Press release from Buncombe County Sherriff’s office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing juvenile from the Asheville area of Buncombe County. Nathaniel Vance is age 15, a male, approximately 5’ 6” and 130 pounds with brown/blonde hair and brown eyes. Nathaniel was last seen on 10/21/2022 at his residence in […]
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APD seeking information from public
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police Department Detectives are investigating an armed robbery that occurred around midnight Friday after a man told police he was robbed of $100 by gunpoint in central Asheville. APD Patrol Officers responded to the 100 block of Bartlett Street, about a mile south of downtown, just after […]
Learning from our past: Special Collections launches community soil remembrance exhibit
Press release from Buncombe County: As part of the community efforts to help raise local consciousness of racial history Buncombe County Special Collections, in partnership with Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County and the Equal Justice Initiative, is preparing to mount a permanent exhibit about racial terror violence in Buncombe County. The central focus […]
APD is seeking assistance from public
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police Department is investigating gun discharges in a West Asheville community that caused damage to two vehicles and one apartment Friday afternoon; fortunately, there were no reports of injuries. APD Patrol Officers responded to the 200 block of Deaverview Road just after 6 p.m. on Oct. 21 […]
Notice of Buncombe County TDA regular meeting
Press release from the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority: NOTICE: REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF BUNCOMBE COUNTY TDA Wednesday, October 26, 2022 | 9–11 a.m. Explore Asheville Offices | 27 College Place, Asheville WHAT: The regular monthly joint meeting of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, Public Authority, and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, Nonprofit Corporation. […]
Department of Planning and Urban Design releases Burton Street architectural survey
Press release from City of Asheville: Over the past several years, City staff have been working closely with the Burton Street Community Association to aid in implementation of the Burton Street Neighborhood Plan, which was approved by City Council in 2018. The plan outlines goals and strategies aimed at preserving neighborhood character, among other priorities […]
Buncombe County Health and Human Services Board – virtual meeting agenda
From Buncombe County Government: Buncombe County Health and Human Services Board Regular Monthly Meeting Virtual Format with Public Access at 35 Woodfin Street Friday, October 28, 2022 11:45 AM- 1:45 PM Committee meetings 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM, full board business meeting will begin at 12:30 PM 1) Call to Order- Lucy Lawrence, Chairperson 2) […]
Western North Carolinians can order free COVID-19 tests thanks to USPS pilot program
Press release from NC Department of Health and Human Services: Several western North Carolina communities were selected for a United States Postal Service pilot program to increase access to COVID-19 tests. People living in zip codes that begin with 287, 288 and 289 can order free, self-swab PCR test kits by visiting ineedacovid19test.com between now and Jan. […]
Grant applications now open – for small businesses headquartered in 28787, 28701, 28709
Press release from Weaverville Business Association: The Weaverville Business Association(WBA) is thrilled to announce the Weaverville Business Association Micro-Grant program. This program is made possible thanks to the Duke Energy Foundation’s Hometown Revitalization grant program. This is the second year Duke Energy has provided targeted grants in support of downtown areas throughout the state. More […]
City Council Agenda: Oct. 25
From City Clerk, City of Asheville: The electronic agenda for the October 25, City Council formal meeting is now available by clicking on the link below. If you have any questions, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 259-5601. http://www.ashevillenc.gov/council/meeting_agenda.htm Persons wishing to speak live at the meeting will be required to attend in person and […]
Almost 4,500 voters turn out for first day of early voting in Buncombe
Press release from Buncombe County Government: North Carolina’s in-person early voting period began today, and 4,490 Buncombe voters took advantage of the County’s 12 early voting sites. More than two dozen residents took advantage of same day registration, pushing the total vote county to more than 4,500 once the registrations are processed. Daily voter turnout […]
Buncombe composting: New options & free composting event Nov. 5
Press release from Buncombe County Buncombe County and the City of Asheville are celebrating one year of the free residential compost drop-off program! During this time, we have been able to open four food scraps drop-off sites for residents to use free of charge, including the newly opened West Asheville library location. Stephens-Lee Recreation Center Where it […]
Kristin Webb named Asheville City Schools 2022-23 Exceptional Children Educator of Excellence
Press release from Asheville City Schools Congratulations to Asheville City Schools 2022-2023 Exceptional Children Educator of Excellence award winner, Kristen Webb! The Lucy S. Herring Elementary School educator will be honored at the annual EC conference next month in Greensboro. Congratulations, Ms. Webb! We are so lucky to have you as a part of our […]
UPDATED: No Code Purple this weekend
Press release from The Asheville Homeless Coalition: Update 10-21-2022: No code purple Friday, Saturday or Sunday as temperatures will be 33, 37 and 40 degrees. Update 10-20-2022: Code Purple is extended through Thursday, October 20, 2022. Code Purple is an activation of emergency services including shelters and county paramedic when temperature drops to around 32 degrees F. […]
“Building Our City” speaker series resumes with Buffalo’s Bernice Radle, Nov. 2 at 5:30 p.m.
