Press release from Town of Fletcher: The Town of Fletcher is pleased to announce the hiring of a new police chief to lead the Fletcher Police Department. After completing a comprehensive search process, Mr. Daniel D. Terry was selected to be the Town’s new Police Chief. Mr. Terry was selected from an initial pool of […]
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Buncombe County community update today at 3 p.m.
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Public Health Director, Stacie Saunders, will be providing a Community Update during the Buncombe County Commissioners’ pre-meeting on Tuesday, March 16th at 3:00 PM via Facebook Live @Buncombegov. The Spanish version will be aired via Facebook Live @BCHHS.
‘Stormwater Stroll’ highlights new environmental quality features in Patton Park
Press release from City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville Stormwater Management Program invites the public to take a walk along the ‘Patton Park Stormwater Stroll.’ This series of Stormwater projects implemented by the City are now accompanied by educational signage aimed at engaging and teaching park visitors about water quality. “All the features you […]
Robbery at Asheville Humane Society Community Center
Press release from Asheville Humane Society: I am sad to report that this past Saturday, March 13 at 11:10 PM, two unidentified individuals stole $2000 worth of fencing supplies from our Community Center located at 1425 Patton Avenue. The thieves broke into the outdoor storage area and were able to load several fence panels onto a […]
Asheville Parks & Recreation invites community to participate in food and nutrition survey
Press release from the city of Asheville: In May 2020, Asheville Parks & Recreation was awarded a grant from the National Recreation and Parks Association, funded by the Walmart Foundation, for the development of a community nutrition hub at Stephens-Lee Community Center, 30 George Washington Carver Ave. The grant will help improve our community’s access to healthy […]
Pisgah Health Foundation will offer food resources grants to nonprofits in five WNC counties
Press release from Pisgah Health Foundation: Pisgah Health Foundation Board has scheduled a Food Resource Grant funding opportunity for nonprofits and charitable organizations serving as food resources in Transylvania, Madison, Henderson, Haywood and Buncombe counties. Nonprofit organizations working to provide healthier food via a community garden or through food distribution services, such as a food […]
BeLoved Asheville launches BeLoved Camp Clean project
Press release from BeLoved Asheville: BeLoved Asheville works to create innovative solutions to community struggles. Today, BeLoved launched a new project called BeLoved Camp Clean which provides access to cleanup supplies. trash and recycling cans, and pickup to residents in our City who must camp because they do not have a home. BeLoved Camp Clean […]
Buncombe education board holds special meeting on return to learn plans Wednesday, March 17
Notice from Buncombe County Public Schools: There will be a Special-Called Meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Education on March 17, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in the Minitorium at 175 Bingham Road, Asheville, NC 28806. The Special Called Meeting has been scheduled in accordance with BCS Board Policy #2300. Information concerning the Board of […]
Haywood County to host vaccine clinics at Lake Junaluska
Press release from Haywood County Emergency Management: The Smoky Mountain Event Center has been an excellent host for the mass vaccination clinics over the last few months, but as event season ramps up there will be some dates that the fairgrounds will be unavailable for clinic use. Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center has graciously offered […]
Wanda Austin becomes second woman to lead NCDOT highway division
Press release from the N.C. Department of Transportation: For the second time in its history, a woman will lead a highway division for the N.C. Department of Transportation. Wanda H. Austin, P.E. CPM, has been promoted to Division 14 engineer, the agency announced Friday. “I am excited to accept the opportunity to lead such a […]
Henderson County providers to start Group 4 COVID vaccinations March 17
Press release from the Henderson County Department of Public Health: Henderson County COVID-19 vaccine providers will move to Group 4 eligibility alongside the state on March 17, starting with vaccinations for individuals with high-risk medical conditions, experiencing homelessness or incarcerated. Local providers have been scheduling appointments for frontline essential workers in Group 3 while continuing […]
Henderson County bridge over I-26 to close on March 15
Press release from the N.C. Department of Transportation: An important scheduled date on the Interstate 26 widening project is upon us. A bridge in Henderson County carrying traffic over I-26 will close on Monday, March 15, for 180 days, and sections of the interstate will be closed for four nights starting on Tuesday. The project […]
Hendersonville recognizes Michele Sparks as 2020 Main Street Champion
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: Michele Sparks, owner of Art Mob Studios in Downtown Hendersonville, was recognized among 38 other volunteers in North Carolina as a 2020 Main Street Champion. The North Carolina Main Street Program recognized champions for their commitment to downtown revitalization and strong communities during a virtual recognition ceremony on […]
Buncombe seeks paid members for community engagement workgroup
Press release from Buncombe County: In February 2021, Buncombe County received an additional $1.75 million grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to continue building on efforts in collaboration with local leaders and the community to rethink the local criminal justice system, safely reduce Buncombe County’s jail population, and eliminate racial inequities. […]
Asheville outlines schedule for March 23 Council meeting
Press release from the City of Asheville: On Tuesday, March 23: At 9:00 a.m. City Council will be holding prearranged interviews for the School Board as follows: 9:00 Peyton O’Conner 9:25 George Sieburg 9:50 Patricia Griffin 10:15 Jacqueline McHargue 10:40 Michele Delange 11:05 James Carter 11:30 Joyce Brown Pursuant to North Carolina […]
Henderson County Public Schools moves to Plan A March 23
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: Following this morning’s approval by the Henderson County Board of Public Education, Henderson County Public Schools will welcome its middle and high school students back on campus Tuesday, March 23, under Plan A – the fully in-person learning model. This planned transition follows Wednesday’s announcement of the NC […]
Asheville City Schools calls March 16 special meeting on Asheville Primary School closure
Notice from Asheville City Schools: The Asheville City Board of Education will hold a special called meeting and public hearing on Tuesday, March 16, at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room located at 85 Mountain Street, Asheville, N.C. The purpose of the meeting is for the Board to receive public input on the potential closure […]
Reject Raytheon AVL to protest at Chamber of Commerce March 12
Notice from Reject Raytheon AVL: We gather in public every two weeks to raise awareness about the misguided decision of the Buncombe County Commission to provide $27 million in incentives for Pratt & Whitney to build a jet engine plant here. P&W is a division of Raytheon Technologies, the second largest war profiteer in the […]
Dillsboro Easter Hat Parade celebrates 31 years on April 3
Press release from The Dillsboro Merchants Association: On Saturday, April 3, the day before Easter, you are invited to a day of fun! Come out to Dillsboro and bring your finest Easter bonnet to the famous Easter Hat Parade! Dress up the smiles on everyone’s face by joining in and walking in the parade. New […]
Asheville announces remote meetings for March 15-19
Press release from the City of Asheville: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following committees will hold remote meetings during the week of Monday-Friday, March 15-19. More information, including ways to view and participate, will be posted on the committee page and on the Boards & Commissions virtual meeting hub on the city’s Public Input page. All […]
Paulina Mendez joins justice services as Family Justice Division Manager
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Justice Services is excited to announce Paulina Mendez will join the organization as the new Family Justice Division Manager. Taking over the helm at the Family Justice Center (FJC), she will continue the collaborative work with our partners to integrate community resources to provide high quality, trauma-informed services […]