Press release from Asheville Police Department: APD News Release- APD Arrests Three Drug Trafficking, Seize Handgun and Drugs Asheville, NC (December 22, 2023): Asheville Police Department Detectives and Officers partnered with State Law Enforcement to arrest three men Tuesday night dealing drugs while following up on community complaints of illegal drug activity in downtown communities. […]
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***UPDATE***: APD Seeks Missing Person- Stephanie Necole Eakes
Press release from Asheville Police Department: UPDATE: Stephanie Necole Eakes (01/06/1985) has been safely located. Asheville, NC (December 22, 2023): Asheville Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing woman. Stephanie Necole Eakes (01/06/1985) was last seen on March 9, 2023, in the area of Granada Street. She is described as a white […]
Code Purple for Sunday, 12/24/23
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Alliance: 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 chill, or 33-40 degrees with precipitation). During Code Purple, participating shelters will provide more […]
Walk Hendo pedestrian plan adopted
News release from the City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville has taken an important step towards enhancing the City’s pedestrian infrastructure with the adoption of the “Walk Hendo” Pedestrian Plan. This new pedestrian plan aims to transform Hendersonville into a more walkable and pedestrian-friendly community by establishing a vision that supports multimodal goals, guides […]
APD seeking public’s help in drive-by shooting investigation
News release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place Wednesday night, leaving one man with non-life-threatening injuries. Asheville Police Department officers responded to Myrtle Street around 9:14 p.m. on December 20 to investigate a report of a gunshot wound in which a man was shot. Officers […]
NCDOT construction suspended for holiday travel
News release from the N.C. Department of Transportation: The N.C. Department of Transportation will suspend most construction activity on major highways to make travel easier during the upcoming holiday season. Most work along interstates, U.S. and key state routes will be suspended starting Friday morning and will resume Jan. 2, 2024. Exceptions include bridges being […]
Chuck Edwards announces one primary debate
News release from Congressman Chuck Edwards: Chuck Edwards, a Henderson County Republican representing North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, announces there will be one debate in the primary election contest for the seat he currently holds. Edwards said, “I’m excited to hold my single debate in this race in a far western county where my legislative […]
Asheville Parks & Recreation is city’s New Year’s Resolutions HQ with #LandOfSkysTheLimit
Press release from Asheville Parks and Recreation As the city’s New Year’s Resolutions HQ, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) invites community members to browse hundreds of activities, classes, and special events in its latest program guide, covering January-May 2024. The free guide is available at community centers and online at ashevillenc.gov/apr-guide in English and Spanish: View program guide as a PDF in English and español or […]
DEQ accepting public comment on lead service line project list until Jan. 5, 2024
Press release from The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Infrastructure is accepting public comment on an updated Project Priority List for Lead Service Line Replacement funding until January 5, 2024. The Division administers the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds for Lead Service Line Replacements. In […]
Code Purple called for Friday, Dec. 22
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Coalition 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 chill, or 33-40 degrees with precipitation). During Code Purple, participating shelters will provide more […]
UPDATE: Emergency alarm triggered at County HHS Building at 40 Coxe Ave., all employees and visitors are safe
Press release from Buncombe County — Dec. 20. 2023, 11:40 a.m. An emergency alert was triggered this morning at the Buncombe County Health and Human Services Building at 40 Coxe Ave., Asheville at 8:15 a.m. Employees and visitors were relocated to a staging location while law enforcement initiated a search of the building. The building […]
Faith communities call for Rep. Edwards to support permanent ceasefire in Gaza
Press release from Walker Wilson Consulting: 60± individuals from a multiple faith communities held a nonviolent public witness today urging Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) to co-sponsor legislation calling for a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The action was at 11 a.m. at Edwards’ Hendersonville office. The participants see a ceasefire as a necessary […]
Johanna Finkelstein announces bid for Buncombe County Clerk of Superior Court
Press release from Johanna for Clerk campaign: Johanna Finkelstein announces her bid for Buncombe County Clerk of Superior Court for the unexpired term of now retired Clerk Steve Cogburn. Johanna is a local attorney, living in Buncombe County since 1989. She graduated from Boston University and earned her law degree from NC Central University School Of […]
Code Purple for Wednesday, 12/21/23
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Alliance: 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 chill, or 33-40 degrees with precipitation). During Code Purple, participating shelters will provide more […]
WNC Double SNAP Network to expand farmers market SNAP incentives
Press release from Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: Beginning in January 2024, ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) will partner with Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture and MountainWise to expand Double SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables programs to more farmer’s markets, farmstands, and groceries in Western North Carolina. This group has established the WNC Double SNAP Network […]
Asheville City Manager announces Interim Police Chief
Press release from the City of Asheville: Asheville City Manager Debra Campbell has named Deputy Chief Michael Lamb as Interim Police Chief. Chief Lamb has served the Asheville community with the Asheville Police Department (APD) for more than 25 years. He rose through the ranks beginning as a patrol officer and was most recently promoted […]
City of Asheville announces winter holiday closings and ART bus holiday schedule
Press release from City of Asheville: City of Asheville offices will be closed December 25-27, 2023 during the winter holiday break. City offices will also be closed on January 1, 2024. The following City services will be affected by the holiday closures. ART bus service Asheville Rides Transit (ART) holiday schedule will be as follows: […]
Grove Street Community Center closed for up to four weeks for HVAC system replacement
Press release from the City of Asheville: Following a complete HVAC system failure, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s Grove Street Community Center is out of commission for up to four weeks while repairs take place. With the exception of changes noted below, Stephens-Lee Community Center will host all of Grove Street Community Center’s scheduled programs […]
Code Purple for Wednesday, 12/20/23
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Alliance: 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 chill, or 33-40 degrees with precipitation). During Code Purple, participating shelters will provide more […]
Code Purple for Tuesday, 12/19/23
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Alliance: 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 chill, or 33-40 degrees with precipitation). During Code Purple, participating shelters will provide more […]
Asheville Black Cultural Heritage Trail unveiled in momentous community celebration
Press release from Explore Asheville: ASHEVILLE N.C. (Dec. 15, 2023) Community leaders, government officials, and advocates gathered today at Black Wall Street to witness the unveiling of the Asheville Black Cultural Heritage Trail, marking the culmination of years of extensive community efforts. This trail celebrates the dignity, humanity, and agency of Black people from all […]