Press release from Mission Health: Mission Hospital is proud today to announce that it is one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for 2023, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting doctors and patients. This achievement puts Mission Hospital in the top 1% of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance across the […]
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YMI Cultural Center gets NCCash boost to renovate building
Press release from NC Department of State Treasurer: The YMI Cultural Center boasts exhibitions of art and artifacts from Asheville to Africa. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, provided the historic organization with an old check that won’t be part of the display collection, but will help to preserve African […]
Financial assistance available for septic repairs; deadline Jan. 20
Press release from Buncombe County: If you’ve been struggling to complete a septic system repair at your home, Buncombe County may be able to help provide grant funding. The Septic Repair Assistance Program (SRP) launched in November of 2022, and Permits & Inspections is still accepting applications through Friday, Jan. 20 to determine if homeowners […]
BBB Warning: Consumers say telehealth company is not providing service
Press release from Better Business Bureau: Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a Denton, TX-based telehealth provider, Doctor Alexa. BBB has recently received an influx of consumer complaints alleging they were seen for a virtual medical appointment and paid a fee for services, but the prescriptions from the doctor were never sent to the pharmacy. […]
Antiwar protest scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 17
Press release from the Western North Carolina Veterans for Peace: An antiwar protest will take place in Pack Square on Tuesday, January 17th, between 4:30 and 5:30 pm. The protest has been called by the Western North Carolina Veterans for Peace, chapter 099, to coincide with the United National AntiWar Coalition’s call for a week of […]
AVL announces record year of passenger growth and economic impact
Press release from Asheville Regional Airport: Important numbers are in, and 2022 was a record year of passenger utilization for the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL). 1,838,793 passengers flew to or from AVL in 2022, a 29% increase over 2021, and the highest number of passengers ever served in one year. Also just released, the North Carolina […]
Next formal City Council meeting – Jan. 24
Notice from City Clerk, City of Asheville: The next formal meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 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 […]
NCDHHS, state legislators host Mental Health Town Hall Jan. 19 in Morganton
Press release from NCDHHS: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley — alongside NC State Senators Jim Burgin and Warren Daniel and State House Representative Hugh Blackwell — will host a town hall in Morganton, N.C., on Thursday, Jan. 19, at 6 p.m. to discuss mental health in North Carolina. NCDHHS […]
County offices to close for Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
Press release from Buncombe County Government: Buncombe County administrative offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Please see below for additional information on programs and services. Buncombe County Board of Elections Administrative offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 16. Buncombe County Courthouse Buncombe County courts observe the North […]
Buncombe County Planning Board meeting agenda for January 23
Press release from Buncombe County Planning and Zoning office Buncombe County Planning Board will meet on January 23, 2023 at 30 Valley St., Asheville. AGENDA Call to Order • Announcements -Nancy Waldrop • Roll Call of Board Members • Approval of Agenda • Approval of Minutes December 12, 2022 Minutes • Public Hearings o ZPH2022-00033 […]
Board of Commissioners of Buncombe County calls special meeting Jan. 17
Press release from Buncombe County clerk’s office Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Buncombe County has called a special meeting of the Board beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 200 College Street, Room 326, in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. The special meeting will be held in order to conduct interviews for […]
Extra federal food benefits due to COVID-19 will end in March
Press release from NC Department of Health and Human Services In North Carolina and nationally, emergency allotments for COVID-19 in the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) program will end in March 2023. Households that have been receiving extra FNS benefits (called “emergency allotments”) each month since March 2020 or after will see a reduction in […]
Agenda for Jan. 17 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners
Press release from Buncombe County Clerk’s office The agenda for the Board of Commissioners’ January 17, 2023 meeting has been posted online. Commission meetings are held at 200 College Street, Room 326 in downtown Asheville beginning at 5:00 p.m. Public comment is taken at the beginning of the meeting. ***The meeting will broadcast via Facebook […]
Code Purple in effect for Friday, Jan. 13
Press release from Asheville Homeless Coalition Code Purple in effect for Friday, 1/13/23. National Weather Service predicts the temp will be 25° F. 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 […]
Buncombe County asks residents to weigh in on opioid settlement
Press release from Buncombe County Opioid overdoses in Buncombe County are on the rise. In 2022 (January-November), the County experienced 279 opioid overdose visits, up nearly 13% from the previous year. Additionally, the County has experienced more than 2,500 911 calls dispatched as overdoses since November 2020. As Buncombe County continues to respond to the […]
Congressman Edwards announces 15-county district-wide tour
Press release from Congressman Chuck Edwards Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) today announced that he will visit all 15 counties of North Carolina’s 11th District during January, his first month representing Western North Carolina in the U.S. House of Representatives. “My priority as Western North Carolina’s congressman is to start my term meeting with constituents and listening […]
NCDMV customers: Beware of scam targeting N.C. residents
Press release from NCDOT The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles routinely receives complaints from customers who have been targeted by scammers claiming to be representatives of either the DMV or the N.C. Department of Transportation. Recently, several law enforcement agencies have reported that many unsuspecting DMV customers are receiving scam emails from a group claiming […]
Asheville has boards and commissions vacancies
Press release from the City of Asheville The City of Asheville has various openings on various committees. Have you wondered, “Can the City benefit from my experience and knowledge?” Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? If yes, take that initial step forward and put your perspective, leadership and knowledge to […]
Asheville City offices to close for MLK Jr. Day, ART buses will run on a holiday schedule
Press release from city of Asheville: Asheville City government offices will be closed January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here is a look at City services affected by this holiday. Trash and recycling Though City offices will be closed, Sanitation Services will run on schedule. Residential trash and recycling will be […]
120,000 pounds of trash removed from two West Asheville homeless camps
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (Jan.11, 2023): Clean-up efforts of two vacant homeless camps in west Asheville resulted in over 120,000 pounds of trash being collected by the North Carolina Department of Transportation on Jan. 6. The full-day cleanup effort took eight NCDOT staff along with two bulldozers, and four dump trucks. […]
UPDATE: Sheriff’s Office attempting to locate missing man from Candler
UPDATE from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, Jan/12/2023: Mr. Jarvis has been located and is ok. Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, Jan/11/2023: (January 11, 2023) –The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing man from the Candler area of Buncombe County. Robert Jarvis is age 31 and approximately 5’ 10” with brown […]