News release from the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final summer travel plans. Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%, and blood donors of all types, […]
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Overnight street closure in downtown Patton Avenue area scheduled for August 14-15
Press release from City of Asheville: The three lane closure on Patton Avenue is expected to end on August 14. After which, a portion of Patton Avenue and connecting streets will be closed the night of August 14 and August 15 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. due to the ongoing Carter-Ann-Patton stormwater project. The construction […]
Community rallies to save French Broad Outfitters at Hominy Creek
News release from the FBO People’s Project for French Broad Outfitters at Hominy Creek: KEEP “THE CREEK”!! WHO: Alien Music Club featuring PEGGY RATUSZ and REGGIE HEADEN, remarks by FBO co-owner Brennan Splain WHAT: Rally for a good cause! Fantastic music! Raffle prizes! The latest on efforts to keep FBO where it is! WHERE: Hi-Wire […]
Buncombe County Parks & Recreation announces 2024 fall kids fishing tournament at Lake Julian Park
News release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is excited to announce its 2024 Fall Kids Fishing Tournament, which will be taking place at the beautiful Lake Julian Park on August 24, from 8-11:30 a.m. Families are invited to join us for this annual event where the love of nature and joy of […]
Haywood Community College receives $400,000 to support high-speed internet and digital literacy resources
Press release from Haywood Community College: Recipients of the Digital Champion Grants were announced mid-June 2024, with Haywood Community College among over 60 organizations receiving funding. This grant was developed to help North Carolinians afford high-speed internet, obtain digital devices, and access digital literacy resources. The federal American Rescue Plan Act funds the grant with […]
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners set public hearing on property values, approve direction for Asheville Primary School site
Press release from Buncombe County Board of Commissioners: The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners started their first regular meeting in August with a full slate of presentations. Avian Flu Update Public Health Preparedness Coordinator Nathan Greene provided an update on Avian Flu. While the USDA is reporting a high animal health impact across the country and […]
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners establishes ad hoc short-term rental committee
Press release from Buncombe County: At its Aug. 6 meeting, the Board of Commissioners established an 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 of County Commissioners. The […]
Uncover fall and winter fun with Asheville Parks & Recreation
Press release from City of Asheville: Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) invites community members to browse hundreds of activities, classes, and special events in its latest program guide, covering September-December 2024. The free guide is available at community centers and online at ashevillenc.gov/apr-guide in English and Spanish: Asheville Parks & Recreation Program Highlights This is […]
Asheville Fire Department mobilizes to support Hurricane Debby response efforts
Press release from City of Asheville: The Asheville Fire Department has received an activation order to support the North Carolina Emergency Management Agencies in their response to Hurricane Debby. AFD will deploy a team of 16 dedicated personnel to Williamston, North Carolina, with an expected arrival time of 6 PM tonight. The initial request is […]
ArtsAVL announces 14 Arts for Schools grantees
Press release from ArtsAVL: ArtsAVL is thrilled to announce that 14 artists and arts organizations have been awarded the Arts for Schools grant. The grant supports nonprofit arts organizations and qualified teaching artists in Buncombe County providing arts-focused performances, workshops, residencies, and field trips for K-12 students. This year’s awards span five in school programs […]
Hundreds of Buncombe County residents expected to receive free dental services
Press release from North Carolina Dental Society Foundation: Missions of Mercy (MOM) will hold a free mobile dental clinic in Asheville September 6-7, 2024. We invite you and your audience to attend our free mobile dental clinic in Asheville. Presented by the North Carolina Dental Society Foundation (NCDSF), this adult clinic provides complimentary dental procedures for […]
I-26 East overnight closures tentative this week
From NC Department of Transportation: A tentative schedule has been set for overnight closures on Interstate 26 East this week, pending weather conditions. Each night a section of the interstate will close no earlier than 8 p.m. and open again by 6 a.m. The operations will begin with slow-rolls on I-40 East and I-26/East/I-240 West. […]
Buncombe County tax bills available online now
From Buncombe County: For Buncombe County property owners, property tax notices (bills) are now available online at our one-stop property tax resource tax.buncombecounty.org. Tax notices will be in the mail starting the second week of August and due Sept. 1, with a four-month grace period that allows you to pay through Jan. 6, 2025, without penalty. From […]
New river gauge installation begins in Haywood County
From Haywood County: The first of eight planned new river gauges will be installed in Haywood County this week. When complete the project will greatly enhance Haywood County Emergency Services’ ability to monitor upstream river levels. Three years after Tropical Storm Fred devastated the communities of Cruso, Bethel, Canton, old Asheville Hwy, and North Hominy […]
Saluda Grade Trail corridor under contract
From Conserving Carolina: We have some big news about the Saluda Grade Trail: We are now officially under contract to purchase the 31-mile corridor for a rail trail! Press release is attached. Also, the attached photo by Gordon Tutor shows the Saluda Grade as it crosses Melrose Falls in Polk County. If you need any […]
Hurricane Debby to impact local blood supply
From he Blood Connection: The Blood Connection (TBC), your community blood center, is currently experiencing an increased need for blood donors as the coastal Southeast is expected to take a hit from Hurricane Debby. As Debby makes impact along the coastal areas, TBC expects to see closures and cancellations in several areas of service. It […]
Community invited to share input at school system consolidation study
From Buncombe County Government: In September of 2023, the North Carolina General Assembly mandated that the Asheville City and Buncombe County school systems jointly study the feasibility of a merger and designated Buncombe County as the lead entity for this project. This September, Prismatic Services will lead nine drop-in community meetings as well as one […]
Asheville Police ask for your help in two weekend gun discharge incidents
From Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police are investigating two separate gun discharges that occurred on Saturday in west Asheville and the River Arts District. Thankfully, no injuries were reported in either incident, only property damage. In the first incident, officers responded to River Arts Place to investigate reports of a gun discharge around 12:56 a.m. […]
Library Advisory Board special meeting Aug. 7
From Buncombe County Library Advisory Board: The Buncombe County Library Advisory Board will have a special called meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 6:30 p.m., at the East Asheville Library. The main agenda item is a review of recent materials reconsideration requests. Please see the attached agenda and click here to watch:https://engage.buncombecounty.org/libraryadvisoryboard.
Public meeting for Asheville Greenway on Wednesday, Aug. 7
From North Carolina Department of Transportation: The N.C. Department of Transportation will host a public meeting for a proposed project to construct the Wilma Dykeman Greenway Extension from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at The Cloud Room, 5 Foundy St. The project involves the construction of a new 1.3-mile section of the Wilma Dykeman […]
North Carolina Trusted Elections Tour on Friday, August 20
From League of Women Voters North Carolina: For the second time, the League of Women Voters North Carolina has partnered with the North Carolina Network for Fair, Safe, and Secure Elections for the NC Trusted Elections Tour event in Weaverville on Friday, Aug. 20, 2024 from 6:30 to 8 pm at the First Baptist Church. The event […]