Press release from Buncombe County Your voice matters! You are invited to take part in Strategic Plan 2030 community input sessions. Ideas gathered will be provided to the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, who will in turn use that input to generate measurable goals. There are virtual and in-person opportunities listed below. This fall, community […]
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Contract awarded for I-26 connector north section
Press release from N.C. Department of Transportation: The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a design-build contract for the planning, design, and construction of the northern section of the I-26 Asheville Connector following decades of planning, discussion, design, public input and official proclamations. The design-build team, Archer-Wright Joint Venture, pairs Archer Western Construction and Wright Brothers Construction […]
Haywood County launches the community health assessment survey
Press release from Haywood County: Over the next few weeks, the residents of Haywood County will play a crucial role in helping the Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency (Haywood HHSA) identify important health needs in our community and the surrounding area. We’ve partnered with the national research firm PRC based in Omaha, Nebraska, to […]
MountainTrue’s kid’s merchandise design contest celebrates Earth Day 2024
Press release from MountainTrue MountainTrue is thrilled to announce its first-ever Kid’s Merchandise Design Contest, inviting budding artists aged 10-14 to showcase their creativity and love for the mountains. With the aim of fostering appreciation for the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains and promoting environmental stewardship, the contest encourages young minds to express their passion for […]
ASAP’s 2024–25 local food guide is out now
Press release from Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: ASAP’s Local Food Guide, the annual free publication for finding local food and farms, is updated for the 2024–25 season. This definitive resource lists hundreds of Appalachian GrownTM certified farms, farmers markets, restaurants, groceries, artisan producers, and more throughout Western North Carolina and surrounding counties in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, and […]
Board of Elections approves early voting plan for 2024 general election
Press release Buncombe County: At their meeting on May 14, the Buncombe County Board of Elections voted unanimously to approve an Early Voting implementation plan for the Nov. 5 General Election. More than 410 people chimed in on a public input survey on the proposed plan with more than 800 comments and most participants approving the […]
Two Buncombe County Libraries closed temporarily
Press release from Buncombe County: Heads up library patrons – two of our Buncombe County Libraries are closed temporarily. Pack Library is closing early Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. due to a water outage with plans to reopen Wednesday morning on a regular schedule. Due to maintenance issues, East Asheville Library will remain closed on Wednesday, […]
2024 Second Primary Voter Count as of 10 a.m.
Press release from Buncombe County: Republicans and qualified unaffiliated voters are returning to the polls in Buncombe County for a second primary to determine the offices of lieutenant governor and state auditor. Polls have been open since 6:30 a.m. As of 10 a.m., 257 voters have turned out to the County’s 80 polling locations. So […]
Hendersonville summer stream clean-up event set for June 1
Press release from City of Hendersonville: Calling all nature enthusiasts and environmental advocates! The City of Hendersonville Stormwater Division is proud to announce its upcoming Stream Clean-Up Event, scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 1st, 2024. Join us to preserve and protect Hendersonville’s rivers and streams. The initiative, spearheaded by the City Stormwater Division, […]
ArtsAVL releases the Creative Spaces Report
Press release from ArtsAVL: The results of ArtsAVL’s comprehensive Creative Spaces study are out now. Over the last year, ArtsAVL has surveyed and interviewed over 500 arts professionals and businesses to better understand the space challenges facing the local arts sector. “ArtsAVL is constantly listening to the needs of our creative community, and over the […]
Hendersonville Document Shred & Drug Take-Back event set for May 24
Press release from City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville will sponsor its popular Document Shred Event for City residents on Friday, May 24, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. This year’s event will be held in Patton Park located at 114 E. Clairmont Drive in Hendersonville. The Hendersonville Police Department will also offer […]
Tourism Product Development Fund applications due May 15
Press release from Explore Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau: The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) invites Buncombe County-based non-profit and government organizations to submit applications to this year’s Tourism Product Development Fund (TPDF) cycle. TPDF was created to provide financial assistance through grants, loan guarantees, or pledges of debt service to major tourism capital projects […]
East Asheville Library closed for maintenance on May 14
Press release from Buncombe County: Due to maintenance issues requiring immediate repair, the East Asheville Library will be closed on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. We understand the inconvenience this may cause and apologize for any disruption to your library experience. We are actively working to address the maintenance issues and will provide updates as soon […]
Removal of Vance Monument base to begin May 14
Press release from City of Asheville: The removal of the remaining Vance Monument structure at Pack Square Plaza will begin Tuesday, May 14 and last approximately two months. The contractor will begin the staging process today, Monday 13. What to expect during the removal: -North Pack Square will be closed to vehicular traffic throughout the […]
Buncombe BOE special-called meeting set for May 15
Press release from Buncombe County Schools: There will be a Special-Called Meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Education on May 15, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. in the Minitorium at 175 Bingham Road, Asheville, NC 28806. The Special Called Meeting has been scheduled in accordance with BCS Board Policy #2300. The Special Called Meeting is open to […]
Election Day for Republican Second Primary is May 14
Press release from Buncombe County: Election Day for the Republican Second Primary is May 14, and results will determine the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor and State Auditor. Saturday, May 11 will close out Early Voting in Buncombe County. On Election Day, all 80 precincts will be open, and as a reminder, North Carolina voters will […]
AI Summit set for May 30 at BRCC Flat Rock
Press release from Land of Sky Regional Council: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the latest buzz words and everyone is curious about what AI is and how it will change our personal and professional lives. Mountain Area Workforce Development Board in collaboration with Land of Sky Regional Council, Blue Ridge Community College, A-B Technical Community […]
Community Champions celebrated by United Way
Press release from United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County: United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County celebrated local leaders at their annual Community Impact Awards Dinner, highlighting the role that each person has played in supporting the organization’s vision that this community is one where everyone belongs, and everyone thrives. “Celebrating our partners is in […]
APD seeks public’s help locating armed robber
Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is asking for the public’s help following an armed robbery in West Asheville. APD Detectives are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on May 9th at around 9:53 p.m. at a convenience store in the 200 block of Amboy Road. Surveillance video showed a masked […]
Blue Ridge Parkway launches Rule the Ridge motorcycle safety campaign
Press release from National Park Service: May is Motorcycle Safety Month and National Park Service (NPS) officials are debuting a new safety campaign, Rule the Ridge, designed to remind motorcyclists (and all motorists) that a ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway is different than most roads. The Blue Ridge Parkway has the highest number of motorcycle […]
City Council agenda for May 14
Press release from City of Asheville: The electronic agenda for the May 14, 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 and […]