Press release from World War I Centennial Commission The formal completion of the new National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be celebrated Sept. 13-15, hosted by The WWI Commission and The Doughboy Foundation. The First Illumination ceremony, 7:15 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 13, kicks off the weekend and features the unveiling of “A Soldier’s […]
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City of Asheville announces September 11 remembrance ceremony, open to the public
Press release from City of Asheville Please join the City of Asheville for the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday, September 11, starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Municipal Building, 100 Court Plaza. This event is to pay solemn tribute to those who heroically sacrificed their own lives to save thousands of others, and to remember those who […]
YMI Cultural Center grand re-opening event Thursday, Sept. 26 at 10 a.m.
Press release from the YMI Cultural Center The YMI Cultural Center is thrilled to announce the grand reopening of its historic building on September 26, 2024, from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00p .m. The community is invited to join in celebrating this significant milestone as the YMI unveils its beautifully renovated spaces and embraces a vibrant future. […]
Celebrate the Asheville Festival of Neighborhoods on Saturday, Sept. 14
Press release from City of Asheville Next Saturday, September 14, stop by the Festival of Neighborhoods for fun, food and community connection. The festival will run, rain or shine, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. The event spotlights Asheville’s unique neighborhoods and gives a fun and interactive look into their history […]
The North Carolina Museum of History seeks community input for future exhibits
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources WHAT: Asheville Community Gathering WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 6–7:30 p.m. WHERE: Hatch Coworking | 45 S French Broad Ave, Suite 170, Asheville, NC 28801 DETAILS: The North Carolina Museum of History invites community members in the Asheville area to participate in an open discussion to help shape […]
APD requests the public’s help in locating a missing woman
News release from the Asheville Police Department: Caroline Cain (11/23/1993) was reported missing on June 17, 2024, and was last seen on Woodfin Street in February 2024. Cain is described as a black female, 5’ 4”, around 240 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Cain is known to frequent the downtown Asheville area and […]
School district consolidation surveys open, meetings begin Monday, Sept. 9
News release from Buncombe County: Beginning Monday, Sept. 9, community members, parents, school staff, and students can drop in at any one of nine school system consolidation feasibility study meetings across the county. Designed so that attendees can participate in 30 minutes or less at the time that works best for them, input at these […]
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners call emergency meeting Sept. 4
News release from Buncombe County: NOTICE: the Board of Commissioners will hold an Emergency Meeting today, September 4 at 4:30 p.m. in the First Floor Conference Room of 200 College Street in Downtown Asheville. The Board will meet to go into closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(6) and reconvene in open session. According to NCGS […]
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners adopts 2025 Schedule of Values
Press release from Buncombe County: The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution adopting the uniform Schedule of Values for 2025 during its regular meeting on Sept. 3. Members of the public may appeal the schedule with the North Carolina Property Tax Commission before Oct. 3, 2024. After the appeal period ends, the Schedule of Values […]
Haywood County Tax Collector’s Office warns of fraudulent tax scam currently circulating in the community
Press release from Haywood County Government: The Haywood County Tax Collector’s Office is issuing an urgent warning to all residents regarding a fraudulent tax scam currently circulating in the community. Individuals are receiving letters claiming they owe a substantial tax bill. These letters threaten severe consequences, including asset and property seizure, if payment is not […]
Agenda for AB Air Quality Board Meeting, Sept. 10
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Enclosed, please find the Agenda for the Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency Board meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 4:00pm in the meeting room located at the Buncombe County Permit Office at 30 Valley Street, Asheville, NC 28801. This meeting will be live streamed on Engage […]
Asheville ranks 22nd among midsize metros building most homes
Press release from Lattice Publishing: Between rising mortgage rates and the rapid run-up in home values, the residential real estate market has cooled down slightly. But while this leveling-out in demand may have helped to slow down price growth, it can’t solve another fundamental challenge in the U.S. housing market: a major shortage of housing supply. […]
Provide feedback on Buncombe County Five-Year Strategic Plan draft goals
Press release from Buncombe County: In July 2019, Buncombe County began constructing its first five-year strategic plan. The County is building on that momentum with updated focus areas and goals for its next five-year strategic plan, mapping out the path through 2030. Earlier this year, hundreds of employees and community members provided input to help […]
Nurses at Mission Hospital vote to authorize strike
From National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU): Registered nurses at Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C. voted 97 percent in favor to authorize their nurse bargaining team to call a strike, should they deem it necessary, as HCA has refused to address numerous patient safety issues. Nurses at Mission Hospital are represented by National Nurses Organizing Committee/National […]
Hendersonville Motor Vehicles’ driver license offices will open earlier
From N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles: Five additional N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles’ driver license offices will open earlier to serve customers beginning Sept. 3. The five offices will join 45 other driver license offices which provide extended service hours. The additional offices opening at 7 a.m. include Hendersonville at 125 Baystone Rd. “Over the […]