Press release from City of Asheville: The City of Asheville continues to make progress in its efforts to restore full water service to all customers. Today community members will continue to see a return of service and improved service as the water distribution system continues to pressurize. The City understands everyone’s frustration during this event, […]
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City of Asheville Water service update: 8:00 p.m., December 29
Press release from City of Asheville: The City of Asheville staff was able to make continued progress today in its efforts to restore full water service to all customers. Water crews will remain in the field overnight as we continue necessary repairs and monitor the system as it recharges. Service restoration today The majority of […]
NC DMVA awards Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal to NC World War II Veteran 77 years after release as a POW
Walter E. Gaskin, Lt. General, USMC Ret., Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Military and Veteran Affairs (NCDMVA) honored NC World War II Veteran Pearson Riddle, JR, of Burnsville, with three medals recognizing his dedication and heroic service 77 years after he was released from Japan as a POW. During a ceremony in his […]
City of Asheville: Water service update Thursday, December 29
With all three water treatment facilities back online, the City of Asheville Water Department continues to restore service to the community. Field crews continued to work throughout the night to address leaks as facility staff monitor the system. Currently, all identified major leaks have been isolated or addressed. We understand the frustration customers are having, […]
Water production facility begins producing water; Water available for those most vulnerable
Press release from the city of Asheville: The southern water treatment facility is back online as of noon today (December 28) and is producing water for distribution. Restoration of service will take time and we anticipate returning to full service soon. Since December 24, staff have been working around the clock to restore service caused […]
Haywood County releases health strategies for next three years
Press release from Haywood County: Waynesville, N.C. (December 19, 2022) – Haywood County announces a new strategic plan, called a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), to address obesity, substance use, and mental health. After completing the Community Health Assessment, the Healthy Haywood Coalition began exploring strategies to address the new health priorities. Members focused on […]
Asheville water outage update for water customers
Alert from city of Asheville: AVL Alert – All Customers Group – 11 am – 12/28 /22 Only customers in the southern distribution area are currently under a Boil Water Advisory. The advisory will be lifted when water quality testing has confirmed no bacteria is present in the water. The affected areas are south of […]
City of Asheville ready to assist those unable to obtain drinking water
Press release from city of Asheville: Recent severe weather has left some members of the community without usable drinking water. City staff is able to provide gallon jugs of water to those who are unable to get these themselves Those unable to obtain drinking water on their own please call 211 between 9:00 a.m. and […]
UPDATE: What city staff is doing to address water outage
Press release from city of Asheville: (12/27 at 6:15 pm): The production facility in the southern distribution area will tentatively be producing water in a reduced capacity on Wednesday, December 28. If water department staff discover leaks on private property, water will need to be turned off to conserve water and limit property damage. Staff will […]
UPDATE: Water outage update for City of Asheville customers
Press release from City of Asheville: Update on water outages A water production facility in the southern portion of the distribution system has been unable to produce water since December 24. This has contributed to water outages in the southern part of Buncombe County including south Asheville. Additionally, the water system is experiencing higher water […]
City of Asheville asks customers for water conservation
System wide customer communication from the City of Asheville: NOTICE: The extremely low temperatures and high water demand continues to place an unusual strain on the City of Asheville’s water distribution system. Please consider conserving water and delaying unnecessary water use for the next 24-48 hours to help avoid low or no water pressure for […]
United Way announces pilot Community Investment Committee openings
Press release from United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County: United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County announced an opportunity for people to join a newly established Community Investment Committee. Members of the committee will be responsible for co-creating a new application process and ultimately deciding which organizations or initiatives will benefit from an investment of […]
City of Asheville announces applications for CDBG, HOME and Housing Trust Fund are available
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville’s Community and Economic Development Department is now accepting applications for CDBG and HOME grant funds, and for the Housing Trust Fund (HTF) for fiscal year 2023-24. The Community and Economic Development Department manages and administers programs for Asheville and for a four-county consortium, consisting […]
Code Purple in effect through Wednesday, Dec. 28 in Buncombe County
From Buncombe Homeless Coalition: The purpose of the Code Purple procedure is to provide a coordinated effort among Asheville and Buncombe County shelters and other organizations to provide emergency overflow shelter to people experiencing homelessness when the temperature is at or below 32 degrees (including windchill). During Code Purple, participating shelters will provide more beds with fewer requirements than […]
Asheville Boards and Commissions vacancy
Notice from City of Asheville: Attached please find an updated flyer for current openings on the City of Asheville Boards & Commissions. It includes two NEW openings (noted as new) with a deadline of January 9 at 5 p.m. In addition, the Housing Authority seat also has a deadline of January 9, while all others previously posted […]
Buncombe County’s 2022 Holiday Schedule
Press release from Buncombe County Government: Buncombe County administrative offices will be closed Dec. 23-27 for the Christmas holiday and Monday, Jan. 2 for New Year’s Day. Please see below for additional information on programs and services. Buncombe County Courthouse Buncombe County courts observe the North Carolina Judicial Branch holiday schedule and will be closed Dec. 23, […]
Noise Advisory Committee – update to regular meeting schedule
Notice from City of Asheville: The Noise Advisory Committee has updated their regular meeting schedule. Starting in January 2023, the Committee will meet monthly on the second Monday at 1:00 p.m.; these meetings will continue to be held virtually. For more information and ways to view and participate, please visit the Committee webpage.
Code Purple
Notice from Buncombe Homeless Coalition: Code Purple in effect for Suday, 12/18/22. Purpose of Code Purple: The purpose of the Code Purple procedure is to provide a coordinated effort among Asheville and Buncombe County shelters and other organizations to provide emergency overflow shelter to people experiencing homelessness when the temperature is at or below 32 […]
Asheville City Schools graduation rate above state average
Press release from Asheville City Schools: Asheville City Schools is proud to announce that our district graduation rate for the 2021-2022 school year is 93.5%! Asheville High School’s graduation rate was 92.1% and the School of Inquiry and Life Sciences at Asheville’s rate was 98.7%, both above the state average of 86%. “This is wonderful […]
Next Formal City Council Meeting – January 10
Notice from City Clerk, City of Asheville: The next formal meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held on Tuesday, January 10, beginning at 5:00 p.m. PRIOR to the formal meeting on January 10, City Council will be holding pre-arranged interviews for the Asheville City Schools Board of Education beginning at tentatively 2:00 p.m. in the […]
UPDATE: Code Purple in effect for Friday, Dec. 16
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Coalition: Code Purple is in effect for Friday, 12/16/22. Post Tuesday, 12/14/22: Code Purple in effect for Thursday, 12/15/22, due to national weather service’s forecast projected to be 30 degrees. Purpose of Code Purple: The purpose of the Code Purple procedure is to provide a coordinated effort among Asheville and […]