Press release from Anne Craig: WHAT: January 6, 2022 marks one year since a faction of elected officials incited armed right-wing militants to attack the U.S. Capitol. One year later, the same faction is working to restrict the freedom to vote, attacking fair voting districts, and quietly preparing future attempts to sabotage free and fair elections. […]
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Sheriff’s Office attempting to locate missing juvenile from the Arden area
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing juvenile from the Arden area of Buncombe County. Tristan Millsaps is age 15, approximately 5’ 7” and 140 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. Mr. Millsaps may have a mustache. Mr. Millsaps was last seen on 12/31/2021 […]
Maggie McDade selected as state finalist for Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: An East Henderson High School teacher has been selected as a state finalist in mathematics for the prestigious 2021 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. Maggie McDade, NBCT, is one of three math teachers and six teachers overall tapped as a state finalist out of […]
Comprehensive Plan January in-person community meetings postponed
Press release from Buncombe County: Out of an abundance of caution with regard to public health, Buncombe 2043 Comprehensive Plan community meetings initially scheduled for January have been postponed until a date to be announced. The virtual meetings scheduled for Jan. 20 and Jan. 25 will continue as scheduled. The February in-person dates have not […]
Proposed Open Space zoning updates to go before Planning & Zoning Commission this week
Press release from the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville Department of Planning and Urban Design is bringing development-related zoning updates to the Planning & Zoning Commission at 5 p.m. January 5 and then to the City Council in February. The updates relate to the City’s development code Section 7-11-4, the open space standards. […]
City of Asheville virtual meetings Jan. 3-7
Press release from the 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. […]
Guardian ad litem Association (GALA) has been renamed Helping At Risk Kids
Press release from Helping At Risk Kids (HARK): A local charity that focuses on the needs of vulnerable children in Buncombe County is expanding to reach even more at-risk populations and has changed its name to reflect this wider mission. Effective January 1, The Guardian ad litem Association (GALA) has been renamed Helping At Risk Kids, […]
City of Asheville offices, ART bus service on delay due to snow
Press release from the city of Asheville: Because of snowy weather, City of Asheville offices and ART bus service are operating on a delayed schedule today, with both beginning at 10 a.m. Other City services affected by today’s weather: Burton Street Community Center, Grant Southside Center and Harvest House will be closed today. Snow day […]
City Council January 11 formal meeting will continue to be virtual
Press release from the city of Asheville: The January 11 City Council formal meeting will remain virtual. Instructions for all public comment will be made available on the City Council Agenda for January 11 sent out on Friday, January 7. City Council will continue to accept remote comments via email or voicemail so long as they are received […]
Buncombe County operating on two-hour delay, opening at 10 a.m.
Press release from Buncombe County: Due to inclement weather, Buncombe County offices and facilities will operate on a two-hour delay, opening at 10 a.m. The vaccine clinic located at 40 Coxe Ave., Asheville will open at 10 a.m. Public libraries are closed on Mondays.