Press release from Buncombe County Government: Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners has been called beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, to be held at 200 College Street in the Ground Floor Conference Room in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, in order to hold a Budget Work […]
News Bulletins
Jake Johnson announces run for District 113 House seat
Press release from Jake Johnson: I am beyond blessed to be surrounded by family and friends who have been nothing but supportive as I make the decision about my political future. After a lot of prayer and deliberation with those close to me, I have decided to announce my candidacy for State House District 113. […]
APD requests help to locate Larisa Cordova
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: UPDATE: Cordova has been located. The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to locate missing person Larisa Cordova. Cordova was last seen on April 23 in the area of West Chapel Road in South Asheville. She was last seen wearing white pants, a white jacket lined with fur, […]
“A Night at ReClaim” to benefit Community Housing Coalition of Madison County on May 4
Press release from the Community Housing Coalition of Madison County: CHC is Setting the Stage for “A Night at ReClaim”! You don’t want to miss Madison MayFest: A Night at ReClaim on Saturday, May 4, when live musical entertainment from the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s will be on tap with delightful food bars, a variety of libations, “over-the-moon” photo opps, […]
United Way of Transylvania County celebrates volunteers on April 30
Press release from the United Way of Transylvania County: Join the Transylvania County Library and United Way of Transylvania County’s TRAIN for the annual ‘Celebration of Volunteers’ on Tuesday, April 30, from 4-7 p.m. in the library’s Rogow Room. Potential volunteers can chat with representatives of local service organizations and celebrate the contributions of current […]
The Collider screens “Hidden Rivers” documentary on April 29
Press release from The Collider: The Collider hosts a monthly climate and environmental film series open to the public. This month, on Monday, April 29, 2019, The Collider is excited to present “Hidden Rivers of Southern Appalachia” in collaboration with Freshwaters Illustrated. The doors of The Collider will open at 6:30 p.m., and the film […]
BCTDA launches Community Leadership Council for tourism investment plan
Press release from the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority: The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) announced the formation of the Community Leadership Council at its meeting today. The group was formed to help guide the Tourism Management and Investment Plan to Develop Community Assets (TMIP) as part of an array of opportunities for public […]
Mountain Sports Festival hosts final party May 3
Press release from the Mountain Sports Festival: To celebrate all the good the Mountain Sports Festival has done for the community and local non-profits over the past 19 years, we are throwing one final fundraising event! The party will take place at the Salvage Station on Friday May 3, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. […]
Third Annual Mental Wellness Walk takes place June 15 at Carrier Park
Press release from All Souls Counseling Center: Presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Western Carolina and All Souls Counseling Center (ASCC), the 3rd Annual Mental Wellness Walk will take place on Saturday, June 15 at Carrier Park.The event will include a 5K walk, music, refreshments, and resource displays. The Mental Wellness Walk aims […]
Blue Ridge Health celebrates five years in Buncombe County on April 30
Press release from Blue Ridge Health: Blue Ridge Health is proud to celebrate their fifth anniversary since opening their first practice in Buncombe County. The celebration will take place at the Blue Ridge Health practice on Airport Road in Arden, NC. Patients and community members are welcome to stop by all day and join in […]
Smoky Mountain Relay takes place April 26-27
Press release from Kick It Event Management: The 11th annual Smoky Mountain Relay will start this Friday morning at the Pink Beds Picnic area in Pisgah National Forest and make its way on roads and trails for 200+ miles, finally ending on Saturday at the Nantahala Outdoor Center. This year’s event brings runners from 26 […]
Paula A. Kerger, PBS President & CEO, chosen as UNC Asheville commencement speaker, May 2019
Press release from UNC Asheville: PBS President & CEO Paula A. Kerger will be the featured speaker at UNC Asheville’s May 11 Commencement Ceremony, scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on the University Quad. Kerger will receive the UNC Asheville Chancellor’s Medallion as part of the ceremony. “We are so honored that Paula Kerger has […]
The Fresh Market launches Meals on a Mission fundraiser
Press release from The Fresh Market: WHAT/WHO: As a national mission partner of Feeding America®, fresh-focused specialty grocer The Fresh Market is launching “Meals on a Mission”, a monthlong fundraising campaign in all 161 of The Fresh Market locations. Every dollar donated helps provide at least 10 meals* to people in need. WHEN: The Fresh […]
Water discoloration possible as City of Asheville begins new water line transmission projects
Press release from City of Asheville: This week and next, the City of Asheville is making significant water transmission line improvements near the North Fork Dam. This installation of a third water transmission line has been identified as a critical addition to the water delivery system, designed to protect our community from a system-wide water […]
Buncombe County Recreation Services Kids Fishing Tournaments
Healthy competitions take place on May 18 at Lake Julian Park and June 1 at Charles D. Owen Park
Adult Volleyball League returns, June 18
Press release from Buncombe County Recreation: Soak up the summer sun on a soft sand volleyball court every Tuesday, June 18-August 13. Registration for Buncombe County Recreation Services’ (BCRS) popular co-ed Adult Volleyball League has opened and players who sign up by Tuesday, May 28, save $10. Players may register as a free agent, small […]
Buncombe County Schools calendar change
Press release from Buncombe County Schools: Dear Buncombe County Schools Parents and Staff, We have an important calendar change to share. Tuesday, April 30, will now be a full day of instruction, instead of an early dismissal day. We are moving that early dismissal to the following day – Wednesday, May 1. As educators across the […]
13th annual Spring Green Bash held on Green River in Saluda May 4
Press release from Green River Adventures and MountainTrue: Saluda, NC (May 4, 2019) – Get ready for an exciting day full of kayaking trips, waterfall rappelling and treks, Oskar Blues beer and music by the Aaron Burdett Band when the Spring Green Bash, Saluda’s favorite river and block party, returns on May 4. Event Details: […]
Renovation project in Marion gets state rural infrastructure grant
Press release from N.C. Department of Commerce: Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 17 grant requests to local governments totaling $7,068,625, N.C. Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 869 jobs, 623 of which were previously announced. The public investment in these projects […]
Asheville skee-ball league sign up, April 29
Brother Wolf to sell sanctuary property to bridge $1M funding gap
“We will be selling the sanctuary land in Leicester in order to significantly reduce our funding gap. This has been a very difficult decision to make. But in order to continue our impactful programing and increase stability, selling the land in Leicester is necessary during this critical time,” said Executive Director Leah Craig Fieser.