Tuesday, July 2, 2019, 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. The rating is based on ozone levels and particulate matter in the air. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast […]
News Bulletins
Foothills Conservancy receives donation of 109 combined acres in Burke and McDowell counties
Press release from Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina: On June 20, Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina received two land donations for conservation: 90 acres on Old Highway 18 in Burke County and 19 acres on Highway 64 in McDowell County. The Burke County property is situated in the watershed of the Henry Fork River, a major […]
Hendersonville Tree Board hosts garden tour July 14
Press release from the Hendersonville Tree Board: We love our backyard shade trees, and we also love a romantic flower garden. Stroll through a private in-town garden which features both — relaxing shade under large hemlocks, dogwoods, pines, and maple trees and sunny clusters of color and frivolity. See how it’s done on Sunday, July […]
Fourth of July: Change in sanitation schedule, holiday bus service, plus information about downtown fireworks
Press release from the City of Asheville: Asheville City government offices will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Asheville Sanitation will be closed July 4, as the local landfill and transfer stations will be closed. Residents whose collection day is Thursday will have their trash and recycling picked up […]
City of Asheville hires new Transit Planning Manager as implementation of Transit Master Plan begins
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville is pleased to announce a new Transit Planning Manager is now on board. The Transit Planning Manager is positioned to guide ART bus improvements, including implementation of the new Transit Master Plan. Eunice Lovi comes to the City of Asheville with more than a […]
Sylva leader elected to Dogwood Health Trust Board
Press release from LGA for Dogwood Health: Dogwood Health Trust, a private, non-operating foundation whose purpose is to dramatically improve the health and well-being of all people and communities of Western North Carolina, today announced the appointment of economic and community development veteran Sarah Thompson, former commissioner of the town of Sylva, to its Board […]
Asheville teen selected as finalist in national scholarship competition
Press release from Distinguished Young Women: On Saturday, June 29, Grace Stanek of Asheville, N.C. was named one of 8 finalists in the Distinguished Young Women National Finals competition and awarded a $5,000 cash scholarship. Following a selection process that began in her home state of N.C., Stanek traveled to Mobile, Ala. along with 49 […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Monday, July 1: Moderate (YELLOW)
Monday, July 1, 2019, 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. The rating is based on ozone levels and particulate matter in the air. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast […]