Press release from N.C. State University: The annual NC State Poetry Contest is a free literary competition open to all North Carolina residents (including out-of-state and international students who are enrolled in North Carolina universities). It remains one of the largest free-to-enter poetry contests in the South. This year’s guest judge is award-winning poet Khalisa Rae […]
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City of Asheville seeks resident input for Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget development
Press release from the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville wants to hear from you! We are kicking off our Fiscal Year 2023-24 (FY24, which runs July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024) budget development process by seeking feedback from the community. The first way to engage is to participate in our budget priorities […]
Nonprofits warn of upcoming cuts to food stamps as pandemic protections end
Press release from Pisgah Legal Services: Life is about to get even harder for low-income people who depend on Food and Nutrition Services, better known as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or “food stamps” to feed themselves and their families. Beginning in March, North Carolina households will no longer receive additional emergency allotments of food stamps, […]
MountainTrue and DHHS partner on program to repair failing septic systems
Press release from MountainTrue: Buncombe and Henderson counties, NC — MountainTrue is partnering with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to provide septic repair grants to qualifying property owners in Buncombe and Henderson counties. Residential properties not close to cities or towns are highly likely to have onsite septic systems. Problems with septic […]
City Council decrees February Love Asheville/Go Local Month
Press release from city of Asheville: WHEREAS; The City of Asheville is proud to join with Asheville Grown Business Alliance, Asheville Downtown Association, Just Economics of WNC, Yoruba network of Black-owned businesses, Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project and Asheville Independent Restaurant Association in supporting and celebrating Asheville’s locally-owned independent businesses and the positive impact they have […]
Asheville Police seeking mid-day drive-by shooting suspect
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (Feb. 3, 2023): The Asheville Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate Zachary Carson Waters (07/02/2004), who has been identified and charged in a mid-day drive-by shooting that occurred Monday afternoon. A juvenile was also involved. APD Patrol Officers responded to Atkinson Street around […]
Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and SilverArts provide fun, fellowship, and fitness
Press release from city of Asheville: Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) challenges community members to make 2023 a record breaking year for Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and SilverArts. The weeks-long festival celebrates the transformative ability of sports and the arts to foster friendship and wellness. There is a $10 fee to participate and online registration opens […]
Code Purple in effect Saturday-Monday
Press release from Homeless Commission: Code Purple in effect for Saturday, 2/4/23. National Weather Service predicts the temp will be 30° F and the wind chill is predicted to be 24° F. Code Purple in effect for Sunday, 2/5/23. National Weather Service predicts the temp will be 35° F and the wind chill is predicted to be 27° F. […]
Blue Ridge National Heritage Area achieves reauthorization for 15 years
Press release from Blue Ridge Heritage Thanks to a bipartisan vote in the U.S. House of Representatives and unanimous support from the U.S. Senate, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area (BRNHA) has been reauthorized to serve Western North Carolina for another 15 years. The 20-year-old organization is one of 55 National Heritage Areas reauthorized under […]
Rural community scholarship program receives significant gift
Press release from WNC Communities The Board of Directors of WNC Communities is pleased to announce that the estate of George H.V. Cecil has donated $3.1 million to the George H.V. Cecil Journey Scholarship Fund, an endowment fund administered by WNC Communities and managed by the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. This generous contribution […]
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting agenda
Notice form Buncombe County: The agenda for the Board of Commissioners’ February 7th meeting has been posted at: https://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/commissioners/default.aspx
Code Purple in effect for Friday Feb. 3
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Coalition: Code Purple in effect for Friday, 2/3/23. National Weather Service predicts the temp will be 22° F and the wind chill is predicted to be 12° 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 […]
Code Purple in effect for Thursday Feb. 2
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Coalition: Code Purple in effect for Thursday, 2/2/23. National Weather Service predicts the temp will be 38° 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 to provide a coordinated effort among […]