Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (April 9, 20204): Asheville Police are investigating two drive-by shootings over the weekend in which someone shot multiple rounds, damaging unoccupied cars. Thankfully, no one was injured; only property damage has been reported at this time. In the first incident, officers responded to Pisgah View Apartment complex […]

Press release from Buncombe County: Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute §105-322, the Buncombe County Board of Equalization and Review will meet as required by law. Purpose of meetings To hear, upon request, appeals from property owners who own or control taxable property assessed for taxation in Buncombe County, regarding the valuation of such property or the […]

Press release: Asheville, N.C. – Nine Asheville civic and non-profit groups are releasing a petition today calling for the Asheville City Council to adopt a set of budget priorities for the upcoming 2024-2025 budget. The four budget demands include: 1)Pay Asheville City Workers a Living Wage of at least $22.10/hr 2) Fund the Recommendations from […]

Press release from City of Asheville: The following are public hearings scheduled for the next formal meeting – April 23.   This meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Banquet Hall at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville, located at 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, N.C. This listing is for information only and is subject to change.  Please […]

Press release from Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – ABCCM’s Loaves & Fishes Food Drive is underway through the month of April, collecting food and donations for families in need. ABCCM works with over 300 member churches to fight hunger in our communities all year long.  ABCCM Executive Director, Rev. Scott Rogers, notes that […]

Press release from Explore Asheville: In celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week (May 19–25), Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority will be accepting nominations for the inaugural Explore Asheville Heroes of Hospitality Awards beginning March 14. Nominations will be accepted for non-managerial service employees or volunteers. Nominated employees must have direct […]

Press release from Buncombe County: A special meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Adjustment has been called for April 17, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. This will be in addition to the Board’s regular meeting on April 10. Information about this meeting can be found on the BOA Meeting Calendar. Application documents and available staff […]

Press release from City of Asheville: Please share the attached Vacancy Flyer and list of upcoming opportunities for City of Asheville boards and commissions with your networks. The application deadline for these vacancies is April 28, unless otherwise noted.  More information about these vacancies, and the application form, may be found on the City Board & Commission webpage. […]

Press release from Buncombe County: Commemorate Earth Day on April 20, 2024, with a series of activities at various Buncombe County Parks & Recreation locations. Community members, students, schools, clubs, organizations, and businesses eager to lend a hand in fostering local biodiversity, parks beautification efforts, and Earth Day-themed activities are encouraged to attend and participate. […]

Press release from  N.C. Department of Information Technology: RALEIGH – Efforts are continuing to bring high-speed internet access to communities across North Carolina. The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Equity today posted Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program scopes of work to expand high-speed internet access to unserved and underserved homes […]