Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Detectives with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office Property Crimes Division are seeking information on the suspects and vehicle in the attached images. The suspects were seen breaking into a storage unit in the Fairview area. If any information is available on the suspects or the owner of the vehicle, […]
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WCU pro bono physical therapy services extended to Asheville site
Press release from Western Carolina University: Western Carolina University is extending its Mountain Area Pro Bono Health Services through an Asheville clinic, beginning Friday, June 11. The student-led physical therapy service treats uninsured or under-insured individuals, regardless of socioeconomics or health status. The clinic will be located at Biltmore Village and operate 2-5 p.m. on […]
**UPDATED** Sheriff’s Office attempting to locate missing teen from Candler
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: **UPDATE 6/8/21: Anna Elisabeth Michaels has been located and is ok.** The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing teenager from the Candler area of Buncombe County. Anna Elisabeth Michaels is age 14, approximately 5’ 1” and 100 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. She was […]
Buncombe Sheriff’s Office looking for suspect in B&E of Arden business
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Detectives with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office Property Crimes Division are seeking information on the suspect in the attached images. The suspect is seen breaking into a trailer behind Blinds and Designs LLC at 15 Design Avenue off of Rutledge Road in Arden. If any information is available on […]
Pardee UNC Health Care hosts free prostate cancer screenings, June 17
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care will host free prostate cancer screenings with urologist Glover Little, M.D., on Thursday, June 17, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Screenings will take place at Pardee Urological Associates, located at 1216 6th Avenue West in Hendersonville. Participants must call 828-698-7317 prior to the screening to […]
Asheville City Council public hearing set for June 22
Press release from City of Asheville: The following is a public hearing scheduled for the next formal meeting – June 22. This listing is for information only and is subject to change. Please call City Clerk Maggie Burleson at 259-5601 if you have any questions. A. Public hearing to consider conditionally rezoning property located at […]
Asheville City Schools announce summer meal sites
Press release from Asheville City Schools: Asheville City Schools will be serving nutritious, no-cost breakfasts & lunches for all children 18 and under every Monday – Friday, now until Wednesday, August 11. We look forward to seeing families at one of our drive-thru or community-based meal sites all summer long. Please join us at: -Asheville […]
Renovated Buncombe County Special Collections opens June 15
Press release from Buncombe County Special Collections: For the past year, Buncombe County Special Collections (formerly the NC Room) has undergone a series of changes– from new color on the walls to rearranging books. If you haven’t been in our space in a while, you’re sure to notice the differences! These changes are not only to […]
Asheville Reparations Speaker Series continues June 10 & 17, community urged to participate
Press release from City of Asheville: On July 14, 2020, Asheville City Council passed a Resolution Supporting Community Reparations for Black Asheville. The resolution calls for the City Manager to, “establish a process within the next year to develop short, medium and long term recommendations to specifically address the creation of generational wealth and to […]
Brews and Bears at the WNC Nature Center is back just in time for summer
Press release from Friends of the WNC Nature Center: After being cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, Brews and Bears has come out of hibernation just in time for summer! On Friday, July 9, and Friday, August 13, from 5:30-8:00PM, the WNC Nature Center will host the after-hours event, where guests can explore the […]
North Carolina Outward Bound School announces new Executive Director
Press release from North Carolina Outward Bound School: North Carolina Outward Bound School (NCOBS) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Executive Director, Bea Armstrong. Armstrong will succeed Whitney H. Montgomery, who retired after 14 years of leading the organization, and Ken Lawson, who is currently serving as Interim Executive Director. Armstrong will be […]
Learn to cut, assemble, and raise a timber-framed building
Press release from Wild Abundance: Timber framing has been used for centuries to build beautiful, stout structures that stand the test of time and don’t require any screws or nails to hold them together. This versatile technique can be applied to houses, barns, and even the roof systems of elegant cathedrals. It’s a unique, solid, […]
Frank & Allie Lee at Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center
Press release from Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center: Frank & Allie Lee will play the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 7:30 pm. Frank and Allie are western North Carolina old time and folk musicians. Frank, the long-time leader of The Freight Hoppers, joined forces with Allie in 2016. As fans […]
City of Asheville to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks for our community
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville will put on a fireworks display downtown for the Fourth of July! However, for this year, there will be no accompanying festival activities. While there will be no food or drink vendors at the park, people are welcome to bring their own picnic or […]
Asheville sees 40 percent increase in construction spending since start of pandemic
Press release from Construction Coverage: More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the biggest economic stories has been the red-hot residential real estate market. Housing inventory is at all-time lows, but low interest rates, government stimulus, increased household savings, and a growing number of first-time millennial homebuyers have led to strong demand […]
BCSO seeks missing Arden resident Anthony Harold Allen
Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing person from the Arden area of Buncombe County. Anthony Harold Allen is age 54, a black male, approximately 6’ 3” and 155 pounds with brown eyes. He is bald and has some grey facial hair. Mr. […]
UPDATED: Asheville announces remote meetings for June 7-11
Update from the City of Asheville June 7, 10:27 a.m.: Additionally, the Downtown Commission will hold a virtual meeting on Friday, June 11, at 9:30 a.m. 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, June 7-11. More information, including […]
Riverfest returns in-person June 19
Press release from Conserving Carolina: From anglers, paddlers and tubers to people who love a scenic drive, Transylvania’s Upper French Broad River provides lots of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. This June, the Transylvania French Broad Stewards, the Town of Rosman, Conserving Carolina and Headwaters Outfitters are joining up again to put on the sixth […]
Hendersonville resident seeks living liver donor
Press release from Janice Sexton: Janice Sexton, retired Registered Nurse and Hendersonville resident, is seeking a live liver donor as her liver is failing, and she is facing kidney failure and horrendous progression of the disease. Potential donors should know that Sexton’s insurance pays for evaluation, surgery and any expenses related to surgery. Partial liver […]
Asheville City Council returns to in-person meetings with live streaming June 8
Press release from the City of Asheville: With Gov. Roy Cooper’s easing of statewide facemask and social distancing restrictions and extending capacity on gatherings per Executive Order 209, the Asheville City Council will transition back to meeting in person. As a start, the Tuesday, June 8; Tuesday, June 22; and Tuesday, July 27, City Council […]
Buncombe County hosts South Side Ice Cream Social on June 5
Press release from Buncombe County: On Saturday, June 5, Buncombe County will join Land of Sky Regional Council, United Way, CHOSEN, and Ingles for an ice cream social at the Arthur R. Edington Community Center. In addition to free sweet treats, attendees can also access no-cost COVID vaccines. Both Pfizer (two-dose, approved for anyone 12 […]