Update from Asheville Police Department: REVISED UPDATE: (November 12, 2021): Detectives have learned that the two men named in arrest warrants for the murder of Jose Reynoso Ramirez fled the country before the decedent was found in the Swannanoa River. The Asheville Police Department is working with federal authorities to apprehend Samuel Gonzalez De La Cruz and Roberto Robles-Ramirez. […]
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Asheville region housing market hits second month of slower sales in August
Press release from Canopy MLS: CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Home sales across the Asheville region continued to lose steam and declined 9.5 percent year-over-year, as 1,186 homes sold in August 2021, compared to the 1,311 homes that sold in August 2020. This is the second consecutive month of year-over-year sales declines, reported by Canopy MLS, headed into the […]
Haunted Hendo, a series of short films by Blue Ridge Community College, premieres in time for Halloween
Press release from Blue Ridge Community College: As the air chills in preparation for the Halloween season, Blue Ridge Community College’s Theatre Department is bringing the frights by hosting a full series of short films about local myths and legends titled “Haunted Hendo.” Premiering virtually on Thursday, Oct. 28, “Haunted Hendo” is the end result […]
Buncombe County Board of Education meeting notice
Press release from Buncombe County Public Schools: The Buncombe County Board of Education will meet in regular session on October 7, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in the Minitorium at 175 Bingham Road, Asheville. Board updates and closed session will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room for the purpose of discussing confidential personnel, student, and […]
Color Me Goodwill accepting designer applications for 2022 Fashion Show
Press release from Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina: Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is seeking Asheville-area designers to compete in its popular Color Me Goodwill upcycled fashion show, which returns to The Orange Peel on April 29, 2022. The 6th Annual Color Me Goodwill show will feature seven designers, each of whom will […]
The WNC Nature Center’s youngest supporters fund raise to support river otters Obi-Wan and Olive
Press release from Friends of the WNC Nature Center: [ASHEVILLE, NC] Selling lemonade to flowers, kids across the mountains of Western North Carolina are showing up in a big way for the animals at the WNC Nature Center. In September, the Friends of the WNC Nature Center announced they were raising money to support repairs […]
Council on Aging of Buncombe County schedules Medicare classes
Press release from Council on Aging of Buncombe County: The Council on Aging of Buncombe County, in conjunction with the N.C. Department of Insurance’s Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), announces its classes “Introduction to Medicare – Understanding the Puzzle” for October – December 2021. The classes will explain how Medicare works, the enrollment process, how […]
Vaccination effort continues in Buncombe County
Press release from Buncombe County Health & Human Services: Safe, effective, and free COVID-19 vaccines will be available near you on Monday, October 4. Through a partnership with Buncombe County, the FEMA Mobile Vaccination Team, and MAHEC’s WNC Regional Vaccine Coordination Effort, all three COVID-19 vaccines and the Pfizer booster will be available at these […]
Asheville Buncombe Food Policy Council hosts virtual meeting, Oct. 19
Press release from Asheville Buncombe Food Policy Council: Asheville Buncombe Food Policy Council invites the community to participate in its 2021 virtual Meeting of the Whole 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, October 19. The gathering will offer community members an opportunity to learn about the ABFPC and its current projects, explore ways to get involved in local […]
MFG Day highlights local manufacturers, career opportunities
Press release from Economic Development Coalition for Asheville – Buncombe County: In celebration MFG Day 2021, the Asheville Chamber and local manufacturers invite parents, students and teachers to learn about modern manufacturing—a vibrant and growing industry that offers diverse, high-paying career opportunities. In fast-paced and compelling presentations, local manufacturing employers share what they make, why young […]
APD asking for help to identify driver involved in hit and run with a bicycle
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: Traffic Safety officers need your help to identify the driver of a Honda Civic involved in a hit and run on September 26. The driver hit a man on a bicycle, leaving the cyclist in critical condition. The crash occurred at 1:54 am on Hendersonville Road between Cedarcliff […]
Bear attack near Folk Art Center prompts area trail closures and food prohibitions on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Press release from the National Park Service: A couple was treated for injuries and released Wednesday evening after a bear attack in the parking area of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The couple was having a picnic on a grassy hill near the Folk Art Center, when they were alerted to a bear by their dog. The unleashed dog ran towards the bear while barking loudly. Likely aggravated by the dog, […]
City of Asheville virtual committee meetings for Oct. 4 – 8
Press release from the city of Asheville: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following committees will hold remote meetings during the week of October 4-8, 2021. More information, including ways to view and participate will be posted on the committee page and on the Boards & Commissions virtual meeting hub on the CIty’s PublicInput page. All meetings can also […]
One Buncombe Fund offers aid for small businesses impacted by COVID-19
Press release from Buncombe County government: Another round of funding is now available for small businesses and their employees struggling from COVID-related issues. On Sept. 21, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners approved $500,000 for the popular One Buncombe Fund that has already helped 200+ small businesses and resulted in the retention or hiring of 1,000 local […]