Press release from Buncombe County: The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners continues to look for ways to help local workers by potentially expanding parking availability for individuals of low to moderate income. With the successful launch of Buncombe County’s affordable parking program at the Coxe Avenue parking deck, the County wants to gauge interest in […]
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WNC Communities seeks 2023 WNC Agricultural Hall of Fame nominations
Press release from WNC Communities: WNC Communities is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Western North Carolina Agricultural Hall of Fame. This annual event recognizes stewards of our Western North Carolina agribusiness sector and honors the visionaries and leaders of the agriculture industry. At a time when Western North Carolina is seeking new methods of sustainability, WNC Communities is proud […]
Buncombe FY 2023 budget recognized with Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Press release from Buncombe County: Continuing a running streak of 27 consecutive years, Buncombe County is pleased to announce the Fiscal Year 2023 adopted budget received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. “This is an award for the County as a whole,” states Budget Director John Hudson. “While this recognition may […]
Overnight closure coming to shift I-26 West traffic onto bridge
Press release from N.C. Department of Transportation: Drivers heading west on Interstate 26 over the French Broad River will be driving on a new bridge next Tuesday morning if the weather cooperates. A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will close I-26 West from Long Shoals Road (Exit 37) to Brevard Road (Exit 33) on […]
Olivia Lang places in Distinguished Young Women of North Carolina Scholarship Program
Press release from Distinguished Young Women of Buncombe County: Olivia Lang of Nesbitt Discovery Academy participated in the Distinguished Young Women of North Carolina Scholarship Program in Greensboro, NC Jan 27-28, 2023. Miss Lang, the Distinguished Young Woman of Buncombe County for 2023 received awards in Talent, Fitness, and was named 2nd runner up at the […]
Asheville Parks & Rec accepting art submissions for Black Legacy Month pop-up gallery
Press release from City of Asheville: Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) invites local artists of all mediums to submit pieces to display during a pop-up gallery celebrating Black Legacy Month from Feb 17-28 at Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center . Participants should register online at https://bit.ly/APR_Call_for_Artists and drop off submissions between Feb. 13-16. […]
Code Purple in effect for Tuesday, 1/31 to assist with Point In Time Count
Press release from the Asheville Homeless Coalition: Code Purple in effect for Tuesday, 1/31/23, to assist with Point In Time Count.Additional weather information found at weather.govPurpose 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 […]
Overnight closure coming to shift I-26 west traffic onto bridge
Press release from the N.C. Department of Transportation: Drivers heading west on Interstate 26 over the French Broad River will be driving on a new bridge Wednesday morning if the weather cooperates. A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will close I-26 West from Airport Road to Interstate 40 on Tuesday night — weather permitting […]
Design Review Committee – February meeting canceled
Press release from the city of Asheville: NOTICE: Design Review Committee – February meeting canceled
Buncombe County Board of Education regular meeting Feb. 2
Press release from the Buncombe County Board of Education: The Buncombe County Board of Education will meet in regular session on February 2, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Minitorium at 175 Bingham Road, Asheville. Board updates and closed session will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room for the purpose of discussing confidential […]
The City announces February and March artist schedule for Art in the Heart
Press release from the city of Asheville: The final line up of Art in the Heart artworks and experiences will be in Pack Square Plaza for February and early March 2023. To learn more about the artists and their projects, visit ashevillenc.gov/artintheheart. Members of the public from Buncombe County and beyond are invited to […]
Buncombe County Board of Education special called worksession
Press release from the Buncombe County Board of Education: There will be a Special-Called Work Session of the Buncombe County Board of Education on February 2, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Beaucatcher Conference Room at 175 Bingham Road, Asheville, NC 28806. The Special Called Work Session has been scheduled in accordance with BCS Board […]
Asheville Parks and Recreation celebrates Black culture with special events in February
Press release from the city of Asheville: Throughout the year, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) and its partners share unique stories, rich culture, and opportunities for all community members to reflect on Black history, heritage, and hope. Programming staff are hosting events at community centers in February to celebrate Black History and Legacy Month. […]
Planning and Economic Development Committee – rescheduled for Feb. 20
Press release from the city of Asheville: NOTICE: The regularly scheduled February 13 Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting has been rescheduled to be held virtually at 4:00 p.m. on February 20. For more information, please visit the committee webpage.
Annual Point-in-Time Count to take place January 31, 2023
Press release from city of Asheville: Each year, the Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care, in collaboration with a number of local organizations that focus on housing insecurity, collects data on the people in our community that are experiencing homelessness in the annual Point in Time (PIT) count. The data collected are aggregated, with identifying information removed, […]
Next Formal City Council Meeting – February 14
Press release from city of Asheville: The next formal meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held on Tuesday, February 14, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located on the 2nd Floor of City Hall. Persons wishing to speak live at the meeting will be required to attend in person and must […]
UPDATE: Code Purple cancelled for Sunday 1/29/23
UPDATE, Friday, Jan. 27: Code Purple for 1/29/23 CANCELED —————————————————————- Code Purple is in effect for Sunday, 1/29/23. National Weather Service predicts the temp will be 36° F and the wind chill is predicted to be 30° F. Additional weather information found at weather.gov. Purpose of Code Purple: The purpose of the Code Purple procedure is […]
Code Purple in effect for Saturday 1/28/23
Code Purple is in effect for Saturday, 1/28/23. National Weather Service predicts the temp will be 28° F and the wind chill is predicted to be 22° F. Additional weather information found at weather.gov. Purpose of Code Purple: The purpose of the Code Purple procedure is to provide a coordinated effort among Asheville and Buncombe […]
Buncombe County native purchases homestead of Bascom Lamar Lunsford
Buncombe County native and life long resident, Whitney J. Ponder, recently purchased the old homestead of the legendary Bascom Lamar Lunsford -“The Minstrel of the Appalachians” – in Leicester, NC and has founded The Pondering Bascom Performing Arts and Education Center nonprofit organization. The foundation’s mission is dedicated to the preservation, promotion and continued education […]
Search underway for missing person on Blue Ridge Parkway
National Park Service law enforcement rangers are coordinating the efforts of a multi-agency search and investigation underway for a missing person near milepost 410 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. On Wednesday morning, January 25, 2023, while responding to a report of damaged gates near the US Route 276 entrance to the Parkway, law enforcement rangers […]
Code Purple in effect for Friday 1/27/23
Code Purple is in effect for Friday, 1/27/23. National Weather Service predicts the temp will be 27° F and the wind chill is predicted to be 16° F. Additional weather information found at weather.gov. Purpose of Code Purple: The purpose of the Code Purple procedure is to provide a coordinated effort among Asheville and Buncombe […]