Press release from Buncombe County: In response to a high demand for testing and a surge in COVID-19 cases, more testing opportunities are opening up in Buncombe County. Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) Public Health has purchased a limited number of at-home rapid COVID-19 test kits to distribute throughout the community to bridge testing needs while […]
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Asheville City Schools will be operating on two-hour delay on Thursday, Jan. 20th
Press release from Asheville City Schools: In order to give our buses, high school drivers, staff and families extra time to travel on potentially icy roads, Asheville City Schools will be operating on a two-hour delay for students and staff members tomorrow, Thursday, January 20th. We appreciate our custodians and maintenance staff who spent today salting […]
Henderson County Tourism to premiere new and improved tourism grant program
Press release from The Henderson County Tourism Development Authority: HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. – The Henderson County Tourism Development Authority (HCTDA) is excited to announce that its tourism grant program is returning, with a goal of awarding several hundred thousand dollars to as many tourism-related Henderson County for-profit and nonprofit organizations who apply for funding as possible. […]
Brevard Music Center presents “Piano Perfection” on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at Parker Concert Hall
Press release from Brevard Music Center: Brevard, NC, January 19, 2022 — Brevard Music Center (BMC) presents Piano Perfection with pianist Zee Zee in recital on Tuesday, February 1, at 7:30pm in the inaugural season of the recently opened Parker Concert Hall on Brevard Music Center’s NC campus. The recital will include delightful and challenging […]
UNC Asheville awards more than $1.7 million in HEERF funding to clear student balances
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville has allocated more than $1,360,000 in funding from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) to clear student balances from the fall 2021 semester. A total of 813 UNC Asheville students received funding to clear their outstanding balances, including any current students with an account balance, as well […]
Asheville Police seeking public help in identifying sidewalk stabbing suspect
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (Jan. 19, 2022): Asheville Police responded to a verbal altercation between two men at the 40 block of Merrimon Tuesday that resulted in one man stabbed in the leg and the other man fleeing the scene. APD officers responded to the report of an assault with […]
Join MountainTrue for virtual screening of The Story of Plastic
Press release from MountainTrue: Join MountainTrue and partners Asheville GreenWorks, Environment NC, and WENOCA Group of the NC Sierra Club for a virtual film screening of The Story of Plastic, followed by a live Q&A on January 26 at 7 p.m. The film is a seething expose uncovering the ugly truth behind the current global […]
Asheville leaders elected to statewide YMCA board
Press release from the NC Alliance of YMCAs: Raleigh, N.C., January 19, 2022 – The North Carolina Alliance of YMCAs has elected YMCA of Western North Carolina (WNC) President and CEO Paul Vest to chair its board of directors for a one-year term. In addition, Charles Frederick, Market Head-North Carolina for TD Bank, has been elected […]
City of Asheville Capital Projects Department wants your thoughts about permitting changes to the upcoming sidewalk improvements
Press release from city of Asheville: The City of Asheville would like to invite residents to comment on recent changes to permitting for the Johnston Boulevard sidewalk project. The project, which will span Johnston Blvd. between Patton Avenue and Iona Circle, has had changes to permitting for the project in the vicinity of Roger Farmer […]
City of Asheville sanitation collection resumes today, city offices and community centers to open at 10 a.m.
Press release from city of Asheville: As road conditions begin to improve City of Asheville Public Works staff continued to plow and salt roads Tuesday night. Snow efforts continue on secondary roads (priority 2 streets) and sidewalks. Here are some updates to City services that were impacted by the weather event: City Sanitation collections begin […]
Former Asheville police officer sues district attorney, chief, city
Press release from North Carolina Police Benevolent Association: (January 13, 2022) — A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of NCPBA member Anthony Sorangelo by attorneys Jeffrey Warren and Michelle Liguori of Raleigh, N.C. The action is against Buncombe County District Attorney Todd Williams, Asheville Police Chief David Zack, and the City of Asheville on […]
Buncombe COVID-19 infection rates reach new record high
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County continues to see COVID-19 cases rising, reaching levels not previously seen in the pandemic. Currently, the local case rate is 1,152 new cases per 100,000 per week. This is an increase from 913 new cases per 100,000 last week. Additionally, the percent positivity continues to increase with rates […]
Asheville City Schools to use a remote learning day on Jan. 19
Press release from Asheville City Schools: Because of icy secondary roads and the potential for overnight refreezing, Wednesday, January 19th will be a Remote Learning Day for all ACS students. This means that students will learn from home. Only essential staff should report to work on a two-hour delay as road conditions permit. Please contact […]
More than $600K in funding opportunities for juvenile crime prevention programs available now
Press release from Buncombe County: The Buncombe County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) is now accepting proposals for fiscal year 2022-2023. The JCPC announces the availability of small allocations totaling $644,477 in state funding for local nonprofits and public agencies working to serve youth involved in, or at-risk of becoming involved in the juvenile justice system. The […]
APD seeking help to identify gunman
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police Department are asking the public’s help in identifying a shooter at a weekend “Sweet 16” birthday party that sent one teenager to the hospital in serious condition. Asheville Police were dispatched to the 100 block of Livingston St. at 9:59 p.m. on Jan. 15 to investigate reports […]
City of Asheville, Buncombe County kick off next steps for the future of Pack Square Plaza
Press release from City of Asheville: The City of Asheville and Buncombe County are partnering to document the community’s vision for the future of Pack Square Plaza, including the site where the Vance Monument was previously located, and we need a talented Project Manager to help make that happen. A request for proposals (RFP) from […]
TEDxAsheville 2022 set for Feb. 27
Press release from TEDxAsheville: Join us for a celebration of the thought leaders and ideas that are building bridges and opening doors at TEDxAsheville 2022 on Sunday, February 27th, at 1:00 pm in the heart of Pack Square’s Cultural District at the Wortham Center For The Performing Arts. Tickets are now on sale via their website. […]
Sheriff’s Office looking for suspect in Candler area
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Detectives with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office are seeking any information on the royal blue Nissan Frontier in the attached photo. The suspect and vehicle were seen on Snow Hill Church Road in the Candler area on Monday, January 17th. The suspect is described as a 5’9″ white male […]
Vaya Health Futures Committee meeting set for Jan. 20
Press release from Vaya Health: Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143-318.12(b), this email serves as official Notice that Vaya Health Board of Directors will conduct a Futures Committee meeting at 1:00 p.m. via conference call on Thursday, January 20, 2022. The agenda will be posted on the Vaya Health public website prior to the meetings. Should […]
Asheville Downtown Association elects new board and executive committee members
Press release from Asheville Downtown Association: The Asheville Downtown Association (ADA) today announced the election of new board and executive committee members. Board members support the ADA’s mission to be a leader and advocate for the vitality of Downtown Asheville. Bill Durr (Ward & Smith) will serve as president of the board of directors with Beth […]
UPDATE: APD seeks help to locate Dwight Bailey
Press release from Asheville Police Department: UPDATE (January 17, 2022): Dwight Lee Bailey has been located and arrested. Bailey is currently at the Buncombe County Detention Center being held on a $11,000 secure bond. The Asheville Police Department is asking the public’s help to locate Dwight Bailey. He has open warrants for Sex Offender on Minors Premises, […]