Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Buncombe County Sheriff’s Deputies from BCAT have arrested two individuals on meth trafficking charges. Holly Rose Suttle of Marshall has been charged with: Trafficking in Methamphetamine by Possession Maintaining a Vehicle or Dwelling for the Purposes of Controlled Substances Possession of Firearm by Felon Suttle was given a […]
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Police seeking information about a woman shot twice; 25 shell casings located
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: An 18-year-old woman with two non-life-threatening gunshot wounds was transported to Mission Hospital. Officers located a crime scene at 121 Shiloh Road and located 25 shell casings from 4 different caliber guns. The shooting happened around 10:20 p.m. on July 27. Detectives are investigating this incident, but need […]
COVID-19 and other respiratory cases on the rise in WNC: MAHEC Partners with Community Lab
Press release from the Mountain Area Health Education Center: Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) partners with local laboratory, CommunityLab, for COVID-19 testing services at the MAHEC Family Health Center at Biltmore. COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Western North Carolina and testing remains important for any symptomatic individuals, even if they are fully vaccinated. […]
City of Asheville joins Buncombe County in Homeowner Grant Program
Press release from the city of Asheville: As a part of the budget process this year, City Council members directed staff to look into programs that could assist homeowners who may be struggling to pay bills, specifically property taxes. At their July 27 meeting, Asheville City Council voted unanimously to enter into an agreement with […]
Asheville City Council votes to allocate $2 million toward Homeward Bound’s purchase of Days Inn for permanent supportive housing
Press release from the city of Asheville: In a continuing effort to partner with local agencies to mitigate the impacts of homelessness in our community the City of Asheville will help fund Homeward Bound’s acquisition of the Days Inn on Tunnel Road for permanent supportive housing for our homeless population. At their July 27 meeting, […]
Asheville City Council approves updates to noise ordinance
Press release from the city of Asheville: At their July 27 meeting, Asheville City Council voted to update the City’s Noise Ordinance with an aim to identify and prioritize noise concerns and develop clear and enforceable thresholds for noise generation. The vote followed a year-long engagement, then a year delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
3rd annual Light Up the Night 5K in-person event is back; virtual run/walk also available
Press release Western Carolina Rescue Ministries: The in-person, 3rd Annual Light Up the Night 5K is set for Friday, August 6th at Carrier Park, Asheville, North Carolina and this year’s nighttime charity run is back & better than ever! Proceeds from this event directly benefit the Western Carolina Rescue Ministries, which exists to serve the homeless, […]
Asheville City Council clears way for donation of 2 city-owned lots for affordable housing
Press release from the city of Asheville: Two single-family lots will be donated to the Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust so that the organization can build deeply affordable housing on them. The single family homes to be built on each lot that will be permanently affordable to families at 60% and below the Area Median […]
Splasheville reopens
Press release from City of Asheville: Asheville Parks & Recreation is excited to announce that Splasheville, Asheville’s interactive splashpad located in Pack Square Park, has reopened to the public! Splasheville has been undergoing a complete rebuild since spring. In addition to replacing the fountain’s infrastructure, including new plumbing, wiring, grating, and tiles, the system has […]
Buncombe Co. TDA re-launches grant program for local festivals & cultural events
Press release from Explore Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau: From time-honored events such as Shindig on the Green, the Sourwood Festival in Black Mountain, and the Eliada Corn Maze, to cultural celebrations like the Blue Ridge Pride Festival, Hola Asheville, and the Goombay Festival, an eclectic collection of nonprofit organizations have received funding over the past […]
Rents in Asheville up 4% over past month
Press release from Apartment List: This month our national rent index jumped another 2.5%, tying last month’s record-setting growth. With inflation concerns heating up, the national median rent has now increased by 11.5% in 2021, and is 9.4% above the pre-pandemic level from March 2020. Rents are still below pre-pandemic levels in a handful of pricey […]
ASAP’s Appalachian Farms Feeding Families program receives $500K grant
Press release from Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) is expanding its Appalachian Farms Feeding Families program in Western North Carolina thanks to a $500,000 grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation. The program pays farmers to grow and deliver fresh fruits and vegetables directly to food relief sites […]
Smokies Sampler exhibit spotlights WNC craft artisans
Press release from North Carolina Arts Council: For centuries, Western North Carolina artists have made the region renowned for handmade craft, from the living traditions of the Cherokee to today’s contemporary craft artisans. A new exhibit showcasing some of the best craft artists and their work in Western North Carolina is open now through December 2021 […]
Sheriff’s office attempting to locate missing Leicester man
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing man from the Leicester area of Buncombe County. Dennis Michael Maxwell is age 40, a male, approximately 5’ 7” and 160 pounds with brown eyes. He has brown hair and a goatee. Mr. Maxwell was last seen on […]
Crab Creek neighbors rally before critical public hearing on July 28
Press release from Crab Creek Preservation Society: On Wednesday, July 28 at 3:00 PM, just before a critical public hearing, neighbors from the Crab Creek community west of Hendersonville will unite in a colorful display of opposition to a 125,000 square foot storage facility — as large as a big-box retail store — that a developer […]
Board of Adjustment August meeting rescheduled to Aug. 30
Press release from City of Asheville: The Board of Adjustment has cancelled the regular meeting on Monday, August 23rd to be rescheduled and held on Monday, August 30th at 2:00 p.m. in the First Floor Conference Room of City Hall.
Mission Hospital restricts visitation due to increase in COVID-19 cases
Press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE – July 26, 2021 To protect our patients and staff, Mission Health will be elevating our visitor restrictions due to the rise in COVID-19 positives both across the state and in our hospitals effective Tuesday, July 27. Mission Health will now allow only one visitor per patient per day […]
Carl Sandburg Home announces outdoor access to dairy goats
Press release from the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site: Flat Rock, NC – Carl Sandburg Home NHS will increase outdoor access to the dairy goat barnyard and pasture beginning July 30. Hours of outdoor access to the barnyard and pasture will be 10 am – 3 pm daily, with a capacity limit of 40 […]
Vaya Health awarded new ‘whole-person’ health plan by N.C. DHHS
Press release from Vaya Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services today selected Vaya Health to operate a health care plan for North Carolina residents with mental health needs, substance use disorders or an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD). The Vaya Health Behavioral Health I/DD Tailored Plan is expected to […]
Rankin Avenue Parking Garage elevator to be replaced
Press release from City of Asheville: Starting July 30, work will begin to replace the elevator in the Rankin Avenue Parking Garage, 12 Rankin Avenue. The elevator will be out of service for an estimated 100 days. During this time, ADA accessible parking spaces on the upper levels of the garage will be relocated to […]
Community Residents can register for UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program fall courses
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville encourages a lifetime of learning with community courses available for aspiring writers of all levels and seniors looking to learn a new skill or immerse themselves in a new subject. The fall schedule for the Great Smokies Writing Program is now available, and courses are available for registration. […]