Press release from Pisgah Legal Services Drastic cuts at the federal level have devastated funds previously relied upon by nonprofits to provide critical services to victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, child abuse and trafficking. The cuts will be felt by Pisgah Legal Services (PLS) and other local nonprofits and the clients they serve starting […]
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Town hall in Asheville today on 2023 legislative session
Press release from Common Cause NC A special town hall meeting today (Wednesday, Oct. 11) at 6:30 p.m. in Asheville will feature local residents sharing their views and concerns about this year’s ongoing legislative session and the issues that matter most to people in the community. Hosted by Common Cause NC, the nonpartisan event is part of […]
Septic repair assistance program provides financial support for eligible Buncombe County homeowners
Press release from Buncombe County If you’ve been struggling to complete a septic system repair at your home, Buncombe County may be able to help homeowners with the cost of the project through a unique grant opportunity. The Septic Repair Assistance Program (SRP) provides financial assistance to repair failing septic systems for qualifying homeowners who […]
Buncombe Election Services to conduct machine testing at 4:30 p.m.
Press release from Buncombe County: Following today’s regular Board of Elections meeting, Buncombe County Election Services will conduct machine testing at approximately 4:30 p.m. at the Elections Warehouse, 50 Coxe Ave. During the regular meeting beginning at 3:30 p.m. at 59 Woodfin Place, the Board of Elections will review the absentee ballot process. Both the […]
Weaverville receives $15 million in state funding for water treatment plant expansion
Press release from Town of Weaverville: The Town of Weaverville is pleased to announce that the State of North Carolina’s 2023-2025 fiscal biennium budget allocated the Town $15 million for its water treatment plant expansion. These funds were allocated through the Clean Water and Drinking Water Reserve to the Department of Environmental Quality and Water […]
Common Cause hosts Asheville town hall on legislative session
News release from Common Cause NC: A special town hall meeting this Wednesday (Oct. 11) at 6:30 p.m. in Asheville will feature local residents sharing their views and concerns about this year’s ongoing legislative session and the issues that matter most to people in the community. Hosted by Common Cause NC, the nonpartisan event is […]
Macon Sense newspaper launches in Franklin
Press release from Macon Sense: Beginning October 12, Macon County will be home to Western North Carolina’s newest newspaper. The free publication, titled Macon Sense, initially will be available every other Thursday at locations around the region and online. “When the Macon County News closed after 40 years, it created a void in the community. […]
Sheriff’s Office Attempting to Locate Missing Child from the Weaverville Area
The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing child from the Weaverville area of Buncombe County. Chandler Lane Hyatt is a 16 year old white male and is approximately 5’6”. He has brown hair and hazel eyes. Mr. Hyatt was last seen at his residence on 10/06/2023. Mr. Hyatt was last seen wearing a white Nike hoodie and sweatpants. Mr. Hyatt also had a black North Face backpack […]
Cherokee museum rebrands as Museum of the Cherokee People
A museum in Cherokee, North Carolina on the Qualla Boundary, the sovereign land of the federally recognized Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), has a new visual brand and name: ᏣᎳᎩ ᎢᏗᏴᏫᏯᎯ ᎢᎦᏤᎵ ᎤᏪᏘ ᎠᏍᏆᏂᎪᏙᏗ (Tsalagi idiyvwiyahi igatseli uweti asquanigododi), Museum of the Cherokee People. The developments, publicly announced on October 9, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, affirm the […]
N.C. law enforcement agencies cracking down on speeding
News release from the North Carolina Department of Transportation: The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program is reminding drivers to follow the speed limit as part of ‘Operation Crash Reduction’ from Oct. 9-15. The annual campaign enforces safe driving during one of the deadliest months of the year for fatal vehicle crashes. Motorists may notice increased law […]
APD cites or arrests 62 people in special operation
News release from Asheville Police Department: Detectives and officers with the Asheville Police Department cited or arrested 62 offenders during two recently conducted operations targeting quality-of-life issues in various locations of west Asheville, Tunnel Road, and downtown. The operations were conducted to address ongoing complaints from residents and an outcry from community organizations. These operations […]
Asheville Police arrest man on charges of smashing downtown business windows
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police Department officers have charged and arrested the man that smashed windows of numerous downtown businesses on Sept. 27. APD Patrol Officers initially responded to the area of Pritchard Park on Patton Avenue around 8:15 a.m. on Sept. 27 to investigate a report of a man waving a […]
Domestic violence awareness vigil on Thursday, Oct. 26
Press release from Helpmate October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Helpmate will hold a domestic violence awareness vigil on Thursday, October 26th from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center. This event is free and open to everyone. The Alex Krug Combo will offer a musical performance and refreshments will […]
City of Hendersonville issues water shortage alert due to drought, water conservation efforts required
Press release from the City of Hendersonville The City of Hendersonville is upgrading the Water Shortage Advisory issued on September 28, 2023, to the next stage of water conservation requirements. A Stage 2A Water Shortage Alert has been declared by the City Manager to begin tonight, October 5, 2023, at midnight. The Water Shortage Alert […]
UNC Asheville guarantees full tuition and fees for qualifying NC residents in new Access Asheville program
Press release from UNCA Demonstrating its longstanding commitment to access and affordability, UNC Asheville is proud to announce the launch of Access Asheville, a new financial aid program designed to make an exceptional, transformative education attainable for low- and middle-income North Carolinians. Access Asheville guarantees full tuition and fees coverage through grants and scholarships during […]
Buncombe County Fire Chiefs Association part of a critical firefighter recruitment campaign
Press release from NC Association of Fire Chiefs: Fire Chiefs receive FEMA SAFER grant to Address North Carolina Volunteer Firefighter Shortage The North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs (NCAFC), in partnership with the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), is launching an urgent volunteer firefighter recruitment campaign across 14 North Carolina departments and associations. During […]
East Asheville Library to open late Friday, Oct. 6
Press release from Buncombe County: Heads up East Asheville neighbors. On Friday, Oct. 6 the library will open at 11 a.m. due to a planned utility outage for maintenance on the building’s solar panels. We apologize for any inconvenience. Visit buncombecounty.org/library to find an alternate branch near you.
Building a community at Ferry Road: What’s next?
Press release from Buncombe County: The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners is moving forward with plans to develop its Ferry Road property with conservation, affordability, and public recreation at the heart of this proposed community. With 60% percent of the property earmarked for conservation and more than half of the apartments and single-family homes reserved […]
Buncombe Commissioners help bolster teacher pay with appropriation of $6.1M in additional education funding
Press release from Buncombe County: Local teachers will get an increase in pay thanks in part to additional funding from Buncombe County. During their meeting on Oct. 3, Commissioners approved increasing education spending by $6.1 million, with most of the funding intended to provide teacher pay raises. Earlier this year, Asheville City and Buncombe County […]
Wildlife in North Carolina 2023-24 photo competition now open
Press release from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting entries to its 19th annual Wildlife in North Carolina Photo Competition. Entries will be accepted until Jan. 31, 2024. The contest is open to amateur and professional photographers of all ages, except for employees of the Wildlife Commission and their immediate families […]
MountainTrue and DHHS partner to provide grants to qualified homeowners
Press release from MountainTrue: Homeowners who need septic repairs but can’t afford to pay for them may now qualify for a new grant program that will pay all their repair costs. Local environmental group MountainTrue is partnering with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to provide septic repair grants to qualifying […]