Press release from the N.C. Department of Transportation: When the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Wildflower Program first started in 1985, no one could imagine just how popular the initiative would become. Now, the beautiful sight of wildflowers blooming along North Carolina’s highways never fails to bring smiles to the faces of travelers across the state. To […]
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Ready to try hiking? Join Parks and Recreation for a Sampler Hike Series
Press release from Buncombe County: Have a yen to try a local hike, but don’t know where to begin? Join Buncombe County Parks & Recreation for scenic hikes close to home this summer and fall. The Sampler Hike Series is a free four-pack of popular treks lead by Parks and Recreation staff on Saturday mornings. […]
Business and recreational areas go BearWise in North Carolina
Press release from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: Officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission have announced the first business and first recreation area to be recognized as BearWise in North Carolina. BearWise is a national program that shares ways to prevent conflicts with black bears, provides resources to resolve problems with black bears and encourages […]
City of Asheville announces artists that will participate in Art in the Heart
Press release from the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville is thrilled to announce the participating artist list for Art in the Heart! The selection panel reviewed a lot of incredible submissions, and the applicants listed below rose to the top. Their work- which includes interactive performance, sculpture, mixed media and other styles- […]
Ride on: Pedal over to Parks and Recreation’s Bike Rodeo and Safety Day
Press release from the Buncombe County: Buckle up your helmets and get ready to ride bikes! Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is excited to announce our first annual Bike Rodeo & Safety Day on Saturday, Sept. 10. This fun, free family event is open to all ages and tailored to children and youth with lots […]
Air quality monitoring network installed on WCU’s campus
Press release from Western Carolina University: CULLOWHEE – WCU’s Sustainable Energy Initiative recently funded a campus-wide air quality monitoring project lead by Sara Duncan, assistant professor of environmental health, and student Graham Seigel, who graduated in May. Under the project, titled “Whee Breathe: An open air quality monitoring platform at WCU,” low-cost Purple Air monitors were installed across campus. These […]
Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program Grant now open
Press release from the Asheville Area Arts Council: Since 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program (GAP) has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences. Using a per capita based formula, the program provides funding for the arts in all 100 counties of the state through partnerships with local arts councils. […]
Sheriff’s Office charges man in armed robbery, suspect arrested in Polk County
Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office has charged Charles Shawn Gary in connection with an Armed Robbery at a Dollar Tree store located at 1125 Brevard Road in Buncombe County on July 24. On July 28, the Sheriff’s Office obtained the following criminal warrants for Mr. Gary: Robbery […]
Mountain Community Capital Fund Operating Committee – Sept. 8
Notice from City of Asheville: The Mountain Community Capital Fund Operating Committee will hold the September meeting on September 8 at 10:00 a.m. this meeting will be held virtually. Please visit the committee webpage for more information.
Governance Committee meeting cancelled
Notice from City of Asheville: The August Governance Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 16 has been cancelled.
Asheville Area Riverfront Redevelopment Commission
Notice from City of Asheville: The Asheville Area Riverfront Redevelopment Commission will host a River Improvement and Protection Summit on Thursday, September 8, 2022 from 10 AM – Noon at the New Belgium Brewing Co., Brew House, located at 21 Craven Street in Asheville. For more information and to RSVP for this event, please visit the committee page, here.
Curb ramp improvements along Merrimon Avenue start next week
Press release from NCDOT: ASHEVILLE – A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation may begin upgrading pedestrian curb ramps along Merrimon Avenue on Monday, Aug. 15. Crews from Rogers Group, Inc., will bring more than 65 ramps up to current standards established by the Americans with Disabilities Act. To make the improvements, they will remove […]
Asheville Regional Airport is now the third busiest airport in North Carolina
Press release from Asheville Regional Airport: (Asheville, N.C.) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released its annual list of all commercial service airports in the country, ranked by numbers of passenger enplanements. For the first time, Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) ranked as the third busiest airport in North Carolina, behind Charlotte Douglas International Airport (busiest) and Raleigh […]
Bureau of Identification closed for training Aug. 22, 8 a.m.-noon
Press release from Buncombe County: Heads up, the ID Bureau, located at 52 Coxe Ave., will have modified hours for Monday, Aug. 22. The office will be closed from 8 a.m.-noon, for an all-staff security training. The ID Bureau will reopen for regular business at noon. We apologize for any inconvenience. For questions about ID […]
Buncombe County holding ‘I Voted’ sticker contest
Press release from Buncombe County Election Services Buncombe County Election Services wants to see your designs for the ever-popular ‘I Voted’ sticker. “We rolled out a custom Buncombe County branded sticker for the mid-term primary election and so many people loved it, says Election Services Director Corinne Duncan. “We want to see how creative the community […]
Mercy Urgent Care now offering mental health services
Press release from Mercy Urgent Care Mercy Urgent Care is pleased to announce its new program, Mercy Mindful, bringing mental healthcare services to its West Asheville location, at 1201 Patton Ave. To lead this program, Mercy hired two new providers specializing in mental health, physician assistants Megan Peterson and Rachael McLean. Mercy Mindful services will […]
AdventHealth Hendersonville receives five-star quality rating
Press release from AdventHealth Hendersonville: AdventHealth Hendersonville is honored to announce it has once again received national recognition for an overall five-star rating in quality from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the latest hospital performance report released by the federal agency. This recognition makes AdventHealth Hendersonville the only hospital in Western North […]
Gov. Cooper speaks at WNC Rebounding Stronger Summit
Press release from Land of Sky Regional Council: Governor Roy Cooper was among the speakers in Cherokee, North Carolina today at the WNC Rebounding Stronger Summit held at the Cherokee Convention Center. More than 120 regional leaders gathered to discuss the challenges and solutions facing rural western North Carolinians. Hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of […]
Arts Council awarded block grant from Buncombe County
Press release from Asheville Area Arts Council: Buncombe County awarded a $129,788 block grant to the Asheville Area Arts Council to support the arts council’s grant programs and creative economy reporting initiatives. This investment comes on the heels of a arts-sector relief grant program funded by Buncombe County earlier this year with its COVID Recovery Funds. […]
Submissions for Thomas Wolfe student writing competition open through Oct. 8
Press release from Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site: In anticipation of Thomas Wolfe’s birthday in October, the Thomas Wolfe Memorial invites students and teachers to participate in the 2022 “Telling Our Tales” Student Writing Competition. Thomas Wolfe, while best known for his novels, also wrote many short stories. In this competition, students will submit their […]
Friends of Lexington Avenue calls on city of Asheville and Duke Energy to host public meeting
Press release from Friends of Lexington Avenue: Asheville, NC – August 10, 2022 – Following Duke Energy and the City of Asheville’s cancellation of the August 11 community meetings to review Duke’s substation plans, the Friends of Lexington Avenue (FOLA) is calling for the City and Duke to hold public meetings on the proposed project. […]