Press release from the city of Asheville: NOTICE: The City Council will hold in-person interviews with 4 candidates (listed below) on Tuesday, January 10 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located on the 2nd floor of City Hall. The Interviews will be live streamed to the City YouTube Channel. Interview times: 2:00 […]
News Bulletins
Downtown affordable parking program: Application window now open
Press release from Buncombe County: Do you work in downtown Asheville? If so, Buncombe County’s new affordable parking program could save you hundreds of your hard-earned dollars. The program will offer 150 spots at the Coxe Ave. parking deck (located at 11 Sears Alley) for $40 per month. This new initiative, focused on service industry […]
Next Asheville City Council public hearing set for Jan. 10
Press release from City of Asheville: The following is a public hearing scheduled for the next formal meeting – January 10. 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 adoption of the South […]
Dec. 15 deadline for Jan. 1 ACA health insurance coverage
Press release from Pisgah Legal Services: Close to 5.5 million people have selected an Affordable Care Act (ACA) health plan nationwide on Healthcare.gov since the start of Open Enrollment on November 1. North Carolina has more than 300,000 enrollments so far, and locally nonprofit Pisgah Legal Services is busy helping people review their options and […]
Homeless housing initiative breaks ground at former Ramada Inn
Press release from City of Asheville: On Dec. 13, Shangri-La Industries and Step Up, with the support of the City of Asheville, will break ground on the former Ramada, providing 113 units of permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness in Asheville. The property, located at 148 River Ford Parkway, will create 113 studio apartments, […]
Asheville City Schools public school union, ACAE, call for appointment of Warren, Acebo amid unfortunate O’Connor resignation
The Asheville City Association of Educators (ACAE) was saddened to learn that Peyton O’Conner has resigned from the Asheville City Schools Board of Education. Peyton has been a tireless advocate for our schools. Her reasons for leaving are clear, and we must all work for a community where everyone is safe, welcomed, and respected. Although […]
Buncombe County Tax Collections & Property Assessment launch redesigned website
Everything you need to know about your property is now in one easy-to-navigate location. Buncombe County Tax Collections and Property Assessment have teamed up to launch the newly redesigned website at tax.buncombecounty.org. The new site is live as of Monday, Dec. 12. Following a community survey and feedback from the Ad Hoc Reappraisal Committee, staff […]
APD news- asking for help to locate Zackery James Iverson, open warrant for felony breaking and entering
Asheville Police Detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating Zackery James Iverson (01/10/1991). Iverson has open warrants for felony breaking and entering related to a north Asheville home that was broken into last March. After ransacking the house he stole electronics, hiking gear, and a number of other items. Iverson was charged by […]
Looking for ways to promote walking or biking to school? Apply for safe routes to school grant
North Carolina communities will soon be able to promote the importance of walking and bicycling to school, thanks to a federal grant program. Community organizations have from today until Feb. 6 to apply for Safe Routes to School grant funding, the N.C. Department of Transportation announced. “Communities can use the funds to develop creative programs […]
Park takes steps to increase parking safety near busy trailheads
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will begin implementing temporary, single-lane road closures at several locations this week for the installation of permanent roadside protection measures at busy park destinations to eliminate unsafe, damaging roadside parking. Over the last decade, extremely high use at several park destinations has resulted in unsafe conditions for motorists and pedestrians, […]
ASAP’s 2023 Business of Farming Conference will take place Feb 11
The 20th annual Business of Farming Conference, presented by ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project), will be held Feb. 11 at the A-B Tech Conference Center. The conference focuses on the business side of farming, offering beginning and established farmers financial, legal, operational, and marketing tools to improve farm businesses and make professional connections. More than […]
Overnight closures coming to I-26 west next week
Press release from NCDOT The lights will remain green longer on an overnight detour for Interstate 26 West traffic next week. A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation plans to close I-26 West between Airport Road (Exit 40) and Long Shoals Road (Exit 37) four straight nights starting Monday night to repair sections of […]
APD seeks information on shooting that sends man to hospital with injuries
Press release from Asheville Police Department Asheville Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday night in west Asheville that sent a man to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. APD officers were dispatched around 10:14 p.m. to the 1 block of Granada Street to investigate a report of a gunshot wound in which a […]
Buncombe County invites public to weigh in on 2043 Comprehensive Plan
Press release from Buncombe County Buncombe County wants to hear from you as we move into finalizing the draft version of the County’s 2043 Comprehensive Plan. Don’t miss upcoming opportunities to review the draft plan and share your feedback. The Buncombe 2043 Comprehensive Plan will guide the county’s decision-making for the next twenty years when […]
Asheville Fire Department is awarded top fire suppression rating
Press release from Asheville Fire Department The NC Commissioner of Insurance and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey announced today that the Asheville Fire Department improved its fire rating from Class 2 to Class 1. Through dedication and commitment to making our community a safer place to live, the Asheville Fire Department is very proud of […]
Asheville sees 13.1% drop in home sales in 2022; decline less than national average
Press release from Lattice Publishing: The housing market is entering the traditionally quieter winter season, but recent indicators suggest that the market has already been slowing in the last few months. New listings, pending sales, and prices are all on the decline, signs of rapid cooling after a two-year frenzy in the market. One of […]
Public Art and Cultural Commission will hold retreat Dec. 15
Press release from Public Art and Cultural Commission The Public Art and Cultural Commission will hold their annual retreat in place of the regularly scheduled meeting for December. The retreat will be held in-person on December 15 from 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the 4th floor training conference room of the Municipal Building, located at 100 Court Plaza […]
Asheville City and Buncombe Bounty associations of educators call for call for inclusive, safe schools
Press release from Buncombe County Association of Educators and Asheville City Association of Educators: The Asheville City and Buncombe County Association of Educators represent public-school staff working in our schools across all buildings in our two school districts. Our school staff affect the lives of thousands of children in our community of every race, color, religion, background, […]
North Carolina traffic safety grant application period starts Soon
Press release from NCDOT The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program will soon be accepting grant applications to fund programs aimed at preventing traffic deaths and injuries on North Carolina roads. Applications will be accepted from Jan. 1-31. Grants are open to non-profit organizations, local and state law enforcement, hospitals, state agencies and other groups proposing […]
Asheville press conference as Supreme Court hears NC voting rights case
TODAY: Asheville residents & democracy advocates to hold press conference on Wednesday as U.S. Supreme Court hears landmark NC voting rights case Moore v. Harper ASHEVILLE – North Carolina’s crucial fight over gerrymandering and voting rights will be in the national spotlight on Wednesday as the U.S. Supreme Court takes up Moore v. Harper, a case from the Tar Heel […]
Commissioners honor Dogwood Award recipients, certify bond referendum results
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Commissioners kicked off their Dec. 5 meeting by honoring two Dogwood Award recipients. County employee Sarah Gayton is getting statewide recognition for her exemplary efforts combatting the opioid crisis. Gayton, who works with the Sheriff’s Office, is a recipient of a 2022 Dogwood Award, which recognize North Carolinians […]