Press release from the city of Asheville: Duke Energy and the City of Asheville announce their mutual agreement to cancel the August 11 and August 22 community meetings regarding a potential land swap that would support the rebuilding of Duke Energy’s downtown electrical substation on land currently owned by the City of Asheville. The rebuild of […]
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The Community Foundation Awards Scholarships totaling $516,250
Press release from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: August 2022) – The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) approved scholarships totaling $516,250 to 90 WNC students in 57 schools in 21 counties. More than 60 volunteers from the community worked to review applications and select recipients. Top recipients were: Alexis Armstrong from […]
Upcoming City Council public hearings – August 23
Press release from city of Asheville: The following are public hearings scheduled for the next formal meeting – August 23. 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. Public hearing to consider rezoning 645 Brevard Road from […]
Crews placing long girders on I-26 bridge over French Broad River
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Transportation A section of Interstate 26 East will close for four straight nights so construction crews can place girders — steel beams more than 200 feet long — on a new section of bridge over the French Broad River. A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation […]
Asheville Parks & Recreation hosts back to school bash for teens in Pack Square Park
Press release from the City of Asheville As summer break comes to an end, teens can celebrate the start of a new school year with music, games, giveaways, dancing, performances, photo booths, and more courtesy of Asheville Parks & Recreation. Tha After Party: Summer Bash ‘22 takes place from 7-10 p.m. in Pack Square Park […]
47.9% of North Carolina businesses are seeing domestic supplier delays, 9th most in U.S.
Press release from Lattice Publishing For more than two years, delays, disruptions, and shortages in the supply chain have been a major economic consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. A number of factors have combined to create the widespread supply chain challenges the U.S. economy faces. The onset of the pandemic and subsequent waves temporarily shut […]
Girl Scouts celebrate National S’mores Day
Press release from Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont National S’mores Day is August 10, and Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P) will be celebrating with virtual activities on their social media pages throughout the day. The community is also welcome to come by the new Triad Service Center, located at 303 Pisgah Church […]
Community invited to guide the future development of Walton Street Park and Walton Street Pool
Press release from the City of Asheville Located in Asheville’s Southside neighborhood, Walton Street Park (570 Oakland Rd.) has served as the backdrop for many community events, birthday parties, and family celebrations since it opened in 1939. In 1948, Walton Street Pool opened in the southwest corner of the park. Since April, the City of […]
Cherokee Museum granted land use permit for future collections facility
Press release from the Museum of the Cherokee Indian The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has issued a land use permit allowing the Museum of the Cherokee Indian to operate an offsite facility housing Museum collections, archives, and Tribal artifacts. The permit follows a February resolution that designated a piece of land in Swain […]
Trail work underway at DuPont State Recreational Forest
Press release from DuPont State Recreational Forest DuPont State Recreational Forest (DSRF) is completing trail maintenance on seven miles of popular trails. The repairs and improvements will make the trails more sustainable, enhance recreational opportunities and correct erosion, drainage and sedimentation that impacts natural resources. “All trails need some heavier maintenance performed around every five […]
Public Hearing notice to solicit input for Buncombe County Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Revitalization Program application
Press release from Buncombe County Government: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of Buncombe will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. in the Buncombe County Commission Chambers located at 200 College Street, Suite 300, Asheville, NC. The hearing will be held before the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners […]
UPDATED: Sheriff’s Office attempting to locate missing man from the Weaverville area
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: UPDATE Aug. 8: Tyler Joseph Buckner has been located. The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing man from the Weaverville area of Buncombe County. Tyler Joseph Buckner is age 22 approximately 6’2” and 130 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last […]
City of Asheville Youth Leadership Academy(CAYLA) finale invitation
Press release from City of Asheville Since 2007, the City of Asheville Youth Leadership Academy (CAYLA) has provided internship placement opportunities for area high school students in local government, businesses and nonprofits. The 2022 CAYLA cohort will cap off their experience with a CAYLA Finale on Friday, August 5. Students will present their final projects […]
Earn money, support democracy: Buncombe needs poll workers for early voting & midterm elections
Press release from Buncombe County Are you interested in earning money while helping support the democratic process? If so, Buncombe County Election Services is looking for poll workers to help with Early Voting (Oct.20-Nov.5) and Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 8. It’s a rewarding way to help our community while supplementing your income. If this sounds interesting, […]
A-B Tech receives funds for year two of Second Chance Pell program
Press release from A-B Tech: ASHEVILLE, NC – Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College was notified by the U.S. Department of Education of continued funding for the Second Chance Pell Experimental Sites program. A-B Tech was awarded up to $175,896 to support students in these programs. A-B Tech is the first institution in North Carolina selected for participation […]
APD seeks missing person
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (Aug. 3, 2022): Asheville Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing person. Sean Paul Read (7/18/1973) was reported missing on Aug. 1, 2022. He was last seen at his residence that morning, wearing a “Hands of Sean Perry Inc” t-shirt and driving a silver-colored […]
Fatality near Milepost 358 on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Press release from the National Park Service: (Buncombe County, NC) – On August 2, 2022, at approximately 10:28 a.m., Blue Ridge Parkway Dispatch operators received a call of a single motor vehicle collision near milepost 358, just south of Mount Mitchell. While en route, NPS law enforcement rangers, along with first responders from Reems Creek Fire […]
NOTICE: Community Reparations Commission – Notice of ImpactFocus Area working group meetings
Press release from city of Asheville: NOTICE: The Community Reparations Commission will continue to meet in person on the third Monday at 6:00 p.m. and will be held at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Banquet Hall located at 87 Haywood Road, Asheville (downtown). NOTICE of Impact Focus Area Meetings: Commission members will serve on at least one […]
YMCA hosts health fair for LatinX community
Press release from YMCA of Western North Carolina: ASHEVILLE, NC, August 3, 2022 – For many in our region getting access to their healthcare and community information can be challenging. The YMCA of Western North Carolina is partnering with area organization to host a resource fair being many much needed resources all in one place – at […]
Buncombe tax hits 99.76% collection total, marking improvement over previous year
Press release from Buncombe County: For Fiscal Year 2022, the Buncombe County Tax Collections brought in a net of $221,921,259. That total represents an impressive 99.76% collection rate, up from the previous fiscal year’s 99.66% rate. State law requires the Tax Collector to provide the Board of Commissioners an annual settlement of property tax collected […]
Rankin Avenue Substation public meetings scheduled for Aug. 11 and Aug. 22
Press release from city of Asheville: Duke Energy and the City of Asheville are exploring the possibility of replacing the existing downtown substation on Rankin Avenue (behind Harrah’s Cherokee Center), with a modern substation across the street. Duke will host two public meetings on Thursday, August 11 at 9am and again at 4pm, as well as […]