Building Our City, Asheville’s urban design speaker series, returns on Wednesday, November 2 at 5:30 p.m. with “Small Scale Development Matters Now More Than Ever: Lessons From Buffalo,” a presentation by developer and entrepreneur Bernice Radle. Building Our City is presented by The Grove Arcade Public Market Foundation. “With climate change, automobile dependency, and rising […]
Buncombe County in-person early voting begins Thursday, Oct. 20
Press release from Buncombe County: North Carolina’s in-person early voting period begins Thursday, Oct. 20, and ends at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. Buncombe County Election Services is sharing a few details to know before you go. See the attachment for dates, times, maps, and more, or visit buncombecounty.org/vote for more information. Please note there […]
Asheville-based Duke Energy lineworkers take home awards at International Lineman’s Rodeo
Press release from Duke Energy: BONNER SPRINGS, Kan. – There were no cowboys among the competitors at this year’s International Lineman’s Rodeo in Bonner Springs, Kan. – but a group of elite Duke Energy lineworkers lassoed 12 awards for outstanding performances. Top awards included a lineworker journeyman team based in Eastern North Carolina who won first […]
Asheville City Board of Education honors long-time teacher and coach Eugene Hammonds via naming of Asheville High School/SILSA football field
Press release from Asheville City Schools: In February 2020, just before the pandemic began, the Asheville City Board of Education unanimously approved a community-initiated proposal to name the Asheville High School/SILSA athletic field “The Eugene Hammonds Athletic Field.” Board Policy Code 9300 guided this significant endeavor, ensuring that any naming opportunity/proposal positively reflects on the district’s […]
Buncombe Commissioners hear plan of action for Property Assessment Department based on Ad Hoc Reappraisal Committee recommendations
Press release from Buncombe County: Following a recommendation from the Ad Hoc Reappraisal Committee and an internal operational assessment, the Buncombe County Property Assessment Department shared a plan of action with the Board of Commissioners at its Oct. 18 meeting. In a July 19 presentation to the Board, both the Ad Hoc Reappraisal Committee and […]
In-person early voting begins Thursday for 2022 General Election
Press release from NC State Board of Elections: RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina’s in-person early voting period begins Thursday, October 20, and ends at 3 p.m. Saturday, November 5. In 2022, 359 early voting sites will be open across the state, up 17% from 307 sites during the 2018 midterm election. In-person early voting, also […]
Mitchell County musician Rhonda Gouge named Heritage Award Recipient
Press release from North Carolina Arts Council: Governor Roy Cooper announced yesterday that six traditional artists from across the state will receive North Carolina Heritage Awards on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, for their contributions to our state’s cultural vitality. The 2023 North Carolina Arts Council Heritage Award recipients are muralist Cornelio Campos, white oak basket maker Neal […]