Press release from City of Asheville: Effective June 28, City Council will hold their formal meetings in City Hall – in the Council Chamber – 2nd Floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza.
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July openings for City of Asheville Boards & Commissions
Press release from City of Asheville: The City of Asheville has various openings on various committees. Have you wondered, “Can the City benefit from my experience and knowledge?” Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? If yes, take that initial step forward and put your perspective, leadership and knowledge to task by […]
Lake Julian Park front side closed for special event, June 25
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Recreation Services would like to make the public aware Lake Julian Park front side will be closed Saturday, June 25, for a reservation-required campout event hosted by Recreation Services. Lake Julian Park back side will be open that day, and the entire park will be open as usual […]
Action Agenda from City Council’s June 14 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 […]
NCDHHS preparing for rollout of vaccines to children under 5
Press release from NC Department of Health and Human Services: Vaccine to be available in all 100 counties RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is preparing for COVID-19 vaccine distribution for children under 5 years old and to ensure families across the state have the information they need to access […]
Bradford to leave the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission
Press release from AshevilleBuncombe Regional Sports Commission: The Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission in conjunction with the Greensboro Sports Foundation announced that Demp Bradford, President/Executive Director will be leaving Asheville at the end of the month to become Vice President/Chief Operations Officer of the Greensboro Sports Foundation. “This is a bittersweet moment because “WE” have […]
City of Asheville offices to close for Juneteenth Observance – Monday, June 20, 2022
Press release from City of Asheville: On June 20, 2022 Asheville City offices will be closed in observance of Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day. Juneteenth, officially observed each year on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when enslaved African-Americans in Galveston, Texas, were told they were free, marking the end […]
LinkedIn research: Asheville is the seventh fastest growing tech hub in the USA
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Upcoming City Council Public Hearings – June 28
From City Clerk, City of Asheville: Please note that the City Council meetings will again be held in the Council Chamber, located on the 2nd Floor of City Hall. The following are public hearings scheduled for the next formal meeting – June 28. This listing is for information only and is subject to change. […]
Buncombe County Juneteenth holiday schedule June 17-18
Press release from Buncombe County On Friday, June 17, Buncombe County offices and public libraries will be closed for Juneteenth (also known as Emancipation Day, Jubilee Day, and other names). Please see below for more departmental information. Last year, the Board of Commissioners formally adopted Juneteenth as a County holiday, closing County facilities the Friday on or […]
Western NC campus of NC School of Science and Math officially opened today
Press release from North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics ceremonially launched its second campus in Western North Carolina Friday, a historic moment more than a decade in the making, and more than 600 state and local leaders and supporters gathered on the new campus among gleaming new […]
NCDHHS announces funds to expand treatment to help those with opioid use disorder, MAHEC awarded grant
Press release via North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services People struggling with opioid use disorder will have better access to more treatment options because of funding awarded by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Nearly $16,000,000 across 20 health care centers, treatment clinics and community-based providers will be used across the […]
Buncombe County recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day at Carrier Park on June 15 from 5-7 p.m.
Press release from Buncombe County On the coattails of Older Americans Month in May, comes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), occurring annually on June 15. The purpose of this international day of recognition is to provide communities the chance to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older adults by raising awareness […]
Submit nominations for WCU’s Mountain Heritage Awards
Press release from Western Carolina University The nomination period is now open for the annual Mountain Heritage Awards, which recognize contributions to Southern Appalachian history, culture and folklore. Presented by the Mountain Heritage Center, recipients are honored during ceremonies at Mountain Heritage Day on Saturday, Sept. 24, at Western Carolina University. Honorees are selected by a committee comprised […]
Local leaders honored at National Community Schools Conference
Press release from United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County: Awards go to Asheville City Schools Foundation and United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County Last week, in a crowd of 3500 people, from 50 states and six countries, Asheville City Schools Foundation (ACSF) and Laura Elliot of United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County […]
Dr. Gene Freeman retiring effective June 15th
News alert from Asheville City Schools: On behalf of the Board, we wanted to let you know that Dr. Gene Freeman will retire as superintendent effective June 15, 2022. This is 5 ½ months earlier than his original announcement and is the result of a negotiated separation agreement. Per his contract, Dr. Freeman had the […]
City Council Agenda – June 14
From City of Asheville: The electronic agenda for the June 14, City Council formal meeting is now available by clicking on the link below. If you have any questions, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 259-5601. http://www.ashevillenc.gov/council/meeting_agenda.htm Persons wishing to speak live at the meeting will be required to attend in person and must sign-up […]
Recreation Park Pool opens on Saturday following repairs
Press release from City of Asheville: Asheville Parks & Recreation today announced that resurfacing and other preventative repairs have been completed at Recreation Park Pool and it will open for the season on Saturday, June 11. Regular operating hours for the pool on 65 Gashes Creek Rd. are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, 1-6 p.m. on […]
Special Collections’ HeardTell blog will accept your submissions starting in July
Press release from Buncombe County Since 2013, the Special Collections blog “HeardTell” has engaged lovers of Buncombe County history by sharing stories about and found in the archive. Over the years, HeardTell has become a tremendous resource and outreach tool, reaching more than half a million views. The blog was so well-received that Buncombe County […]
APD charge another in homicide case, asking public’s help in locating
Press release via Asheville Police Department Asheville Police Department detectives charged another person in the homicide case in which a man was killed late last month. APD has charged Aric Rashad Harper with aid & abet 1st degree murder for his participation in the killing of Keith Mosely, Jr., on May 29. Harper is described […]
City of Asheville announces second phase of Neighborhood Matching Grants; Applications up to $5,000
Press release from city of Asheville: The second phase of Neighborhood Matching Grants will open for applications on June 20, bringing City investments into Asheville’s neighborhoods. The Neighborhood Matching Grant program was created in 2021 with three main goals: Build neighborhood capacity and increase civic participation; Empower neighborhoods to self-determine improvement projects; and Create and […]