Press release from APD: The Asheville Police Department is excited to announce an upgrade to our Police to Citizen (P2C) tool. The upgrade includes a new look, ease of access to incident, crash, and arrest reports, and includes the new ability for individuals to report incidents online. You can access the Police to Citizen tool […]
News Bulletins
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity seeks AmeriCorps members for 2020-2021 term
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity is seeking five AmeriCorps members for a year-long service opportunity beginning as early as August.
Vaya Health introduces phone initiative to connect WNC residents to telehealth services
Press release from Vaya Health: Vaya Health is helping western North Carolinians connect to telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic with a donation of 500 smartphones for individuals who have no other way to access behavioral healthcare. The initiative will allow qualified Vaya members with mental health, substance use disorder or developmental disability needs to […]
UPDATE: APD has located missing juvenile, Deasianette Kierra Peak
Update from Asheville Police Department on May 4: UPDATE (May 4, 2020): Peak has been safely located. Press release from Asheville Police Department (dated May 1): The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to locate a missing juvenile, Deasianette Kierra Peak. Peak was last seen on April 26 at the Asheville Rides Transit (ART) Station located at […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Monday, May 4: Moderate (YELLOW and GREEN)
Air quality forecast May 04, 2020
Bell to ring atop Asheville City Hall in recognition of public servants everywhere
Press release from the City of Asheville: The bell atop of Asheville City Hall will ring at noon each day this week in observance of Public Service Recognition Week. Since 1985, Public Service Recognition Week has been celebrated the first week of May to honor the people who serve our nation as federal, state, county […]
Elizabeth House expands care to serve COVID-19 patients
Press release from Four Seasons: For over 40 years, Four Seasons has provided quality care to our community and we continue to be committed to co-creating the care that you and your loved ones need and deserve during this time. Commitment to our community continues to expand across all of the communities we are honored […]
AMA President Patrice Harris to speak at Aug. 1 UNCA commencement
Press release from the University of North Carolina Asheville: Dr. Patrice A. Harris, president of the American Medical Association and leading international medical expert, will be the featured speaker at UNC Asheville’s Spring Commencement, rescheduled to take place in person on Saturday, Aug. 1, beginning at 9 a.m. on the University Quad, if public health […]
Tourism Jobs Recovery Act passes state legislature; to provide $5 million for local tourism biz
Press release from Sen. Chuck Edwards, R-Henderson: RALEIGH, N.C. – Senator Chuck Edwards (R-Henderson), announced today that along with crucial funding to help North Carolina Recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, he was able to include language from a bill he filed earlier in the week, S705 – Buncombe County Jobs Recovery Act, that will help […]
Cradle to Grave Race rescheduled to Sept. 12
Press release from FIND Outdoors: FIND Outdoors, one of Brevard’s longest-operating local nonprofits, will reschedule its signature Cradle to Grave race from May 9 to September 12 to adhere to guidelines concerning COVID-19 and ensure the safety of the racers. “The safety of our racers, staff and visitors to the Cradle of Forestry is our […]
Asheville Strong to release digital cookbook to benefit Restaurant Workers Relief Fund
Press release from Asheville Strong: Asheville Strong announced today that they will publish a digital cookbook to raise funds for restaurant workers crisis relief. Asheville at Home: Iconic Recipes From Your Favorite Local Restaurants will feature over 35 recipes from the city’s independent restaurants. The cookbook, now available for pre-order, will be released in late […]
Mission Health releases 2019 annual report
Press release from Mission Health: Mission Health has released its 2019 Annual Report and Capital Expenditure Report summarizing HCA Healthcare’s accomplishments with the commitments made under the Asset Purchase Agreement relating to HCA Healthcare’s acquisition of Mission Health, including the progress it has made on multi-year commitments such as building a replacement hospital for Angel […]
Haywood County reports 5 new COVID-19 cases, none in front-line workers
Press release from Haywood County Public Health: Haywood County Public Health received notice late April 30, 2020, that five more Haywood County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, indicating community spread of the virus in Haywood County. The individuals are in isolation at home. The individuals are residents of Haywood County and […]
Patchwork Alliance launches to support local farmers and makers
Press release from the Organic Growers School: We all know that farmers are adaptive and creative, and we are definitely seeing this as the COVID-19 pandemic has struck. In our WNC region, farmers Sunil Patel and Vanya Wenger are a part of a team of leaders who have fast-tracked the evolution of the Patchwork Online […]
Asheville City Council schedules May 12 budget workshop
Press release from the City of Asheville: The Asheville City Council will be holding a special meeting for a budget briefing, beginning at 3:00 p.m. on May 12, in the Council Chamber, located on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, to receive an update on the current year budget and review and discuss the Fiscal […]
Wild Abundance offers online gardening school
Press release from Wild Abundance: Many local businesses are struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 crisis, and lots of folks are feeling anxious about food security. Wild Abundance, a Barnardsville-based school that teaches hands-on skills for sustainable living, is responding to these pressures with a creative act of adaptation and generosity. They’ve developed a […]
Buncombe County reopens river parks, nature preserve
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County has reopened some of its public parks. All seven river parks and Collier Cove Nature Preserve are available for park visitors to safely enjoy the outdoors and green spaces. “We know that parks provide a connection to our natural world, opportunities for physical activity that can reduce stress and improve mental health, […]
Asheville Fire Department seeks information on small, set fires
Press release from the Asheville Fire Department: The Asheville Fire Department (AFD) is requesting assistance from the public to share any information they may have in regards to several set fires within the City of Asheville. Over the past month, AFD has responded to an increased number of small, set fires in our community. These […]