Press release from City of Asheville: The Urban Forestry Commission (UFC) has updated its regular meeting schedule to now hold in-person meetings. The regular meeting schedule will continue to be the first Tuesday of every month at 1:00 p.m. These meetings will be held in the First Floor Conference room of City Hall, located at 70 […]
News Bulletins
Backcountry campfire ban lifted on Blue Ridge Parkway
Press release from Blue Ridge Parkway: Effective immediately, fire restrictions for backcountry campsites on the Blue Ridge Parkway are lifted. National Park Service officials remind visitors that while precipitation, cooler temperatures and shorter days allow for campfires to resume, fire danger is still high across the region. Fires in developed areas must also be confined to designated fire […]
City of Asheville looking for applications for board and commission vacancies
Press Release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville has various openings on various committees. Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? If yes, take that initial step forward and put your perspective, leadership and knowledge to task by serving on one of the many committees the […]
Mission Health to hold free events on Medicaid Expansion
Press release from Mission Health: The State of North Carolina recently expanded Medicaid eligibility, and Mission Health will host several open houses to help community members verify their eligibility and apply for benefits. Please join us for these free events on Dec. 13th from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army, 204 Haywood St, Asheville and […]
5-mile section of Blue Ridge Parkway closed Tuesday
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Transportation: A contractor for the N.C. Department will close a section of the Blue Ridge Parkway from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday to safely switch traffic a few feet onto a new section west of the existing bridge over Interstate 26. Crews from Fluor-United will […]
Code Purple for Wednesday, 12/13/23
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 […]
Code Purple for Tuesday, 12/12/23
Press release from the Asheville-Buncombe Homelessness 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 […]
Code Purple for Monday, 12/11/23
Press release from the 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 […]
APD charges man with child sex crimes in coffee shop peeper case
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (December 8, 2023): Asheville Police Department Detectives have charged William Mcalpin Aycock IV (09/14/1986) with sex crimes involving a minor following a long-running investigation. After serving a search warrant during Aycock’s initial arrest, investigators uncovered evidence that led to additional charges of two counts of Second Degree […]
Medicaid expansion brings expanded access to healthcare coverage in Buncombe County
Press release from Buncombe County: Now, more North Carolinians have access to healthcare coverage with Medicaid expansion. NC Medicaid can pay for doctor visits, yearly check-ups, emergency care, dental care, mental health, and more – all at little or no cost. This is a great opportunity for people to apply, whether they have applied before […]
Code Purple for Sunday, 12/10/23.
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 […]
Asheville scientist receives U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Genius Prize for project to combat turtle trafficking
Press release from Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy: ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, December 8, 2023 – Asheville-based biologist JJ Apodaca was recently awarded a highly competitive US Fish and Wildlife Service Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize (TRGP) in the Preventing Wildlife Poaching and Trafficking category. Apodaca is the Executive Director of the Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy (ARC), a […]
Hanukkah Tonight
Press release from Chabad House: We are bringing in the 8-day holiday of Chanukah as a community, at Chanukah Live, today, Thursday, December 7th, 6:00 PM at the Asheville JCC, 236 Charlotte Street. Thank you to the local Jewish participating organizations for coming together in unity to create light. Participating organizations are listed on the invite below. Jews […]
Sheriff Quentin Miller hires retired Haywood County Sheriff Greg Christopher
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller has hired retired Haywood County Sheriff Greg Christopher to serve as a consultant to his command staff at the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office. “The experience and leadership that Sheriff Christopher brings into this new role will greatly benefit our community and the […]
Report: Asheville has seen 3.3% decline in brick-and-mortar retail
Press release from Upgraded Points Holiday spending in the U.S. is estimated to total nearly $1 trillion this year, as shoppers rush to buy gifts, food, and decorations and take advantage of retailers’ steep discounts. However, this strong consumer spending obscures the growing shift toward e-commerce, and the decline of brick-and-mortar retail. Here are the […]
Commissioner Edwards of Files for Chair of Buncombe County Commission
Press release from Elect Amanda Edwards Buncombe Commission Commissioner Amanda Edwards seeks to become the first woman elected as Chair of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. Edwards filed for office this afternoon alongside her family. Growing up deep in the Appalachian Mountains shaped Amanda into a lifelong advocate for people, our beautiful mountains, and […]
Code Purple called for Friday, Dec. 8
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Coalition:
Commissioners tap Parker Sloan as new Vice Chair, set meeting schedule for 2024
Press release from Buncombe County Board of Commissioners During their last meeting of the year, Commissioners tended to some administrative housekeeping at their Dec. 5 formal meeting. As required by state law, the Board of Commissioners must have a Vice Chair available in case the Chair is not able to perform their duties. Buncombe County […]
Scam letter notice from Buncombe County Government
Press release from Buncombe County: From Tax Collections: Our office has received reports that letters, like the one attached, have been sent claiming to be from the Tax Processing Unit of Buncombe County Public Judgement Records. The letter attempts to scare residents to respond by claiming a debt is owed to “Federal Tax Authorities.” This […]
Code Purple for Thursday, Dec. 7
News release from the Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Coalition: Code Purple has been announced for Thursday, Dec. 7. Additional weather information found at weather.gov. 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, […]
Buncombe Commissioners, Asheville City Council hear progress on strategies to address homelessness
Press release from Buncombe County: On Dec. 4, City of Asheville and Buncombe County staff presented updates on five key strategies to address homelessness: 1. Create a strong foundation – support systems-level planning and coordination 2. Implement evidence-based and inclusive policy – create an equitable, person-centered homelessness response system 3. Improve system performance through program […]