Press release from Buncombe County Government As we celebrate National Library Week, this year’s theme is Connect with Your Library. Buncombe County Public Libraries’ (BCPL) Laptop/Hotspot Loan Program is helping people stay connected. We’re encouraging everyone to check it out. Now, more than ever, access to broadband is critical to participate in online learning, searching […]
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Entry for Garden & Gun’s 13th annual ‘Made in the South’ awards is open
Press release from Garden & Gun magazine The official call for entries for Garden & Gun’s thirteenth annual Made in the South Awards is open through June 15. The magazine is seeking Southern-made product entries in six categories: Food, Drink, Home, Style, Outdoors, and Crafts. The overall winner receives a $10,000 cash prize and is prominently featured alongside the […]
Billie Jean King to attend USA and Ukraine Billie Jean King Cup qualifying event in Asheville
Press release from United States Tennis Association The USTA today announced that Billie Jean King will attend the Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas Qualifying tie featuring the U.S. and Ukraine April 15-16 in Asheville, N.C., and King and her partner, Ilana Kloss, will donate $50,000 to the Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund. King will take part in […]
Code Purple emergency shelter called for Friday and Saturday April 8-9
Press release from Asheville Homeless Coalition Code Purple is called Friday and Saturday, April 8-9, 2022. Bus fare to and from emergency shelter will continue at no cost. ABCCM Costello House will be available for men at 141 Hillside St., Asheville, NC, 28801. It will be available from 4 p.m. throughout the night; law enforcement and paramedic […]
Hominy Valley Park closed for maintenance
Press release from Buncombe County Government Buncombe County Recreation Services’ Hominy Valley Park will be closed to the public from April 9-17 for some much-needed outdoor park maintenance. Please note the baseball fields, playground and basketball courts will not be open. We apologize for the inconvenience and encourage you to please visit our nearby park […]
Housing and Community Development Committee rescheduled for April 27
Press release from City of Asheville NOTICE: The Housing and Community Development Committee has rescheduled the April meeting from April 19 to now be held virtually on April 27 at 10:00 a.m.
Asheville police warn of phone scam
Press release from Asheville Police Department “Don’t believe it! It’s a scam!” The Asheville Police Department is warning residents of a phone scam in which someone is calling people, stating they are an officer with the Asheville Police Department. They then tell the unsuspecting caller that they have outstanding warrants for failure to appear and […]
April Shoup named warden at Western Correctional
Press release from the N.C. Department of Public Safety: RALEIGH – The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named April Shoup as the new warden of the Western Correctional Center for Women in Black Mountain. Shoup had been the associate warden at the facility since 2021. “Warden Shoup has more than a quarter-century […]
WNC Made By Mountains Partnership and Black Folks Camp Too announce new ‘Return on Inclusion’ campaign
Press release from Mountain BizWorks: CHEROKEE, NC—APRIL 6, 2022—The WNC Made By Mountains Partnership and Black Folks Camp Too are energized to announce a new “Return On Inclusion” campaign to engage Black folks from surrounding Southeastern metro areas to enjoy Western North Carolina’s outdoors, and explore entrepreneurial and job opportunities in the Outdoor Industry Hub […]
City of Asheville and Buncombe County to hold ‘Waste Off’
Press release from city of Asheville: In celebration of the second annual “Food Waste Reduction Month”, The City of Asheville and Buncombe County are throwing all our trash on stage at the first ever City/County “Waste Off”! WHEN: Thursday, April 7 2 – 5 p.m. WHERE: Pack Square Park stage – Court Plaza Asheville. WHAT: This […]
Arts Day registration now open
Press release from the Asheville Area Arts Council: The Arts Build Community grant supports innovative, arts-based projects that inspire diverse groups of participants to be more active, involved, and civically-engaged by creating together. Grants range from $500-2,500 and priority is given to projects based in low-income neighborhoods, Title 1 public schools, and communities in need. […]
Important primary election dates, facts to note
Press release from League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County: It’s Primary Season! Our Voter Services action team is gearing up for the NC Primary Election May 17. Important Primary Election Dates: 04/22/2022 Voter registration deadline for Primary Election 04/28 – 05/14/2022 Early Voting for the Primary Election 05/10/2022 Last date to Request Absentee Ballot for Municipal Election […]
Cherokee syllabary & contemporary art exhibit wins Award of Excellence, MCI acquires work
Press release from MCI: CHEROKEE, NC: The Museum of the Cherokee Indian (Cherokee, NC) and Asheville Art Museum (Asheville, NC) have been awarded the North Carolina Museums Council’s 2021 Award of Excellence for the collaborative exhibition A Living Language: Cherokee Syllabary in Contemporary Art. Granted annually, the Award of Excellence “is intended to honor those […]
Asheville Airport, jail and prison re-entry program, cybersecurity Get Funding Approval from Board of Commissioners
Press release from Buncombe County: On Tuesday, April 5, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners authorized financing improvements to the Asheville Regional Airport with the proceeds of tax-exempt bonds, accepted grant funding to improve public health outcomes for justice-involved individuals, and approved funding to bolster the County’s cybersecurity program. With the approval of the resolution […]
NC Court of Appeals affirms decision in removal of Vance Monument
Press release from City of Asheville: On April 5, the North Carolina Court of Appeals issued a decision in the lawsuit filed against the City regarding the removal of the Vance Monument. In its decision, the Court affirmed the previous decision of the Buncombe County Superior Court which dismissed all of the claims against the […]
Expansion and innovation showcased in 2022 farm grants
Press release from WNC Communities: Recipients of 2022 farm grants reflect the strength of the agricultural system in western North Carolina by growing their farm businesses and demonstrating innovative agricultural projects. After two years adapting to accommodate new COVID-19 realities, farm businesses have embraced innovative ideas and are expanding operations in response to increased demand […]
Poultry shows and public sales suspended until further notice due to High Path Avian Influenza
Press release from North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: State Veterinarian Mike Martin announced today that all North Carolina poultry shows, and public sales will be suspended due to the threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza. This includes all exhibitions, farm tours, shows, sales, flea markets, auction markets, swaps and meets pertaining to poultry […]
Reminder: Buncombe Ad Hoc Reappraisal Committee meets April 6, 5-7 p.m.
Press release from Buncombe County: On Wednesday, April 6, the Ad Hoc Reappraisal Committee will meet in-person at 200 College St. (downstairs conference room). The committee will accept public comment at the beginning of the meeting. Community members can register for the meeting and see past events here. The meeting will also be streamed at […]
Buncombe experiencing low level COVID-19 Community Level for third straight week
Press release from Buncombe County: The COVID-19 case rate in Buncombe County has remained low and stable for about three weeks. Since our last update on March 16, the case rate has dropped from 54 cases per 100,000 to 40 cases per 100,000. While this is an improvement, there has been no significant change over […]
Asheville median rent estimate of $1,241 ranks below U.S. median
Press release from Lattice Publishing LLC: Inflation continues to be the major story in the U.S. economy, as households confront rapidly rising prices in nearly every consumer category. Data released in March by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the Consumer Price Index rose by 7.9% from February 2021 to February 2022. This increase […]
Buncombe teams sweep at regional Envirothon
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County is home to the Area 1 Regional Envirothon winners! Congratulations to the top 3 teams all from Buncombe County: Lab Rats, Ambystoma mexicanum, and the Pileated Woodpeckers. On March 30th, five teams from Nesbitt Discovery Academy High School competed in the Area 1 Envirothon. The Area 1 competition […]