Press release from WNC Communities: This year’s grant awards will support projects that improve efficiencies on the farm to increase income, allow for growth and provide additional benefits in the communities where the grantees farm. Over half of the awarded projects will be investing in equipment and processes that will dramatically increase the sustainability of their […]
News Bulletins
Climate crisis rally set for today at noon at Pritchard Park
Press release from Cheryl T. Orengo: Elders in Asheville are holding a protest rally today, March 21, 2023 in Pritchard Park, at noon. The National Day of Action in Asheville, one of 100 events across the country, is being organized by Third Act Asheville. Anyone concerned about climate change, regardless of age, is welcome to join […]
APD seeks missing person — Amber Nicole Montana
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing woman. Amber Nicole Montana (05/24/1984) was last seen on February 18 in the area of South Tunnel Road. She is described as a white female, 5 feet 8 inches, about 125 pounds, with blonde hair and […]
The MLK Association of Asheville & Buncombe County annual Rosa Parks Award recipients
Press release from the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville: The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County’s Community Outreach Providing Empowerment (COPE) committee is proud to announce the recipients of The Rosa Parks Award. This award honors women in our community who have: • Fostered a culture of inclusion […]
City of Asheville seeks resident and business owner input on single-use plastic reduction
Press release from the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville wants to hear from you! The City is considering actions to curb the consumption of single-use plastic bags at point of sale and expanded polystyrene (aka StyrofoamTM) foodware containers. This short survey should take less than ten minutes to complete and will ask residents […]
Graduation exercise night for 21 new AFD members March 23
Press release from thee Asheville Fire Department: After several months of firefighter training that was both mentally and physically challenging, 21 new recruits of the Asheville Fire Department will graduate and join forces online with other firefighters who currently serve the Asheville community. March 23rd marks graduation night for these members and it will include […]
Asheville Police Department is investigating a single motor vehicle collision Monday morning
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is investigating a single motor vehicle collision that occurred in south Asheville during the early morning hours that claimed the driver’s life. APD Patrol Officers responded to the scene of the collision near the 230 block of Ferncliff Park Drive around 12:18 a.m. on […]
Notice of BCTDA regular meeting and annual planning session
Press release from the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority: NOTICE: REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF BUNCOMBE COUNTY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Thursday, March 23, 2023 | 9–11 a.m. Explore Asheville Board Room | 27 College Place, Suite 200, Asheville WHAT: The regular monthly joint board meeting of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, a Public Authority and a […]
Sara Monson named ACS 2023 Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year
Press release from Asheville City Schools: Asheville High School/SILSA’s Sara Monson has been named the Asheville City Schools 2023 Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year. She will move on to compete for the title of 2023 North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) CTE Teacher of the Year. “I just want […]
A-B Tech students win American Culinary Federation Southeast Regional titles
Press release from A-B Tech: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Culinary students from A-B Tech Community College won best student team, student chef, and student pastry chef in the Southeast Region at the American Culinary Federation (ACF) national qualifying competition in Overland Park, Kansas last weekend. A-B Tech’s student team will head to ACF National Finals in […]
Asheville Art Museum receives AAM reaccreditation
Press release from Asheville Art Museum: The Asheville Art Museum has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM)—the highest national recognition afforded the nation’s museums. AAM Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders, outside agencies, and to the museum-going public. “I’m thrilled and honored by this prestigious recognition,” says […]
Code Purple in effect for Saturday, 3/18 and Sunday, 3/19
Press release from Asheville Homeless Coalition: Code Purple in effect for Saturday, 3/18/23. National Weather Service predicts the temp will be 29° F and the wind chill is predicted to be 17° F. Code Purple in effect for Sunday, 3/19/23. National Weather Service predicts the temp will be 26° F and the wind chill is predicted to be […]
ABCCM Loaves & Fishes food drive underway through March
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Community Christian Ministry ABCCM’s Loaves & Fishes Food Drive is underway during the month of March, collecting food and donations for families in need. ABCCM is partnering with the over 300 local churches to fight hunger in our communities. ABCCM Executive Director, Rev. Scott Rogers, stresses that inflation has taken a toll […]
Court navigator pilot program launches at Buncombe County Courthouse
Press release from Buncombe County As part of a widespread effort to reduce instances of missed court dates and offer more support to justice-impacted individuals, Buncombe County Justice Services is launching a Court Navigator pilot program. Justice Services is happy to welcome Betsy Chavez to the Court Navigator role. Chavez is bilingual (fluent in Spanish […]
Recreation services seeks additional public feedback on the future of Buncombe County greenways
Press release from Buncombe County Buncombe County Recreation Services staff and the newly hired Open Space Bond Manager hosted a series of events in early March to gather public feedback that will shape the way greenway projects are selected. Additional opportunities to give feedback are also available online. Recreation Services Director Allison Dains and Principal […]
New city of Asheville boards & commissions vacancies and process
Press release from City of Asheville On March 14, 2023 the Boards and Commissions Council Committee voted to support an operational change to move appointments from monthly to 4-5 times a year. Appointments currently run on a monthly basis to fill seats on more than 30 boards and commissions. The change will allow more time […]
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners March 21 agenda
Notice from Buncombe County Board of Commissioners: The agenda for the Board of Commissioners’ March 21st meeting has been posted at: https://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/commissioners/default.aspx
Two applicants compete for PET scanner in Buncombe and Henderson counties
Public notice from NC Department of Health and Human Services: Two applicants have filed certificate of need applications with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to develop a PET scanner in response to a need determination in the 2022 State Medical Facilities Plan for Health Service Area I. The two applicants and […]
UPDATE: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office attempting To locate a missing man from the Candler area of Buncombe County
Update, March 16, 11:20 a.m.: Paul David Pearson has been located and is safe. Thank you to all who shared this message. Original press release from Buncombe County Sheriff, March 15 4:40 p.m.: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing man from the Candler area of Buncombe County. Paul David Pearson […]
Asheville area elders to protest climate change funding by banks as part of national day of action
Media advisory from Asheville Third Act: WHAT: Seniors of Asheville Third Act will hold a protest rally at Pritchard Park, in front of Wells Fargo Bank. It is part of a national day of action across the U.S. to pressure the major banks to stop financing the expansion of the fossil fuel industry. The Asheville protest […]
Friends of Ag Community Breakfast
Notice from Buncombe County Soil & Water: Save The Date: Annual Friends of Ag Breakfast tobe held on April 18th As we begin to approach Spring, the time for our Friends of Ag Breakfast emerges! We’d like to thank you for your ongoing support, and we are pleased to put forward this invitation to all […]