From Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency Monday, June 17, 2024, is a code Yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. For up-to-date forecasts and discussion, go to: https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/
News Bulletins
Asheville Police Investigating Sunday Morning Homicide
From Asheville Police Department: APD News Update-Sunday Morning Homicide Victim Identified Asheville, NC (June 16, 2024): Asheville Police Department Detectives are releasing the name of the decedent from Sunday morning’s homicide in south Asheville following next of kin notification. Terry Lee Landrum Sr (01/22/1975) has been identified as the man found deceased earlier this […]
Buncombe County Parks & Recreation announces Adult Field Day
Press release from City of Asheville: Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is announcing its first Adult Field Day. The event will take place on June 27 from 4-9 p.m. at Buncombe County Sports Park in fields 1 and 2. The Adult Field Day will feature various beginner-friendly sports workshops from ABASA (Asheville Buncombe Adult Soccer […]
Buncombe County Schools superintendent announces two new principals
Press release from Buncombe County Schools: ASHEVILLE – Buncombe County Schools Superintendent Dr. Rob Jackson has announced two additional school principals for the 2024-25 academic year. Miranda Wheeler is the new principal of Woodfin Elementary. She joins Buncombe County Schools from Asheville City Schools, where she was principal of Montford North Star Academy. A 22-year […]
Overnight street closures in downtown Patton Avenue area scheduled for Monday, June 17
Press release from the City of Asheville: Due to an unexpected utility discovery during the ongoing Carter-Ann-Patton stormwater project, a portion of Patton Avenue and connecting streets will be closed the night of Monday, June 17 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Work will be carried out overnight to minimize disruption to area businesses and […]
Air quality forecast for Friday, June 14: Yellow
Press release from the Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Friday, June 14, 2024, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. For up-to-date forecasts and discussion, go to: https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/
City of Asheville offices will be closed June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday
Press release from the City of Asheville: City of Asheville offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Regular office hours will resume on Thursday, June 20. See the City’s active services and schedules below. ART bus service: Asheville Rides Transit (ART) holiday schedule will run on a Sunday schedule. If […]
Town of Woodfin hosts groundbreaking of Taylor’s Wave at Riverside Park
Press release from the Town of Woodfin: The Town of Woodfin and its partners are delighted to announce that a contract for the much- anticipated Taylor’s Wave project has been signed and construction will be underway shortly. The Town’s popular Riverside Park will also be doubled in size as part of this effort. Please join […]
Asheville Planning and Zoning Commission seeks applicants
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville currently has openings on various committees. Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? If yes, take that initial step forward and put your perspective, leadership, and knowledge to task by serving on one of Asheville’s many committees. Current […]
Cherokee Preservation Foundation awards museum $385,000 grant
Press release from the Museum of the Cherokee People: Museum of the Cherokee People has been awarded a major spring grant from the Cherokee Preservation Foundation. The $385,000 grant will support the Museum’s goals to update its public facility, built in 1976, by providing critical funding for architectural schematic drawings for its offsite collections facility, […]
Buncombe County announces special meeting Tuesday, June 18
Press release from Buncombe County: Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Buncombe County has called a special meeting in order to call a closed session of the Board pursuant to NCGS §143-318.11(a)(6) to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of appointment, or conditions of initial employment of an individual […]
Weekend closure continues on I-40 East in Asheville
Press release from the N.C. Department of Transportation: A stretch of Interstate 40 will close this weekend, weather permitting, allowing contract crews to safely work on a bridge between I-26 and Hendersonville Road (Exit 50). Crews from DBA Harrison Construction Company of Asheville plan to close I-40 East from the I-240 East/I-26 West interchange (Exit […]
N.C. Division of Air Quality announces weekend forecast for Buncombe County
Press release from the N.C. Division of Air Quality: See More Forecast for Buncombe County, NC Tomorrow’s Forecast Thursday, Jun 13: 51 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 45 AQI Good Ozone Extended Forecast Friday, Jun 14: 51 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 51 AQI Moderate Ozone Saturday, Jun 15: 50 AQI Good […]
Air quality forecast is yellow for Thursday, June 13
Press release from the Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Thursday, June 13, 2024, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. For up-to-date forecasts and discussion, go to: https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/
Dogwood Health Trust announces request for proposals for digital opportunities initiative and webinar for interested applicants
Press release from Formation PR: Dogwood Health Trust announces a new Digital Opportunities Initiative focused on addressing the digital divide in Western North Carolina. The initiative is designed to make inclusion in the digital world easier and more relevant for individuals and families across the Qualla Boundary and Dogwood’s 18-county service region. Dogwood is seeking proposals […]
Blair Johnston appointed as principal of Asheville Middle School for 2024-25 school year
Press release from Asheville City Schools: Asheville City Schools is pleased to announce that Blair Johnston has been selected to serve as Principal at Asheville Middle School effective July 1. For over seventeen years in Asheville City Schools, Blair has demonstrated keen leadership, educational excellence, innovative pedagogy, and a steadfast commitment to equity, which makes […]
Buncombe County hosts 2024 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day walk to combat elder abuse
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County is home to over 78,367 older Americans over the age of sixty—making up nearly 30% of the population—who contribute their time, wisdom, and experience to our community. The older adult population in Buncombe County is one of the fastest growing in the state and is projected to continue […]
Buncombe County offices closed for Juneteenth holiday June 19
Press release from Buncombe County: On Wednesday, June 19, Buncombe County offices will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Buncombe County was a leader in honoring the Juneteenth holiday in 2021 and in 2023, the Board of Commissioners moved to keep services in sync with federal and city partners. Pausing for the holiday […]
City Council approves FY24-25 Budget at June 11 council meeting
Press release from the City of Asheville: City Council members, voting 4-to-3, approved the fiscal year 2024-25 annual operating and capital budget tonight at the June 11 City Council Meeting. Council members heard a revised option addressing staff compensation increase. A 8.8-percent increase in compensation for starting sworn firefighters was approved. Police Department staff will […]
Asheville Business Inclusion community outreach and networking event set for June 29
Press release from City of Asheville: The City of Asheville Business Inclusion Office (ABI) announces it will be hosting a Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) community outreach and networking event this month. June 29, 2024 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Asheville Fire Department (AFD) Station #1 100 Court Plaza The event will take place in the fourth floor […]
Two Asheville hotels awarded Adaptive Reuse honors
Press release from blue hominy public relations: The Radical and Zelda Dearest, Asheville, North Carolina hotels owned by commercial real estate development firm Hatteras Sky and and capital partner Somera Capital East and operated by Lark Hotels, have each been awarded a 2024 Griffin Award from the Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County (PSABC) in […]