Press release from Lattice Publishing: Along with housing prices, rental prices have risen dramatically in the last decade. According to data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the average rental price for an apartment is about $1,400 per month in 2020, an increase of 32 percent in nominal dollars from 2010. Some cities […]
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Tryon International Film Festival award winners announced
Press release from Tryon International Film Festival: The overall winner in the Tryon International Film Festival 2020 is Invitation to the Dance, a short documentary that chronicles five special needs adults who take ballet lessons for a year. The 40-minute film was directed by Sarah Shoemaker, a professional dancer, actress, producer, and the Executive Director for […]
Buncombe County TDA to hire new CEO in Oct. 15 meeting
Press release from Explore Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau: The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority will convene a special meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at 11 a.m., for the purpose of hiring a new CEO for Explore Asheville. The agenda for this meeting may be found here. To keep everyone safe and healthy during the public […]
Girl Scouts adapt to COVID-related challenges
Press release from Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont: Despite COVID-19 and social distancing guidelines, Girl Scouting is continuing to happen in our communities- from virtual opportunities and at-home programming to safely planned troop gatherings, now is a great time to join! Through Girl Scouts, girls will have fun, challenge themselves and discover new passions. They […]
“Ode to Buskers & Asheville Music” sculpture unveiled
Press release from Kimpton Hotel Arras and local artists today unveiled, “Ode to Buskers & Asheville Music,” a locally created, life-size stainless steel sculpture located outdoors on the corner of Lexington and Patton at Kimpton Hotel Arras. Inspired by the city’s vibrant street musicians and their lively drum circles, artists Chukk Bruursema and Ash Knight […]
Taste of Asheville postponed, 2021 AIR Passport production suspended
Press release from the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association: For AIR members, COVID-19 has forced us to rethink every aspect of our business from cleaning protocols and seating to menus and staffing. It hasn’t been easy, and we appreciate the outpouring of support we’ve received. Our restaurants are open and still serving delicious, award-winner food because of […]
Vote AVL campaign launches Oct. 15 at Rabbit Rabbit
Press release from the League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County: The whole community is invited to come out Thursday, October 15th to the new outdoor downtown venue Rabbit Rabbit to help launch VoteAVL – a campaign to increase local voter participation. The FREE event will open at 8 pm with remarks, music and information on […]
Driving tour of the lost North Fork Valley community set for Nov. 7
Press release from Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center: This fall, the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center is hosting a driving tour inside the closed City of Asheville Watershed to explore part of the once thriving North Fork Valley community. The tour, taking place on Saturday, November 7th will explore the West Side of the […]
US News and World Report ranks Asheville 8th-best place to retire
Press release from U.S. News and World Report: U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled the 2020-2021 Best Places to Live and Best Places to Retire in the United States. The new lists evaluate the country’s 150 most populous metropolitan areas based on affordability, job prospects and […]
Buncombe County Library Board to hold public input meeting on facilities plan
Press release from Buncombe County: Please take notice that the Buncombe County Library Board will hold a special meeting on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020 from 2-3 p.m. This special meeting will be a Facility Master Plan Library Board Focus Group via Zoom. All members of the public are welcome to attend online but you will […]
Henderson County names Jodie Williams Go NAPSACC Teacher of the Year
Press release from Henderson County Department of Public Health: Jodie Williams, an early educator at Bell’s School for People Under Six in Fletcher, has been named Henderson County’s 2020 Go NAPSACC Teacher of the Year for her commitment in supporting the health of the county’s youngest residents. The Go NAPSACC Program of Henderson County provides […]
NCDOT report finds rise in animal-vehicle crashes
Press release from North Carolina Department of Transportation: RALEIGH – The frequency of animal-vehicle crashes climbed considerably in the latest annual report from the N.C. Department of Transportation. There was an increase of more than 2,300 crashes in 2019 when compared to the 2018 statewide total, with the overall figure reaching 20,331 crashes. The increase […]
WNC Career Expo to be held online Oct. 14-16
Press release from Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: The WNC Career Expo will be held Oct. 14-16 as a virtual regional recruiting event. Job seekers will be able to meet with hiring employers live online. Hosted by the Asheville Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Mountain Area Workforce Development Board, the Virtual WNC Career […]
Mission Health collaborates with EVERFi to bring mental wellness course to Buncombe County students
Press release from HCA Healthcare: Mission Health, the North Carolina Division of HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, last week announced that it has collaborated with EVERFI, an international technology company driving social change through education, to launch an interactive, mental health and wellness digital education course for middle and high school […]
Asheville Art Museum to host interdisciplinary symposium on diversity in small museums
Announcement from Asheville Art Museum: The Asheville Art Museum invites the community to participate in the virtual Interdisciplinary Symposium 2020: Diversity in Small/Midsize Museums on Saturday, October 17 from 10am to 1pm. The program features keynote speaker Darin Waters, PhD, and presentations by four undergraduate and graduate students. The symposium reflects on questions of importance […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office requests assistance to locate Marianne Jean Jacque
Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing person from the Alexander area of Buncombe County. Marianne Jean Jacque of 90 years of age, is a white female, approximately 4’ 10” and 130 pounds with brown eyes and grey/blonde hair. Mrs. Jacque was last […]
NC insurance commissioner Mike Causey to visit Haywood, Buncombe counties
Press release from North Carolina Department of Insurance: North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey plans to help deliver children’s fire prevention coloring books to fire stations and stop by insurance agencies during a visit to Haywood and Buncombe counties on Monday, Oct. 12. Commissioner Causey, who is also the State Fire Marshal, will join independent […]
Late-night upgrades to impact Frontier service in Yancey County
Press release from Frontier Communications: A required equipment upgrade in Frontier Communications’ Burnsville network facility will be performed between midnight and 1 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15. During this time, no phone or internet service will be available. This work is anticipated to take no more than one hour or less. All cell towers […]
Asheville holds informational meetings on community development grants Oct. 21-22
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville annually awards Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) as part of a federal grant program through Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that provides funding for a variety of projects and programs that serve low- and moderate-income residents. The City of Asheville Community Development Division administers […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office seeks Darren Lee Harbison
Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: On Sept. 29, detectives with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Property Crimes Division executed a search warrant as part of an ongoing investigation into property crimes in the Swannanoa area of Buncombe County. As a result of this search, BCSO detectives recovered a significant amount of […]
Lenoir-Rhyne Equity and Diversity Institute adds November classes
Press release from Lenoir-Rhyne University: There’s still time to register for the Lenoir-Rhyne Equity and Diversity Institute (LREDI), because we’ve added classes for November. This non-degree training program provides participants with the strategies and tools to create a culture of equity and inclusiveness in the workplace and community. Learn more about LREDI, Program Developer Aisha Adams, and […]