Press release from from North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality: The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has awarded $1.11 million in grants for projects that will reduce air pollution from diesel-powered mobile sources. Mobile sources are any type of vehicle that can pollute the air, including automobiles, trucks, buses, locomotives, […]
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Town of Webster celebrates opening of new pavilion
Press release from Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center: The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador team held a grand opening/ribbon cutting on Sunday, May 5 for the new pavilion in the Town of Webster. The new pavilion is located in between the softball field park and the former Southwestern Child Development Center at […]
Free fair housing requirements and rights training sessions set for May 22
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County is committed to affirmatively furthering fair housing. Whether you are seeking housing, or are a provider of housing, the public is invited to take part in one or both of upcoming fair housing training sessions happening on Wednesday, May 22 at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center. Join […]
Sheila Thibodeaux wins big at Color Me Goodwill upcycled fashion show
Press release from Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina: The popular Color Me Goodwill upcycled fashion show returned on Friday, April 19, before a sold-out audience at The Orange Peel in downtown Asheville. Seven local fashion design teams competed in the 8th Annual Color Me Goodwill show, presenting color-inspired runway collections made from repurposed clothing and items […]
Mast General Store celebrates 25 years on Biltmore Avenue
Press release from Mast General Store: It’s hard to believe that a quarter century has passed since the Mast General Store opened its fifth location on historic Biltmore Avenue in a resurging Downtown Asheville. Sunday, May 12, 2024, marks the date when the doors first officially opened to welcome locals and visitors alike. To celebrate, […]
National Letter Carrier’s annual food drive set for May 11
Press release from MANNA FoodBank: The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will hold its annual national food drive this Saturday, May 11. NALC’s food drive, first launched in 1993, helps feed millions of Americans, including right here in Western North Carolina. The Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive, the country’s largest one-day food drive, provides participants […]
***UPDATE*** Missing person, Amber Nicole Montana, found
Press release from Asheville Police Department: ***UPDATE 5/6/24: Amber Nicole Montana has been safely located.*** Asheville Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing woman. Amber Nicole Montana (05/24/1984) was last seen on April 4th in the area of 3 South Tunnel Road. She is described as a white female, 5 feet 8 […]
Vaya Health Board of Directors amended meeting schedule for May 23
Press release from Vaya Health: Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143-318.12(b), this email serves as official Notice that the Vaya Health Board of Directors amended the May 23, 2024 meeting schedule, as listed below. The meeting agendas, including connection information and location, will be posted on the Vaya Health public website at https://www.vayahealth.com/about/governance/board-of-directors/. Amended Meeting Schedule: • […]
Non-emergency phone line service interruption
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County non-emergency phone lines are currently experiencing service interruptions. These include the administrative non-emergency lines for Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, Asheville Police Department, and fire/EMS. Community members should call 911 for all emergency and non-emergency needs while we work to restore service.
Buncombe Parks & Rec seeks resident input at Greenways and Trails community meeting, May 8
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Parks & Recreation’s third Systemwide Parks & Recreation Master Plan community meeting will be taking place on Wednesday, May 8 from 5-7 p.m. at Charles T. Koontz Intermediate (305 Overlook Road). This community meeting is a crucial opportunity for residents to have their voices heard and contribute to […]
Hendersonville City Council appoints Melinda Lowrance to fill vacant seat
Press release from City of Hendersonville: In a unanimous decision, the Hendersonville City Council voted to appoint Melinda Lowrance to fill the City Council seat vacated by Debbie O’Neal Roundtree. Council Member Lowrance was sworn in during the Council’s regular meeting on May 2, 2024. “I would like to thank the City Council and all […]
Kid’s fishing tournament at Lake Julian postponed to May 11
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Parks and Recreation would like to notify the community that the Lake Julian 2024 Spring Kids Fishing Tournament has been postponed due to weather. The tournament will now be held on May 11, 2024 from 8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Participants who have already registered for the tournament […]
Marlene and Jerry Sternberg make generous gift to Pisgah Legal Services
Press release from Pisgah Legal Services: Thanks to the generosity of philanthropists Jerry and Marlene Sternberg, Pisgah Legal Services has purchased land at 52 Orchard Street, adjacent to the nonprofit’s Asheville office location on Charlotte Street. Jerry Sternberg remarked, “Marlene and I are proud to help Pisgah Legal Services. It’s one of the most productive […]
Warren Wilson College receives $1.5 million gift to support the humanities
Press release from Warren Wilson College: Warren Wilson College has received a $1.5 million gift from Helmar E. Nielsen of St. Petersburg, Florida, to galvanize how students engage with the significant ideas, questions and challenges of society using perspectives from the Humanities. Nielsen’s gift will establish a $1.4 million endowment to fund in perpetuity the Nielsen […]
Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency announces agenda for May meeting
News release from the Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: This meeting will be held at 4:00pm in the meeting room located at the Buncombe County Permit Office at 30 Valley Street. The Agency Board meeting will be live streamed on Engage Buncombe which can be accessed at https://engage.buncombecounty.org/s8486. The board meeting documents will also be available […]
Pigeon River Fund awards more than $200,000 in water quality grants
News release from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: The Pigeon River Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) awarded nine grants totaling $223,686* to environmental groups working to improve surface water quality, enhance fish and wildlife habitats, expand public use and access to waterways and increase water quality awareness in […]
Explore Asheville seeks art installations on the Asheville Black Cultural Heritage Trail
News release from Explore Asheville: Explore Asheville, River Front Development Group, and the Asheville Black Cultural Heritage Trail (BCHT) Advisory Committee are now inviting artists to submit qualifications for public art enhancements and placemaking of the Asheville Black Cultural Heritage Trail. Unveiled in 2023, the BCHT showcases the agency, achievements, and contributions of Asheville’s Black […]
Agenda for May 7 Board of Commissioners meeting
Press release from Buncombe County Board of Commissioners Clerk: The agenda for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners’ May 7th meeting has been posted here.
Community Invited to Guide Next Iteration of Buncombe County Five-Year Strategic Plan
Press release from Buncombe County: In July 2019, Buncombe County began constructing its first five-year strategic plan. Now, the County looks to build on that momentum with updated focus areas and goals for its next five-year strategic plan, mapping out the path forward through 2030. Community members are invited to take part in mobile sessions, 30-minute meetings, and […]
Cultural Resources Grants totaling $45,000 Awarded
Press release from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) recently approved $45,000 in Cultural Resources focus area grants for general operations to nine arts councils across WNC. CFWNC awards discretionary funding in Education, Cultural Resources, Human Services, and Natural Resources. Cultural Resources grants are made through competitive […]
Bearfootin’ 2024 Bears to be revealed May 8 at Welcome Center Stage
Press release from City of Hendersonville: The Friends of Downtown Hendersonville welcomes the public to witness the unveiling of 20 new works of bear art! The Annual Bearfootin’ Art Walk program will hold the reveal event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8 on the outdoor Welcome Center Stage at 201 South Main […]