Press release from the Housing Authority City of Asheville: Asheville, NC — 11/08/2024 The Housing Authority City of Asheville (HACA) Board of Commissioners announces that, effective as of yesterday, Monique L. Pierre is no longer serving as President & CEO. Rhodney Norman has been appointed as the Interim CEO and will assume leadership of the organization […]

Press release from FEMA: RALEIGH, N.C. – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open Saturday, Nov. 9, in Asheville (Buncombe County) to assist North Carolina survivors who experienced loss from Tropical Storm Helene. The DRC located in Cane Creek Pool will close Nov. 8 as FEMA staff will transition to the new DRC in Asheville. The […]

Press release from Explore Asheville: Explore Asheville launched the Always Asheville Fund to support small, independent travel and hospitality businesses throughout Asheville and Buncombe County in reopening after the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene. As of today, nearly $800,000 will be available in microgrants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. Explore Asheville has a long and […]

Press release from Buncombe County: Last night, keys were handed over to the first family receiving a manufactured home from FEMA. This home was placed on their property, and with those keys, hopefully a small sense of normalcy was regained. About 142 families have qualified for homes like these. Next, their properties will be inspected to […]

Press release from The Pisgah Conservancy:  Pisgah Forest, NC – More than one hundred volunteers gathered at Sycamore Flats the first two Fridays of November to kick off the cleanup of one of Pisgah’s most popular and cherished recreation sites. The cleanup events were part of The Pisgah Conservancy’s ongoing efforts working alongside the U.S. […]

Press release from City of Hendersonville: Hendersonville, NC (November 8, 2024) – The City of Hendersonville has been honored with multiple awards from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Mobi Awards program for the Oklawaha Greenway, a project recognized for its positive impact on multimodal transportation and community connectivity. The awards highlight Hendersonville’s commitment to […]

Press release from City of Asheville: The City of Asheville continues to provide Tropical Storm Helene recovery resource updates on a daily basis. Veteran’s Day In observance of Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, City of Asheville offices, including Parks and Recreation community centers and Harrah’s Cherokee Center, will be closed. Public safety services, including police, fire, […]

Press release from City of Asheville: The electronic agenda for the November 12, 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 Persons wishing to speak live at the meeting will be required to attend in person and […]

Press release from Buncombe County: The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners continues to work on Hurricane Helene recovery efforts and got an update on that work during its meeting on Nov. 17 (Commissioners held a Thursday meeting due to Tuesday being Election Day). The presentation included a brief video, created by County staff, and information […]

Press release from Prama Wellness Center: Marshall, NC – A group of health practitioners are hosting the Madison County Wellness Day on November 24, 2024, from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Prama Wellness Center, located at 161 Wellness Way, Marshall, NC 28753. This event aims to honor and support the local community in the […]

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, November 14, 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 via […]

Press release from Department of Environmental Quality: The North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council has classified most of the state, or parts of 89 counties, as abnormally dry (D0 conditions), while 11 northeastern counties are now in Moderate Drought (D1), according to the latest advisory released Thursday.  The classifications follow October, a month where many […]

Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police Department Patrol Officers are continuing to investigate a motorcycle collision that occurred on Haywood Road Halloween night that claimed the life of the driver. APD Patrol Officers responded to the scene of the collision at the Interstate I-240 East on-ramp from Haywood Road around 8:31 p.m. on […]

Press release from Canopy MLS: The Board of Directors of Canopy MLS unanimously approved making a $200,000 contribution to support relief efforts in the Western Region counties of North Carolina that were impacted by Hurricane Helene. Canopy MLS, a wholly-owned subsidiary corporation of Canopy Realtor® Association, provides services to eight Realtor® Associations and Realtors® located […]

Press release from Mayor Esther Manheimer: Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer has been appointed to the leadership team guiding the transition of North Carolina’s governor-elect, Josh Stein. This critical role comes at a time when Asheville is focusing on recovery from Hurricane Helene and signals Governor-elect Stein’s commitment to restoring Western North Carolina. Mayor Manheimer’s appointment […]

Press release from Land of Sky Regional Council: Mountain Area Workforce Development Board has received funding through the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Solutions and the US Department of Labor to create a temporary employment program for clean up and humanitarian needs as a result of Hurricane Helene. The individuals employed in […]

Press release from U.S Department of Veterans Affairs: The Western North Carolina VA Health Care System is fully operational, including the Charles George VA Medical Center and all Community-Based Outpatient Clinics located in Hickory, Franklin, and Forest City. “We look forward to welcoming our veterans and continuing to provide the care they have rightfully earned […]

Press release from Construction Coverage: The U.S. housing market remains a critical economic issue, with housing affordability and supply at the forefront of bipartisan policy agendas. Expanding multi-family housing—such as townhomes, condos, and apartments—offers one of the most effective solutions to both improve affordability, and address the country’s current estimated shortfall of 4.5 million housing […]

Press release from BCAE Association of Educators: Today, the Asheville City Association of Educators, Buncombe County Association of Educators, and Asheville/Buncombe North Carolina Retired School Personnel (ACAE, BCAE, & NCRSP) are excited to congratulate our endorsed candidates on winning their seats and released the following statement: “We are thrilled to call Julie Mayfield, Eric Ager, […]