Press release from WNC Health Policy Initiative: Join us on April 13 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Western North Carolina (WNC) satellite site for the Annual Women’s Health Awareness Conference. The WNC Health Policy Initiative (HPI) will host the event at the Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC), 121 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803, in […]
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Preliminary election results are now available
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County’s Primary Election has ended with more than 59,331 people casting votes between Election Day, Early Voting, and absentee by-mail – a voter turnout of 28.5 percent.Unofficial early voting results are posted publicly on the State Board of Elections’ Election Results Dashboard. To see how these compare to previous […]
Extensive renovation project to commence at Lucy S. Herring Elementary School
Press release from Asheville City Schools: Asheville City Schools is launching an extensive renovation to update Lucy S. Herring Elementary School, one of five schools of choice in the district for young scholars to learn, discover and thrive. Construction is scheduled to take place at Lucy S. Herring beginning mid-June 2024 and estimated to be completed […]
Buncombe Sheriff’s Office attempting to locate missing man from the Black Mountain area
Update, March 6, 2024: Jonathon Derreberry has been located. Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing man from the Black Mountain area of Buncombe County. Jonathon Derreberry is a 44 year old male who is approximately 6’ 0”. He has salt and pepper hair and […]
Hani Almadhoun to speak on Israel/Palestine war, March 9
Press release from Anne Craig: WHEN: Saturday, March 9th 1:00-3:00PM WHERE: Land of the Sky UCC 15 Overbrook Place Asheville, NC 28805 WHAT: Discussion of the most documented genocide in the history of humanity, current aggressions in Gaza Hani Almadhoun has been featured on CNN, NPR, in The Guardian, the Los Angeles Times and many other […]
Opioids in the Black community: removing the silence event on Saturday, March 16
Press release from the City of Asheville: Drugs and opioids impact us all. To address the rising opioid crisis in WNC, the Alpha Kappa Alpha and Delta Sigma Theta Sororities Incorporated along with Buncombe County Government will host a community conversation focused on removing the stigma of substance use disorder. Lunch will be provided. Participants can look forward to […]
Share your input on the future of Coxe Avenue: Affordable housing development survey now live
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County is seeking community input on two options for the redevelopment of County-owned properties at 50 and 52 Coxe Ave. Your input will be used to help identify a preferred plan. The plan that is selected will then be shared with potential development partners, who will be asked to submit […]
Buncombe County Board of Education meeting March 7 at 5:30 p.m.
Press release from Buncombe County Board of Education: The Buncombe County Board of Education will meet in regular session on March 7, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Minitorium at 175 Bingham Road, Asheville. Board updates and closed session will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room for the purpose of discussing confidential personnel, […]
ArtsAVL announces the grant cycle for fiscal year 2025
Press release from ARTS AVL: Mark your calendars – ArtsAVL is thrilled to announce its 2024-2025 grants cycle. This fiscal year, ArtsAVL will manage five grant programs: Arts for Schools, Arts Build Community, Artist Support, Grassroots Arts Program and Event Support Grant. Thanks to funding from Dogwood Health Trust, the Arts for Schools Grant will […]
Asheville Police seeking two wanted for child abuse and eluding officers
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (March 1, 2024): The Asheville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating two individuals wanted for open warrants for child abuse stemming from an incident early Friday morning. Officers responded to a business located on Tunnel Road around 2:17 a.m. on March 1 to investigate […]
Election Day is Tuesday, March 5
Press release from Buncombe County: The 2024 Primary Election is on Tuesday, March 5. Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and stay open until 7:30 p.m. You must vote at the polling place in your assigned precinct. For help finding your voting location and sample ballot, go to buncombecounty.org/vote. Voters will be asked to present a […]
Dog Eggstravaganza and spring break day camps come to Buncombe County parks
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is launching its 2024 event calendar, which features family-friendly events, festivals, guided hiking, fishing tournaments, a bike safety rodeo, and more. This lineup promises something for everyone, from nature enthusiasts to birders to families and young anglers. To see the full lineup of events, click […]
Man arrested on charges of trafficking drugs in West Asheville
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (March 1, 2024): Asheville Police Department Detectives and Officers arrested a man Thursday afternoon trafficking drugs while following up on community complaints of illegal drug activity in West Asheville. Detectives made contact with Justus Akeem Sloan (05/23/1995) in the area of Deaverview Road around 3:09 p.m. on […]
Land of Sky Regional Council Board passes resolution in support of Affordable Connectivity Program
Press release from Land of Sky Regional Council: Land of Sky Regional Council Board of Delegates unanimously passed a resolution at their February 28 meeting to support the extension of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The Board of Delegates are made up of elected officials representing our region’s 20 local governments, economic development representatives and […]
City of Asheville hosts Academy Community Open House tonight
Press release from City of Asheville: Dear neighbors and friends, We’re thrilled to extend a last-minute invitation to our Academy Community Open House happening TONIGHT! Hosted by the Organizing and Uniting to Re-Power (O.U.R) Asheville Community Engagement Leadership Academy Facilitating Team, this will be a brief yet dynamic gathering. 🌟 Date: TONIGHT – March 1st, 2024 […]
BPR partners with Grist to gain regional environmental reporting
Press release from Blue Ridge Public Radio: Asheville, NC – Blue Ridge Public Radio (BPR) will be the fourth regional partner with Grist, a nonprofit media organization focused on climate solutions and a just future. Through the partnership, the BPR newsroom will expand to seven journalists covering the region. Grist is dedicated to deepening local climate […]