Press release from WCCA Western Carolina Community Action was recently awarded a $25,000 grant by the Perry N. Rudnick Endowment Fund of the Community Foundation of Henderson County. The funds will be used to help renovate and save the 70-year old Tebeau Children’s Center in Hendersonville. Generations of Henderson County children have attended the privately-owned […]
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UNC Asheville’s African Americans in Western North Carolina & Southern Appalachia Conference explores reparations and racial justice, Nov. 6
Press release from University of North Carolina Asheville: UNC Asheville’s 8th annual African Americans in Western North Carolina & Southern Appalachia Conference returns on November 6th. This virtual event will feature keynote speakers and panel discussions connected to this year’s theme: Reparations, Revelations & Racial Justice: The Path Forward. The event is free and open […]
Asheville Boards and Commissions Vacancies
Press release from the city of Asheville: BE A LOCAL LEADER 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? Do […]
Asheville City Council accepts money donated for bus shelter by two civic organizations
Press release from the city of Asheville: Civic partners have stepped up to provide funding for a new bus shelter — $5,000 in contributions — accepted in a budget amendment by Asheville City Council during their October 12 meeting. The Transportation Department has been working with these community organizations to provide donations to install standard […]
Asheville City Council hears next steps in Reparations process
Press release from the city of Asheville: During the October 12 City Council meeting, Debra Clark Jones, President of TEQuity, the selected project management firm, outlined next steps in the City of Asheville’s Reparations initiative. Information was shared during the City Manager’s Report to Council. During their September 14 meeting, City Council voted to authorize […]
Buncombe COVID trends improve, but case and transmission rates remain high
Press release from Buncombe County: For the fourth consecutive week, Buncombe County is seeing a decline in local case rates. The case rate fell from 216 week prior to 198 in current week. For the last two weeks, the rate has dropped by about 8-10% each week. The percent positivity has shown a stabilization and […]
Asheville City Council approves rezoning of 130 Charlotte Street
Press release from the city of Asheville: During their October 12 meeting, Asheville City Council voted to approve a Conditional Zoning Request for property at 130 Charlotte Street (formerly occupied by Fudruckers). This decision aligns with the Council goal of a “well-planned and livable community.” The approval is for construction of an approximately 166,000-square-foot mixed-use […]
Asheville City Council reprises consent agenda for the record
Press release from the city of Asheville: Due to broadcasting difficulties during the Sept. 28 City Council meeting, the Oct. 12 Council agenda will reprise the full consent agenda from the Sept. 28 City Council meeting, as the vote on these items was not broadcast or recorded in open virtual session. In order to ensure […]
UPDATE: Sheriff’s Office attempting to locate missing woman from Weaverville area
UPDATE, Oct. 14, 9:30 a.m.: Rusti Nichole Cogdill has been located and is OK. ORIGINAL POST, Oct. 13: Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing woman from the Weaverville area of Buncombe County. Rusti Nichole Cogdill, age 30, is approximately 5’ 2” and […]
HLLA – Asheville chapter hosts virtual tinnitus info session, Oct. 26
Press release from Hearing Loss Association of America – Asheville Chapter:
UNCA celebrates countdown to college with College Application Week
Press release from UNC Asheville: For the second consecutive year, UNC Asheville will join the North Carolina College Foundation for the Countdown to College and waive application fees for North Carolina residents, including transfer students, during College Application Week, October 18-22, 2021. The application fee for UNC Asheville typically costs $75. Students may choose to […]
Veterans may now fish Mountain Heritage Trout Waters for free
Press release from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission established the Mountain Heritage Trout Waters Program in 2008 to promote trout fishing as a heritage tourism activity on trout waters that run through 17 mountain communities in western North Carolina. Typically, anglers 16 and older must purchase a three-day license or use any […]
APD seeking assistance to locate gunman who fired into local neighborhood
Press release from Asheville Police Department: CORRECTION (October 13, 2021): The correct date and time officers responded to the area of Governors View and Pinehurst Road for gun discharge is October 8th, 2021 at 11:15 pm. Officers returned the following morning of October 9th, 2021 to take reports for the damage that occurred. The Asheville Police […]
MANNA launches Holiday Turkey Drive
Press release from MANNA FoodBank: With food costs rising quickly, and thousands of families still turning to MANNA FoodBank and their pantry partners for regular support, MANNA is looking to provide as many households as possible with a celebratory table – and a large helping of hope – for the holidays. “We’ve seen a staggering increase […]
Section of I-26 to be closed three consecutive nights
Press release from NCDOT: A section of Interstate 26 East will be closed Monday through Wednesday nights this week. Motorists will be detoured onto Hendersonville Road (U.S. 25) where traffic signals will be modified to handle the increased traffic. I-26 East will be closed from Long Shoals Road (Exit 37) to U.S. 25 Business (Exit […]
Brevard/Transylvania County awarded Top 100 Destination Sustainability Stories
Press release from Transylvania County Tourism: Brevard, NC – Brevard/Transylvania County is one of only four destinations in North America recently honored with the coveted “Top 100 Destination Sustainability Stories” award sponsored by Green Destinations, the world’s leading destinations network for responsible tourism. Other notable award winners include Alberta, Canada; Vail, Colorado; Samana, Dominican Republic; […]
Pop-Up Clinic: Hispanic Heritage Month
Join us on Tuesday October 12th from 6:00-8:00PM, for resources & support groups in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Our facilitators will listen to our Hispanic/Latin/a/o/e/x population in hopes of identifying barriers and ways that our Western North Carolina community can support and assist them. Learn about A Therapist Like Me and opportunities to work with […]
City of Asheville to host groundbreaking event for new Public Safety Station on Broadway Street
Press release from city of Asheville: The City of Asheville is pleased to host a groundbreaking event for a new Public Safety Station at 316 Broadway Street in north Asheville at 10 a.m. October 18. This facility will be home to Fire Station 13, a Police Substation, the relocated Emergency Operations Center, and a small […]
Catawba Brewing sold to parent company of Oyster City Brewing
Press release from Catawba Brewing Co.: Made By The Water, LLC (MBTW), a portfolio company of Wiregrass Equity Partners and owner/operator of Oyster City Brewing Company, has reached an agreement to acquire North Carolina based Catawba Valley Brewing Company (CVBC) producer of Catawba, Palmetto, and Twisp branded craft beverages. CVBC was founded by Billy, Jetta, […]
Asheville City Schools’ answer to frequently asked financial questions
From Asheville City Schools: On behalf of Mr. James Carter, Chair of the Asheville City Board of Education, and Superintendent Dr. Gene Freeman, please see below for an important update about our district. The following has been shared with our staff and families. As a follow-up to Monday’s communication that addressed HIL Consultant’s Financial Analysis, […]
Community Investment Meeting: ARPA RFP Review and other local investment opportunities scheduled for Oct. 13
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville will host a 2-part virtual meeting at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13 for organizations planning to respond to the City’s Request for ARPA proposals and community members interested in learning about additional funding opportunities available through the City of Asheville and Buncombe County. […]