Press release from Buncombe County Government: Volunteers are an integral part of our community, offering their time and energy to important causes often without reward or recognition. The Governor’s Volunteer Service Award honors the true spirit of volunteerism by recognizing individuals, groups, and businesses that make significant contributions to their community through volunteer service. The awards program, […]
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City of Asheville virtual meetings for Jan. 10-14
From City of Asheville: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following committees will hold remote meetings during the week of January 10-14, 2022. 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 virtual meetings can also be viewed […]
Dogwood Health Trust announces second round of funding for opioid-related collaborative planning grants
Press release from Dogwood Health Trust Dogwood Health Trust today announced a second round of funding for opioid-related collaborative planning grants available to the counties, municipalities, or the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians located in Dogwood’s 18-county service region in Western North Carolina, including the Qualla Boundary. The Request for Proposals (RFP) is posted on […]
Asheville Humane Society hosts low-cost vaccine clinic Jan. 16
Press release from Asheville Humane Society We are partnering with Appalachian Animal Hospital to provide low-cost pet vaccines on Sunday, January 16! Join us from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at River Ridge Shopping Center, 800 Fairview Rd (behind Aarons). Cat and dog vaccines will range from $10-$15, and we will also have free supplies available […]
Hood Huggers International organize MLK Jr. day of service event alongside 5 partnering organizations
Press release from Hood Huggers International Hood Huggers International, Riverlink, Asheville Parks & Recreation, Asheville Creative Arts, Energy Savers Network and Burton Street Community Association are joining on MLK Jr. Day to facilitate engagement in community betterment projects in the Burton Street neighborhood and Asheville on January 17, 2022 from 1 p.m. until… These organizations […]
MAHEC names William Hathaway, MD as next CEO
Press release from Mountain Area Health Education Center After conducting a nationwide search, the Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is pleased to announce William Hathaway, MD, will succeed Jeffery Heck, MD, who announced his retirement in August after leading the organization through a decade of unprecedented growth. Dr. Hathaway will assume the role of […]
Agenda for Buncombe County Planning Board Meeting 1/24/2022
Press release from Buncombe County: Please be advised there will be a Buncombe County Planning Board Meeting on January 24, 2022. Agenda for Buncombe County Planning Board January 24, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. Board members will meet at 200 College St. Suite 326 Members of the public will participate via ZOOM. Call to Order Announcements Roll […]
Just Economics of WNC announces 2022 living wage rate
Press release from Just Economics of WNC: Asheville, NC – January 4th 2022 – Local advocacy organization, Just Economics has released a new Living Wage Rate for 2022 and an updated formula for calculating the Living Wage rate. With the cost of living continuing to rise rapidly in Buncombe County, Just Economics’ board and staff spent several […]
Asheville Parks & Recreation releases its latest activity guide
Press release from city of Asheville: The beginning of the year is a great time for Ashevillians of all ages to explore, connect, and discover with Asheville Parks & Recreation. Now is the time to take a look at winter and spring offerings in the new activity guide with registration dates, information, and listings for […]
Girl Scouts and Goodwill team together for service project
Press release from Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont: Colfax, NC – January 5, 2022) – Girl Scouts give back- it’s what they do- and every year Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont, in partnership with Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina and Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont, […]
Police seeking help locating burglar who broke into sleeping woman’s apartment in October
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (January 5, 2021): Evidence collected by Asheville Police Department’s patrol officers led to Austin Keith Geddings of Manning, South Carolina being charged with Felony First Degree Burglary, Felony Breaking and/or Entering, and two counts of Felony Larceny after Breaking and Entering. Back in October of 2021 Gedding’s broke into […]
UNC Asheville to test BulldogAlert System Thursday
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville will conduct a test of the BulldogAlert emergency notification system beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. This is a routine test of the system and may include text messages, voice speakers, and email notifications to the campus community. During the system test, the campus community, as well as […]
MANNA FoodBank welcomes new CEO
Press release from MANNA FoodBank: Asheville, NC (1/5/22) – As we move into a new year, full of challenge and change, MANNA FoodBank is pleased to announce the next CEO – Claire Neal – the 6th leader in almost four decades of the organization’s existence. “It is with tremendous excitement that we welcome Claire Neal as […]
UPDATE: Sheriff’s Office attempting to locate missing woman from Weaverville area
UPDATE: Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, Jan. 6: Mrs. Mann has been located and is OK. Original press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: (January 5, 2022) –The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a woman from the Weaverville area. Melinda “Mindy” Mann is a 49-year-old female, approximately 5’ 1” and […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office investigated six homicides in 2021, 100% clearance rate
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: (January 5, 2022) – The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office investigated six homicides during 2021 and were able to bring charges in all six investigations. In each case the victim and suspects knew each other prior to the crime occuring. “Thanks to the tireless dedication of our Criminal Investigations Division, […]
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 January – March 2022. The classes will explain how Medicare works, the enrollment process, […]
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners extend indoor public face covering requirement as COVID-19 rates ‘skyrocketing’
Press release from Buncombe County: “COVID-19 case rates are skyrocketing.” That’s how Public Health Director Stacie Saunders began her Jan. 4 briefing to the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. “As of yesterday, we were experiencing 654 cases per 100,000 per week,” Saunders explained. “This is a tremendous increase from last month when the rate was […]
Agenda for AB Air Quality board meeting, Jan. 11
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Agenda 1-11-22
14 downtown Hendersonville businesses receive Pivot Fund grants
Press release from City of Hendersonville: Fourteen downtown businesses have been awarded grants to support “pivoting” their business model. The Friends of Downtown Hendersonville, a 501c3 nonprofit to support the vibrancy of downtown Hendersonville, established the program to encourage creative thinking among businesses while reducing the financial risk of taking on a new project during […]
Haywood Community College’s Machining and Industrial Systems programs to hold open house Jan. 6
Press release from Haywood Community College: Haywood Community College’s Computer-Integrated Machining and Industrial Systems Technology Programs will hold an Open House Thursday, January 6, 2-6 p.m. Located at the Regional High Technology Center, those in attendance will get a chance to see the hands-on equipment students use to ensure they are job-ready before graduating. The Computer-Integrated […]
Mountain Community Capital fund meeting rescheduled for Jan. 14
Press release from City of Asheville: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following committees will hold remote meetings during the week of January 3-7, 2022. 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 virtual meetings can also […]