Press release from Blue Ridge Parkway: On June 27, National Park Service contractors removed the remaining wreckage of a Cessna 414A plane that crashed near Waterrock Knob in November 1983. The crash site is on land that was donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway in 2016. Since that time, the site has seen a high […]
News Bulletins
Air Quality Forecast – Buncombe County, June 28-30
Press release from NC Division Of Air Quality: Forecast for Buncombe County, NC Tomorrow’s Forecast Wednesday, Jun 28: 87 AQI Moderate Ozone 85 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) Extended Forecast Thursday, Jun 29: 101 AQI Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 100 AQI Moderate Ozone Friday, Jun 30: 70 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution […]
APD seeking public assistance on downtown assault
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police Department Major Case Detectives are investigating an assault that occurred in the early morning hours. APD Patrol Officers responded to the area of North Lexington Avenue around 2:00 a.m. on June 27 to investigate the report of an assault. Officers arrived to locate the victim, who had been […]
State Board opens public comment period on certification of new voting equipment
Press release from NC State Board of Elections: The State Board of Elections invites the public to comment on the proposed certification of a new voting system from Election Systems & Software (ES&S). In January 2023, ES&S requested certification of the EVS 6.3.0.0 Voting System. A voting system is the complete software and hardware solution for […]
Ingles Independence Day Celebration returns to Pack Square Park
Press release from City of Asheville: The Ingles Independence Day Celebration returns to Downtown Asheville’s Pack Square Park on Tuesday, July 4. This event is produced by the Asheville Downtown Association (ADA) in partnership with the City of Asheville. The free event features The Ultimate Air Dogs, live music, local food and craft beverages, and […]
Congressman Edwards announces upcoming Carolina Cruiser office hours
Press release from Chuck Edwards: Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced that he and his staff will be holding mobile office hours at Haywood, Swain, Cherokee, Buncombe, Macon, Jackson and Graham counties with the Carolina Cruiser. “The Carolina Cruiser will be parked outside each location where my staff and I will be ready to meet with […]
Dogwood Health Trust releases 2022 annual report
Press release from Dogwood Health Trust: Dogwood Health Trust announced today that its 2022 Annual Report is now available in a digital version that includes a full report as a PDF download. In total, Dogwood made more than $81 million in total community investments in 2022. “Dogwood’s third full year of operation in 2022 saw considerable […]
UNCA’s Mass Comm. department receives recognition for contribution to scholastic journalism
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville Department of Mass Communication has been honored with the prestigious 2023 Kay Phillips Distinguished Service Award. This accolade, presented annually by the North Carolina Scholastic Media Association (NCSMA), recognizes those who exemplify unparalleled dedication to scholastic journalism statewide. For nearly two decades, UNC Asheville has fostered a strong […]
Asheville student is among Community Foundation scholarship recipients
Press release from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) recently approved scholarships totaling $558,000 to 96 WNC students in 53 schools in 19 counties. More than 60 volunteers from the community worked to review applications and select recipients. Top recipients are: · Ruby Blue from Martin L. […]
Asheville Symphony ‘Hits the Road’ in Asheville as repairs to Thomas Wolfe Auditorium’s HVAC begin
Press release from the Asheville Symphony: The Asheville Symphony is moving the majority of its season in light of a problem with the HVAC system at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville’s Thomas Wolfe Auditorium that affects the ability to heat or cool the house of the auditorium.While the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium is slated to remain open […]
Buncombe County Board of Education special called meeting
Press release from the Buncombe County Board of Education: There will be a Special-Called meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Education on June 29, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Minitorium at 175 Bingham Road, Asheville, NC 28806. The Special Called meeting has been scheduled in accordance with BCS Board Policy #2300. A closed session will […]
Air Quality Forecast – Buncombe County
Press release from the NC Division Of Air Quality: Forecast for Buncombe County, NC Tomorrow’s Forecast Monday, Jun 26: 55 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 45 AQI Good Ozone Extended Forecast Tuesday, Jun 27: 45 AQI Good Ozone 40 AQI Good Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) Wednesday, Jun 28: 77 AQI Moderate Ozone 65 AQI Moderate […]
Free Fishing for Everyone! Courtesy of N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
Press release from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: On July 4, anyone in North Carolina, regardless of age, can enjoy one of the state’s best outdoor activities for free. Free Fishing Day, which runs from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m., offers residents and out-of-state visitors the opportunity to fish without having to purchase a license; […]
Notice of BCTDA regular meeting
Press release from the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority: OTICE: REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF BUNCOMBE COUNTY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | 9–11 a.m. Ingles Mt. View Room of UNC Asheville’s Sherril Center | 227 Campus Drive, Asheville WHAT: The regular monthly joint board meeting of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, a Public […]
Asheville Police asking for help to locate Armando Garcia Lopez, seven open warrants
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (June 23, 2023): Asheville Police Detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating Armando Garcia Lopez (10/27/1972,) who has seven open arrest warrants, including larceny, and breaking and entering. Lopez is described as a Hispanic male, 50 years old, 5’8″, 195 pounds, with black hair, and brown eyes. If you know the whereabouts of Lopez and would like to […]
City of Asheville awarded $3 million grant to implement community’s vision in and around Pack Square Plaza
Press release from city of Asheville: The City of Asheville will receive $3,000,000 to reshape Pack Square Plaza and the gateway to The Block as described in feedback collected through the Pack Square Visioning Project in 2022 and 2023. The funding comes from the Mellon Foundation’s Monuments Project, a philanthropic “…commitment to give $250 million […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office requests information about persons of interest
City of Asheville introduces “chaptering” on their YouTube channel for ease of access to City Council meetings
Press release from city of Asheville The City of Asheville introduces “chaptering” on its video replays of City Council meetings available for viewing on its YouTube Channel. This new feature allows the community to quickly access video points of interest without having to scroll and scan through an entire Council meeting. How does it work: Agenda […]
Haywood County ambulance wrecked in rollover accident
Press release from Haywood County EMS Around 6:30 a.m. this morning, a Haywood County ambulance based out of Bethel lost control on a curve in a wet road and rolled down an embankment in the 700 block of Kim’s Cove Road. Fortunately, both paramedics on board were uninjured. The ambulance came to rest at the […]
MountainTrue urges public to use Swim Guide App to find clean swimming areas
Press release from MountainTrue MountainTrue, a leading local environmental group, is encouraging the public to use the Swim Guide app before heading out onto the water to ensure a healthy and happy Independence Day weekend. MountainTrue is the home of the Broad Riverkeeper, French Broad Riverkeeper, Green Riverkeeper, Watauga Riverkeeper, and a Western Clean Water […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing person
Press release from BCSO The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing person from the Buncombe County area. Name: Duane Allen Plaskett Age: 54 years old Height: Approximately 5’9 Eyes: Brown Mr. Plaskett was last known to have facial hair and to be 170 pounds. The last time Mr. Plaskett had contact […]