Press release from City of Asheville NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following committees will hold remote meetings during the week of February 7-11, 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 Public Input page. All virtual meetings can […]
News Bulletins
North Carolina’s Forest Action Plan ready for implementation
Press release from North Carolina Forest Service North Carolina’s updated forest action plan has been approved by the USDA Forest Service and is now ready to be implemented by forestry stakeholders across the state. The plan is a thorough review of the state’s forestland, focusing on changes and trends that have occurred since 2010. The […]
City Council agenda for Tuesday, Feb. 8
Press release from City of Asheville: The electronic agenda for the Tuesday, Feb. 8 Asheville City Council formal meeting is now available here. If you have any questions, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 259-5601. This meeting will remain remote. Instructions for all public comment will be made available on the City Council Agenda for […]
Cradle of Forestry commemorates anniversary of Society of American Foresters
Press release from FIND Outdoors The Cradle of Forestry, located in the heart of Pisgah National Forest and operated by local nonprofit FIND Outdoors, commemorated the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Appalachian section of the Society of American Foresters recently. The special event took place at the end of January in Asheville, NC, […]
Tzedek Brilliance Awards Celebrate the Impact of Asheville Changemakers
Press release from the Tzedek Social Justice Fund The Tzedek Social Justice Fund (Tzedek) is excited to announce that Renée White and Marta Alcalá-Williams are the winners of the Tzedek Brilliance Awards. Tzedek Brilliance Awards honor Asheville’s leaders who have engaged in impactful, intersectional efforts to further racial justice and LGBTQ equality or to combat […]
RiverLink celebrates 100 storm drains adopted; now adding new watershed to its adopt-a-storm drain program
Press release from RiverLink: RiverLink is celebrating a milestone, as one hundred storm drains in the Central Asheville Watershed have been adopted by people, groups and businesses in 2021. This program aims to empower residents to participate in keeping local streams clean and grow awareness of the municipal storm drain system and its role in […]
Buncombe County Public Libraries receives federal grant for Flowstate Community Arts Initiative
Press release from Buncombe County Buncombe County Public Libraries (BCPL) have received an American Rescue Fund grant to launch Flowstate Community Arts Initiative in 2022. Throughout the year, the library plans to host six local artists or craftspeople, each for a term of one month, in Flowstate Community Arts Space at the East Asheville Public […]
Eric Grau tapped to lead Buncombe County’s IT department
Press release from Buncombe County As Buncombe County’s information technology department moves forward, its new leader will be someone familiar with existing operations. In-house candidate Eric Grau has been selected from a group of highly qualified candidates to be the County’s next IT Director. “[His] knowledge of IT systems stood out, but most importantly, his […]
City of Asheville launches Point-In-Time count dashboard
Press release via City of Asheville 2021 Point in Time (PIT) count data is now available on the City of Asheville website. The PIT data is displayed via dashboard, and presents numbers on those experiencing homelessness, either in emergency shelter, transitional housing or who are unsheltered. The 2022 Point in Time Count happened on January […]
UPDATE: Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office attempting to locate missing teen from Swannanoa
Update from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Frances Buckner has been located and is OK. Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: (February 2, 2022, 3:30p.m.) –The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing teen from the Swannanoa area of Buncombe County. Frances Buckner is a sixteen-year-old female who is approximately 5’ 4” […]
Comprehensive Plan Public Input Session
Press release from town of Woodfin: February 2, 2022 – First incorporated in 1971, the Town of Woodfin celebrates its 50 years by mounting a comprehensive planning process to guide future growth and development. The 2042 Woodfin Comprehensive Plan will establish a unified vision, along with goals and priorities intended to shape the town’s next […]
Reject Raytheon AVL joins CodePink National Day of Action
Press release from Reject Raytheon AVL: Demonstration: No War with Russia Over Ukraine Date/Time: Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, 4 P.M. Place: Pack Square at Biltmore Ave Local citizen group Reject Raytheon AVL will join the national organization CodePink and concerned people around the country to call for the U.S. to reject war with Russia over Ukraine. […]
Civil Service Board meeting canceled
Press release from city of Asheville: NOTICE: The regular Civil Service Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, has been canceled.
Soul Gardens opens applications for 2022 organic living program
Press release from Soul Gardens: Soul Gardens out of Barnardsville, NC, is giving local folks a chance to learn from and uplift members of the Cherokee community through working with them in their traditional garden. The upcoming 2022 program brings participants to the Katuah Cherokee Mother Town once a month to plant and tend Aunt […]
Buncombe County Commissioners Commit $749K for Affordable Housing Project
Press release from Buncombe County: The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners continues to pursue affordable housing opportunities with approval of a new project. On Feb. 1, Commissioners unanimously approved dedicating $749,000 for an affordable housing project on Haywood Road in downtown Asheville that should yield 45 apartments. This move comes on the heels of Commissioners […]
Board of Commissioners Proclaim February as Black Legacy Month
Press release from Buncombe County: For the first time ever, Buncombe County is celebrating Black Legacy Month. On Feb. 1, the Board of Commissioners approved a proclamation stating that rather than a focus solely on past contributions of Black and African-American communities, Black Legacy Month is a celebration and recognition of Black culture in Buncombe […]
Sheriff’s Office attempting to locate missing teen from Candler
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing 17-year-old from Candler. Havanah Nelson is approximately 5’ 8” and 185 pounds with green eyes and black hair. She was last seen on January 31 around 10 a.m. at Enka High School. Havanah was last seen wearing black […]
Buncombe Omicron surge slows, hospitalizations and deaths remain high
Press release from Buncombe County: The Omicron surge has been rapid in its climb and intense in the burden of cases. About 12,700 new cases were added to our total number of cases in the last month, averaging out to around 410 cases per day and almost 3,000 cases per week. With this recent surge, […]
AmeriCorps team volunteers at Lake Logan
Press release from Lake Logan: Lake Logan is an AmeriCorps grantee and welcomed AmeriCorps Bayou Team 5 on January 13. AmeriCorps is the federal agency connecting individuals and organizations through service and volunteering to tackle the nation’s most pressing challenges. The team of nine young people, ages 18-24, will be working on restoration efforts related […]
Asheville Parks & Rec celebrates Black excellence throughout February
Press release from City of Asheville: Throughout the year, Asheville Parks & Recreation and its partners share unique stories, rich culture, and opportunities for all community members to reflect on Black history across the city. During Black History Month, the department invites residents to explore more and discover the achievements, contributions, and journeys of Black […]
YWCA seeks consultant to help develop business plan
Press release from YWCA of Asheville: A grant from Dogwood Health Trust was awarded to the YWCA of Asheville to fund the development of a plan that will reimagine child care in Western North Carolina. With this funding, the YWCA is seeking RFPs for a business consulting partner to support the development of an expansion plan. […]