Press release from Asheville Regional Airport: Those traveling through Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) today will be the first to have access to the airport’s newest passenger amenity: a mother’s lactation suite. AVL is now giving nursing parents a quiet place to pump or breastfeed when they travel with the addition of a Mamava lactation pod. “The […]
News Bulletins
Agenda for AB Air Quality September 12, 2022 Board Meeting
From Buncombe County Government: Agenda 9-12-22
Building a strong & equitable COVID recovery: one year out, Buncombe’s ARPA funding is making a difference
Press release from Buncombe County Government: During the height of the pandemic, Asheville-based Babies Need Bottoms saw a nearly 400% increase in demand for diaper distribution. Thanks to $50,000 as part of Buncombe County’s distribution of nearly $51 million in COVID Recovery Funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Asheville-based nonprofit is partnering […]
City of Hendersonville Planning Board meeting agenda
From City of Hendersonville: DOC090222-09022022101842
Investing in our community: $80K in funding opportunities for Juvenile Crime Prevention programs available now
Press release from Buncombe County Government: The Buncombe County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) is now accepting proposals for the remainder of fiscal year 2022-2023. The JCPC announces the availability of small allocations totaling $84,902 in state funding for local nonprofits and public agencies working to serve youth involved in, or at-risk of becoming involved in the […]
Buncombe projects receive close to $7M boost from Buncombe County TDA
Press release from Buncombe County Government: The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority announced significant funding for two Buncombe County projects following their regular meeting on Aug. 31. Buncombe County, the Town of Woodfin, and RiverLink are excited to report that the Woodfin Greenway & Blueway Project will receive $6 million, bringing this much-anticipated $30 million project on the […]
Upcoming League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County Voter Registration Events
Press release from League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County National Voter Registration Day is September 20; but in fact, the entire week is National Voter Registration Week! LWVAB will host four voter Registration events that week. (See schedule below.) Stop by and show your support … and tell all your friends! La Casa del Alfarero Church 2040 New […]
Gun Violence Forum is Scheduled Tonight
Press release from Mount Zion Community Development Inc A gun violence forum is scheduled tonight at 6 p.m. at the Worldwide Baptist Church. This forum is sponsored by the Baptist Ministers Union — Dr. John H. Grant, President. Panelists for this forum include the following: Mr. Quentin Miller, Sheriff, Buncombe County Mr. Mike Lamb, Captain, […]
Predatory Payday Loan Companies and Fraudsters Thrive Among Uneven Laws and Stolen Data, New BBB Study Finds
Press release from Better Business Bureau As consumers lost jobs and struggled to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic, many turned to payday loans and other short-term solutions. This not only allowed predatory lenders to thrive – many borrowers still contend with sky-high interest rates and opaque fees – but also created a fertile […]
Explore, Connect, and Discover with Asheville Parks & Recreation This Fall
Press release from Asheville Parks & Recreation Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR), like the community it serves, is constantly changing and evolving. In alignment with Asheville City Council’s 2036 Vision and current strategic priorities, the department is focused on Improving Core Core Services, Neighborhood Resilience, and Improving Public Safety. APR’s fall program guide reflects the department’s […]
Pardee UNC Health Care Primary Care Practices Become Pardee BlueMD
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care Primary Care Practices On September 1, all of Pardee UNC Health Care’s eleven primary care practices serving Henderson, Buncombe and Transylvania counties will become Pardee BlueMD. The change in name supports Pardee’s recent change to become a FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) and will be reflected in signage, communications and business […]
Woodfin Greenway & Blueway awarded $5.89 million to complete the Wave
Press release from the town of Woodfin Buncombe County, the Town of Woodfin and RiverLink are delighted to report that the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) has just awarded $5.89 million to Woodfin Greenway & Blueway (WGB), completing the essential funding for the $30 million project. On August 31, 2022, the TDA Board approved […]
Mountain Housing Opportunities announce two new pedestrian crossings at East Haven Apartments
Press release from Mountain Housing Opportunities Mountain Housing Opportunities (MHO) is pleased to announce two new safe pedestrian crossings at East Haven Apartments. The pedestrian crossways are an investment in safety for community members in Swannanoa, NC. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, August 17th. These new crossings connect East Haven residents and […]
UPDATE: Asheville City Schools Near Erskine in Temporary Lockdown, Teen Injured with Gunshot Wound in Area
UPDATE, Sept. 2: Asheville Police detectives are continuing to investigate what appears to be an accidental shooting that occurred around 8 a.m. Thursday. Further investigation revealed the juvenile was shot inside of a residence in the Erskine area. The juvenile, a 14-year-old female, was treated and released from Mission Hospital. APD would like to thank the […]
Folkmoot USA announces Folkmoot Life Long Learning program
Press release from Folkmoot USA: Waynesville, NC— August 31, 2022 —Folkmoot USA, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to sharing a cultural understanding of all Nations and their history, announces the inaugural program of its “Life Long Learning” education initiative. Conceived by Dr. Darryl Nabors, a retired local dentist, this new initiative will embrace […]