Press release from AdventHealth Hendersonville: Through the generous support of our community, AdventHealth Hendersonville Foundation supports vital programs and services and helps ensure exceptional care is available to every individual when they need it. In support of our philanthropic efforts, we – along with thousands of other non-profit organizations, health care systems, and academic institutions […]
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Buncombe County TDA to hold part two of annual meeting Tuesday, Oct. 20
Advisory from Explore Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau: WHO: Explore Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau on behalf the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority WHAT: Part 2 of the 2020 Buncombe County TDA Annual Meeting. Despite the uncertainty of the pandemic and its impact on the tourism industry, Explore Asheville’s Marketing and Sales teams are working as […]
AARP, SBTDC to host free entrepreneurship course for people 50 and older
Announcement from AARP NC Mountain Region: A shrinking job market caused by a range of factors that includes technological advances, an economic recession and the COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted America. And the greater Asheville area and Buncombe County are no exception. The current unemployment in Buncombe County was 7.5% in the most recent U.S. […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office seeks assistance to identify suspects
Notice from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Detectives with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office Property Crimes Division are attempting to identify the subjects and the vehicle in the attached photos. These two individuals are suspects in numerous vehicle B&E’s as well as using multiple stolen credit cards at the following locations, Sunglass Hut, the Nike Store, […]
APD seeks assistance to locate Perry Douglas McAfee
Press release from Asheville Police Department: At approximately 12:30 a.m. on October 11, the Asheville Police Department (APD) responded to Harry’s on the Hill (819 Patton Avenue) regarding a breaking and entering in progress. The officers arrived to find that a suspect had used a vehicle to force their way through a fence and onto […]
Kamala Harris to visit Asheville on Oct. 21
Advisory from Biden for President: On Wednesday, Oct. 21, Kamala Harris will travel to Asheville and Charlotte, North Carolina. Additional details to follow.
Asheville Mayor’s Committee for Veterans’ Affairs to host virtual Veterans Day ceremony
Press release from the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville Mayor’s Committee for Veterans’ Affairs invites everyone to join us online for a virtual Veterans Day Ceremony, to be streamed live on the City’s YouTube channel at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 from Council Chambers, Asheville City Hall. While City Hall is open in a limited capacity […]
State, federal foresters urge caution during fall wildfire season
Press release from the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: As we head into fall wildfire season in North Carolina, the N.C. Forest Service and the USDA Forest Service urge visitors and North Carolinians to be cautious with campfires and when burning yard debris. This reminder comes soon after National Fire Prevention Week, which […]
CIBO to discuss policing, APD defunding at Oct. 23 meeting
Press release from the Council of Independent Business Owners: Attention CIBO members: Mark your calendar! You are invited to participate in the next CIBO Issues Meeting, Friday, Oct. 23, beginning at 7:30 am. The meeting will be held via Zoom. We will send login credentials soon in order for you to sign in to the meeting. Here […]
MountainTrue announces 2020 award winners
Press release from MountainTrue: MountainTrue is proud to announce and recognize our 2020 Award Winners! Please join us at our Virtual Annual Gathering on October 21 to honor and celebrate these deserving individuals. Esther Cunningham Award Winner: Representative Chuck McGrady MountainTrue presents this award annually in the name of Esther Cunningham, a Macon County resident […]
NCDHHS adds new county-level data to COVID-19 dashboard
Press release from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is adding new county-level data to the COVID-19 NC Dashboard on the County Map by Cases section of the Summary dashboard page. Users will now be able to view county-level case data by date ranges, including the […]
Vance Monument Task Force holds town halls Oct. 22, 29
Press release from Buncombe County: The joint City-County Vance Monument Task Force wants to hear from our community, and particularly from those most impacted by the monument, in accordance with the intent of the governing boards of the City of Asheville and Buncombe County that Vance Monument be replaced or altered in such a manner […]
Asheville Chamber hosts Oct. 21 virtual field trip for Manufacturing Day
Press release from the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: In celebration of Manufacturing Day, the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Coalition of Asheville-Buncombe will host a virtual field trip for high school students across the Asheville MSA Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Manufacturing Day, a national initiative of The Manufacturing Institute, […]
NCDHHS reports state’s highest one-day increase in COVID-19 cases
Press release from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the state’s highest one-day increase of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases to date with 2,684 new cases reported. The department is also reporting the second highest number of hospitalizations in the past 30 days, with […]
Western District of North Carolina prepares to support election security
Press release from the office of U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray: United States Attorney Andrew Murray announced today that Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) Michael Savage in Charlotte, and Richard Edwards in Asheville, will lead the efforts of their Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming Tuesday, November 3, […]
Junior League of Asheville holds voting presentation on Oct. 19
Press release from the Junior League of Asheville: All About the Ballot—From Junior League of Asheville’s Leadership Education & Development (LEAD) speaker series Monday, Oct. 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m. All About the Ballot is the latest event in Junior League of Asheville’s Leadership Education and Development series. We’ll be learning about what’s on your ballot, what […]
Sheriff Miller fires Buncombe deputy for inappropriate conduct
Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Sheriff Quentin Miller has terminated Deputy Tyler McDonald of the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office for inappropriate personal conduct while performing duties of the job. Deputy McDonald was placed on administrative leave by Sheriff Miller and the SBI and District Attorney were notified on Oct. 6. “After I reviewed […]
State opens applications for new rent, utilities assistance
Press release from the office of Gov. Roy Cooper: Governor Roy Cooper announced on Oct. 15 that applications are now being accepted for the N.C. Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program, which will assist eligible low- and moderate-income renters experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19. The new program seeks to promote housing stability […]
NC turns out for first day of early voting
Press release from the N.C. State Board of Elections: North Carolina voters turned out in droves on the weather-friendly first day of the early voting period Thursday, with nearly 230,000 ballots cast across the state as of 5:30 p.m. With a couple hours of voting to go, that number easily surpassed the total for the […]
State court COVID-19 emergency orders to continue
Press release from the N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts: Chief Justice Cheri Beasley issued an order today extending emergency directives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Public health precautions remain in place as the court system continues to increase operations. Many court hearings continue to be handled remotely using teleconferencing tools, and the public […]
NCDOT completes U.S. 19E project in Yancey and Mitchell counties
Press release from the N.C. Department of Transportation: The fresh paint has dried, the new riding surface has been placed, and now the traffic barrels have been removed from construction zones on a major highway in Mitchell and Yancey counties. The project is complete. N.C. Department of Transportation officials announced the completion of a major […]