Press release from Buncombe County Schools: BCS has partnered with MATCH Wellness, Inc., to provide the highly successful MATCH Program, Motivating Adolescents with Technology to CHOOSE Health™ (MATCH), to all seventh-grade students in the school system. The school-based interdisciplinary program empowers adolescents to make healthy choices by focusing on nutrition education and increasing physical activity. Created […]
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Town Hall: Exploring the new Non-discrimination Ordinance
Press release from the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: Join us for a virtual town hall on Tuesday, June 22nd at 11 a.m. to learn about Buncombe County’s new non-discrimination ordinance and what it means for your business/workplace. We’ll address questions raised in our recent business sentiment survey on: What the ordinance says What businesses need to […]
UPDATE: One deceased, one injured after early morning shooting
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: UPDATE (June 22, 2021): Tyrell Devon Warren was arrested in Monroe, North Carolina and served with his open warrants for the death of Brian Keith Wilson, Jr. He was transported to the Buncombe County jail and is being held on no bond. Warren was located by Monroe law enforcement […]
Buncombe takes another step toward bolstering inclusion, approves Racial Equity Action Plan
Press release from Buncombe County: Building off Buncombe County’s declaration of racism as a public health crisis and the 2025 Strategic Plan’s core value of equity, Commissioners unanimously approved a Racial Equity Action Plan during their meeting on June 15. This initiative serves as our next step toward the intentional building of more community resiliency by creating timelines […]
Commissioners approve $512M budget, prioritize education, human services, & public safety
Press release from Buncombe County: With an eye toward bolstering the community’s education systems, human services, and resources for public safety, Commissioners unanimously approved next fiscal year’s budget during their meeting on June 15. The $512.5 million spending plan allows the County to continue to provide high-quality services and resources while advancing the 2025 Strategic Plan. The […]
Buncombe County launches national search for Chief Equity and Human Rights Officer
Press release from Buncombe County: Following the approval of the Fiscal Year 2022 operating budget, Buncombe County is proud to announce a national search to fill the newly created position of Chief Equity & Human Rights Officer. This role is an important new addition to the County’s leadership team, reporting directly to an Assistant County […]
City of Asheville to observe its first Juneteenth holiday
Press release from the city of Asheville: On June 18, Asheville City offices will be closed in observance of Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day. Technically on June 19, it marks the anniversary of June 19, 1865,when enslaved African-Americans in Galveston, Texas, were finally told they were free. These enslaved people learned […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office arrests Candler man in child pornography case
Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Detectives with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office have charged Michael Gauge Smith of Candler with 38 counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and 19 counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. On Tuesday, members of the Sheriff’s Community Enforcement Team and Major Case Unit executed a […]
Statement from Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller on passage of Buncombe County budget
Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: “Thank you to our Buncombe County Commissioners for investing in our shared vision for 21st Century Policing. I am encouraged by our commissioners willingness to support the Sheriff’s Office and work hand-in-hand to find solutions to issues impacting our community such as the opioid epidemic,” says Buncombe […]
COVID vaccination rates grow and positivity rates decrease
Press release from Buncombe County: On Tuesday, June 15, Buncombe County Public Health Director Stacie Saunders provided the latest vaccine information and COVID rates. Due to increases in vaccination rates and reductions in positivity rates, additional regular, formal briefings will be suspended unless needed. COVID-19 trends in Buncombe County as of June 15: · There […]
Buncombe County Schools announces two upcoming events
Press release from Buncombe City Schools Foundation: Buncombe County Schools Foundation is pleased to announce two important events that will take place in conjunction with Buncombe County Schools. We ask that you join us for two celebrations revolving around Learning and Literacy! First, Enka High School will hold a Barn Dedication on Wednesday, June 16th, with lunch and a barn naming program which begins […]
New Report: Asheville is the #11 best city for remote workers
Report from Apartment List: Three-in-four remote workers expect that they’ll have long-term remote flexibility beyond the pandemic. These remote workers have the potential to shake-up housing markets across the country. In our latest report, Best Cities for Remote Workers, we dive into the places that are likely to heat up due to remote work. Our Best Cities for […]
Human Relations Commission meeting rescheduled
NOTICE from the City of Asheville: The Human Relations Commission meeting scheduled for June 17 has been rescheduled to be held virtually on June 25 at 5:30 p.m.
Contractors to begin resurfacing Asheville streets, improving your driving experience
Press release from The City of Asheville: Asheville’s streets keep getting better, thanks to investments in annual resurfacing coupled with the bond program. Two downtown streets will be resurfaced this year as part of the bond program. They include Carolina Lane and Langren Alley. Both alleys have been identified as beneficial pedestrian corridors and this […]
MANNA Food Bank receives $30,000 donation from Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos
Press release from Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos: For over 20 years, Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos have supported MANNA (Mountain Area Nutritional Needs Alliance) Food Bank, a non-profit organization that assists in providing food to families of Western North Carolina. To date, Harrah’s Cherokee has donated over $298,000 to MANNA. This year, the company is continuing their allegiance by […]
Dogwood Health Trust supports Homeward Bound’s “Home is Key” housing first model project
Press release from Dogwood Health Trust: Dogwood Health Trust announced today its support for Homeward Bound’s Home is Key project, a Housing First effort that will purchase and renovate the Days Inn on Tunnel Road in Asheville to create permanent supportive housing. Homeward Bound plans to close on the Days Inn property in Asheville this […]
Trinity Baptist Church hosts June 24 blood drive
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N.C. Department of Insurance warns against use of European lumber
Press release from the N.C. Department of Insurance: North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today has issued an alert about the use of European lumber in the construction of homes and buildings throughout the state. The N.C. Department of Insurance regulates the state’s building codes and oversees the N.C. Building Code Council. The council has […]
Poll shows concern for direction of Biden administration in North Carolina
Story from The Center Square: Most North Carolinians favor smaller government and fear President Joe Biden’s administration will do too much to increase the size and role of government, according to a recent John Locke Foundation poll. John Locke Foundation, a free-market think tank based in Raleigh, conducted the survey of 600 registered voters who […]
Diamond Brand Gear holds interactive job fair June 19
Press release from Diamond Brand Gear: Standard for the company’s practice of coloring outside the lines, Diamond Brand Gear announces its coming job fair will allow interested candidates to literally try their hand at the job before applying. Happening Saturday, June 19, from 12-4 p.m. at the company’s factory at 145 Cane Creek Industrial Park […]
Tim Johnston retires as CEO of Mercy Urgent Care
Press release from Mercy Urgent Care: Mercy Urgent Care President and Chief Executive Officer Tim Johnston is retiring after 27 years of service with the Sisters of Mercy organization. Rachel Sossoman will take over as President and CEO of Mercy Urgent Care and the Catherine McAuley Mercy Foundation as of July 1. Johnston began working […]