News release from the Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Monday, November 6, 2023, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and northern ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. For the southern ridge tops, it is a code ORANGE air quality forecast day. […]
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Tocqueville Society announces community service award recipients
News release from United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County: This week, members of the Tocqueville Society celebrated Bob and Glenda Burgin and their remarkable commitment to our community and to United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County. CEO of Mission Hospital from 1981-2005, Bob Burgin’s influential career and commitment to the health and […]
MountainTrue Announces 2023 Annual Award Winners
News release from MountainTrue: MountainTrue is proud to announce our annual award winners for 2023. These awards are given to MountainTrue members and volunteers who have been outstanding in their commitment to protecting WNC waterways, forests and communities. Awards were formally presented at our October annual gathering at Devil’s Foot Beverage Co. in Asheville, […]
Asheville FM seeks board members
We are pleased to announce that 103.3 Asheville FM is looking for members of our community to serve as board members to guide our vision and fulfill our inclusive and progressive mission. The mission of Asheville FM is to keep Asheville thriving by producing diverse and eclectic programming that inspires our listeners to build connections […]
Asheville-Buncombe air quality forecast for Nov. 6-7
News release from NC Division of Air Quality: Forecast for Buncombe County, NC Tomorrow’s Forecast Monday, Nov 6: 65 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) Extended Forecast Tuesday, Nov 7: 65 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) For additional information concerning the air quality forecast including a detailed forecast discussion, please visit the following link […]
Buncombe County Fire Marshal: Open burning ban in effect
News release from Buncombe County: Effective at 9 a.m. on Nov. 5 the Buncombe County Fire Marshal’s Office, in accordance with North Carolina State Building Code: Fire Prevention Code 307.1, and the Buncombe County Fire Prevention Ordinance, is issuing a ban on open burning for all of Buncombe County due to adverse atmospheric conditions. Those conditions include […]
County Offices to close in observance of Veterans Day, Nov. 10
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Government offices and libraries will close on Friday, Nov. 10 in honor of Veterans Day. See a full schedule below. Counties play an important role in connecting veterans with supportive housing, employment and education resources, and mental health services that treat trauma and prevent suicide. Buncombe County is no […]
Severe drought conditions in North Carolina expand to 15 western counties
Press release from N.C. Department of Environmental Quality: RALEIGH – North Carolina’s Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) has expanded its Severe Drought category (D2 classification) for parts of 15 counties as of Oct. 31. Impacted counties include Burke, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Graham, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain and Transylvania. Severe drought is […]
Asheville community highlights local efforts addressing hunger and homelessness
Press release from Haywood Street Congregation: Local nonprofits are responding to growing public concern about homelessness in Asheville by organizing a series of events designed to increase awareness and invite residents to participate in their efforts. The events will take place during the week before Thanksgiving, designated nationally as Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week. A focus […]
Veterans Job & Resource Fair next week
Press release from NCWorks Career Center Asheville: There will be a Veterans Job and Resource Fair at the NCWorks Career Center Asheville, 48 Grove Street, Asheville NC 28801 on Wednesday, November 8 and Thursday, November 9. NCWorks Career Center Asheville will be participating in Employ a Vet week activities across North Carolina to coincide with […]
City of Asheville announces Broadway Public Safety Station gets occupancy approval
Press release from the City of Asheville: Asheville Fire Department (AFD) assigned firefighters today began a transition to the new Broadway Public Safety Station (BPSS) located at 316 Broadway St. Permission to occupy the new facility was granted on November 1, 2023. BPSS is a state-of-the-art facility designed to bring together the collective expertise of […]
Arts nonprofits generated over $51 million for the local economy in 2022
Press release from ArtsAVL: Buncombe County’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $51 million in economic activity in 2022, according to the newly released Arts & Economic Prosperity 6, an economic and social impact study conducted by Americans for the Arts in partnership with ArtsAVL. The study demonstrates locally, as well as nationally, arts and […]
Code Purple called for Friday, Nov. 3
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Coalition Code Purple for Friday, 11/3/23. 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 […]
4 easy ways to pay your property taxes & avoid long lines
Press release from Buncombe County Hate waiting in line? Don’t want to brave the impending cold weather? If so, it’s probably best to go ahead and pay your Buncombe County property taxes. Tax bills become delinquent after Jan. 5, and we encourage everyone to take advantage of the multiple ways to pay other than waiting in […]
Mission Health physicians letter to Independent Monitor
Press release from HCA Healthcare North Carolina Division | Mission Health Dear Mr. Ronald Winters, Independent Monitor Gibbons Advisors We have recently been made aware of a letter that was presented to you on behalf of some physicians who have previously been involved with Mission Hospital. Their version does not tell the whole story, and there […]
Asheville holiday parade returns to downtown Nov. 18
Press release from the Asheville Downtown Association The Asheville Downtown Association is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated Asheville Holiday Parade presented by Bojangles, scheduled for Saturday, November 18, at 11 am. This festive extravaganza promises to enchant spectators as the heart of Downtown Asheville transforms into a winter wonderland, with this year’s theme being the […]
Mast General Store collecting gently used coats, jackets, sweaters, and blankets
Press release from Mast General Store The Mast General Store welcomes Columbia Sportswear’s partnership for this year’s Share the Warmth campaign. During the month of November, Mast Store is collecting gently used coats, jackets, sweaters, and blankets to share with our neighbors who need them. Columbia has already jumpstarted the coat drive with its own […]
Veterans Day Ceremony Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Charles George VA Medical Center
Press release from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs The Western North Carolina VA Health Care System has partnered with the City of Asheville and the Buncombe County Veterans Council to host a Veterans Day Ceremony Saturday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville. The ceremony will be conducted […]