Press release from Warren Wilson College: President of Warren Wilson College Dr. Lynn Morton has been awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest honor a North Carolina governor can confer for state service. Morton has served as president of Warren Wilson College since July 2017. She announced her retirement at the end […]
News Bulletins
The Blood Connection partners with local law enforcement agencies during National Week of Recognition
Press release from The Blood Connection: In recognition of National Law Enforcement Week, The Blood Connection (TBC) is urging the community to honor local heroes by donating blood. Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day for their communities, some paying the ultimate sacrifice to serve and protect. As an organization whose […]
Blue Ridge Honor Flight Announces Welcome Home Event for Veterans
Press release from Summit Marketing Group: Blue Ridge Honor Flight will host a welcome home celebration for their May 21st flight at the Asheville Regional Airport beginning at 7pm on Saturday, May 21st, 2022. The community, family, and friends are invited and encouraged to be present upon the return of World War II, Korean War, and […]
Mission Hospital Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade; Mission Hospital McDowell also received an ‘A’ grade
Press release from Mission Health: Mission Hospital received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes Mission Hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital. “I am so proud of the entire team at Mission Hospital and the exceptional care they provide every day to […]
City of Asheville Board and Commission Opportunities
From City of Asheville: Please find the JUNE vacancy flyer for current openings on the City of Asheville Boards & Commissions. The application deadline is June 6 at 5 p.m. unless noted otherwise. This month’s opportunities include: AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION AIRPORT AUTHORITY AUDIT COMMITTEE ASHEVILLE BUNCOMBE AIR QUALITY BOARD CIVIC CENTER COMMISSION HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION HUMAN […]
Three WNC short line railroads receive Department of Transportation grants
Press release from N.C. Department of Transportation The North Carolina Ports Authority and 13 short line railroads will be improving their rail infrastructure thanks to approximately $10.9 million in matching grant funds being awarded as part of the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Freight Rail and Rail Crossing Safety Improvement program (FRRCSI). FRRCSI supports rail infrastructure […]
Asheville Parks & Recreation considers renaming Senior Opportunity Community Center
Press release Asheville Parks & Recreation Senior Opportunity Community Center holds many memories for Ashevillians of all ages. Like the city in which it is located, the building, staff, and frequent visitors have seen many changes – and one of the biggest may be in the near future. Over the past few weeks, Asheville Parks & […]
Get prepared for summer storms with RiverLink’s free WaterRICH Guide
Press release from RiverLink Homeowners in the greater Asheville area are invited to check out the new and improved WaterRICH Guide on RiverLink’s website, a free resource designed to help residents and property owners manage stormwater on their property. Rainwater runoff from rooftops and driveways flows into streets, drainage ditches, or into a storm drain, […]
Clean Streams Day in Hendersonville scheduled for May 21
Press release from City of Hendersonville The City of Hendersonville will be participating in Clean Streams Day on Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clean Streams Day is a cleanup event that brings community members and organizations together to clear trash from their local waterways. During this event, a team of volunteers […]
Madison Sings receives Warren Wilson’s highest honor
Press release from Warren Wilson College: SWANNANOA, N.C. – Madison Sings has received the Alton F. Pfaff Cup, Warren Wilson College’s highest honor given to a graduating senior. Sings recently graduated from Warren Wilson College with a double major in environmental studies with an environmental policy and justice concentration, and in history and political science […]
The Blood Connection, Asheville Tourists partner to encourage blood donation
Press release from The Blood Connection The Blood Connection, the nonprofit community blood center, and the Asheville Tourists are proud to renew their partnership to support the local blood supply in the Western Carolinas while bringing baseball fun to blood donors across the region. The Asheville Tourists are a longstanding member of the Lifesaver League […]
City of Asheville mayor issues proclamation for National Public Works Week
Press release from City of Asheville Next week kicks off National Public Works week. It’s a chance for communities across the country to recognize the people of Public Works and all they do to keep their cities running every day. Join us in recognizing the substantial contributions they make to protecting our national health, safety, […]
City of Asheville presents to council on Point-in-Time Count, homelessness consultant and decreased crime rates near AHOPE
Press release from city of Asheville: Asheville City Council, this evening, were given an update on many areas impacting homelessness in our community. Among the areas addressed by the Community and Economic Development team were results of the 2022 Point-in-Time count, a resolution adopted by Council to accept funding for a Homelessness Services consultant, and […]
Asheville Fire Department to host a hose uncoupling ceremony for Fire Station No. 4
Press release from Asheville Fire Department: Asheville, NC (May 11, 2022): The Asheville Fire Department will host a Hose Uncoupling Ceremony (ribbon cutting) for Fire Sation #4 on May 18, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate the renovations and opening of this station. The event will be held at 9 Miller Rd. in Asheville, NC, and […]
APD kicks off new false alarm reduction program
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (May 11, 2022): The Asheville Police Department will soon implement a new program which should reduce the number of false alarm calls in the city. On May 16, Central Square-CryWolf will conduct alarm management for APD, and City of Asheville residents and businesses are required to register […]
UPDATE: APD locate missing person, Roderick Oneal
Press release from Asheville Police Department: UPDATE, Wednesday, May 11: An APD Patrol Officer located Roderick Oneal walking down Merrimon Ave. earlier this morning. ————————- Tuesday, May 10: Asheville Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing person. Roderick Oneal, 36, of Texas, was reported missing by his mother after he was […]
City of Asheville ARPA funding recipients named
Press release from city of Asheville: At its May 10, 2022 meeting, Asheville City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute the agreements for the fulfillment of the American Rescue Plan Act funding recommendations. These funds, in the amount of $11,723,257, come from ARPA funding. City Council voted unanimously to authorize City […]
City Council action agenda from May 10 formal meeting
Press release from city of Asheville: The action agenda is intended to provide the reader with an overview of the council meeting and any decisions that were made. For detailed information on this meeting, please either view the video of the meeting or the minutes of the meeting – both which can be found at http://www.ashevillenc.gov/council/meeting_materials.htm. This […]
Fire districts, schools present Buncombe County Commissioners with budget requests
Press release from Buncombe County: During their last budget workshop, Buncombe County Commissioners discussed requests from fire districts, Asheville City and Buncombe County school districts, and A-B Tech. The May 10 meeting is the latest step of a months-long process of identifying priorities and working toward crafting a Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) spending plan reflective […]
Pardee UNC Health Care nationally recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital safety grade
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes Pardee Hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital. The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade […]
Asheville City Council public hearings set for May 24
Press release from City of Asheville: The following are public hearings scheduled for the next formal meeting – May 24. This listing is for information only and is subject to change. Please call City Clerk Maggie Burleson at 259-5601 if you have any questions. A. Reed Creek 1. Public hearing to consider a land […]