Press release from HCA healthcare NC Division/Mission Health: Mission Health is pleased to announce our recent Certificate of Need approval for two new ERs to serve the western North Carolina area, both as departments of Mission Hospital. One will be located near the corner of Hendersonville Road (US 25) and Airport Road in South Asheville […]
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Merrimon Avenue road diet receives approval
Press release from NCDOT: Conversion to increase safety for multiple types of transportation The N.C. Department of Transportation and the city of Asheville will proceed with a proposal to reconfigure a section of Merrimon Avenue (U.S. 25) later this year. NCDOT officials reached the decision following the Asheville City Council’s vote on Tuesday night to […]
Oceans of Possibilities: Summer Library Fest is Saturday, June 4
Press release from Buncombe County Government: Dive into Oceans of Possibilities at the library this summer. Buncombe County Public Libraries’ (BCPL) annual summer learning program will be all about the sea. Check out the calendar to find the most up-to-date list of programs all summer long. Join BCPL as we kick off summer learning at the […]
Focus area grants totaling $141,300 awarded
Press release from The Community Foundation of WNC: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) recently approved focus area grants totaling $141,300 in Food & Farming and Natural & Cultural Resources. The Dogwood Charitable Endowment Fund and Oliver Family Fund provided co-investment for these grants. Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) was awarded an $80,000 […]
Donated conservation easement protects forested Reems Creek cove
Press release from Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy: Leonard Wiener, a long-time conservationist and retired geologist, recently donated a conservation easement on 63 acres of a beautiful, secluded cove in the Reems Creek area of Buncombe County. The property is located near other SAHC-protected preserves and conservation easements, including the Woodfin Watershed. With forested mountain slopes, rocky […]
Asheville Memorial Day Weekend Festival of the Arts returns, May 28-29
Press release from Howard Alan Events: Following a two-year hiatus, residents and visitors to scenic Asheville will once again see some of the finest locally made art alongside national artists’ works during the 2nd Annual Downtown Asheville Memorial Day Weekend Festival of the Arts. The free, outdoor event takes place in Pack Square Park from 10 […]
Vaya Health FY22-23 Budget hearing set for June 23
Press release from Vaya Health: In accordance with N.C.G.S. § 159-12, Vaya Health posted its proposed FY 2022-2023 Budget to the Vaya Health website on May 23, 2022 and notices are being published in news media across the Vaya Health 31-county catchment area. A copy of the FY22-23 Budget is also on file in the […]
APD investigating May 22 shooting
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police are investigating a gun discharge in downtown Asheville that occurred Sunday night in which one man was shot with non-life threatening injuries. APD Patrol Officers were dispatched to reports of gun discharges at the 100 block of S. French Broad Ave. around 9:50 p.m. on May 22. […]
103.3 Asheville FM wins 2022 Hometown Media Awards
Press release from Asheville FM: Asheville FM (WSFM-LP) received a number of 2022 Hometown Media Awards from the Alliance for Community Media Foundation. The awards program was established to honor and promote community media, community radio, and local cable programs that are distributed on Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) access cable television channels. Proceeds go to […]
Buncombe Sheriff’s Office attempting to locate missing woman last seen in Black Mountain
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing woman last seen in the Black Mountain area of Buncombe County. Heather Steele is age 28, approximately 5’ 3” and 165 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. Ms. Steele was last seen on 05/10/2022 in Black Mountain. […]
Mission Health announces financial support for local nursing programs
Press release from Mission Health: Mission Health is pleased to announce that we will be funding an instructor position at three of our local nursing schools. Starting with the upcoming fall semester, Mission Health will pay for a full-time faculty member at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College; Blue Ridge Community College and Western Carolina University. This […]
Carter-Ann-Patton Stormwater Improvements (CAPS) project starts this summer
Press release from City of Asheville: The City of Asheville Public Works Stormwater Division will be launching a project to improve stormwater drainage in the areas of Carter Street, S. Ann Street and Patton Avenue in the summer of 2022. The project will bring much needed flood and run-off relief to the area, as well […]
Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee remote meeting: Friday, May 27 at 9 a.m.
Press release from City of Asheville Community and Economic Development The Homelessness Initiative Advisory Committee (HIAC) will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Friday, May 27, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) this will be a remote meeting, which the public can access by any of the following means: Watch […]
Buncombe County Memorial Day Schedules
Buncombe County government offices and libraries will be closed on Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. In honor of our fallen soldiers, veterans, and their families please join the Buncombe Community in solidarity at these events taking place in our county this Memorial Day. Solid Waste The Landfill and Transfer Station will be closed on Monday, May 30. Waste […]
I-26 Widening Midway Event Tuesday, May 24
Press release from North Carolina Dept of Transportation: What: I-26 Widening Midway Event When: Tuesday, May 24 at 1 p.m. Where: 8 Glenn Willow Drive, Arden, NC 28704 Details: The I-26 widening projects are at the midway point. Resident Engineers — Luke Middleton for Buncombe County and Mike Patton for Henderson County — will deliver presentations detailing progress and […]
Asheville Parks & Recreation shares updates on multiple projects
Press release from the City of Asheville: As Asheville Parks & Recreation continues to enhance and improve facilities throughout the city, some construction projects are expected to temporarily impact nearby areas. The City of Asheville is dedicated to as little disruption to surrounding properties as possible. Magnolia Park (51 Magnolia Ave.) – The well-loved community park in Montford near […]
Monthly Meeting of Buncombe County TDA – May 25, 2022
Media advisory from Buncombe County TDA: WHAT: The regular monthly joint meeting of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, Public Authority, and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, Nonprofit Corporation. WHEN: Wednesday, May 25, 9 a.m.–10:50 a.m. WHERE: The meeting will take place IN PERSON at the Explore Asheville CVB Board Room, located at 27 College […]
APD on the Lookout for unbuckled drivers and passengers during Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign
Press release from APD: You may want to think twice before deciding to drive or ride without a seatbelt this Memorial Day. Starting May 23, Asheville Police Department Officers will be handing out citations to unbuckled motorists and passengers during the annual Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign, which runs until June 5. […]
UPDATE: Asheville City Board of Education meeting rescheduled
Press release from Asheville City Board of Education, May 23, 1:30 p.m. Good Afternoon Students, Staff and Families. This is James Carter, Chair of the Asheville City Board of Education. Since last week’s announcement, it has come to our attention that today’s Special Called Meeting was set to occur at the same time as the Community […]
Asheville City Council Meeting, Tuesday May 24, 2022
From City of Asheville: Asheville City Council will continue meeting in person at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 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 […]
Western North Carolina news and information survey launched
Press release from NC Local News Workshop: May 20, 2022 (Asheville, NC) – The decline of traditional community newspapers, the expansion of online information (and misinformation) and the lack of affordable and reliable broadband access in rural areas have led to an uneven network of news and information in many communities in North Carolina. The […]