Press release from Buncombe County Government: Please take notice that Buncombe County Public Libraries’ Library Board will hold its next regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, July 8, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in person at the East Asheville Library located at 3 Avon Rd., Asheville. Find more information and the agenda here. […]
News Bulletins
Civil Service Board meeting canceled
Press release from the City of Asheville: PUBLIC NOTICE: The regularly scheduled Civil Service Board meeting for Thursday, July 1st has been canceled.
Institute for Innovation in Prosecution Launches Beyond Big Cities Initiative with Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office
Press release from the Institute for Innovation in Prosecution: The nation’s conversation surrounding changes in prosecution is focused on a handful of urban, well-resourced prosecutors’ offices. But there are more than 2,300 offices across the United States, and few national organizations are supporting prosecutors in smaller communities. Now, with the support of Microsoft’s Criminal Justice Reform Initiative, […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office Looking for Suspect in Felony Larceny
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Detectives with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Property Crimes Unit are attempting to locate Christian Peñaloza-Gutierrez, who is wanted for felony larceny. Mr. Peñaloza-Gutierrez was last seen in Pisgah View Apartments in Asheville. Any person with information about where Peñaloza-Gutierrez is located at this time, please contact the Buncombe County […]
Notice of Buncombe County Board of Adjustment Special Meeting
Press release from Buncombe County Planning & Development: Notice is hereby given that the Buncombe County Board of Adjustment (the “Board”) will hold a meeting on Wednesday, July 14 2021 at 12:00pm (the “Meeting”), at which the Board will hold public hearings to consider the following applications: ZPH2021-00024 Broad River Village SUP (Formerly referred to […]
City of Asheville announces Fourth of July holiday schedule
Press release from the City of Asheville: In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, which is on a Sunday this year, City of Asheville offices will be closed July 5. Here is a look at how City services will be affected. Trash and recycling collection will be on a regular schedule Monday, July 5. […]
Henderson County’s Steve Wyatt is Appointed to Appalachian State University Board of Trustees
Press release from Sen. Chuck Edwards: Raleigh, NC – Sen. Chuck Edwards (R-Henderson) reported that the NC Senate appointed Steve Wyatt, former Henderson County Manager to the Appalachian State University Board of Trustees. The act was passed based on the nomination of Mr. Wyatt by the Senator. Mr. Wyatt recently retired as Henderson County Manager where he served for fifteen years. He has more than […]
County Offices Fourth of July Holiday Schedule
Press release from Buncombe County Government: On Monday, July 5, all Buncombe County administrative offices and public libraries will be closed in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Please see more information on County schedules below. Solid Waste Solid Waste administrative offices are closed on Monday, July 5. The Buncombe County Landfill and Transfer […]
Shindig on the Green, Mountain Dance and Folk Festival return
Press release from the Folk Heritage Committee: The Folk Heritage Committee announces its summer 2021 dates for two cele-brated mountain traditions in Asheville, North Carolina: the 55th season of Shindig on the Green ® and the 94th Annual Mountain Dance and Folk Festival ®. Each event features long-standing as well as the newest generation of traditional […]
Asheville Merchants Fund awards $350,000 in grants to support youth success
Press release from Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: The Asheville Merchants Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) recently awarded grants to seven Buncombe County nonprofit organizations. A total of $350,000 was awarded for innovative projects designed to strengthen community and stimulate economic growth. The Asheville Merchants Fund supports projects such as […]
Rents in Asheville grew 1.6% in June
Press release from Apartment List: This month our national rent index jumped another 2.3%, bringing the national median rent price above pre-pandemic projections (see chart below). But the data continues to show significant regional variation. Rents in a handful of pricey markets are still well below pre-pandemic levels, but prices here are rapidly rebounding. At the other end […]
Asheville Parks & Rec announces fall athletic leagues
Press release from City of Asheville: Asheville Parks & Recreation has a great line-up of athletic programs for this fall. It doesn’t matter if you’re an expert or a novice, a kid or an adult, we have something for everyone. Get off the couch and let’s play! Register online for all of these programs at […]
Call to artists for public art project extended to July 7
Press release from Friends of Hominy Creek Greenway: The Friends of Hominy Creek Greenway, Inc. (FOHCG) has extended the deadline for proposals for their art exhibition on the Hominy Creek Greenway to July 7th. There has been a very strong response and we want to keep the creative ideas coming in! The FOHCG is a non-profit […]
Flint doctor/activist to speak at PLS Justice Forum in October
Press release from Pisgah Legal Services: WHAT: Pisgah Legal Services’ 11th Annual Justice Forum WHEN: October 7, 2021 In-person pe-event outdoor Reception and Forum Watch Party: 5:30pm; Virtual Online Forum: 7:00pm Tickets to the in-person Reception and Forum Watch Party are $50/person and includes food and drink. Tickets are limited and go on sale Aug. 16. […]
Erwin and Enka High Schools to host COVID-19 vaccination clinics, July 13 & 15
Press release from Buncombe County Schools: Buncombe County Schools announces two additional, free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics in partnership with Buncombe County Health & Human Services, StarMed (a State mobile vaccine provider), and Asheville City Schools. Reminder: There will be a clinic at Owen Middle School from Noon – 6 p.m. tomorrow, June 29th. Announcing a clinic at […]
July 12 Buncombe Planning Board meeting canceled
Press release from Buncombe County Planning and Development: The Planning Board meeting scheduled for July 12, 2021 has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting of the Board will be held on July 19, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education releases July class schedule
Press release from the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education: The Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education, managed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, has posted the July class schedule. The workshops will be led by Wildlife Commission staff. July: July 2 & 3: Fly Fishing School, Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. – […]
Asheville Outlets hosts Pack 2 School Supplies Drive July 10 -August 7
Press release from the Asheville Outlets: Asheville Outlets will host a Pack 2 School Supply Drive from Saturday, July 10 through Saturday, August 7, 2021. The drive will kick-off on Saturday, July 10 with volunteers from Seacoast Asheville Church on-site collecting school supplies near the entrance of Sportsman’s Warehouse from noon to 3 p.m. Throughout the […]
Local music and arts organizations to host COVID-19 vaccination clinic
Press release from 103.3 Asheville FM : 103.3 Asheville FM in partnership with Asheville Music Professionals, Asheville Area Arts Council, Smoky Park Supper Club and Buncombe County Health and Human Services invites everyone in our creative community to a Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, July 8 from noon-4p.m. at Smoky Park Supper Club Boat House, 350 […]
Advisory: Monthly meeting of Buncombe County TDA – June 30
Press release from the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority: REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING: Wednesday, June 30 | 9:00 – 10:35 a.m. 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, June 30, 9 a.m. – 10:35 a.m. WHERE: […]
BCSO seeks missing Fairview woman, Barbara Farmer
Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate missing woman from the Fairview area of Buncombe County. Barbara Farmer is age 37, a female, approximately 5’ 9” and 165 pounds with brown eyes. She has brown hair but has dyed the front part pink/purple. Ms. Farmer […]