Press release from the city of Asheville: It has come to our attention that there is a misunderstanding in some parts of our community about research city staff is doing to allow for the safe distribution of food in city parks. Unfortunately, this work has been misunderstood as an attempt to ban city park-based meal […]
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Get moving with Asheville Parks and Recreation’s city-wide free Fit 50 Challenge
Press release from the city of Asheville: Ashevillians looking for motivation to get moving during colder months can join friends, neighbors, and other community members as the city runs, walks, and rolls during the free Fit 50 Challenge. Back for its second year, Asheville Parks & Recreation’s challenge allows participants to track their progress as they […]
CORRECTED NOTICE: City of Asheville virtual meetings for Jan.24-28
Press release from the city of Asheville: CORRECTION: The Homeless Initiative Advisory Board’s regular meeting is on Jan. 28 at 9:00 a.m.
Buncombe County TDA regular monthly meeting: Wednesday, Jan. 26
Press release from the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority: WHAT: The regular monthly joint meeting of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, Public Authority, and Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, Nonprofit Corporation. WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 26, 9–10:45 a.m. WHERE: This meeting will be held virtually using the Zoom webinar platform. All attendees (media and public) must register to […]
Pardee UNC Health Care re-opens COVID infusion clinic, seeks nurses and EMS workers to help meet demand
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: In response to ongoing community demand and recent availability of treatments for COVID-19, Pardee UNC Health Care will once again open its infusion clinic in a new, offsite location, available by referral only. To manage the patient volumes and administer these infusions, specific clinicians are needed, including registered […]
Asheville City Council Meeting : January 25, 2022
Press release from City of Asheville: For safety and to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, Asheville City Council meetings remain in remote format and accessible to the public in accordance with N.C. General Statute § 166A-19.24(f). This includes the 5 p.m. January 25 City Council meeting. Here’s what you need to know to watch/listen and/or to […]
Local WCU MFA students highlighted in airport Student Artwork Showcase
Press release from Asheville Regional Airport: The Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) annual Student Artwork Showcase is on display now through March 18, 2022. A variety of work, encompassing multiple disciplines by talented students of the Master of Fine Art (MFA) program at Western Carolina University (WCU), is being featured in the airport art gallery. The Student […]
Better Business Bureau warns against free COVID test scams
Press release from Better Business Bureau: U.S. households can now request free at-home COVID-19 test kits through a new Biden administration program. But as is the case with other major government initiatives, such as the stimulus checks, scammers are sure to try to take advantage. This time, be on the lookout for lookalike websites when […]
City Council Agenda – January 25
From City Clerk, City of Asheville: The electronic agenda for the January 25, City Council formal meeting is now available by clicking on the link below. If you have any questions, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 259-5601. http://www.ashevillenc.gov/council/meeting_agenda.htm This meeting will remain remote. Instructions for all public comment will be made available on the […]
Black Mountain Beautification Committee is now accepting applications for the 2022 Seed Money Award
Press release from Black Mountain Beautification Committee: The Black Mountain Beautification Committee is now accepting applications for the 2022 Seed Money Award. This award(s) will be given to an applicant or applicants who submit a gardening project that best exemplifies the mission of the Beautification Committee: honoring the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains. . […]
Career Pipeline offers direct job training for adults with low levels of literacy and/or disabilities
Press release from A-B Tech Community College: Applications are being accepted for the Career Pipeline with classes held at the Goodwill Training Center on Patton Avenue. The Career Pipeline is an apprenticeship program for individuals in the community who have low levels of literacy and/or disabilities. This integrated education and training program prepares individuals for […]
COVID-19 testing sites opens weekends at UNC Asheville, Jan. 21
Press release from University of North Carolina Asheville UNC Asheville in cooperation with Buncombe County, MAHEC and Optum Serve Federal Health Services will host a COVID-19 testing site on campus every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from January 21 through February 20 in the Blue Ridge Room in Highsmith Student Union (2500 University Heights, Asheville, NC […]
Dr. Marsha Justice named 2022 western region principal of the year
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools For the second time in four months, the Edneyville Elementary School Yellow Jackets are buzzing with pride over their principal, Dr. Marsha Justice. Justice has been named the 2022 Western Region Principal of the Year, surprised Friday by state and local leaders, her family, and bagpipes. In October, […]
Great Smoky Mountains National Park sets visitation record with 14.1 million visits in 2021
Press release from National Park Service Great Smoky Mountains National Park experienced the busiest year on record with 14,137,812 visits. Visitation exceeded the 2019 record by 1.5 million visits and 2020 visitation by more than 2 million visits. The park has increasingly become a year-round destination with eight monthly visitation records set during winter and […]
ABCCM kicks off “Safe & Warm” Campaign
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Community Christian Ministry Asheville-Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM) kicks off their annual Safe & Warm Campaign on Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 12 noon and 5 pm at Carolina Furniture Concepts, 100 Airport Road in Arden. The Safe & Warm Campaign raises funds to provide heating assistance and collects blankets, coats, scarves, hats, […]
Buncombe County Planning Board previously advertised as in-person meeting will now be held remotely
Press release from Buncombe County The Notice previously given that the Buncombe County Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider the application described below on Monday, January 24, 2022 at 9:30 AM, is hereby amended to announce that said meeting (the “Remote Meeting”) will be held remotely and to include the means whereby […]
Reject Raytheon AVL holds local demonstration against nuclear weapons Jan. 22
Press release from Reject Raytheon AVL Reject Raytheon AVL calls on the U.S. to join the UN Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and for Raytheon to stop making these illegal weapons. Date/Time: Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, 2-3 p.m. Location: Pack Square at Biltmore Ave. (formerly Vance Monument) Contact: Ken Jones, 207-233-3087, <kwjj1949@gmail.com> Local coalition Reject Raytheon […]
McMahon will not seek reelection for Buncombe County Board of Education
Press release from Buncombe County Schools Cindy McMahon, Reynolds Representative for the Buncombe County Board of Education, has announced that she will not seek reelection in 2022. “It has been a profound honor to serve the families, teachers, and staff of Buncombe County Schools for the past seven years,” she stated, “and I will always […]
NC Medicaid beneficiaries can receive free at-home tests for COVID-19 from local pharmacies
Press release from North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has taken action to ensure NC Medicaid beneficiaries have access to free at-home tests for COVID-19. In alignment with the Biden administration’s requirement last week to provide free at-home tests for COVID-19, State Health Director and NCDHHS Chief Medical […]
Asheville Outlets to host healthy food drive for MANNA food bank
Press release from Asheville Outlets Asheville Outlets will again team with MANNA FoodBank to hold a Healthy Food Drive from Tuesday, Feb. 1 through Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. The drive will focus on collecting healthy nonperishable foods for distribution to those in need in western North Carolina. “We are pleased to again partner with Asheville Outlets on […]
AdventHealth Hendersonville hosts blood drive – timing crucial to help meet critical need for blood donations
Press release from AdventHealth Hendersonville The start of the new year has a critical call going out for blood donations. AdventHealth Hendersonville invites you to help meet this critical need at its upcoming blood drive on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. The Blood Connection recently announced that critically low blood supplies are affecting local hospital orders. […]