Press release from City of Asheville: The 2023 Point-in-Time (PIT) results were submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on April 28 as part of Asheville’s Continum of Care designation. The annual count was conducted on January 31, 2023, with the help of 75 volunteers, the largest number of volunteers to date. […]
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City Council approves submission of Annual Action Plan to support affordable housing, economic development and more
Press release from City of Asheville: On February 28, 2023, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released the 2023-2024 formula allocations for the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership programs. With Council’s approval on May 9, the City’s FY 23-24 Annual Action Plan can now be submitted to HUD. CDBG […]
Commissioners consider education needs, fire district requests, & community investments during budget workshop
Press release from Buncombe County Government: During its budget work session, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners heard requests from schools and fire districts while also considering multiple areas of community investment. The May 9 budget session was the last of a months-long process crafting the fiscal year 2024 (FY24) budget, which runs from July […]
City of Asheville presents proposed FY2023-24 Budget at May 9 City Council meeting
Press release from City of Asheville: During Asheville City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting on May 9, City Manager Debra Campbell and Budget Manager Taylor Floyd presented the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 budget. Once adopted, the FY 2023-24 budget will fund City operations from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. The FY 2023-24 Proposed […]
Just Economics, Pisgah Legal Services co-sponsoring tenants’ rights workshops
Press release from Just Economics of WNC: Just Economics and Pisgah Legal Services are co-sponsoring a workshop for renters to learn their rights as tenants in NC. There will be a presentation and question and answer session with Pisgah Legal Services followed by a discussion with Just Economics about the Tenants’ Network. The goal of this […]
2023 Park Rhythms Concert Series lineup announced
Press release from Black Mountain Recreation & Parks: Black Mountain Recreation & Parks (BMRP) is excited to announce the 2023 lineup for their annual Park Rhythms Concert Series this coming summer! The 2023 series will once again take place at Veterans Park in Black Mountain on Thursday evenings between 7:00-9:00 p.m. All shows are free and […]
Coyote sightings on the rise as pup season gears up
Press release from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: Coyotes are common throughout North Carolina, including in cities and suburbs, but often go unnoticed because they are skilled at avoiding people. In late spring, however, coyote parents are busy raising their young pups, which means more hours scouting for food and more opportunities for people to catch a […]
Blue Ridge Parkway temporarily set to one lane by I-26, starting May 14
Press release from N.C. Department of Transportation: A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will reduce a short section of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville to one lane near the Interstate 26 bridge — milepost 392 — starting May 14. A temporary signal, necessary for the safety of drivers and workers, will permit one […]
APD seeking public’s help on Sunday morning shootings
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police are investigating two separate shootings in which two occupied dwellings were struck early Sunday morning. Thankfully, no one was injured; only property damage has been reported at this time. The first incident occurred near the 35 block of Huffman Road shortly after 3 a.m. on May 7. […]
Lizzie Rogers named Asheville City Schools’ 2023 teacher of the year
Press release from Asheville City Schools: Asheville City Schools is proud to announce that Lizzie Rogers has been named the district’s 2024 teacher of the year. This prestigious award recognizes excellence in teaching and the significant impact that educators have on the lives of their students. Currently an Asheville High School social studies teacher, […]
Asheville has the 12th lowest rate of identity theft in the U.S.
Press release from Lattice Publishing: Data breaches are on the rise, both throughout the U.S. and globally. Anyone and everyone is at risk of falling victim to a data breach or cyber attack, and hackers and cyber criminals come up with new ways to steal sensitive information and personal data every day. As a result, […]
Letter carrier’s annual food drive set for Saturday
Press release from MANNA Food Bank: May 8, 2023 – The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its annual national food drive this Saturday, May 13. NALC’s food drive, first held in 1993, helps feed millions of Americans, including right here in Western North Carolina. The Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive, the country’s […]
Update on shooting at Buncombe County magistrate’s office
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: At approximately 1:40 a.m. this morning, a deputy with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office was securing warrants and assisting a woman at the magistrate’s office with securing a protective order from an incident that had recently occurred. The magistrate’s office is located in the lobby of the Buncombe […]
Air quality forecast for Buncombe County
Press release from N.C. Division of Air Quality: Forecast for Buncombe County, NC Tomorrow’s Forecast Monday, May 8: 51 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 43 AQI Good Ozone Extended Forecast Tuesday, May 9: 45 AQI Good Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 45 AQI Good Ozone Wednesday, May 10: 40 AQI Good Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) […]
Weaverville Police seeks information about larceny
Press release from Weaverville Police Department: The Weaverville Police Department is seeking any information with regards to the larceny of items from Tractor Supply of 14 Monticello Rd, the morning of 05/05/2023. Multiple pieces of equipment were stolen, including two 6×14 utility trailers and various agricultural items. The vehicle used for the crime was a […]
Area seniors win scholarships from Friends of the Blue Ridge
Press release from Friends of the Blue Ridge: May 5, 2023 (Roanoke, Va.) – Seven area high school seniors were among the 30 students receiving an inaugural $1,000 Lynn Davis Scholarship from FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge. Named in honor of FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge co-founder Lynn Davis, the scholarship program was established in 2023 […]
City of Asheville boards and commissions vacancies
Press release from city of Asheville: Please distribute the attached Summer (2) cycle flyer for current openings on the City of Asheville Boards & Commissions. The application deadline is June 4 at 5 p.m. unless noted otherwise. This cycle’s opportunities include: BUNCOMBE COUNTY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY – The advertised vacancy is for an owner of a restaurant, […]
Asheville community to gather for rally supporting transgender youth
Press release from Campaign for Southern Equality: ASHEVILLE – This week the North Carolina General Assembly advanced HB808, a bill that would restrict access to gender-affirming medical care for transgender people under the age of 18. The bill follows a dangerous national trend of banning gender affirming health care for transgender youth, defying best practices and […]
Memorial Day ceremony to be held Monday, May 29 in Pack Square Park
Color Me Goodwill upcycled fashion show announced first place winner Sybil Todd
Press release from Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina The popular Color Me Goodwill upcycled fashion show returned on Friday, April 21, before a sold-out audience at The Orange Peel in downtown Asheville. Six local fashion design teams competed in the 7th Annual Color Me Goodwill show, presenting color-inspired runway collections made from repurposed clothing and items […]
Jones Park playground rebuild seeks donations from the public
The press release Michael Lewis The playground once known as “Jones Park” will be rebuilt by volunteers October 4-8 and funded by donations from the public. The rebuilt playground is on property now owned by Asheville City Schools. The school board voted to rename the site Candace Pickens Memorial Park after the young woman murdered […]