Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: “Let me start by saying thank you to our Buncombe County Commissioners and county management for the continued increases in salaries for our Detention Officers, Deputies and Administrative staff. They have invested in our career ladder pay system and understand that we are asking our staff to complete […]
News Bulletins
Blue Ridge Parkway visitors asked to remain bear aware
Press release from Blue Ridge Parkway: The beginning of the Blue Ridge Parkway’s visitor season coincides with the early critical feeding season for bears. As a result, increased visitor traffic on park trails and in park campgrounds at the same time bears are looking for food has led to a series of recent human and bear […]
Buncombe County air quality forecast
Press release from Air Now: Care for the Air — Drive less: carpool, vanpool, take the bus, telecommute. — Conserve electricity. — Pack a lunch or walk to lunch. — Avoid idling your vehicle. — Refuel and mow after 6:00pm. Air Quality Index (AQI) Green………..0- 50 AQI……..Good air quality. No health risks are expected. Enjoy […]
City of Asheville offices to close during the Juneteenth holiday
Press release from City of Asheville: Please be advised that all City of Asheville offices will be closed on Monday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, June 20. See the City’s active services and schedules below. ART bus service Asheville Rides Transit (ART) holiday schedule will […]
Air quality forecast for Buncombe County
Press release from Air Now: Care for the Air — Drive less: carpool, vanpool, take the bus, telecommute. — Conserve electricity. — Pack a lunch or walk to lunch. — Avoid idling your vehicle. — Refuel and mow after 6:00pm. Air Quality Index (AQI) Green………..0- 50 AQI……..Good air quality. No health risks are expected. Enjoy […]
Sheriff Miller releases crime data ahead of Congressman Edwards’ summit
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: “Congressman Edwards says Buncombe County is in danger of turning into Chicago. I expect that type of commentary from Fox News, however, his statement is not supported by the crime statistics from the NC SBI and it’s irresponsible to have a conversation about public safety that is not […]
All enrolled students at Buncombe County Schools eligible for free meals
Press release from Buncombe County Schools Breakfast and lunch will be provided at no cost to all students next school year! We are pleased to inform you that Buncombe County Schools will be implementing a program available to schools participating in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Programs called the Community Eligibility Provision […]
DEQ to hold public input session on Flood Resiliency Blueprint in Canton on June 22
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold a public engagement session June 22 in Canton to receive input on how flooding, flood mitigation, and resiliency impact North Carolina communities. Public input will assist DEQ in developing the North Carolina Flood Resiliency Blueprint alongside over 100 […]
City of Asheville Boards & Commissions has vacancies
Press release from The City of Asheville The City of Asheville Boards & Commissions has several openings. The application deadline is August 27 at 5 p.m. unless noted otherwise. These opportunities include, but may not be limited to: AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD CIVIC CENTER COMMISSION CIVIL SERVICE BOARD – deadline July 16, 2023 […]
Red Cross Operation Blood Drive on Thursday, June 29
Press release from American Red Cross The American Red Cross, WLOS News 13, and iHeart Radio urge donors of all blood types to come out to the 36th annual Operation Blood Drive on Thursday, June 29 in Asheville, Hendersonville, Waynesville and Columbus. “Generous blood donors are critical to ensuring lifesaving care is available the moment […]
The City of Asheville street resurfacing project for FY2023 kicks off this month
Press release from the city of Asheville: The city of Asheville is pleased to announce the initiation of the FY23 Asphalt Resurfacing contract, which is set to begin on June 15, 2023. This project aims to improve the quality and durability of several roads within our community, enhancing safety and convenience for motorists and pedestrians […]
Air quality forecast: Buncombe County
Press release from Air Now: For additional information concerning the air quality forecast including a detailed forecast discussion, please visit the following link on the NC Division Of Air Quality Web Site: https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/ Care for the Air— Drive less: carpool, vanpool, take the bus, telecommute.— Conserve electricity.— Pack a lunch or walk to lunch.— Avoid […]
Waste Pro welcomes Troy Hibbs as the new Division Manager in Asheville
Press release from Waste Pro USA: Waste Pro is pleased to welcome Troy Hibbs to the role of Division Manager of its Asheville, North Carolina Division. Troy brings over two decades of management experience, and for the last ten years, he worked in the solid waste industry for two of the largest companies in the […]
Asheville animal welfare groups partner to launch new lost and found pet website and microchip tag program
Press release from Asheville Humane Society: In partnership with Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, Asheville Humane Society, and the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance, an initiative is underway to help reunite pet owners with their missing pets. LostPetsAVL.org, a comprehensive lost and found pet website, was created to facilitate the search and reunification process. This collaborative effort aims […]
Black Mountain Veteran Home celebrates 75th anniversary of Women Veterans Day
Press release from Pruitt Health: Two local veterans from North Carolina State Veterans Home – Black Mountain were honored for their military service as part of the 75th anniversary of Women Veterans Day. Bernice Liverett and Patsy Phillips were presented with pins and gifts to commemorate the integration of women into the armed forces. Andrea […]
Buncombe County hosts 2023 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Walk on June 15 at Carrier Park
Press release from Buncombe County Government: June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic, and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect. Buncombe County is commemorating the […]
Dogwood Health Trust provides $1M to United Way of Haywood County
Press release from Dogwood Health Trust: Dogwood Health Trust is providing a $1 million grant to the United Way of Haywood County to support the Canton Mill Closure Emergency Response Project, which will provide financial assistance to individuals and families in need as a result of the Canton (Pactiv Evergreen) Mill closure. The plant, which closed […]
Independent Review Committee on water outage presents its report to City Council
Press release from City of Asheville: City Council received the report and presentation from the Independent Review Committee (IRC) at the Council’s scheduled June 13 meeting. The IRC was seated to review the water outage experienced by some City of Asheville water customers in late December 2022 and early January 2023. “We thank the […]
Buncombe County air quality forecast, June 14
Press release from U.S. EPA: Forecast for Buncombe County, NC Tomorrow’s Forecast Wednesday, Jun 14: 51 AQI Moderate YELLOW Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 50 AQI Good GREEN Ozone Extended Forecast Thursday, Jun 15: 51 AQI Moderate YELLOW Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 40 AQI Good GREEN Ozone Friday, Jun 16: 51 AQI Moderate YELLOW Particle Pollution (2.5 […]
Three updates from the Preservation Society
Press release from Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County: Dogwood Health Trust Grant Announcement We are thrilled to announce that Dogwood Health Trust has awarded PSABC with a $134,050 grant for the planning and design phase of the preservation and rehabilitation of Cappadocia Church! PSABC purchased Cappadocia Church and the home at 32 Grail Street […]
Approval sought to relocate endoscopy facility, develop three GI endoscopy rooms
Press release from NCDHHS: Endoscopy Center of North Carolina LLC and Entero-Med LLC have filed a certificate of need application with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to relocate The Endoscopy Center in Asheville and develop three new gastroenterology endoscopy rooms, for a total of eight GI endoscopy rooms. Five endoscopy rooms will […]