Press release from the city of Asheville: In the fall of 2021, the City of Asheville launched the Neighborhood Matching Grants program. The program helps Asheville’s neighborhood-based organizations fund various improvement projects by providing a dollar-for-dollar matching grant of up to $5,000 dollars. The program’s goals are to: Build neighborhood capacity and and increase civic […]
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UPDATE: Arrest made in double shooting, homicide
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (Jan. 31, 2022): Asheville Police detectives have arrested and charged an Asheville woman with murder in the early-Sunday morning double shooting that left one man dead and another in critical condition. APD investigators arrested 19-year-old Jalia Jones, and charged her with First Degree Murder, Attempted […]
APD is seeking the public’s help
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: On Sunday, Jan. 30, at 3:38 a.m., the Asheville Police Department responded to the 100 block of Spruce Hill Lane for a report of gunshot wounds. APD officers on scene found Carle Lee Ellington Jr. (12/22/1997) and Staekwon Tyjai Taylor (12/8/1998) who had both shot multiple times. Both […]
Brevard woman sentenced to 7-10 years in prison on fentanyl trafficking charges, had more than a pound of fentanyl
Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Taylor Joyce Gettinger, age 29, of Brevard has pled guilty to felony fentanyl trafficking charges, the Buncombe County District Attorney has announced. Ms. Gettinger has been sentenced to serve 7.5 to 10 years in prison. Gettinger was arrested by SCET Deputies with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office in […]
Vaya Health Board of Directors special called meeting set for Feb. 3
Press release from Vaya Health: Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143-318.12(b), this email serves as official Notice that a Special Called Meeting of the Vaya Health Board of Directors is scheduled for Thursday, February 3, 2022, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton located at 115 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville, NC 28803. PUBLIC ACCESS will […]
Next formal Asheville City Council meeting set for Feb. 8
Press release from Asheville City Council: PRIOR TO THE NEXT VIRTUAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON FEBRUARY 8, the City Council will hold virtual American Rescue Plan Act worksessions to hear applicant presentations on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. – Noon; and on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. No public […]
Nominations open for Black History Month
Press release from Black Wall Street AVL Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of individuals who have helped make this world a better place. We want to continue that legacy. Nominate a friend or family member to be recognize in Black History Month! Nomination will start on January 27, 2022 and […]
AARP North Carolina accepting 2022 community challenge grant applications
Press release from AARP North Carolina AARP North Carolina invites local organizations and governments across the state to apply for the 2022 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 22, 2022. Grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public spaces, transportation, housing, civic engagement, coronavirus recovery, […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation announces new board officers and advisors
Press release from Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation: (ASHEVILLE, N.C., Jan. 26, 2022) – The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of new Board of Trustees officers and the addition of members to its Council of Advisors. The group will provide leadership for the nonprofit organization, which this year celebrates its 25th […]
Asheville Police investigating three breaking and entering cases, suspect believed the same
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (Jan. 26, 2022): Asheville Police are investigating three breaking and entering cases that occurred around 4 a.m. Sunday, and investigators believe the same suspect could be responsible for all cases. First Case: Officers were dispatched to the Early Girl Eatery on Hendersonville Road, where they found that […]
IFB Solutions receives $20,000 grant for job training in Asheville
Press release from IFB Solutions: ASHEVILLE, N.C. — IFB Solutions, the country’s largest employer of people who are blind or visually impaired, recently received a $20,000 grant from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina for job training in its Asheville facility. The grant, which came from the foundation’s Human Services Grant Program, is being […]
Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency notice of opportunity for public comment draft Synthetic Minor Operation Permit
Press release from The Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: The Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency(AB Air Quality) hereby gives notice of its intent to issue an Air Quality Permit to: XSYS North America 95 Glenn Bridge Road Arden, NC 28704 Buncombe County Permit No.: 11-921-22 This facility applied for a new Synthetic Minor Operation Permit which meets […]
Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency notice of opportunity for public comment draft Title V permit
Press release from The Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: The Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency (AB Air Quality) hereby gives notice of its intent to issue an Air Quality Permit to: Day International, Inc. dba Flint Group 25 Old Shoals Road Arden, NC 28704 Buncombe County Permit No.: 11-774-22 This facility applied for a renewal of its […]
Asheville City Council to hold virtual American Rescue Plan Act work sessions
Press release from City Clerk: The City Council will hold virtual American Rescue Plan Act work sessions to hear applicant presentations on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. – Noon; and on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. No public comment will be accepted at the worksessions. Pursuant to North Carolina […]
Buncombe County detainee dies after being transported to Mission Hospital
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: (January 26, 2022) – At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday a Detention Officer was conducting supervision rounds and observed a detainee acting erratically in a holding cell in female booking. The Detention Officer entered the holding cell while calling for medical and supervisors. After a check by the nurse, […]
Buncombe Ad Hoc Reappraisal Committee to meet Jan. 26
Press release from Buncombe County: Do you have thoughts, concerns, or ideas to share with Buncombe County’s Ad Hoc Reappraisal Committee? Your input can help guide the next reappraisal process. On Wednesday, Jan. 26 the Ad Hoc Reappraisal Committee will meet virtually from 5-7 p.m. The committee will accept public comment at the beginning of […]
Doug Edwards announces candidacy for Buncombe County District Attorney
Press release from Doug Edwards for DA: Former Buncombe County First Assistant District Attorney Doug Edwards will seek the Democratic nomination for District Attorney. “Buncombe County deserves a District Attorney who is a leader, with substantial experience, and is committed to keeping our community safe,” Edwards said. “While prosecution is the primary responsibility of the D.A., it is not the […]
Buncombe COVID case rates show slight decrease, while percent positivity, hospitalizations and deaths increase
Press release from Buncombe County: It is still too early to know if new cases of COVID are decreasing in Buncombe County. Current numbers suggest a decline in cases from 1,152 new cases per 100,000 per week to 907 currently. “This week’s case data will help us determine if the decrease we are seeing is […]
Carolina Public Press launches two regional NC news projects
Press release from Carolina Public Press: Answering the community’s call for local nonpartisan journalism toward strengthening accountability and democracy, Carolina Public Press (CPP) has launched two new regional reporting efforts in North Carolina – each focused on public service reporting in both western and eastern North Carolina. Shelby Harris is the newsroom’s western North Carolina reporter, […]
UPDATE: Asheville police asking for help to locate Devin James Douglass
Press release from Asheville Police Department UPDATE (January 24, 2022): Devin James Douglass has been located and arrested. Douglass is currently at the Buncombe County Jail being held on a $13,000 secure bond. The Asheville Police Department is asking the public’s help to locate Devin James Douglass, who has three open warrants for felony larceny. His […]
BBB of Charlotte and Asheville release 2021 annual report
Press release from Better Business Bureau of Southern Piedmont and Western North Carolina: Asheville, NC (January 24, 2022) – Better Business Bureau of Southern Piedmont and Western North Carolina released its 2021 annual report today, detailing consumer activity related to businesses located in the BBB’s 37-county service area. This report includes statistics on consumer complaints, verified […]