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News Bulletins
Asheville announces next City Council meeting June 22
Press release from the City of Asheville: The next formal meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held in-person on Tuesday, June 22, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Banquet Hall at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville, located at 87 Haywood Street. Persons wishing to speak live at the meeting will be required to […]
Swim guide results for the French Broad for June 12-13
Press release from MountainTrue: MountainTrue’s Swim Guide bacteria monitoring results for the French Broad River watershed are in. This week only 4 out of 37 sites passed with E. coli levels below the EPA limit for recreation waters of 235 colony forming units (cfu) per 100 milliliters. From Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, […]
YMCA teaches kids lifesaving water skills: Safety Around Water classes offered at no cost
Press release from YMCA of Western North Carolina: Drowning is the second-leading cause of death for children ages 5 to 14. As the nation’s leading swim instructor, the YMCA is committed to giving kids the tools they need to prevent tragedy. This summer, the Y is offering its free Safety Around Water program at two […]
Agenda for Board of Commissioners’ June 15 meeting
Press release from Buncombe County government: The agenda for the Board of Commissioners’ June 15 meeting has been posted: New Business: Buncombe County Racial Equity Action Plan (REAP) FY2022 Budget Adoption Resolution Establishing an Environmental and Energy Stewardship Subcommittee Approval of Comprehensive Facility Study Adoption of Buncombe/Madison Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Budget Amendment for Sales Tax […]
9th annual Carolina Brotherhood ride: Cycling across NC and SC to support those lost in the line of duty
Press release from Asheville Fire Department The 9th annual Carolina Brotherhood ride picks back up after a year off due to COVID-19 and is set to take off from Asheville on June 14 and finish on June 18, covering 650 miles. The six-day ride will include eight riders from AFD and APD and will cover […]
Fireworks, free fishing and more on July 4 at Lake Julian Park
Press release from Buncombe County On July 4, the night sky will ignite with a barrage of color, light and sound over Lake Julian Park, at 406 Overlook Road Extension in Arden, as the annual fireworks display takes place to celebrate Independence Day. Buncombe County friends, neighbors and guests are invited to enjoy the glittery spectacle […]
Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville hosts open call for area volunteer groups for 2021-2022 community give back program
Press release from Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville The Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville (HCCA) 2021-2022 Community Give Back Program is currently accepting applications from qualified volunteer groups and nonprofit organizations for participation in the following venue programs: Volunteer Concessions Program Volunteer Venue Clean Up COMMUNITY GIVE BACK PROGRAM OVERVIEW This program allows the venue to […]
Be a local leader: City of Asheville boards and commissions vacancies
Press release from the City Clerk’s office The city of Asheville has various openings on various committees. Have you ever wanted to make a difference? Have you wondered “Can the city benefit from my experience and knowledge?” Do you want to have a voice in the city’s growth and future? If you’ve answered yes to any […]
Ben’s Friends Asheville chapter relaunching in-person meetings
Press release from Ben’s Friends Asheville Ben’s Friends is a national support group for people in the hospitality industry struggling with addiction. After the past year of meeting over Zoom, Ben’s Friends Asheville is thrilled to announce the return of in-person meetings beginning Monday, June 14. Many hospitality workers who transitioned to a sober lifestyle […]
Cultural festival offers COVID-19 vaccine clinic to help vaccinate Latinx community
Press release from Hola Carolina Hola Carolina, in partnership with Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) and Vecinos, will offer COVID-19 vaccinations to festivalgoers who attend the Hola Asheville celebration on Saturday, June 19 in Pack Square Park. Both the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available. Those ages 12 to 17 will […]
WNC Bridge Foundation announces hybrid Drums and Dragons fundraising event
Press release from the WNC Bridge Foundation: WNC Bridge Foundation’s premier fundraising event, Drums & Dragons, launches registration June 7th at charityfootprints.com/DrumsAndDragons2021 Drums & Dragons is a great team-building experience enjoyed by local businesses and non-profits in our community. Participants can create or join a team online to raise funds for the local participating non-profit of […]
Asheville City Schools hosting 2nd COVID-19 vaccination clinic Saturday, June 12th
Press release from Asheville City Schools: Asheville City Schools is excited to announce that we will be hosting our second COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic this Saturday, June 12th from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. In partnership with Buncombe County Health & Human Services, Buncombe County Schools, and StarMed (a State mobile vaccine provider), the no-cost, walk […]
North Carolina’s bear harvest increased 8% in 2020
Press release from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: Results from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s 2020 annual bear harvest summary show that hunters statewide recorded the highest harvest total on record at 3,748 bears — an 8% increase compared to the previous season. Record breaking harvest totals were recorded in the Coastal and Piedmont Bear Management […]
AdventHealth Hendersonville hosts free webinar to discuss men’s health issues
Press release from Advent Health Hendersonville: June is Men’s Health Month and AdventHealth Hendersonville is making it easy for men to learn about common conditions that can be tough to talk about but are very treatable to improve your whole health. AdventHealth is hosting a FREE Men’s Health webinar to talk about prostate cancer and […]
Land of Sky Regional Council to hold $17 per hour and beyond job fair
Press release from the Land of Sky Regional Council:
Join Buncombe County Public Libraries in a community celebration of Juneteenth
Press release from Buncombe County: At their regular meeting on May 4, the Buncombe County Board Commissioners voted to make Juneteenth an official holiday, joining communities across the country to recognize the importance of celebrating this important day. Pack Memorial Library and Buncombe County Special Collections (BCSC) will host a variety of events in honor […]
Planning Board – June 21 meeting
When Monday, June 21, 2021, 9:30 – 10:30am Where Members of the public will participate via ZOOM. Board members will meet at 30 Valley Street Meeting Type Planning Board Virtual Meeting Instructions To view the live meeting click on the following link to enter: View Live Meeting Agenda Meeting Details View Application Information on the Development Projects Page […]
Asheville City Council makes initial $2.1 million in reparations funding appropriation
Press release from the city of Asheville: At their June 8 meeting, Asheville City Council voted to appropriate $2.1 million in proceeds from the sale of City-owned land at 172 and 174 South Charlotte Street to fund community reparations. A portion of this property includes land the City purchased in the 1970s through Urban Renewal […]
Update: unclothed man breaks into several occupied homes, assaults residents and steals items
Update at 10:19 a.m. June 9 from the Asheville Police Department: James Cody Pickard has been taken into custody. We appreciate the assistance of the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office. Press release from the Asheville Police Department: Thanks to a tip on the TIP2APD app, Detectives have identified the man who broke into several homes in West […]
Blue Ridge Humane announces three free pet food giveaways for June
Press release from Blue Ridge Humane: Free pet food giveaways are available for pet owners in need of support. Hosted by Blue Ridge Humane Society, the giveaways are located across Henderson County and open to anyone who needs help. Blue Ridge Humane Community Outreach staff will host two giveaways this month as well as provide food […]