Press release from the Center for Biological Diversity Conservation groups have sued the U.S. Forest Service, arguing that the agency’s plans to log a sensitive area of the Nantahala National Forest in North Carolina violate federal law. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in federal court, focuses on parts of the Southside timber project that aim to log areas […]
News Bulletins
First Parks & Recreation Master Plan community meeting Feb. 1 at 5 p.m.
Press release from Buncombe County The first Systemwide Parks & Recreation Master Plan community meeting takes place tomorrow Thursday, February 1 from 5-7 p.m. at East Asheville Library. This interactive meeting will allow participants to share their voices and feedback by participating in various parks, recreation, greenways, trails, and open space planning exercises. By asking how residents […]
BCSO UPDATE: Missing Candler man has been located
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office UPDATE: James Cody O’Neill has been located. Previous post: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing man from the Candler area of Buncombe County. James Cody O’Neill is a 42 year old Caucasian male and is approximately 6’ 1”. He has sandy brown hair […]
Code Purple called for Friday, Feb. 2
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 […]
Twilight Job Fair today 3-7 p.m. in Fletcher
Press release from Mountain Area Workforce Development Board The Twilight Job Fair will be tomorrow, Wednesday, January 31, 2024 from 3-7 p.m. at 761 Boylston Highway (NC 280), Fletcher, NC 28732 across from the Asheville Regional Airport. This hiring event will continue until 7:00 pm to allow more job seekers to attend. Job opportunities will be […]
Dogwood Health Trust provides more than $15 million to strengthen out-of-school time programs
Press release from Dogwood Health Trust Dogwood Health Trust recently awarded more than $15 million in multi-year funding grants to support organizations that provide high-quality, evidence-based out-of-school-time (OST) programs, with an emphasis on supporting all young people, especially those most frequently underserved. The grants were made to 47 organizations and institutions across the region and will serve young […]
Code Purple called for Thursday, Feb. 1
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 […]
Online Judicial Voter Guide now available for 2024 primary voters
Press release from the North Carolina State Board of Elections: The Judicial Voter Guide: 2024 Primary Election is now available online at the State Board of Elections’ website. The guide contains information about candidates for North Carolina’s appellate courts, the North Carolina Supreme Court and North Carolina Court of Appeals, who have primary contests in 2024. […]
Code Purple for Wednesday, 1/31/24
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 […]
Blue Ridge Pride to be honored with NC Human Rights Campaign’s Dan Mauney Equality Award
Press release from Blue Ridge Pride: North Carolina’s Human Rights Campaign has selected Blue Ridge Pride as this year’s recipient for the prestigious Dan Mauney Equality Award. Dan Mauney was an LGBTQ+ advocate who worked with HRC and RAIN (Regional AIDS Interfaith Network) in Charlotte and beyond for the rights and dignity of the LGBTQ+ […]
Code Purple for Tuesday, 1/30/24
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 […]
Code Purple for Monday, 1/29/24
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 […]
Weaverville Police Chief Ron Davis retires
Press release from the Town of Weaverville: Weaverville Town Manager Selena Coffey announces the retirement of Weaverville’s Chief of Police Ron Davis. Chief Davis was hired in January 2019 and has a respectable 30+ years of experience in public safety. According to Manager Coffey, “Chief Davis leaves a strong legacy of professionalism, compassionate leadership, strength […]
Dangerous winter weather intensifying emergency blood shortage
Press release from American Red Cross: The American Red Cross continues to experience an emergency blood shortage as severe winter weather has further impacted the ability to rebuild the blood supply. Blood donors are urged to give now to help ensure lifesaving medical procedures are not delayed. The national blood supply remains at critically low […]
Code Purple for Sunday, 1/28/24
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 […]
Public input opportunity for Pisgah View State Park Master Plan
Press release from N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources: RALEIGH, N.C. — The second public information meeting for the Pisgah View State Park Master Plan will be held Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. at the Upper Hominy Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, 1795 Pisgah Highway in Candler. Members of the public are encouraged […]
WNC Communities announces call for 2024 WNC Agricultural Hall of Fame nominations
Press release from WNC Communities: WNC Communities is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Western North Carolina Agricultural Hall of Fame. This annual event recognizes stewards of our Western North Carolina agribusiness sector and honors the visionaries and leaders of the agriculture industry. At a time when Western North Carolina is seeking new methods of […]
Public input opportunity for Pisgah View State Park master plan
Press release from the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources: The second public information meeting for the Pisgah View State Park Master Plan will be held Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. at the Upper Hominy Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, 1795 Pisgah Highway in Candler. Members of the public are encouraged to […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office opens applications for the 2024 Sheriff’s Academy
Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Sheriff Quentin Miller and the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office invite residents to attend our Spring 2024 Sheriff’s Academy. The Sheriff’s Academy will run from March 5 to April 30, meeting each week except for April 1 to April 5, which is Buncombe County Schools and Asheville […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office Opens Applications for the 2024 Sheriff’s Academy
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Sheriff Quentin Miller and the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office invite residents to attend our Spring 2024 Sheriff’s Academy. The Sheriff’s Academy will run from March 5 to April 30, meeting each week except for April 1 to April 5, which is Buncombe County Schools and Asheville City […]
Asheville Police arrest man on felony probation charges
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (January 26, 2024): Asheville Police Department detectives and officers, in conjunction with State Law Enforcement, partnered to arrest a wanted felony probation violator Wednesday morning on drug charges, multiple open warrants, and failing to appear in court on charges. Officers located Isaiah Cain Gregory Smith (12/14/1998) near […]