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 four – five times a year. Appointments currently run on a monthly basis to fill seats on more than 30 boards and commissions. The change will allow […]
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OPINION: Theatre and song benefit for Aston Park defendants on March 18
By Cheryl T. Orengo: A THEATRE AND SONG BENEFIT FOR THE ASTON PARK DEFENDANTS WHAT: JOIN US FOR JUSTICE Fee – Donation FEATURING: Playback Theatre Sahara Peace Choir Kim Hughes, soloist Sarah N. and Pip F. two of the Aston Park defendants, will speak about what it means to have community support and they will speak about recent, […]
Board of Commissioners hold capital projects work session
Press release from Buncombe County: At its March 14 Capital Work Session, the Board of Commissioners heard updates on Emergency Services, Parks & Recreation, Solid Waste, Capital Project Financing, the general fund Capital Improvement Plan progress, and the Tourism Development Authority collection fee and cycle. Greg Grayson with North Carolina Fire Chief Consulting began the […]
OPINION: NC Press Association backs bipartisan 2023 Govt. Transparency Act
By BILL MOSS and PHIL LUCEY A newly sworn-in North Carolina General Assembly and a fresh legislative session present an opportunity to significantly advance government transparency and the people’s right to know. Coinciding serendipitously with Sunshine Week 2023 — March 13-19 — a bill has been filed that would vault our state from the bottom […]
Jean Marie Christy to be appointed Clerk of Superior Court
Press release from Office of the Superior Court Judges: Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute Section 7A-100(a), “[i]f the office of clerk of superior court becomes vacant otherwise than by the expiration of the term . . . the senior regular resident superior court judge for the county shall fill the vacancy by appointment until an […]
Code Purple in effect Wednesday 3/15
Code Purple in effect for Wednesday, 3/15/23. National Weather Service predicts the temp will be 30° F and the wind chill is predicted to be 28° F. Additional weather information found at weather.gov
Opening day for Cradle of Forestry and expanded hours at Pisgah Visitor Center
Press release from FIND Outdoors: PISGAH FOREST, NC – FIND Outdoors is gearing up to welcome visitors to the Cradle of Forestry in America on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Spring hours of operation are Wednesday through Monday from 10 am to 5 pm. There are several new upgrades and additions visitors will find at the […]
WNC Career Expo returns to WNC Ag Center on March 23
Press release from Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: FLETCHER, N.C. – The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and Mountain Area Workforce Development Board encourage all Western North Carolina career seekers to attend the WNC Career Expo, which will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2022 from 11 AM – 4 PM at the Davis Event Center […]
Community input request on Nasty Branch Greenway historic signs extended
Press release from the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville requests input from past and current Southside residents on the Nasty Branch Greenway historic sign drafts. Input will be collected through a survey that will close on April 1, 2023. Additionally, those who would prefer to give input by phone can reach out to […]
Firearm in your carryon? Be prepared for a criminal citation
Press release from Asheville Regional Airport: (Asheville, N.C.) Asheville Regional Airport’s Department of Public Safety (AVL DPS) is updating its enforcement practices when firearms are brought to security screening at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint. Beginning March 10, 2023, any person found with a firearm at the checkpoint will be criminally cited in addition to possible […]
Code Purple in effect Monday 3/13
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Coalition: Code Purple in effect for Monday, 3/13/23. National Weather Service predicts the temp will be 30° F and the wind chill is predicted to be 17° F. Additional weather information found at weather.gov.
OPINION: MountainTrue’s statement on the Nantahala-Pisgah Forest plan
Press release from MountainTrue: Western North Carolina — The final Nantahala Pisgah Forest Plan will go into effect on March 20, 2023. The following is a statement from MountainTrue: On March 20, after 10 years of public input and planning, the Forest Service will adopt its new management plan for the Nantahala-Pisgah National Forests — […]
UNC Asheville will host NCAA Selection Sunday event for public
Press release from Explore Asheville: Join fellow Ashevillans this Sunday, March 12 to celebrate the men’s basketball team’s successful season and experience the excitement of March Madness. The event will be held in Kimmel Arena and is open to the public. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. and at 5:30pm Vic Isley, President & CEO […]
Construction starting for new future I-26 bridge
Press release from N.C. DOT: WEAVERVILLE – A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation recently started clearing operations for a four-year project to replace Future I-26 bridges over Reems Creek in northern Buncombe County. Transportation officials and the contractor will keep two lanes of traffic open for the majority of the construction activities with […]
City Council Agenda – March 14
Press release from city of Asheville: The electronic agenda for the March 14, City Council formal meeting is now available by clicking on the link below. If you have any questions, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 259-5601. http://www.ashevillenc.gov/council/meeting_agenda.htm PRIOR to the 5:00 formal meeting, City Council will be holding a budget worksession beginning at […]
Shared use schedule for pickleball and tennis begins March 13
Press release from Asheville Parks & Recreation Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) previously announced all outdoor hard surface public tennis courts maintained by the City of Asheville would become dual-lined, converting them to shared use courts to support local growth of pickleball and tennis. This decision followed months of meetings between local players of both […]
Mountain Housing Opportunities awarded $1 million grant to build 68 affordable homes in Leicester
Press release from Mountain Housing Opportunities Mountain Housing Opportunities (MHO) received a $1 million grant from Dogwood Health Trust to help build sixty-eight affordable homes in the Leicester community of Buncombe County. The new subdivision, called Pentland Hills, will feature two- to three-bedroom single-family homes and duplexes. The grant will help kick-start the multi-year development, […]
Hood Huggers International recognized for outstanding community partnership with UNC Asheville
Press release from UNC Asheville NC Campus Engagement had awarded its 2023 Community Partner Award to Hood Huggers International for its partnership with the University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNC Asheville). Hood Huggers International (HHI) is dedicated to creating a culture of sustainability that is inclusive and economically just, using the CAP framework that […]
Buncombe County hosts greenways criteria development public meeting March 15
Press release from Buncombe County Passed by Buncombe County voters in November 2022, the $30 million Open Space Bond will fund projects that preserve the natural beauty of Buncombe County and improve access to recreational activities. The bond will fund three types of projects: conservation of lands, construction of greenways, and development of passive recreation […]
Cyclist dies following hit and run incident; APD seeks public’s help
Press release from Asheville Police Department Asheville Police are continuing to investigate a recent hit and run that claimed the life of the cyclist following the incident. The cyclist, James Shearon (02/06/1995), succumbed to his injuries on March 8; next of kin has been notified. Our hearts go out to the family of James Shearon. […]
City of Asheville approves Missing Middle Housing Study contract
Press release from City of Asheville Asheville, North Carolina – On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, the City of Asheville’s City Council approved a $115,000 contract to Opticos Design, Inc., and their subcontractor Cascadia Partners, for a Missing Middle Housing study. Missing Middle Housing refers to housing types, such as duplexes, triplexes, quadruplexes, and townhomes that […]