Press release from A-B Tech: A-B Tech’s student culinary team will pack up and leave soon for a national competition set for July 25-28 in Las Vegas. As part of the American Culinary Federation’s National Convention, the team will compete for a record 13th time. A-B Tech has sent more competition teams to the ACF Nationals […]
News Bulletins
Let’s talk trash: Take our survey
Press release from Buncombe County: Do you drop trash off at the Landfill or Transfer Station? Would you like additional sites where you could dispose of waste? If so, we want to hear from you. Buncombe County Solid Waste is investigating ways to reduce traffic at the transfer station and remove barriers to proper waste […]
Homicide suspect in custody
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: APD News UPDATE III – Homicide Suspect in Custody! Asheville, NC (July 18, 2022): The suspect wanted by the Asheville Police Department for murder and attempted murder in Friday night’s shootings is now in law enforcement custody. Menelik Tefari Nesanet (4/19/2002) was apprehended by the U.S. Marshals – […]
Dogwood Health Trust shares news and updates
Press release from Dogwood Health Trust: Register Now Dogwood Health Trust envisions a region where all children in WNC enter kindergarten ready to learn. Part of how we plan to achieve that goal is by targeting resources to provide equitable, developmentally appropriate, affordable and accessible education and care to support ages birth to five. To […]
Lexington Avenue faces environmental and economic risks with plans for new Duke substation
Press release from Friends of Lexington Avenue: The City of Asheville and Duke Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding in October 2021 allowing Duke to study, survey and investigate the replacement of the substation at 72 Rankin Avenue Upcoming City of Asheville’s Design Review Committee on July 21 to conduct informal design review of Duke Energy’s […]
Community members can stay cool at Asheville Parks & Recreation’s free water events
Press release from Asheville Parks & Recreation: With a run of days hitting 80 degrees or higher this summer, Asheville Parks & Recreation has been hosting free water-based activities throughout the city – with plenty more planned for the weeks ahead. To keep things fresh, each date features a different mix of inflatable water slides, activities, and […]
Statewide disability council seeks nominees for advocacy and leadership awards
Press release from the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities: Nominations for the 2022 North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities’ (NCCDD) Advocacy and Leadership Awards are now open. The awards honor the significant contributions made by advocates throughout the state who are actively working to change attitudes and support greater choices and build a more inclusive […]
Asheville youth have the opportunity to win $500 with LEAF talent competition
Press release from LEAF Global Arts: We’d like to announce our first ever LEAF Youth Talent Competition, happening at LEAF Global (19 Eagle St., Suite 120, Asheville NC, 28801) July 23rd & July 30th, 3-6pm! The talent competition is for local youths of Asheville & WNC, for a grand prize of $500, plus custom LEAF sneakers provided by […]
UNC Asheville Athletics: Claudia Prieto nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year
Press release from the University of North Carolina at Asheville: UNC Asheville track & field student-athlete Claudia Prieto has been nominated for the prestigious NCAA Woman of the Year award. “It’s an extremely well-deserved honor for Claudia who has been the ideal, model student-athlete over her entire time at UNC Asheville,” said UNC Asheville Track […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office charges two individuals with first-degree murder
Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: On June 17, 2022 Deputies and Detectives with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Old Haywood Road where they found Billy Ray Moore suffering from severe injuries. Mr. Moore was transported to Mission Hospital and the Sheriff’s Office charged Kristie Wood and Anthony […]
APD arrests man who failed to show for court on sex crimes, other charges
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police Department detectives and officers arrested a man in west Asheville Wednesday afternoon for failing to show in court on sex crimes charges, as well as having multiple open warrants and drug charges. Five others were also charged and arrested on warrants. The officers located the known […]
New drone technology will help emergency responders save lives in Haywood County
Press release from Haywood County Emergency Services: Haywood County Emergency Services has a new tool in the form of a state-of-the-art flagship drone which will be deployed starting this month under the Emergency Management department. For several years now Haywood County has benefitted from the assistance of volunteer drone pilots brought in on a case by […]
Atlanta Braves World Champions Trophy Tour will stop in Asheville
Press release from the Atlanta Braves: ATLANTA (July 12, 2022) – The Atlanta Braves have announced additional stops of the World Champions Trophy Tour Presented by Truist. On Friday, Sept. 2, the trophy will be available for viewing at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. More information is available […]
AdventHealth Hendersonville hosts blood drive to help meet urgent need in summer months
Press release from AdventHealth: July 13, 2022; HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. – This summer we are seeing an urgent need for blood across the communities of Western North Carolina AdventHealth cares for every day. Just a few days ago, The Blood Connection warned of a blood shortage during the summer months that could have it running on […]
Blue Ridge Conservancy receives important funding in new state budget
Press release from Blue Ridge Conservancy: On Monday, Governor Cooper signed into law the new state budget. The budget contains exceptional news for the North Carolina Land and Water Fund (NCLWF) and the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF). Both will now receive $24.2 million annually, essentially doubling their annual appropriation. Blue Ridge Conservancy (BRC) will […]
Grant expands robotics opportunities for Buncombe, Henderson county students
Press release from NC Department of Public Instruction: Nearly 12,000 students across North Carolina will benefit from $1.6 million in grants for robotics programs approved this month by the State Board of Education. In all, 18 school districts and one charter school statewide will share in the funding to support after-school programs aimed at developing […]
I-26 West traffic shifting tonight in Buncombe County
Press release from NC DOT: Drivers heading west on Interstate 26 in Buncombe County will notice a change on Wednesday morning. A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will shift traffic tonight from its current pattern to new lanes between the French Broad River and Brevard Road as part of the I-26 widening project. […]
Buncombe County Special Collections announces temporary modified service hours
Press release from Buncombe County: Due to ongoing staffing issues, Buncombe County Special Collections’ (BCSC) at Pack Memorial Library will be closed on Wednesday, July 13, and will offer modified service hours moving forward. We apologize for any inconvenience. The new schedule will begin on Thursday, July 14, and new hours will be: Sunday & […]
City of Asheville to share updates on Memorial Stadium, Mountainside Park at community events
Press release from City of Asheville: Representatives from the City of Asheville’s Parks & Recreation and Capital Projects departments will present updates on the Phase II improvements to Memorial Stadium and Mountainside Park at upcoming community events. Community members can view project renderings and discuss planned improvements with staff members. As defined by City Council […]
Asheville All Stars play Downtown After 5, July 15
Press release from Asheville Downtown Association: Downtown After 5, presented by Prestige Subaru, returns to Lexington Avenue Friday, July 15 with the Asheville All Stars and Minør (from Asheville Music School). The All Stars lineup features Josh Blake, Spiro Nicolopolous, Nicole Nicolopolous, Rhoda Weaver, Brennan Dugan, Josh Clark, Ian Taylor, Mike Martinez, Eric Travers, Abby Bryant, Lo Wolf, Russ Wilson, Izzy Mayfield, Tim Morgan, King Garfield and Melissa McKinney. Minør is part […]
A-B Tech prepares for Fall 2022 semester, announces free tuition and Find Your Future college expo
Press release from A-B Tech: A-B Tech Community College today announced the continuation of its Trailblazer Promise scholarship to cover tuition and fees for students who enroll this fall. The college also set its annual Find Your Future College Expo for Thursday, July 21. The A-B Tech Trailblazer Promise Scholarship, which was established last year […]