Press release from the NC Division Of Air Quality: Forecast for Buncombe County, NC Tomorrow’s Forecast Monday, Jun 5: 51 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 50 AQI Good Ozone Extended Forecast Tuesday, Jun 6: 90 AQI Moderate Ozone 80 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) Wednesday, Jun 7: 90 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) […]
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Asheville Police charge Maggie Valley man in assault case
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (June 2, 2023): Asheville Police Department Patrol Officers arrested the man responsible for violently assaulting four people Sunday evening. One of which he strangled. APD Officers responded to a report of a disturbance at a business located near the 90 block of Biltmore Avenue around 8:20 p.m. […]
City Hall arson suspect arrested
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (June 2, 2023): Noah Talon Erwin (06/04/1992), of Charlotte, North Carolina, was charged and arrested on June 1 for the burning of a public building that occurred earlier that morning, in which a group of fires was set to the outside of a City building. Asheville Fire […]
Buncombe County schools name new principals, administrators
Press release from Buncombe County Schools: (ASHEVILLE)- Superintendent Dr. Rob Jackson today proudly announces new Principal and Director positions for Buncombe County Schools (BCS) for the 2023-24 school year. These talented educators were unanimously approved for their positions on Thursday, June 1, by the BCS Board of Education. These assignments are effective July 1, 2023. […]
Buncombe County creative economy back on track
Press release from ArtsAVL: June 2, 2023 – Asheville, N.C.| Jobs and sales for creative industries in Buncombe County have finally surpassed 2019 totals – after 4 years of stifled growth.Following pandemic related shutdowns and supply chain issues, creative industries in Buncombe County took a sharp downturn – with an estimated 16% loss in jobs […]
Asheville Police charge wanted man with kidnapping and assault
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (June 2, 2023): Asheville Police Department Officers assisted Black Mountain Police Department in the apprehension of a bank robbery suspect Thursday afternoon APD Officers responded to the area of I-26 around 2: 57 p.m. on June 1 to assist the Black Mountain Police Department with the apprehension […]
RHA Behavioral Health Crisis Center now open daily, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Press release from RHA Behavioral Health Crisis Center RHA Behavioral Health Crisis Center is now open 7 days a week, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Folks experiencing a behavioral health crisis can walk in and receive crisis assistance from licensed clinical professionals. When experiencing a crisis, it can be overwhelming for folks to know where to start to […]
Air quality forecast for Buncombe County June 2-4
Press release from NC Division of Air Quality 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. […]
Buncombe, Henderson public schools receive grant funding to advance digital-age teaching and learning
Press release from NC Department of Public Instruction The State Board of Education today approved 18 proposals through a competitive grant-program under the state’s Digital Learning Initiative. The state-funded grants support the development and dissemination of local innovative digital learning models. The goal of the grant program is to have effective digital learning practices spread […]
Progressive Alliance of Henderson County (PAHC) holds June 16 silent vigil for immigration reform
Press release from Progressive Alliance of Henderson County The public is invited to join members of the Progressive Alliance of Henderson County in a silent vigil for immigration reform in front of the Historic Courthouse in Hendersonville from 4:00 to 4:30 on Friday, June 16th, 2023. The goal of the silent vigil for immigration reform […]
Leave of Women Voters to host voter registration training June 8
Press release from League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County Have you ever thought about helping to register voters for the League, but you’re not sure what’s involved? Or do you have experience registering voters but you need to brush up your knowledge? Sign up here for our Voter Registration Training session June 8, 5:30 p.m., at the North Asheville […]