Press release from Solarize Asheville-Buncombe: After just over a month since its launch, the Solarize Asheville-Buncombe campaign has already reached the lowest-cost tier for group-discount purchasing. The community-based group-purchasing solar campaign entered Tier 8, which represents the lowest price for solar energy under the program. In addition, the campaign has awarded its first three contracts to […]
News Bulletins
Public Safety Committee rescheduled for June 1 at 3p.m.
Press release from the city of Asheville: NOTICE: The May 25, 2021 Public Safety Committee meeting was cancelled due to technical difficulties. The meeting has been rescheduled to be held June 1st at 3:00 p.m.
Construction halting on major highways for holiday weekend
Press release from the N.C. Department of Transportation: As the nation continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot more travelers are expected to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend. The AAA is estimating a 60 percent increase in traffic compared to a year ago. With that in mind, the N.C. Department of Transportation […]
Asheville City Council accepts donations from two groups for ART bus shelters
Press release from the city of Asheville: Civic partners stepped up to provide funding for three bus shelters — $16,000 in contributions combined — accepted in a budget amendment by Asheville City Council during their May 25 meeting. The Transportation Department has been working with these community organizations to provide donations to install standard bus […]
Agenda updated for May 26 Buncombe County TDA meeting
Press release from Explore Asheville: WHAT: The regular monthly joint meeting of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, Public Authority, and Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, Nonprofit Corporation. WHEN: Wednesday, May 26, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Due to state and local public health orders, this meeting will be held via Zoom Webinar. All attendees […]
Focus area grants of $89,496 awarded by CFWNC
Press release from Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) recently approved grants totaling $89,496 to nonprofits across the region. The awards were made in CFWNC’s Early Childhood Development and Natural and Cultural Resources focus areas. “Cultural organizations of all types were particularly hard-hit by the pandemic, and support […]
June 1 webinar to focus on Black history on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Press release from Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation: The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is hosting a free 30-minute webinar titled Black History on the Blue Ridge Parkway: Places, Stories, and New Research at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 1. In this presentation, Parkway historian Dr. Anne Mitchell Whisnant will introduce locations along the Blue Ridge Parkway that hold […]
MountainTrue’s Swim Guide season starts Memorial Day weekend
Press release from MountainTrue: Starting this Memorial Day weekend, area swimmers, paddlers, anglers and others who enjoy spending time playing in our local rivers and streams can access up-to-date water quality results for more than 65 popular recreation areas throughout western North Carolina, northeastern Tennessee, and Towns and Union counties in north Georgia. This service is […]
Mountain region residents flex creative muscles to fight Alzheimer’s on The Longest Day, June 20
Press release from Alzheimer’s Association: Leading up to and culminating on June 20, 2021 – the summer solstice and the day with the most light – Mountain region residents will join advocates across North Carolina and the world to participate in The Longest Day® to fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s through an activity of their choice. […]
Buncombe County Memorial Day schedules
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Government offices will be closed on Monday, May 31, for Memorial Day. Buncombe County and the City of Asheville will hold a virtual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 31, at 11 a.m., that will air on the City’s YouTube channel. Click here for more details. Solid Waste -The […]
Southern Highland Craft Guild’s Summer Edition goes online, July 15-18
Press release from Southern Highland Craft Guild: The Southern Highland Craft Guild will host their Summer Edition Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands online July 15-18, 2021. This four-day online event will feature a directory of 50 exhibitors of fine craft, both traditional and contemporary. Visitors to the site will have the opportunity to explore works […]
Asheville City Board of Education updates from May 24 meeting
Press release from Asheville City Schools: During the May 24 meeting of the Asheville City Board of Education, important updates were made concerning our school community. Following a presentation by district leadership, Board Chair James Carter made separate recommendations regarding our current students. Most importantly, please know the Board passed motions to: 1. Accept the […]
Wall Street Parking Garage to close for repairs, May 27-31
Press release from City of Asheville: The Wall Street Parking Garage, 45 Wall Street, will be closed for repair May 27-May 31. Because of this, Asheville Parking Services requests that all cars parked in the garage exit by 8 p.m. May 26. Cars that remain in the garage will not be towed, but there may […]
Haywood County Public Library increases hours
Press release from Haywood County Public Library: Beginning Tuesday, June 1st, the Waynesville and Canton branches will expand opening hours. Library branch hours will be as follows: Waynesville: Monday & Wednesday 9am-6pm; Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9am-5pm Canton: Monday & Wednesday 9am-6pm; Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am-5pm Fines Creek: Wednesday 9am-5pm Maggie Valley: Thursday 9am-5pm Based on […]
Detectives seeking information on Atkinson Street stabbing
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Detectives need information on a stabbing that left one man seriously injured. The stabbing occurred a little before midnight on May 21 in the area of 100 Atkinson Street. The man is expected to make a full recovery. If you would like to anonymously share information you can text TIP2APD […]
Gov. Cooper issues order expanding work search requirements for unemployed
Press release from the Office of Gov. Roy Cooper: Governor Roy Cooper today issued an Executive Order directing the Department of Commerce to encourage and help people who are receiving unemployment benefits transition back into employment. “Unemployment benefits have provided a critical lifeline for many North Carolinians living on the edge due to the pandemic. […]
NCDHHS expands COVID-19 dashboard to include wastewater monitoring
Press release from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today expanded its NC COVID-19 Dashboard to include a new metric – wastewater monitoring. Since January 2021, NCDHHS has been testing wastewater samples to look for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as part of […]
Buncombe Sheriff’s Office seeks missing Candler juvenile
Update from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office on May 21 at 4:46 p.m.: Jade Moonborne has been located and is ok. Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing juvenile from the Candler area of Buncombe County. Jade Moonborne is age 17, approximately 5’ […]
Reject Raytheon AVL plans May 22 walk and rally
Press release from Reject Raytheon AVL: Local coalition Reject Raytheon AVL has organized a day-long set of events focused on opposition to the construction and operation of the Pratt & Whitney plant on property donated by Biltmore Farms LLC. The purpose is to raise public awareness about the dangers and concerns associated with this plant. […]
APD seeks suspect in armed Wells Fargo robbery
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: A man armed with a gun entered the Wells Fargo Bank (800 Merrimon Avenue), threatened employees and customers, and took an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing on foot. Witnesses told officers that they saw him get into a silver or grey Cadillac SUV. This happened at 4:46 […]
Asheville City Council’s May 25 meeting to remain remote
Press release from the city of Asheville: For safety and to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, Asheville City Council meetings remain virtual at this time and accessible to the public in accordance with N.C. General Statute § 166A-19.24(f). This includes the 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 25 meeting. The agenda is posted at this link. You […]