Press release from Mountain Bizworks: The WNC: MADE X MTNS Partnership is launching a new outdoor-driven community economic development initiative, Building Outdoor Communities (BOC), spanning 25 Western North Carolina counties and the Qualla Boundary. Building Outdoor Communities focuses on capacity building, technical assistance, training, connectivity, and education for communities seeking to advance their outdoor economy […]
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Protect Pisgah Party + Rally for the Forest set for Aug. 1
Press release from Firefly Gathering: The Protect Pisgah Party + Rally for the Forest will highlight the vast, overwhelming public and political support for protecting Big Ivy and the Pisgah-Nantahala National Forest. The rally will be held outside the U.S. Forest Service headquarters in Asheville on Monday, August 1 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Asheville […]
Vaya Health special called Board of Directors meeting set for July 28
Press release from Vaya Health: Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143-318.12(b), this email serves as official Notice that Vaya Health Board of Directors will conduct a Special Called Board Meeting on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Vaya Health’s Administrative Office located at 200 Ridgefield Court, Suite 218, Asheville, NC 28806. Due to the […]
City Council public hearings set for July 26
Press release from City of Asheville: The following are public hearings scheduled for the next formal meeting – July 26. 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. REMINDER – City Council will be meeting in the Council […]
Man wanted for murder now in custody, turns himself in
Press release from Asheville Police Department: UPDATE: The man wanted by Asheville Police for Sunday’s homicide in downtown Asheville turned himself in to law enforcement around noon Tuesday. Danquries Green was served with his warrants and is being held at the Buncombe County Detention Facility with no bond on the 1st Degree Murder charge and a […]
Sheriff’s Office attempting to locate runaway teenager from Swannanoa
UPDATE 7.15: Michael Watson has been located and is home with his family. Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a runaway teenager from the Swannanoa area of Buncombe County. Michael Watson is age 14, approximately 5’ 6” and 130 pounds with blue/green eyes and […]
Next phase of Comprehensive Plan sets sights on policies and actions
Press release from Buncombe County: After thousands of community members provided input to guide the development of the Buncombe County Comprehensive Plan, staff have moved to the next phase of the planning process. The first public input phase wrapped up earlier this year, and several key themes around visions and goals emerged: Equity Housing Governance Infrastructure Community […]
Sheriff’s Office attempting to locate runaway teenager from Arden
Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a runaway teenager from the Arden area of Buncombe County. Kayle Christopher is age 17 and approximately 5’ 6” and 175 pounds with hazel eyes and dyed red hair. Kayle was last seen wearing a red spaghetti strap […]
Mountain Area Workforce Development Board announces partnership with Guided Compass
Press release from Mountain Area Workforce Development: Mountain Area Workforce Development Board (MAWDB) announced its’ partnership today with Guided Compass, a career advising and recruiting technology company. The workforce development board, a department of Land of Sky Regional Council, will be conducting a 16-month pilot to help the workforce board hone technology career pathways, develop talent, […]
APD is seeking tips from community after downtown homicide
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police Detectives are investigating a shooting in which a man died after being shot multiple times in downtown Asheville early Sunday morning. Earlier this morning at 2:20 a.m., Asheville Police Officers were patrolling downtown when they heard gunshots ring out. They quickly searched the area, and when they […]
City Board and Commission opportunities
Press release from City of Asheville: Attached please find the AUGUST vacancy flyer for current openings on the City of Asheville Boards & Commissions. The application deadline is August 1 at 5 p.m. unless noted otherwise. This month’s opportunities include: AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE AUDIT COMMITTEE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE More information […]
Buncombe County Election Services seeks feedback on Early Voting plan for 2022 midterm election
Press release from Buncombe County Government: Do you want to have a voice in how Early Voting works for the midterm election this November? Buncombe County Election Services released this five-question survey, with results guiding real outcomes. The Buncombe County Board of Elections will take feedback into consideration when determining the number of locations and […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina named Small-Mid Agency of the Year
Press release from Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC: Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), the preeminent one-to-one youth mentoring organization in the United States, has named Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina the winner of the Small-Mid Agency of the Year Award. The honor, announced at BBBSA’s national meeting this month […]
August 2022 City of Asheville Board and Commission Opportunities
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 […]
FIND Outdoors celebrates 50 years as a local nonprofit on July 13
Press release from FIND Outdoors FIND Outdoors, a local nonprofit that promotes recreation and education on our public lands, celebrates their official incorporation as a nonprofit on July 13th through giveaways, events, and surprises at all FIND-managed sites. “To say that we’re proud and humbled to be able to give the gift of outdoor experiences […]
Asheville Police implements “Lights On!” program to hand our vouchers instead of citations
Press release from Asheville Police Department The Asheville Police Department is partnering with Lights On!, a community-driven program with the mission to foster relationships between communities and law enforcement agencies by providing vouchers instead of citations on certain traffic stops. “Under the program, our officers can provide a voucher up to $250 for free repairs […]
Library Advisory Board meeting Thursday, July 14
Press release from Buncombe County The Buncombe County Library Advisory Board will hold their regular meeting Thursday, July 14, at 6:30 p.m., in-person at the Swannanoa Branch Library. Please see the below agenda. Anyone requiring special assistance to attend this meeting, please call (828) 250-4714 by noon on Tuesday preceding the Board Meeting. Buncombe County […]
MAHEC, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy expand clinical pharmacy training opportunities
Press release from Mountain Area Health Education Center The Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) has announced the formation of a new department of pharmacotherapy at its UNC Health Sciences at MAHEC campus. The department will be chaired by Mollie Ashe Scott, PharmD, regional associate dean for UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. The expansion, supported […]
APD seeks to identity persons of interest in downtown Asheville explosion
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (July 5, 2022): Investigators with the Asheville Police Department are seeking the identity of persons of interest who may have information in the detonation of improvised explosive devices at Pack Square at the site of the former Vance Monument Monday evening. APD Officers have arrested two persons […]
New Belgium parent company gives up stake in Myanmar Brewery
AP News reports that Japanese beverage giant — and New Belgium Brewing Co. owner — Kirin Holdings plans to transfer its stake in Myanmar Brewery to the joint venture in a share buyback transaction. The change will leave its local partner, Myanma Economic Holdings Plc. (MEHL), with full control of the company. Kirin says the […]
Buncombe County’s homeowner grant program now accepting applications
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County is excited to announce the inquiry process is now open for the 2022 Homeowner Grant Program. This program is in its second year, and qualified homeowners will have an opportunity to receive financial assistance for housing-related costs. The program website is now accepting inquiries for support, or homeowners […]