Construction has officially begun on the first segment of the Swannanoa River Greenway, a highly anticipated bond-funded project that will provide a scenic and accessible multi-use path along an important transportation corridor in East Asheville. This segment of the Swannanoa River Greenway will be a paved pathway that spans […]
UNCA Board of Trustees to meet Sept. 19 & 20
Press release from University of North Carolina Asheville: The Board of Trustees of the University of North Carolina Asheville will hold meetings on Thursday, September 19, and Friday, September 20, 2024. On Thursday, committee meetings will be held in the Reuter Center, home of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). On Friday, meetings will be held […]
City of Asheville hosts career fair on Sept. 26
From the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville will host a Block Party Career Fair highlighting the many exciting opportunities for people looking to work and contribute to the community on Thursday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 50 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Asheville, NC 28801Representatives […]
Sept. 17 is National Voter Registration Day
From Buncombe County Election Services: Tuesday, Sept. 17 is National Voter Registration Day and Buncombe County Election Services Director Corinne Duncan is sharing resources and tools to help our community to be ready to vote. “National Voter Registration Day is about celebrating our shared American democracy, and whether you need to register or have questions […]
Special Olympics North Carolina names new co-coordinator for Buncombe County
From Special Olympics North Carolina: Liz Hoekwater of Asheville, North Carolina, has been named the local program co-coordinator for Special Olympics Buncombe County effective immediately, according to Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) President/CEO Keith L. Fishburne. Hoekwater is a Recreation Operations Manager at Buncombe County Parks and Recreation and has experience working in Community Mental […]
Construction workers need 77 weekly work hours for median-priced Asheville home
From Construction Coverage: Construction Coverage, a website that provides construction software and insurance reviews, just released a new study about how many weekly work hours construction workers need to afford median-priced homes across the U.S. Complete data for the Asheville, NC metro is below, after a brief overview of the analysis. Federal funding for infrastructure […]
Grand opening ceremony – City of Hendersonville Fire Station 1
From the City of Hendersonville: The Hendersonville City Council and Hendersonville Fire Department invite the community to join them at the grand opening of Fire Station 1 on Friday,September 20, 2024! The opening ceremony will take place at the newly constructed fire station at851 North Main Street at 1:00 PM. A celebration and opportunity to […]
The Long March for Unity & Justice starts Sept. 20
From Center for Participatory Change: In this divided, rhetoric-fueled election season, some are joining together to build community across the state, starting in Western North Carolina and moving across the state in a 10-day Long March for Unity and Justice. The march is organized by the Beloved Community Center in Greensboro with partners across the […]
N.C. Mountain State Fair wraps up a successful run
From N.C. Mountain State Fair : Great weather and strong community support delivered strong attendance numbers for the 2024 N.C. Mountain State Fair sponsored by Ingles Markets. Total attendance was 149,334, besting last year’s attendance by 2,056. “We have a dedicated staff that works hard to bring the community the very best each year. Strong […]