Press release from N.C. Department of Transportation: An embankment supporting a section of Bailey’s Branch Road that rises to overlook downtown has dropped and cracked the road resulting in a complete closure. N.C. Department of Transportation crews closed the switchback section between Blannahassett Island Road and Rector Corner Road for the safety of all drivers […]
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Asheville City Schools public statement on the transition of Asheville City Schools Transportation Department to 441 Haywood Road
Press release from Asheville City Schools As Asheville City Schools continue to prioritize effective resource management and operational efficiency, we are relocating our Transportation Department to 441 Haywood Road. This decision aligns with our ongoing commitment to decrease operational costs while maintaining the high level of service our community expects and deserves. The move to […]
Air quality forecast Green and Yellow for March 13
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Wednesday, March 13, 2024, is a code GREEN air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For the ridge tops, it is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day. Unusually sensitive people should consider […]
City of Asheville launches O.U.R. Asheville community engagement leadership academy
Press release from City of Asheville: Members of the Asheville community are invited to learn more about the O.U.R. Asheville Academy – a community engagement leadership academy that kicks off this spring. Applications are open for the first round of 12 trainees, who will be selected as the first group of participants for this ongoing […]
Buncombe Sheriff’s Office requests assistance locating car involved in B&E
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office requests assistance locating this car. It was involved in a breaking and entering that occurred on March 10th. The registration plate, NC HHV-6388 displayed in this photo is stolen. The vehicle is believed to be in the Candler area. If you have any information, […]
eCourts expansion in WNC set for July 22
Press release from North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts: Court filings will shift from paper recordkeeping to electronic access in 11 western North Carolina counties that comprise ‘Track 5’ of the eCourts implementation project starting Monday, July 22, 2024, according to the Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC). The 11 counties in Track 5 of […]
Community Reparations Commission special meeting
Notice from the City of Asheville: The Community Reparations Commission will hold a special meeting that will be held virtually today, March 11 at 6 p.m. Watch the meeting live: City Youtube Channel Live Call-in Public Comment: Call the number 855-925-2801, meeting 9040. Your phone will be muted and you will hear the meeting live. At this point, speakers […]
Closures coming for pipe replacements in Candler
News release from NCDOT: Schedule accommodates school traffic N.C. Department of Transportation crews are scheduled to close Queen Road from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday this week in order to replace drainage pipes ahead of resurfacing later this year. NCDOT will restrict the closure to allow for morning and afternoon school traffic in […]
Asheville Police identify victim in Friday morning homicide
Press release from Asheville Police: Asheville, NC (March 8, 2024): Asheville Police Department Detectives are releasing the name of the decedent from Friday morning’s homicide, following next of kin notification. Robert Earl Griggs (01/11/1952) has been identified as the man found deceased early this morning; next of kin has been notified. Asheville Police Department Criminal […]
Agenda for AB Air Quality March 14
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: The Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency Board will meet on Thursday March 14, 2024 at 4:00pm in the meeting room located at the Buncombe County Permit Office at 30 Valley Street, Asheville, NC 28801. This meeting will be live streamed on Engage Buncombe which can be accessed at https://engage.buncombecounty.org/s8486. The […]
City Council Agenda – March 12
Press release from the City of Asheville: The electronic agenda for the March 12, City Council formal meeting is now available by clicking on the link below. If you have any questions, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 259-5601. http://www.ashevillenc.gov/council/meeting_agenda.htm Persons wishing to speak live at the meeting will be required to attend in person […]
Code Purple called for Saturday, March 9
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 […]
Dispute ends in gunshot wound, APD says
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (March 8, 2024): Asheville Police Department Detectives charged a man for shooting another man following a dispute Thursday afternoon. APD Patrol Officers initially responded to a report of a man injured by gunshot around 2:01 p.m. on March 6 near the 380 block of Long Shoals Road. […]
Commissioners move forward with applying for housing grant, approve A-B Tech building demolition
Press release from Buncombe County: Meeting on a Thursday due to this week’s Primary Election, the Board of Commissioners took a step toward securing more funding for affordable housing. On March 7, Commissioners held a first public hearing and approved creating a Recovery Housing Program (RHP) Citizen Participation Plan, which is a necessary step to […]
Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee meeting: March 14
Press release from City of Asheville: The Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting on March 14, 2024, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. in the first floor conference room of Asheville City Hall (70 Court Plaza). Meeting materials are available here. Community members are welcome and encouraged to attend this in-person meeting or […]
Board of Commissioners vote to leave Swannanoa Library in operation until new location identified
News release from Buncombe County: At its March 7 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners voted to maintain operations at the Swannanoa Library in its current location until a new location is identified in the Swannanoa Valley. Once a new location is identified, the building currently housing the Swannanoa Library will be returned to […]
Buncombe County Tax collections will be closed March 12 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
News release from Buncombe County: Please be aware that Buncombe County’s Tax Collections office will be closed for in-person services on Tuesday, March 12 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. This closure is for training purposes and part of our commitment to ensure the highest quality of service delivery and operational excellence for our community. During this time, you […]
Buncombe County Parks and Recreation holds community meeting on its master plan March 21
News release from Buncombe County Parks and Recreation: Plant the Seeds and Shape the Space: Attend the Systemwide Parks and Recreation Master Plan Community Event The second Systemwide Parks & Recreation Master Plan community meeting takes place tomorrow Thursday, March 21 from 5-7 p.m. at Enka High School. This interactive meeting will allow participants to share their […]
Buncombe County teams up with Alpha Kappa Alpha and Delta Sigma Theta to host summit focused on opioids in the Black community
News release from Buncombe County: According to data presented at the Sept. 19, 2023 Board of Commissioners briefing by Dr. Shuchin Shukla, fatal overdoses among Black Buncombe residents grew by 566% between 2015 and 2020. While overdoses for white members of our community account for the majority of overdoses, the rate at which Black Buncombe […]
Applications due April 28 for City of Asheville boards and commissions vacancies
Press release from City of Asheville Clerk’s Office: The application deadline for these vacancies is April 28, unless otherwise noted. Please note that there is a new application form for Boards and Commissions which can be found here and on the City Boards and Commission webpage. Upcoming vacancies include, but may not be limited to: AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION ASHEVILLE BUNCOMBE RIVERFRONT COMMISSION […]
United Way of Henderson County offers free online tax filing
Press release from United Way of Henderson County: Today, United Way of Henderson County announced the launch of United Way’s free tax filing through MyFreeTaxes. United Way provides online tax filing software, accessible through MyFreeTaxes.com, to help taxpayers easily, quickly and accurately file federal and state tax returns for free. “Taxes can be a source […]