Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office requests assistance identifying the suspects involved in a property crime on March 18, 2024, around 10:30 pm. The property crime occurred in Rosewood Mobile Home Park in Arden. If you have any information regarding this vehicle please contact Detective W. Jones at 828-250-4467.
News Bulletins
Edwards announces Carolina Cruiser mobile office hours
Press release from the office of Chuck Edwards: HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. – U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced new mobile office hours with the Carolina Cruiser. Buncombe County Who: Congressman Edwards’ staff When: Tuesday, March 26 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Where: Health and Human Services building (indoors), 40 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC Transylvania County Who: Congressman Edwards’ […]
Buncombe County holiday schedule for Friday, March 29
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County administrative offices will be closed on Friday, March 29. Please see below for additional information on programs and services. Buncombe County Animal Shelter The Buncombe County Animal Shelter will be closed Friday, March 29. Please note the Animal Shelter does not operate the same hours as the Adoption Center. […]
Notice of special meeting of Buncombe County Environmental and Energy Stewardship Subcommittee
Press release from Buncombe County: Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Buncombe County Environmental and Energy Stewardship Subcommittee has been called at 11:00am on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 200 College Street (3rd floor) in order to interview applicants to fill subcommittee vacancies. Regular meetings are the third Friday of each […]
Police investigating fatal Thursday evening motor vehicle collision
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (March 22, 2024): Asheville Police Department Patrol officers are continuing to investigate a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred Thursday evening at the intersection near Smokey Park Highway and Acton Circle. APD patrol officers responded to a motor vehicle collision with injury near the intersection of Smokey […]
Buncombe County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council seeks projects to fund
News release from Buncombe County: The Buncombe County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) is now accepting proposals for fiscal year 2024-2025. The JCPC announces the availability of allocations totaling $66,893 in state funding for local nonprofits and public agencies working to serve youth involved in the juvenile justice system. The JCPC addresses the gaps in […]
Code Purple for Saturday, March 23
News release from the Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Coalition: Code Purple issued for Saturday, 3/23/24. Additional weather information can be 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 […]
Nearly 60 spots still available in downtown Asheville’s affordable parking program
News release from Buncombe County: Do you work in downtown Asheville? If so, Buncombe County’s expanded affordable parking program could save you hundreds of your hard-earned dollars. The Affordable Parking Program includes 200 parking spaces at two locations in downtown Asheville. Of those 200, the County currently has 57 openings with 30 spots available at Coxe Avenue […]
UNC Asheville and A-B Tech renew Bulldog-Trailblazer transfer agreement
News release from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College: Leaders of UNC Asheville and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech) renewed a memorandum of understanding between the two institutions to provide guaranteed admission to UNC Asheville for qualified A-B Tech graduates. Initially signed in 2018, the Bulldog Trailblazer Promise agreement, named for each college’s mascot, is a […]
APD: Over 200 charges made in Asheville vehicle break-in surge
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police Department detectives have charged three in city-wide vehicle break-in surge. After further investigation, detectives most recently identified and charged a 20-year-old with 65 crimes related to vehicle break-ins. Prior to that, officers and detectives worked with the Department of Juvenile Justice to file petitions for 200+ charges […]
Missing Middle Housing community event on Thursday, March 28
Press release from MountainTrue Did the comprehensive 150+ page report on Middle Housing slip past you during the busy holiday season? You’re not alone. Join us for a “Missing Middle Housing: TL;DR” — an event to catch you up, and inform you on “Middle Housing” and what it really means for Asheville and communities across […]
Residents invited to attend March 21 Buncombe County Parks & Recreation systemwide master plan community meeting at Enka High School
Press release from Buncombe County Buncombe County Parks & Recreation’s second Systemwide Parks & Recreation Master Plan community meeting will be taking place on Thursday, March 21 from 5-7 p.m. at Enka High School (475 Enka Lake Road). Participants will participate in various parks, recreation, greenways, trails and open space planning exercises. By asking how […]
UPDATED: Sheriff’s Office attempting to locate missing child from Candler area
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Kyleah Jones has been located. Original March 15, 2024 press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing child from the Candler area of Buncombe County. Kyleah Jones is 16 years old, female, and approximately 5’0”. She has black […]
Buncombe County Commissioners vote to begin negotiations with solid waste collection provider FCC Environmental Services
Press release from Buncombe County: The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners has voted to begin negotiations with FCC Environmental Services as the potential new solid waste collection provider. This decision follows a thorough Request for Proposal (RFP) process focused on meeting Buncombe County residents’ diverse collection needs and ensuring effective waste management practices. Key RFP priorities […]
Buncombe County Fire Marshal extends open burning ban
Press release from Buncombe County: The open burning ban that was set to expire at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20 has been extended until Thursday, March 21 at 9 a.m. in accordance with North Carolina State Building Code: Fire Prevention Code 307.1 and the Buncombe County Fire Prevention Ordinance. The current forecast includes strong […]
Girls on the Run WNC kicks off spring season
Press release from Girls on the Run WNC: Girls on the Run WNC (GOTR WNC) is celebrating the return of Spring with the start of the Spring season across the region. This season over 220 girls in Western North Carolina are developing skills to better prepare them for the challenges of adolescence through GOTR’s research-based curriculum […]
Sarah Cain announces retirement from Asheville City Schools
Press release from Asheville City Schools: It is with excitement and mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of our colleague, Sarah Cain, Executive Director of EC and Federal Programs. After 24+ years of service to Asheville City Schools, Ms. Cain has decided to embark on a new chapter. Throughout Ms. Cain’s tenure, she has been an […]
Dogwood Health Trust announces request proposals for policy and advocacy work
Press release from Dogwood Health Trust: In an effort to strengthen policy and advocacy organizations in Western North Carolina – and to ensure better representation of WNC voices in state-level policy conversations – Dogwood Health Trust has announced a new request for proposals (RFP) from nonprofit organizations working on policy issues that align with Dogwood’s Strategic […]
Inaugural Wayne Town Throw Down Skate Park Competition set for May 18
Press release from Haywood County: Get ready to roll into excitement this May as Waynesville Recreation, in collaboration with Haywood County Recreation, proudly announces the debut of the Wayne Town Throw Down Skate Park Competition. Set to take place on Saturday, May 18th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Waynesville Skate Park, this […]
Code Purple for Wednesday, March 20
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 […]
Local business, property rights group launches Buncombe County campaign to protect local economy against proposed short-term rental ban
Press release from No Ban 4 Buncombe: Local industry leaders, business owners and property rights advocates launched an advocacy campaign to raise awareness about the negative impact that a short-term rental (STR) ban would have on Buncombe County’s economy. The ban is scheduled to be discussed at today’s public listening session for the Buncombe County Planning Board […]