Press release from Buncombe County: Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Buncombe County Environmental and Energy Stewardship Subcommittee has been called beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 16, 2021 at 200 College Street, Room 310, in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, in order to hold an organizational meeting of the committee. […]
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Buncombe library board seeks feedback on facilities plan
Press release from Buncombe County: Would you like to have a voice in the future of Buncombe County Public Libraries? The Library Advisory Board and Buncombe County Communications & Public Engagement invite the community to take part in an upcoming feedback session. This series of feedback sessions is designed specifically to gather input on the proposed Library Facilities […]
Solarize Asheville-Buncombe plans fundraiser for July 15
Press release from Solarize Asheville-Buncombe: In the three months since its 2021 public launch, the Solarize Asheville-Buncombe campaign has assisted 100 local homeowners in contracting for discounted solar power systems. In addition, the local coalition behind the campaign has administered installations of rooftop solar for several deserving local families through its related low- to moderate-income […]
Haywood 4 Good wellness program starts new session
Press release from Haywood County: The next session of Haywood 4 Good, a community-wide wellness program, will begin on Monday, July 12. This innovative program encourages participants to engage in a variety of wellness activities over the course of six months. All activities may be completed safely at home or in an outdoor setting. Haywood […]
APD seeks info on Tunnel Road stabbing
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: A man was stabbed multiple times in his back near 190 Tunnel Road. He was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect left the scene before officers arrived. The incident happened just after 11:00 p.m. on July 8. Detectives are investigating this incident, but need your […]
North Carolina Forestry Association hosts Sustainable Forestry Teachers Experience July 12-13
Press release from North Carolina Forestry Association The North Carolina Forestry Association’s annual Sustainable Forestry Teachers Experience kicked off in late June in the Piedmont of N.C., followed by the Eastern region in early July, and the final 2021 experience will be held in Asheville July 12-13 at the Biltmore Forest and Cradle of Forestry. […]
YMCA of Western North Carolina hosting annual Healthy Kids Day on July 17
Press release from YMCA of Western North Carolina Following a year of social distancing, virtual school, mask-wearing and endless hours of screen time, the YMCA of Western North Carolina is hosting its annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, July 17 to help kids be kids. The free, day-long event at Patton Park in Hendersonville will […]
UNC Asheville recognized by 2022 college rankings
Press release from UNC Asheville UNC Asheville has once again been recognized by Colleges of Distinction and “Fiske Guide to Colleges 2022,” earning the distinction of “best buy” based on the quality of academic offerings in relation to the cost of attendance. Only 10 public and 10 private universities make the guide “best buy” list […]
Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting cancelled
Press release from City of Asheville’s city clerk’s office The regularly scheduled Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for July 12 has been cancelled.
‘U.S. News & World Report’ ranks School of Inquiry and Life Sciences in Asheville as one of the nation’s top high schools
Press release via Asheville City Schools For the third year in a row, the School of Inquiry and Life Sciences in Asheville ranks as the best high school in the area, according to “U.S. News and World Report.” “That is huge, and it takes a village,” said SILSA principal Nicole Cush. “Without the assistance of […]
Hendersonville community group hosts event to address growth and development
Press release from Crab Creek Preservation Society Grammy-nominated musician Darren Nicholson will headline an event for the Crab Creek Preservation Society on Sunday, July 18 from 3-6 p.m. at Jeter Mountain Farm in Hendersonville. Admission is free. This event is an opportunity for Crab Creek neighbors and friends to express opposition to a proposed storage […]
Agenda for Buncombe County Board of Commissioners’ July 13 meeting
Press release from Buncombe County Board of Commissioners The agenda for the Board of Commissioners’ July 13th meeting has been posted at BuncombeCounty.org. Public hearings: East Fork Pottery economic development agreement Resolution for incentives Resolution for building reuse Agreement New business: Resolution delegating authority to the county manager to lease county property for terms of […]
Notice of special meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners
Press release from Buncombe County Board of Commissioners Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Buncombe County has called a special meeting of the board beginning at 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 200 College Street, Room 326, in Asheville. The special meeting will be held in order to conduct interviews for the […]
Notice of special meeting of the Buncombe County Affordable Housing Committee
Press release from Buncombe County Planning and Development Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Buncombe County Affordable Housing Committee has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held in-person in the first floor meeting room of 200 College Street. The meeting will also be […]
NC Music Hall of Fame announces 2021 inductees
Press release from North Carolina Music Hall of Fame After a long year of waiting to honor its 2020 class of inductees, the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame will hold inductions for its 2020 and 2021 class on Thursday, October 21, 2021 in Kannapolis, N.C. The 2020 inductees, announced last year during the COVID-19 […]
Man shot in crowded business parking lot on Airport Road, detectives seek information
Press release from Asheville Police Department An argument in the parking lot of a crowded business at 60 Airport Road ended in a shooting. The victim was shot once in the upper leg and was taken to the hospital with critical, non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect left the scene in a vehicle before officers arrived. Detectives […]
Statewide Developmental Disabilities Council seeks nominations for advocacy and leadership awards
Press release from the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) is seeking nominations of self-advocates, professionals who work for people with I/DD and advocates and volunteers who have passionately worked and continue to work to build a better North Carolina for people with I/DD for its annual […]
Celebrate summer with Asheville City Schools preschool program’s free community event
Press release from Asheville City Schools As shared with our students, staff and families, Asheville City Schools is hosting a summer celebration on Friday, July 9 from 5-7 p.m. in the green space beside the Wesley Grant Center on 285 Livingston Street. Complete with a bouncy house, Kona Ice, an on-site DJ, door prizes and Asheville […]
Man shot on Atkinson Street in critical condition
Press release from Asheville Police Department Detectives need your help to locate Antonio Dwight Boseman, Jr., who is considered armed and dangerous. He has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury with intent to kill and firearm by a felon for the July 3 shooting on Atkinson Street. Boseman is 29 years old […]
Calling all creatives: Free vaccine clinic on July 8
Press release from Asheville Area Arts Council There will be a free vaccine clinic this Thursday from 12-4 p.m. at Smoky Park Supper Club, located at 350 Riverside Drive! Buncombe County Health and Human Services will administer both the Pfizer (ages 12+) and Johnson & Johnson (ages 18+) vaccines. City and county pool passes will […]
Agenda for Buncombe County Planning Board for July 19
Press release from Buncombe County Planning and Development Agenda for Buncombe County Planning Board: July 19, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. Board members will meet at 30 Valley Street. Members of the public will participate via ZOOM. Call to Order Announcements ZOOM / Meeting Participation Instructions Board Member Parking Options Roll Call of Board Members Approval of Agenda […]