Press release from the Asheville City Association of Educators: On Monday, April 25, local teacher union Asheville City Association of Educators announced their endorsements for four candidates running for the Asheville City Schools Board of Education for the first election in history of the position. Following a candidate forum on Friday evening that hosted over 100 people and […]
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Great Smoky Mountains honored with two national awards
Press release from Great Smoky Mountains Association: Great Smoky Mountains Association won national recognition in two categories in the 2022 Public Lands Alliance Partnership Awards, celebrated with a virtual ceremony held Wednesday, April 20. At this year’s event, the Storybook Trail of the Smokies was recognized for Outstanding Public Engagement for Program/Service, and the GSMA-published chapter […]
North Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team assists park with emergency rescue
News release from Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Great Smoky Mountains National Park received emergency assistance from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NC DPS) and their Helo-Aquatic Rescue Team (NCHART) to rescue a sick hiker from the Appalachian Trail on Friday, April 22. At approximately 10:28 a.m., the park’s Emergency Communications Center received notification that […]
Local air quality agency accepting nominations for Clean Air Excellence Awards
Press release from Buncombe County Government: The Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency (AB Air Quality) is now accepting nominations for our eighteenth annual air quality awards program. The goal of the Clean Air Excellence Awards is to recognize businesses and organizations that have truly gone above and beyond regulatory requirements to improve air quality for the […]
St. Gerard House 12th Annual First Words of Hope Luncheon
Press release from St. Gerard House: On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, more than 300 guests will attend a luncheon held at the Blue Ridge Community College in Hendersonville, NC to listen, learn, and lend support to St. Gerard House. The 12th Annual First Words of Hope Luncheon will focus on the many times a family […]
APD arrests two dozen suspects in special operation
From Asheville Police Department: Detectives and officers with the Asheville Police Department arrested 27 offenders when they recently conducted a special operation in East Asheville targeting larceny and habitual offenders. “We conducted the operation because of rising larceny cases and complaints from residents,” said Capt. Joe Silberman, Criminal Investigations Division Commander. “This was a dedicated […]
City of Asheville Council meetings continue in-person at Harrah’s Cherokee Center and will be streamed live online
From the City of Asheville: Asheville City Council will continue meeting in person at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville Banquet Hall, 87 Haywood Street. The Council meeting agenda is posted at this link. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 143-318.10 this will be an in-person meeting which the public […]
Co-existing with black bears in North Carolina
From NC Wildlife Resources Commission: The N.C Wildlife Resources Commission is already seeing a spike in black bear reports this spring. This comes as no surprise since the state’s bear population has grown over the past 50 years and the residential footprint has grown. People are moving closer into bear habitat and creating increased opportunities […]
Asheville City Board of Education reviews criteria for interim superintendent
From Asheville City Schools: During today’s Closed Session, the Asheville City Board of Education reviewed possible candidates for Interim Superintendent. The Board has decided to look for an individual outside the district with significant experience as a Superintendent to serve as the interim upon Dr. Gene Freeman‘s retirement on November 30, 2022. The selection process for an […]
Buncombe County Extension master gardener volunteers celebrate 15 years funding school garden grants
Press release from Buncombe County Extension: “We Grow Gardeners!” Since 2007, this has been the mission of the Buncombe County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers (BCEMGV) and their School Garden Grants Program. Over the years, approximately $50,000 have been awarded to sixty-one Ashville City and Buncombe County Schools and YMCA after school programs. The 2022 recipients […]
Western Women’s Business Center hosta Hello Spring Pop-Up Shop highlighting local cendors on April 23
From Western Women’s Business Center: The Western Women’s Business Center (WWBC) will host Hello Spring Pop-Up Shop, its second shopping experience featuring 25 vendors from across Western NC. The Hello Spring Pop-Up, sponsored by the Asheville Mall and Biz Radio Asheville, will take place on Saturday, April 23 from 11am to 6pm, at the Asheville […]
Center for Native Health and UNC Asheville – UNC Gillings Master of Public Health Program begin new partnership
Press release from UNCA: The Center for Native Health and UNC Asheville – UNC Gillings Master of Public Health (MPH) Program announced today that they are entering a new partnership to support each other’s efforts to enhance the health and well-being of individual members and the community of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) […]
Asheville police investigators asking help in 2019 homicide, Otis Strickland would have turned 66 today
Press release from APD: Detectives with APD’s Criminal Investigations Division are still searching for answers in a homicide investigation of a man found deceased in a wooded area in central Asheville more than two years ago. Otis Strickland would have turned 66 years old today. Investigators are asking for someone to come forward who is […]
ACAE to host Asheville City Schools Board of Education candidate forum
From Asheville City Association of Educators: Asheville High School SGA and ACS Parent Group to Co-Host On Friday, April 22, at 6:00PM, Asheville City Schools Board of Education candidates will participate in a candidate forum hosted by the Asheville City Association of Educators in partnership with the Asheville City Schools District-Wide Parent Group and the […]
Asheville Outlets hosts Drive Electric Earth Day on Saturday, April 30, 2022
Press release from Asheville Outlets: Asheville Outlets is pleased to host Drive Electric Earth Day on Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (rain date is May 14). Spectators will view a wide range of electric cars, as well as the latest in personal electric transportation vehicles. “Come out and see electric vehicles […]
Folkmoot USA appoints Evan Hatch executive director
Press release from Folkmoot USA: (Waynesville, NC)- Folkmoot USA, home to North Carolina’s Official International Folk Festival, welcomes Evan Hatch as the new Executive Director to lead the non-profit organization that embraces diverse cultures through music and dance. Folkmoot’s Board of Directors believe Evan will succeed in this role because of his advanced experience with […]
Asheville City Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Gene Freeman Retiring on November 30, 2022
Press release from Asheville City Schools: After a career that includes nearly 30 years of educational experience, Dr. Gene Freeman will be retiring from Asheville City Schools effective November 30, 2022. “He has served as the superintendent since July 2020 and has led our district through, arguably, the most challenging time in public education,” said […]
Community invited to groundbreaking for community center expansion on April 28
Press release from city of Asheville: Asheville Parks & Recreation invites community members to celebrate the expansion of Dr. Wesley Grant, Sr., Southside Community Center (285 Livingston Street) during a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, April 28. Brief remarks from Mayor Esther Manheimer, Parks & Recreation Director D. Tyrell McGirt, and a student from the after […]
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners hears bond feasibility survey results
Press release from Buncombe County: At its April 19 briefing, the Board of Commissioners heard a bond referendum feasibility study from the Trust for Public Land on a possible referendum to generate funding for affordable housing and for conservation and protection of natural resources and preservation of farmland. Funded by the Merck Family Fund and […]
Commissioners recognize Sexual Assault Prevention Month, support refugee resettlement, authorize $3 hourly increase for detention officers, approve educational funding and transfer fund balance
Press release from Buncombe County: On Tuesday, April 19, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners recognized Sexual Assault Prevention Month, authorized tax-exempt financing improvements to Lenoir Rhyne University, approved educational funding, formally supported refugee resettlement, authorized $3 hourly increases for detention officers, and moved $15,172,602 of unreserved, undesignated fund balance to the Capital Projects Fund. […]
Asheville-Buncombe Food Policy Council surveys local primary candidates
Press release from the Asheville-Buncombe Food Policy Council: With city of Asheville and Buncombe County primary elections on the horizon, the Asheville-Buncombe Food Policy Council has surveyed candidates for Mayor, City Council and County Commissioners to provide the public with an opportunity to learn candidates’ positions on issues related to food security and justice. Candidates […]