Press release from the city of Asheville: The third phase of Neighborhood Matching Grants is open for applications, bringing City investments into Asheville’s neighborhoods. Applications will be accepted from March 27 to May 27, 2022. Neighborhood organizations can apply for up to $5,000 in funds which they will then match through volunteer time, fundraising and […]
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Public Art and Cultural Commssion – regular meeting change
Press release from the city of Asheville: NOTICE: The Public Art and Cultural Commission has revised the regular meeting schedule to be held on the third Thursday of every other month from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.; these meetings will be held virtually. The next meeting of the new schedule will be on May 18. Please visit the committee webpage for […]
NC IDEA selects WNC businesses as semi-finalists for 35th SEED grant cycle
Press release from NC IDEA Foundation: NC IDEA, a private foundation committed to supporting entrepreneurial ambition and economic empowerment in North Carolina, announced today that the organization has selected 24 semi-finalists from across the state in its 35th SEED grant cycle. “This cycle reflected a competitive field of diverse applicants across geography, industry, and founder […]
Truck City AVL pulls into Asheville Outlets for family fun April 15
Press release from the city of Asheville: From rescue vehicles and public works equipment to utility tractors and construction machines, community members have an excellent opportunity to “pull back the curtain” and learn about the equipment and skills required to maintain our cities and towns, foodways, and public safety systems when Asheville Parks & Recreation […]
New Buncombe County GOP Chair hops in the saddle
Press release from the Buncombe County Republican Party: With big boots to fill, Doug Brown will take the reins from Glenda Weinhert as Chair of the Republican Party. At the Republican Convention held March 18th at ABTech, Doug Brown was elected with new board members: Gloria Michael, Robyn Hite-Heath, Kaye Hand, Bruce O’Connell, Sherry Higgins, […]
Dogs rescued from South Korean meat farm now in Brother Wolf Animal Rescue’s care
Press release from Brother Wolf Animal Rescue: March 27, 2023 – For years, Asheville’s Brother Wolf Animal Rescue has proudly worked across county lines helping thousands of homeless animals within the Western North Carolina region. Today, the animal rescue organization steps onto the international stage by welcoming dogs who have been rescued from the horrors […]
Community information resources for Canton mill closure
Press release from Haywood County: Mill employees, their families, business owners, and community members affected by the closure of the Pactiv Evergreen paper mill in Canton now have several new options for staying up to date on resources available to anyone affected by the mill’s closure. Beginning 8 a.m. Monday, March 27, those seeking help […]
Asheville Police requesting public’s help in locating missing woman
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Deanna Kaye Mitchell (08/26/1968) was last seen at 1:31 a.m. on March 23 at the intersection of Biltmore Avenue and John Walker Avenue, walking north on Biltmore Avenue. She is described as a white female, 5 feet 5 inches, about 200 pounds, with blonde hair and hazel eyes. Mitchell […]
Asheville Police investigating counterfeit bills case
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (March 24, 2023): The Asheville Police Department is investigating a series of incidents involving counterfeit bills. Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying the man that has been using counterfeit $100 bills. Within the past three months, a business located on Hendersonville Road reported receiving […]
City of Asheville announces new litter collection service starting March 27
Press release from City of Asheville The City of Asheville is pleased to announce an additional service to help address cleanliness in our community. Through the aid of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, City staff were able to create a pilot program in response to community cleanliness concerns. Starting this month, a new service […]
City of Hendersonville welcomes sustainability manager
Press release from the City of Hendersonville The City of Hendersonville welcomes Caitlyn Gendusa as the new Sustainability Manager. This is a new position in the Public Works Department responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring City sustainability strategies. Her role will also include serving as the staff liaison to the City’s Environmental Sustainability Board. “I […]
Biltmore Garage temporary closure date change to April 11-25
Press release from City of Asheville The temporary closure of Biltmore Avenue Garage has been changed to April 11, 2023, through April 25, 2023. The Biltmore Avenue Garage will remain open to monthly parking permit holders and hourly parkers until April 11, 2023. The dates were changed due to a shortage in critical materials needed […]
Tree removal and building demolition for Riverside Park construction
Press release from the town of Woodfin The Town of Woodfin would like to inform residents of upcoming changes to Riverside Park for preparation of construction planned for the Woodfin Greenway Blueway project. For the last several years, the Town has been planning for reconstruction and expansion of Riverside Park that will include river access, […]
Overnight closures allow for milestone on BRP bridge over I-26
Press release from NCDOT: I-26 West overnight closures scheduled for tonight, Thursday night Consecutive overnight closures of Interstate 26 West will allow contract crews to reach a milestone in the construction of a new bridge for the Blue Ridge Parkway over the interstate. A section of I-26 West between Long Shoals Road (Exit 37) and […]
Study: Asheville homeowners pay median $1,671 per year in property taxes
Press release from Lattice Publishing: America’s homebuyers have had an extraordinarily difficult few years. Heavy demand and scarce inventory in late 2020 and 2021 led to record growth in prices, while a run of high inflation throughout the economy made it more difficult to save up for a home. As the Federal Reserve has raised […]
The City of Asheville requests community voices in the City’s growth and future by applying for a Board/Commission
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City seeks community voices in the City’s growth and future by having community members serve on a Board/Commission. The deadline for applications are April 2, 2023 and April 30, 2023, see below for specific board/commission application deadlines. Interested community members can find more information regarding vacancies and […]
APD seeking public assistance: over a dozen shell casings recovered in South Asheville neighborhood, no injuries
Press release from APD: Asheville Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday afternoon in a south Asheville neighborhood. Thankfully no one was injured; only property damage has been reported at this time. APD Patrol Officers responded to the area of Brooklyn Road and White Avenue around 6:10 p.m. on Mar. 17 to investigate reports […]
Culture of collaboration: artists selected for Buncombe Creative Equity Mural project
Press release from Buncombe County Government: Three blank Buncombe walls will soon be filled with public art. At the March 21 regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, the Buncombe County Creative Equity Mural project announced three artists selected for the pilot public art program. Murals by Gabriel Eng-Goetz, Leslie Reynalte-Llanco, and Jared Wheatley will […]
Commissioners approve Public Safety Communications (911) pay stipend, commit to other improvement strategies
Press release from Buncombe County: In an effort to address critical staffing shortages within the Buncombe County 911 Call Center, the Board of Commissioners approved a pay stipend during its meeting on March 21. As the County grapples with high call volumes, an understaffed call center reliant on outside agencies to maintain operations, and long […]
Summary of Reparations Commission Meeting, March 20, 2023
Press release from City of Asheville: The Community Reparations Commission is empowered to make short, medium, and long-term recommendations that will make significant progress toward repairing the damage caused by public and private systemic racism. The task of the Reparations Commission is to issue a report in a timely manner for consideration by the City, […]
OPINION: North Carolina should learn from other places and try to do marijuana right
By Rob Schofield/NC Policy Watch Cannabis – aka marijuana. Most Americans already live in a state where it’s lawful to sell, obtain and possess – either for medical purposes, recreational purposes or both – and the genie is clearly not going back in the bottle. What’s more, if a bipartisan group of North Carolina lawmakers gets […]