News release from Buncombe County: With more than 2,300 people casting a vote, the numbers have been tallied and crunched, and Buncombe County Election Services is pleased to announce that 12-year-old Maya LeRoy’s ‘I Voted’ sticker design won the 2024 Youth Election Sticker contest. “We’re excited to feature the art from one of our future […]
News release from the N.C. Department of Transportation: The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles’ Driver License Express office in Asheville is temporarily closed so crews can install a new roof on the office building and install a new air conditioning and heating system. The express office, located at 600 Tunnel Rd., in Asheville, directly behind […]
News release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville announced today that the Broadway Public Safety Station has been awarded LEED Gold. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. The Broadway Public Safety […]
Press release from the City of Asheville The Festival of Neighborhoods is coming up on Saturday, September 14, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. The Neighborhood Advisory Committee invites all of Asheville to gather for a day filled with neighborly interaction, learning and fun for the whole family. This event brings […]
Press release from North Carolina State Board of Elections The State Board of Elections on Tuesday recognized the Justice For All Party as an official political party in the state. The decision came in response to a court order. [Watch recording of meeting] Recognition of Justice for All means voters now have nine choices of party […]
Press release from Buncombe County At its Aug. 20 meeting, the Board of Commissioners selected members for the recently established Ad Hoc Short-Term Rental Committee. The committee will convene in September and October, and then present its recommendations to the Planning Board in November. In December, the Planning Board will present its recommendation to the Board […]
Press release from NC Division Of Air Quality For additional information concerning the air quality forecast including a detailed forecast discussion, please visit the following link on the NC Division Of Air Quality Web Site. Care for the Air — Drive less: carpool, vanpool, take the bus, telecommute. — Conserve electricity. — Pack a lunch […]
Press release from City of Asheville: Calling all adventurers! Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) has officially opened a new playground in Carrier Park ready to spark imaginations and create lasting memories for kids, families, and community members of all ages. Often cited as one of the best playgrounds in Asheville, the previous wooden playground opened in 2001 and required […]
Press release from Buncombe County: The 2024 General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Do you know if you are registered to vote or what voter ID is required? Read on for everything you need to know, from registering to vote, finding your precinct, how to view your sample ballot, and more. Important dates and deadlines […]
Press release from Asheville Fire Department: The Asheville Fire Department is excited to announce that it will be hosting the Mountain Fire Investigation Summit, organized by the North Carolina International Association of Arson Investigators (NCIAAI), from August 20 to August 22 at the AB Tech Woodfin Campus. This summit is a significant event that draws fire […]
From NC Department of Transportation: A schedule has been set for overnight closures on Interstate 26 this week. Each night a section of the interstate will close no earlier than 8 p.m. and open again by 6 a.m. One section will close at 10:30 p.m. Marked detours will direct traffic and traffic lights will remain green […]
From Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Tuesday, August 20, 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/
From NC Department of Environmental Quality: The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) invites residents to hear updates on fine particulate matter air pollution in North Carolina. The webinar is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 19. A recording will be posted to the Division’s website. Live Spanish interpretation will be available […]
From Henderson County Tourism Development Authority: The Hendersonville Welcome Center/Henderson County Tourism Development Authority Administrative Building reopens Aug. 27 following a $1.9 million renovation. The milestone is cause for celebration not only for visitors, but locals as well. Fully upgraded and remodeled, the facility becomes an interactive showplace of all there is to see and […]
From City of Asheville: The City’s Transportation Department is gearing up for its annual bike and pedestrian data collection. Each year, the bike and pedestrian data collection is held the week after Labor Day. The data collected helps staff identify bike/ped trends and also helps in implementation of the recently adopted GAP Plan. This year […]
News release from AirNow: Forecast for Buncombe County, NC Tomorrow’s Forecast Friday, Aug 16: 53 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 40 AQI Good Ozone Extended Forecast Saturday, Aug 17: 55 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 40 AQI Good Ozone Sunday, Aug 18: 48 AQI Good Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 38 AQI Good Ozone […]
News release from the N.C. Department of Transportation: After working for weeks in the eastbound direction, a contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will switch sides and close a four-mile stretch of Interstate 40 West this weekend, weather permitting, allowing crews to safely perform rehabilitation operations on bridges between Hendersonville Road and I-26. Crews […]
The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to identify these two individuals who stole personal property in the Starnes Cove Road community. One is a male with dark hair who is wearing a ball cap and a backpack. The other is a female with blond hair who is also wearing a ball cap. If you […]
The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to identify the suspect involved in a larceny at Emma Elementary. This incident occurred on August 14, 2024, around 4 a.m. The suspect is driving a blue and tan late-90s Ford Explorer. A Kubota Zero Turn, two push mowers, and other yard equipment were stolen. We ask that […]
News release from ArtsAVL: Now through September 16, Buncombe County arts programs and nonprofit arts organizations are invited to apply for the 2024-25 Grassroots Arts Program (GAP) grants. Created in 1977 by the North Carolina Arts Council, GAP grants provide funding for programmatic and operating support to arts programs or nonprofit arts organizations across the […]
News release from AirNow: Forecast for Buncombe County, NC Tomorrow’s Forecast Thursday, Aug 15: 53 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 40 AQI Good Ozone Extended Forecast Friday, Aug 16: 53 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 40 AQI Good Ozone Saturday, Aug 17: 55 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 40 AQI Good Ozone […]
