Press release from ArtsAVL: In advance of the 2024 primary elections, ArtsAVL surveyed the candidates for Asheville City Council on the local creative economy, asking them to share their thoughts on a range of topics and indicate their stances on key issues for local creatives. The full survey responses are now available as a resource for […]
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Code Purple called for Friday, Feb. 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 […]
Buncombe Sheriff’s Office attempting to locate missing man from Arden area
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing man from the Arden area of Buncombe County. Nathaniel Scott Littlejohn is a 30 year old male and is approximately 5’11”. He has black hair and brown eyes. Mr. Littlejohn has ear piercings and a recent hand tattoo, […]
Nonprofit’s Historic Train Excursion through the Smokies set for May 4
Press release from Watauga Valley Railroad Museum: On Saturday, May 4, 2024 the Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum will sponsor a train excursion on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and enjoy the beauty of the spring season while riding the rails in vintage passenger railroad cars. The […]
Mike Lamb named new Asheville Police Chief
Press release from City of Asheville: Asheville City Manager Debra Campbell is pleased to announce that Mike Lamb, who has served as the Interim Police Chief since December 2023, has accepted the permanent position of Police Chief. Chief Lamb has served the Asheville community for more than 26 years, rising through the ranks beginning as […]
2024 Congressional Art Competition open for WNC high school students
Press release from U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards: U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced today that his office is accepting submissions for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition from high school students living in North Carolina’s 11th district. The winner of the competition will have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Edwards said, “The […]
UNCA honors late alumna Connie Bostic in new art exhibit
Press release from UNC Asheville: The Department of Art and Art History at UNC Asheville opens a retrospective exhibition on Friday, February 23 of the work of the late Connie Bostic. The noted Asheville artist and community arts activist died at age 87 on January 14. A panel discussion beginning at 5 p.m. will be […]
Community input requested for Asheville Fire Department’s Strategic Plan
Press release from Asheville Fire Department: As part of an ongoing commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement, the Asheville Fire Department (AFD) is excited to invite the community to participate in a survey to develop its new strategic plan. This short survey, open until March 19th, will allow the department to collect the community’s thoughts, […]
Code Purple for Wednesday, 2/21/24
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 beds […]
City of Asheville launches Less Plastic Asheville Campaign
Press release from City of Asheville: The City of Asheville has launched the Less Plastic Asheville Challenge. This voluntary initiative invites Asheville residents to reduce their single-use plastic consumption by providing information, resources, and a little friendly competition. Participants who take the “Pass on Plastic Pledge” or play (and win!) “Less Plastic Bingo” can earn […]
Virtual Feedback Opportunity Following the Gen H Open House
Press release from City of Hendersonville: Hendersonville, NC (February 19, 2024) – Following a well-attended and collaborative Gen H Comprehensive Plan Open House event, the City of Hendersonville is extending an opportunity for virtual feedback to community members who were unable to attend on February 13. The public is invited to participate in an […]
WCU and Blue Ridge CC renew memorandum of understanding
Press release from Western Carolina University: CULLOWHEE – On Wednesday, Feb. 7, Western Carolina University Chancellor Kelli R. Brown and Laura B. Leatherwood, president of Blue Ridge Community College, signed a renewal of the memorandum of understanding between the two institutions that guarantees admission to WCU for all Blue Ridge CC graduates who satisfy certain requirements. […]
Mountain Area Career Fair Tuesday, Feb. 20
Press release from Mountain Area Workforce Development Board: Asheville N.C. Mountain Area Career Fair will be tomorrow, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at the WNC Agricultural Center, Expo Building from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm at 761 Boylston Highway (NC 280), Fletcher, NC 28732 across from the Asheville Regional Airport. This hiring event will continue until […]
An Invitation from the independent monitor for Mission Health System
Press release from Gibbins Advisors: Public meetings hosted by the Independent Monitor for Mission Health System will continue next week in several communities across Western North Carolina. The next two meetings will take place on February 27th for McDowell county, relating to Mission Hospital McDowell, and on February 28th for Mitchell, Avery, and Yancey counties, […]
Young people to rally in Asheville to demand Biden take bold action on climate change
Press release from Sunrise UNCA: Asheville– The Sunrise Movement hubs of UNC Asheville and Buncombe County Schools (BCS) will hold a rally in Pack Square downtown and later deliver 500 petitions to the Buncombe County Democratic Party office demanding Joe Biden declare a climate emergency. This is one of over 40 protests Sunrise Movement is […]
State launches additional phone support for people experiencing mental illness or substance use disorder
Press release from NC Department of Health and Human Services: RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is launching a new Statewide Peer Warmline on Feb. 20, 2024. The new Peer Warmline will work in tandem with the North Carolina 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by giving callers the option to speak with […]
Letter of interest period for Haywood County Affordable Housing Development Fund ends March 1
Press release from NC Department of Public Safety: RALEIGH, N.C. — The Letter of Interest deadline for the Affordable Housing Development Fund-Haywood County is 5 p.m. Friday, March 1. Until that time, Haywood County will accept Letters of Interest from qualified public, private and nonprofit organizations who want to apply for financing for multifamily or […]
Explore Asheville’s ‘Always, Asheville’ storytelling foundation earns HSMAI bronze Adrian Award
Press release from Explore Asheville: ASHEVILLE N.C. (Feb. 19, 2024) Explore Asheville, in partnership with its agency MMGY, earned a Bronze Adrian Award from the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) for its Always, Asheville storytelling foundation. The 67th Adrian Awardscelebrated in New York City honors excellence in travel marketing. Honorees were selected from […]
Greg Cheatham announces candidacy for Buncombe County Board of Education
Press release from Greg Cheatham: BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. – Longtime Buncombe County educator Greg Cheatham is excited to announce hiscandidacy for Buncombe County Board of Education for the upcoming 2024 election.Greg Cheatham, who lives in Black Mountain with his wife Katie and their two dogs, is well known across theBuncombe County Schools community. Greg Cheatham spent […]
UPDATE: Missing person Anna Bella Gibson located
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: UPDATE, Feb. 19: Anna Bella Gibson has been located. ### —————————————————————————– The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing juvenile from the Fairview area of Buncombe County. Anna Bella Gibson Age: 15 years old Height: Approximately 5’2 Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue Ms. Gibson was last seen wearing […]
UPDATE: Missing person Joseph Giardinelli located
Press release from Asheville Police Department: UPDATE: Asheville, NC (February 19, 2024): Joseph Gideon Giardinelli (05/19/1992) has been located. ### —————————————————————————– The Asheville Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing man. Joseph Gideon Giardinelli (05/19/1992) was reported missing on February 5, 2024, last seen on January 12, 2024, and last known to be […]