Press release from the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality: Although most of the state saw some rainfall in the past week, it was not enough to improve dry conditions, leading the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) to expand its severe and moderate drought classifications across the state, and introduce the extreme drought classification […]
News Bulletins
Buncombe County’s July 11 Library Advisory Board meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
Press release from Buncombe County: The Buncombe County Library Advisory Board meeting scheduled for July 11 has been canceled due to scheduling conflicts among Board members resulting in a lack of quorum. The Library Advisory Board meets every other month, and the next meeting meeting will take place on Sept. 12, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
2024 USA Cycling Gravity Mountain Bike National Championships in Hendersonville July 31-Aug. 4
Press release from USA Mountain Bike National Championships: Ride Rock Creek, a 300-acre downhill mountain biking park, hosts the 2024 USA Cycling Gravity Mountain Bike National Championships, July 31 to Aug. 4. This prestigious event returns for the second straight year to Ride Rock Creek, adjacent to DuPont State Recreational Forest, a few miles south of […]
Buncombe County Health and Human Services urges community to fight the bite during mosquito and tick season
Press release from Buncombe County Health and Human Services: As mosquito and tick season has arrived in Western North Carolina, Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) Public Health staff encourage residents to take proactive steps to prevent mosquito and tick bites which can lead to serious diseases. In 2023, nearly 900 cases of tick- and […]
I-40 East weekend closure in Asheville starts Friday night
Press release from North Carolina Department of Transportation: ASHEVILLE – A stretch of Interstate 40 East will close this weekend, weather permitting, allowing contract crews to perform rehabilitation tasks on a bridge between I-26 and Hendersonville Road (Exit 50). Crews from DBA Harrison Construction Co. of Asheville plan to close I-40 East from the I-240 East/I-26 […]
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners – July 16 meeting materials
Press release from Buncombe County: The Board of Commissioners’ Agenda and meeting materials for the upcoming July 16 meeting have been posted online and can be found here.
Want to be a poll worker? Join an upcoming information session
Press release from Buncombe County: Are you interested in earning money while supporting the democratic process? Buncombe County Election Services is looking for poll workers for the 2024 General Election. It’s a rewarding way to serve our community while supplementing your income. If this sounds interesting, join us for an upcoming in-person information session to learn more […]
Hendersonville’s 7th Avenue District Streetscape Project: Progress and updates
Press release from City of Hendersonville: Hendersonville, NC (July 10, 2024) — The City of Hendersonville is pleased to share updates on the ongoing 7th Avenue District Streetscape Project, which continues to make significant progress. Businesses and the community are eagerly anticipating the full reopening of the area, particularly with the completion of the Grove […]
Three applicants compete for acute care beds in Buncombe County
Press release from NC Department of Health and Human Services: Three applicants have filed certificate of need applications with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to develop acute care beds in response to a need determination in the 2024 State Medical Facilities Plan for 26 acute care beds in Buncombe County. The applicants […]
Explore Asheville Partners with influential golfers to spotlight historic Skyview Golf Tournament
Press release from Explore Asheville: As part of its sponsorship and support of Skyview Golf Tournament, Explore Asheville is collaborating with four influential golfers to highlight the historic 64th annual tournament on July 9–11, 2024. The partnerships aim to celebrate the tournament’s legacy and raise awareness of it as a premier golf destination in Asheville […]
Upcoming City Council public hearings for July 23
Press release from City of Asheville: The following are public hearings scheduled for the next formal meeting – July 23. This listing is for information only and is subject to change. Please call City Clerk Maggie Burleson at 259-5601 if you have any questions. The July 23 formal meeting of City Council will be […]
Buncombe County Transfer Station access delayed due to roadwork
Press release from Buncombe County: The Buncombe County Transfer Station is currently experiencing traffic congestion and delays due to Department of Transportation road work underway in the area. Customers should expect delays in accessing the Transfer Station, and officials suggest the alternative of taking waste and recycling to the Buncombe County Landfill, located at 85 […]
Overnight closures on I-26 East four nights this week
From North Carolina Department of Transportation: Overnight closures return to Interstate 26 East four nights this week with Brevard Road serving as the main detour with longer green lights on the route. A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will close a four-mile stretch of I-26 East between Brevard Road (Exit 33) and Long […]
Asheville police seeking information in south Asheville shooting, one deceased
From Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police Department Detectives are investigating a shooting at a South Asheville apartment complex on Sunday evening. Officers responded to the 300 block of Long Shoals Road around 7:57 p.m. on July 7th to investigate a report of a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers located the female victim outside an apartment, […]
Jewish Voice for Peace Asheville statement on Palestine solidarity
Press release from Jewish Voice for Peace Asheville: Asheville, NC (July 5, 2024) — Recently concern has been raised in our Asheville community that there has been an increase in antisemitism, that Jews are not safe in our community. While we, as Jews ourselves, are naturally concerned about our safety in this community, we wholeheartedly […]
Drought expands, worsens in severity in parts of North Carolina
Press release from North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality: RALEIGH – With hot and dry conditions persisting across North Carolina, the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) has expanded its drought classifications across the state, and introduced the severe drought classification, or D2, for 10 counties. DMAC classified Beaufort, Bertie, Columbus, Craven, Greene, Martin, Pamlico, […]
Air quality forecast for Friday, July 5
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Friday, July 5, 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.
UNC Asheville to remain host of the North Asheville Tailgate Market
Press release from UNC Asheville: The University of North Carolina Asheville and the North Asheville Tailgate Market have formalized their longstanding partnership through a new agreement that will keep the now 44-year-old producer-only farmers market on campus for the foreseeable future. UNC Asheville has been proud to serve as host for the Market since 2007 […]
New voter cards on the way for County School Board districts
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 […]
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 […]