Press release from Buncombe County Government As wildfires continue to pop up in Western North Carolina and local conditions remain high for extreme fire danger, Buncombe County remains under a State of Emergency with a burn ban in effect. This burn ban is being enforced – no burning is allowed in Buncombe County or in […]
News Bulletins
Buncombe County Board of Education policy meeting to be held Monday, Nov. 20
Press release from Buncombe County Schools There will be a Policy Committee Meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Education on November 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the Dogwood Room at 175 Bingham Road, Asheville, NC 28806. The Policy Committee meeting is open to the public. Please use entrance “A.” We ask that bags or water […]
APD investigating juvenile gunshot victim, seeks public’s help
Press release from Asheville Police Department Asheville Police are investigating a gun discharge at an East Asheville apartment complex that occurred Thursday night in which a juvenile was shot. APD Patrol officers responded to an apartment complex located near the 300 block of District Drive around 10:10 p.m. on Nov. 9 to investigate reports of […]
City of Hendersonville Invites Community to Shape the City’s Future at Gen H Open House
Press release from City of Hendersonville The City of Hendersonville is excited to host an open house as part of the Gen H Comprehensive Plan development process on Monday, November 20, from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. at the Henderson County Library at 301 N Washington St. in Hendersonville, NC. Participants can drop in between 5:00 p.m. […]
Board of Commissioners of Buncombe County calls closed session
Press release from Buncombe County Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Buncombe County has called a special meeting to call a closed session of the Board pursuant to NCGS §143-318.11(a)(6) to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, or conditions of appointment of individual public officers or employees of the public […]
State Board of Elections opens public comment period on permanent photo ID rules
Press release from N.C. State Board of Elections The State Board of Elections invites the public to comment on two proposed permanent rules for implementing the photo ID requirement for in-person and absentee-by-mail voters in North Carolina. The photo ID requirement was enacted into law by the General Assembly in 2018. These rules are necessary […]
Buncombe County emergency energy assistance programs offer support in winter, applications accepted beginning Dec. 1
Press release from Buncombe County Buncombe County’s residents, especially those living in and at the edge of poverty, have been able to access valuable, life-saving emergency assistance benefits through Eblen Charities. For many years now, Eblen Charities has partnered with Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) to administer the Emergency Assistance, Crisis Intervention, and Low Income Energy […]
Santa Claus to light up Hendersonville’s Main Street on Nov. 24
Press release from City of Hendersonville: Gather the whole family to Main Street on Friday, November 24 for the annual tree lighting at the Courthouse Plaza. This year, Santa Claus himself is set to make a dazzling entrance in magnificent style. Witness Santa’s grand arrival as he glides down Main Street in a luxurious stretch limousine […]
Free screening of “Veteran’s Battlefield” movie Nov. 16 at Wortham Center
Press release from Buncombe County: We are thrilled to host a free screening of the movie “Veteran’s Battlefield” at 6 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. North Carolina is home to around 700,000 veterans – the eighth largest veteran population in the nation. And with […]
Announcing the lighting of the 31st annual Ingles Giving Tree
Press release from MANNA Foodbank: Nothing can hold back the giving spirit of the holidays here in Western North Carolina, particularly when it comes to ensuring that thousands of would-be empty plates will be filled with food. Right now, with MANNA and their network of partner organizations serving more than 155,000 people each month, Ingles […]
Give the gift of joy this holiday: sponsor gifts for kids and adults
Press release from Buncombe County: Whether you start decorating for the holidays before Thanksgiving or well into December, now is the best time to get into the holiday spirit by sponsoring a gift for kids or adults. Being an adult without a support network, an adult with a disability, or a kid in foster care […]
Asheville Police seeking missing persons
Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department requesting the public’s help in their continued efforts to locate two separate missing persons. This week marks the second anniversary of Bethany Collins Buckles and the one year of Keri Lynn Buckner’s disappearance. Buckles, 49, was initially reported missing by her family on Nov. 20, […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office seeks information on armed robbery suspect
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Detectives with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office are attempting to identify a suspect in an armed robbery that occurred at the Quality Plus Gas Station on November 11th. The suspect is a bearded male and was wearing a hoodie with “Shrek” on the front. The suspect fled the scene […]
Poplar Drive fire morning update – Monday, Nov. 13, 2023
Press release from North Carolina Forest Service: The Poplar Drive Fire in Henderson County is now 75% contained while being held to 434 acres in size. Percent containment represents sections of fire line that pose no escape risk without further action from firefighters. A State of Emergency has been issued by Governor Cooper due to […]
Dogwood Health Trust Announces 2024 Grant Process
Press release from Dogwood Health Trust: Dogwood Health Trust is pleased to announce that its 2024 grantmaking cycle opens today for prospective partners interested in applying. At its annual meeting on Oct. 18, Dogwood’s leaders explained that the Strategic Priority Grant Opportunities cycle focuses on specific areas within its Housing, Education, Economic Opportunity and Health […]
Code Purple for Nov. 12
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Coalition: Code Purple for Sunday, 11/12/23. Additional weather information found at weather.gov Purpose of Code Purple: Code Purple is a coordinated effort among Asheville and Buncombe County shelters and other organizations to provide emergency overflow shelter to people experiencing homelessness during extremely cold weather (at or below 32 degrees, including wind […]
Input needed for opioid solutions
Press release from Southwestern Commission: As the opioid crisis continues to impact communities, a collective effort is underway by all seven counties in western North Carolina to generate effective solutions to the epidemic. Led by the Southwestern Commission, a series of virtual focus groups are set to gather crucial input from community members regarding the […]
Air Quality Forecast – Buncombe County
Press release from NC Division of Air Quality: 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 […]
Report shows North Carolina has 7th biggest feral hog problem in U.S.
Press release from Captain Experiences: The University of Georgia Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health has been tracking feral hog sightings with their Early Detection & Distribution Mapping System (EDDMapS). And now, researchers have calculated the total number of feral hog sightings reported in each state. These are the key takeaways from the report […]
Veterans for Peace – WNC celebrates Armistice Day 2023
Press release from Veterans for Peace:
City of Asheville facilities located downtown closing at 2 p.m. today
Press release from the City of Asheville: Due to reports of scheduled protests downtown, some City of Asheville facilities will close today, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. All facilities will reopen after the Veterans Day Holiday on Monday, Nov. 13. These closures include: City Hall at 70 Court Plaza City Municipal Building at 100 Court […]