Press release from North Carolina State Board of Elections: Presidential election years, like 2024, are busy times for voter registrations in North Carolina. Many voter registration drives are being conducted across the state this year. The State Board of Elections offers the following eight tips and reminders to voters and prospective voters during this time: Check […]
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City of Hendersonville hosts affordable housing listening sessions
Press release from City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville invites community members to participate in a series of Affordable Housing listening sessions scheduled for September and October. These sessions are designed to gather feedback directly from residents and those facing housing challenges, helping to identify the community’s housing needs. The insights collected will contribute […]
Upcoming City Council public hearings for Sept. 10
Press release from City of Asheville: The following are public hearings scheduled for the next formal meeting – September 10. 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. A. Public hearing to pursue and negotiate on behalf of the […]
Public comments on vehicle emissions inspection program removal accepted through Sept. 4
Press release from North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality: The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is accepting public comments on draft revisions to the Inspection & Maintenance State Implementation Plan. Public comments are accepted through Sept. 4. The revisions, if approved by the Environmental Protection Agency, would remove the requirement […]
Buncombe County air quality forecast
From Buncombe County Division Of Air Quality: Forecast for Buncombe County, NC Tomorrow’s Forecast Tuesday, Aug 27: 58 AQI Moderate Ozone 55 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) Extended Forecast Wednesday, Aug 28: 58 AQI Moderate Ozone 55 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) For additional information concerning the air quality forecast including a detailed […]
Asheville-Buncombe air quality forecast
From Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Tuesday, August 27, 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/ Please call our office if you have any questions.
I-26 overnight closures scheduled this week
From N.C. Department of Transportation: Contractors for the N.C. Department of Transportation have scheduled overnight closures on Interstate 26 East for three nights this week. Each night, a section of the interstate will close no earlier than 8 p.m. and open again by 6 a.m. Marked detours will direct traffic and traffic lights will remain […]
Asheville City Schools announces Carrie Buchanan as Principal of the Year
From Asheville City Schools: Asheville City Schools is proud to announce that Carrie Buchanan has been selected as the district’s Principal of the Year. Mrs. Buchanan serves as the principal at Hall Fletcher Elementary School. Mrs. Buchanan taught for 9 years at Lucy S. Herring Elementary (formerly Vance Elementary) and 4 years at Asheville Middle […]
Short Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee meeting schedule
From Bundcombe County: The Short Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee will hold regular meetings every other Wednesday, starting on Wednesday, Aug. 28 in the First Floor Conference Room at 200 College St. in Downtown Asheville at 5:00 p.m. The Ad Hoc Committee will meet until the work concludes in the fall. For more information, including meeting […]
Lane closures with detour on Patton Ave. beginning Tuesday, Aug. 27
From City of Asheville Communication & Public Engagement Department: Beginning Tuesday, August 27, a three-lane closure on Patton Avenue will be initiated in an effort to allow stormwater crews to safely proceed with construction for the Carter-Ann-Patton Project.. The closure will need to be in effect 24 hours a day for approximately 4 weeks while work takes […]
Asheville-Buncombe air quality forecast
From Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Monday, August 26, 2024, is a code GREEN air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For the ridge tops, it is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting […]
Regular monthly meeting of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority is Wednesday, Aug. 28
From Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority: The regular monthly joint board meeting of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, a Public Authority and a Nonprofit Corporation is Wednesday, Aug. 28, 9–11 a.m. at The Explore Asheville Board Room, located on the First Floor at 27 College Place, Suite 200 Asheville, NC 28801. The meeting is also streamed […]
City of Asheville announces new Hotel Overlay dashboard
Press release from the City of Asheville: City of Asheville staff are pleased to announce the new Hotel Overly dashboard designed to provide detailed information on the impact of the Hotel Overlay District. The dashboard provides real time data with bi-monthly updates. The site provides community members easy access to project information like number of […]
Asheville police arrest two juveniles on gun charges
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (August 23, 2024): Asheville Police Department detectives and officers arrested two juveniles on gun charges while addressing violent crime Thursday evening in an Asheville apartment complex. Following a thorough and lengthy investigation, detectives and officers attempted to make contact with two juveniles in the Hillcrest Apartments around […]
LOSRC receives 3 NADO Awards
Press release from Land of Sky Regional Council: The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) has conferred three National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Awards to Land of Sky Regional Council for the following projects: GO PLACES: Growth Opportunities – Peer Leaders Activating the Community for Employment Success, Healthy Opportunities Pilot Project, WISH […]
Board of Commissioners and school boards meet to discuss strategic priorities for next five years
News release from Buncombe County: The Board of Commissioners continued to refine Strategic Plan 2030 goals and strategic priorities during today’s special called meeting. Focusing on long-range planning and shared goals, the first part of the day was a joint meeting with Asheville City School Board and Buncombe County School Board members. This early conversation and […]
I-40 West weekend closure returns in Asheville
News release from the N.C. Department of Transportation: For a second consecutive weekend, a contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation plans to close a 4-mile stretch of Interstate 40 West this weekend, allowing crews to safely perform rehabilitation operations on a bridge between Hendersonville Road and I-26. Weather permitting, crews from DBA Harrison Construction […]
Apple Festival and Labor Day announcements in Hendersonville
Press release from City of Hendersonville On Friday, August 30 through Monday, September 2, the North Carolina Apple Festival will take place in downtown Hendersonville. The street festival starts at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 30 with the opening ceremony taking place at 2:15 p.m. at the Historic Henderson County Courthouse. Main Street will be […]
Asheville Chamber seeks nominations for 2024 WomanUp Awards
News release from the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: The WomanUP Awards are just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to honor the extraordinary women who’ve made significant impacts in our community. This year’s nominees represent excellence across various fields, from trailblazing entrepreneurs to visionary nonprofit leaders. Check out our latest blog post to learn […]
Asheville Breakfast Rotary Club installs international peace pole at the Center for Honeybee Research
News release from the Asheville Breakfast Rotary Club: Members of Asheville Breakfast Rotary Club gathered Sunday, August 18, to install and commemorate an international Peace Pole at the Center for Honeybee Research in Asheville. The Peace Pole displays the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth,” which is written in several languages on the pole, including […]
Health Hangar unveiled at Enka Middle School
News release from the United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County: Families in the Enka School District have a new resource to help them in the coming year. At a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony on the Enka Middle School campus, officials announced that the Enka Health Hanger is officially open for care. This school-based health […]