Press release from Buncombe County: Following the passage of NC Session Law 2023-32 (HB66), the Buncombe County School Board recently approved a new electoral map. What does this mean for Buncombe voters? Your school attendance districts remain the same but your school board voting districts are different. Voters will now choose from two school board […]
News Bulletins
Agenda for AB Air Quality July 11, 2024 board meeting
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Please find attached the Agenda 7-11-2024 for the Thursday, July 11, 2024, meeting of the Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency Board. This meeting will be held at 4:30pm in the meeting room located at the Buncombe County Permit Office at 30 Valley Street. The Agency Board meeting will be live […]
APD seeking to identify more persons of interest; city leadership addresses community concerns
Press release from Asheville City Police: Asheville, NC (July 3, 2024): Asheville Police Department Detectives are continuing to investigate and are seeking to identify more persons of interest from an assault that occurred at the West Asheville Library on June 29. The incident, which occurred over the weekend, has sparked concerns and outrage among members […]
Asheville Humane Society trailer located and suspect arrested
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (July 3, 2024): Joshua Allen Forrest (04/20/1999) has been located and arrested on two counts of Felony Larceny for stealing a trailer belonging to the Asheville Humane Society. Forrest was taken into custody without incident, and the trailer was recovered. The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office located and […]
The Community Foundation awards scholarships totaling $589,500
Press release from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: (July 2024) – The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) approved scholarships totaling $589,500 to 91 WNC students in 55 schools in 19 counties. More than 60 volunteers from the community worked to review applications and select recipients. Buncombe County top recipients included: · […]
Air quality forecast for Wednesday, July 3
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Wednesday, July 3, 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, click here. Please call our office if you have any questions.
Asheville Police Department seeks to identify person of interest
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest from an assault that occurred at the West Asheville Library on Saturday in which three people were injured. APD detectives are seeking to identify a person of interest from an assault that occurred at the […]
Overnight street closures in downtown Patton Avenue area scheduled for July 9-11
Press release from City of Asheville: A portion of Patton Avenue and connecting streets will be closed the nights of July 9 – 11 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. due to the ongoing Carter-Ann-Patton stormwater project. To ensure crew and community safety, Patton Avenue from Grove Street to N. Ann Street will be fully […]
City of Asheville announces new project to enhance neighborhood resilience, connectivity
Press release from City of Asheville: The Community Space Upfit Project is an ARPA-funded initiative to provide five community spaces with technology and infrastructure enabling virtual community meetings, and emergency briefings: connecting residents in real-time no matter the situation. In a pioneering move aimed at bolstering neighborhood connectivity and climate resilience, the City of Asheville […]
Buncombe County issues statement regarding June 29 incident at West Asheville Branch Library
Press release from Buncombe County: On June 29, an outside group reserved a meeting room at West Asheville Branch Library under the name Another Carolina Bookfair for the purpose of an unspecified workshop. This was not a County sponsored event. During the event above, the staff Librarian, who was not in the meeting room was […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office request for information
From Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Deputies with Buncombe County are attempting to identify the vehicle and driver pictured here. This individual is wanted for theft of a motor vehicle and theft from a motor vehicle. This incident took place in the Leicester community. We ask that anyone with information please contact Deputy Altland at (828) […]
Check your mailbox and update your property record card
From Buncombe County Property Assessment: Reappraisal 2025 is just around the corner, and here at Buncombe County Property Assessment we want to make sure property owners are aware of the information our office has listed for your property. In the coming weeks, residential property owners in Buncombe County who did not reply to our mailing […]
Asheville Fire Department launches Community Risk Reduction division
From Asheville Fire Department: The Asheville Fire Department (AFD) is excited to announce significant developments that align with its commitment to continuously improve services and expand capabilities. In response to community feedback gathered through various sessions and surveys, AFD recognizes the need for increased community risk reduction efforts. In January, Fire Chief Mike Cayse outlined […]
City of Asheville offices to close July 4 in observance of Independence Day
From City of Asheville Government: City of Asheville offices will be closed Thursday, July 4, in celebration of Independence Day. Some City services will be impacted. Parks and greenways are open on a regular schedule, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Splasheville, the free splash fountain in Pack Square Park, is open from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Pools at Recreation Park and Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. […]
Urgent need for blood donations during July 4 holiday
From The Blood Connection: The need for blood products as vital parts of life-saving medical procedures and treatments is constant. As summer begins to hit its stride, the need for these blood products in the community significantly increases while blood donor turnout typically drops. The Blood Connection (TBC), your community blood center which serves […]
Air quality forecast: green and yellow
From Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Monday, July 1, 2024, is a code Green air quality forecast day for the valleys and northern ridgetops of Asheville and Buncombe County. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For the southern ridgetops, it is a code Yellow air quality forecast day. Unusually sensitive people […]
Asheville Police investigating assault at ACAB seminar
From Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police are investigating an assault that occurred during an ACAB seminar held Saturday afternoon at the West Asheville Library. APD officers responded to reports of a fight in progress around 2:57 p.m. on June 29th at the West Asheville Library, where between 80 and 100 people were attending an ACAB […]
Ernest Sessoms Jr. appointed as elementary and federal program director for Asheville City Schools
From Asheville City Schools: Asheville City Schools is pleased to announce that Ernest Sessoms Jr., has been selected to serve as Elementary and Federal Program Director, effective July 15. As the Elementary and Federal Program Director, Mr. Sessoms will lead efforts to ensure that curriculum and instructional programs incorporate the best and most advanced educational […]
Community Entertainment Facilities Commission meetings rescheduled
From City of Asheville Government: The Community Entertainment Facilities Commission‘s regularly scheduled meetings on Tuesday, Sept. 3 and Tuesday, Nov. 5th are being rescheduled to Tuesday, Sept. 10 and Tuesday, Nov. 12 respectively. The meetings will still take place at 12 noon in the Banquet Hall at Harrah’s Cherokee Center, 87 Haywood St, Asheville. In addition, […]
Celebrate the Fourth of July safely: Leave fireworks to the professionals
From City of Asheville Fire Department: Each Fourth of July, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks, which include devastating burns, other injuries, fires, and even death. That’s why the Asheville Fire Department (AFD) recommends leaving the […]