News release from the Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Thursday, September 12, 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/
News Bulletins
I-40 East weekend closure planned in Asheville
News release from the N.C. Department of Transportation: A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will install a familiar detour on Interstate 40 East in Asheville this weekend, weather permitting. Crews from DBA Harrison Construction Company of Asheville plan to close I-40 East from the I-240 East/I-26 West interchange (Exit 46B) to Hendersonville Road […]
Air quality for Thursday, Sept. 12: Yellow and green
News release from AirNow: Forecast for Buncombe County, NC Tomorrow’s Forecast Thursday, Sep 12: 51 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 43 AQI Good Ozone Extended Forecast Friday, Sep 13: 55 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 40 AQI Good Ozone Saturday, Sep 14: 40 AQI Good Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 37 AQI Good Ozone […]
Buncombe officials give disaster preparedness tips
News release from Buncombe County: While we live in a beautiful, temperate rainforest in Buncombe County, we are not without natural and manmade hazards that can interrupt our response systems and households in the event of an emergency. We are actively in hurricane season and with heavy rains on the way, now is the time […]
Mountain BizWorks announces 2024 micro-grant applications
News release from Mountain BizWorks: Micro-grants are back! Mountain BizWorks is thrilled to announce another round of our 2024 New Horizons micro-grant funding. This funding is dedicated to fueling the aspirations of marginalized creators, small business owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs, especially those who have faced challenges in realizing their dreams. In this round, we are […]
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners reschedules special called meeting
A special called meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners initially scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 11 was postponed because county officials hadn’t given proper notice for the meeting, according to Chair Brownie Newman. The meeting is rescheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, as detailed in the following release. Press release from Buncombe County: […]
Asheville City Council action agenda for Sept. 10, 2024 meeting
Press release from City of Asheville The action agenda is intended to provide the reader with an overview of the council meeting and any decisions that were made. For detailed information on this meeting, please either view the video of the meeting or the minutes of the meeting – both which can be found at here. This agenda […]
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will hold special meeting Sept. 17
Press release from Buncombe County Board of Commissioners Clerk to the Board NOTICE: On September 17, 2024, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 2:30 p.m. in the First Floor Conference Room of 200 College Street Building in Downtown Asheville to conduct board interviews. NOTICE: On September 17, 2024, The Buncombe County Board of […]
Air quality forecast for Buncombe County for Sept. 11-13
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 […]
Upcoming Asheville City Council public hearings for Sept. 24
Press release from City of Asheville: The following are public hearings scheduled for the next formal meeting – September 24. 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 permanently close approximately 140 feet of […]
Dogwood Health Trust releases 2023 annual report
Press release from Dogwood Health Trust: Today Dogwood Health Trust releases its annual report for 2023 called “See Possibilities” – a theme inspired by the transformational ways that more than 300 grantee organizations are leading efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of all people and communities in Western North Carolina. In 2023, Dogwood supported those […]
City of Asheville announces the publication of the Affordable Housing Plan
From City of Asheville: On Monday, September 9, 2024, the City of Asheville published the final Affordable Housing Plan. The plan is available on the project page of the City of Asheville website. The City will begin implementing some of the top priority strategies this Fall. Staff will work with the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, community partners, and […]
UNC Health Pardee offers free prostate cancer screenings Sept. 17
From UNC Health Pardee: In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, UNC Health Pardee is offering free prostate cancer screenings with urologist Glover Little, M.D., on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Screenings are by appointment only and will take place at Pardee Cancer Center, located at 805 6th Ave West in Hendersonville. […]
Buncombe County Board of Education policy committee meeting Sept. 12
From Buncombe County Board of Education: There will be a Policy Committee Meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Education on September 12, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in the Executive Conference Room at 175 Bingham Road, Asheville, NC 28806. The Policy Committee meeting is open to the public. Please use entrance “A”. We ask that […]
Asheville Radio Museum reopens September 14
From Asheville Radio Museum: The Asheville Radio Museum is pleased to announce that it will mark its grand reopening on September 14, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Asheville-Buncombe Community Technical College (A-B Tech) in the Elm Building, Room 306. A-B Tech officials will attend the event. The museum will provide refreshments and free T-shirts. The […]
ArtsAVL opens application for Asheville’s event support grant
From ArtsAVL: Between September 9 and October 14, eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for financial support for events that are free, open to the public, and permitted within Asheville’s streets, parks, and outdoor public spaces. Grants typically range from $3,000-$10,000, but the amount can vary depending on the organization’s needs. The City of Asheville […]
‘Aston Park’ littering cases dismissed
Press release from Buncombe County District Attorney Todd Williams: ASHEVILLE— Today the District Attorney’s Office voluntarily dismissed the remaining pending “Aston Park” littering cases. The dismissal forms indicated “prosecutorial discretion” as the basis for the dismissals. The cases arose from an investigation initiated by the Asheville Police Department as a result of a series of […]
UPDATE: Absentee ballots will not be mailed on Friday, Sept. 6
News release from Buncombe County: Update to previous release: Friday, Sept. 6: Earlier today, NC Court of Appeals ordered a further pause on ballot distribution related to a request from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to halt the mailing of ballots that included his name. No ballots will go out in the mail today. Buncombe County’s Election […]
Focus Area Grants totaling $495,000 awarded
Press release from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: (September 2024) The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) recently approved focus area grants in Human Services and Natural Resources totaling $495,000. A proactive $200,000 Human Services grant was awarded to OnTrack Financial Education and Counseling to continue the SECURE Matched Savings program that […]
Asheville City Council agenda for September 10
Press release from City of Asheville: The electronic agenda for the September 10, City Council formal meeting is now available by clicking on the link below. If you have any questions, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 259-5601. http://www.ashevillenc.gov/council/meeting_agenda.htm
Blue Ridge Public Radio seeking new leadership
News release from Blue Ridge Public Radio: Blue Ridge Public Radio announced today that it has launched a national search for a new general manager/chief executive officer. Jeffrey Pope, the current general manager and CEO, said that he is leaving the station for personal and professional reasons. “Our Board of Directors extends thanks to Jeff […]