Press release from Eblen Charities: Asheville, NC This year marks the Thirteenth Annual Ingles Magical Christmas Toy Drive, a three-day event in partnership with Ingles Markets, WLOS and iHeartMedia. The Toy Drive will help provide gifts to thousands of children this holiday season. The drive-through event will be held at the Ingles Store #31 at 151 […]
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Bell Park opens in Saluda
Press release from Conserving Carolina: A new Henderson County park opened today in Saluda, offering 1.8 miles of walking trails and an observation deck next to a rushing waterfall. The park is named Bell Park in honor of local summer camp pioneers Frank and Calla Bell, who headed Camp Mondamin and Camp Green Cove. Bell Park continues […]
Blue Ridge National Heritage Area announces Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
Press release from Blue Ridge National Heritage Area: Asheville, NC (November 19, 2024) – The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area (BRNHA) is excited to announce the Heritage Hearth Charity Drive, a creative effort to collect hand-knit and crocheted accessories for all ages to benefit residents of Western North Carolina (WNC) impacted by Hurricane Helene. As […]
Asheville Police arrest two on drug charges
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (November 22, 2024): Asheville Police arrested two people for drugs and a gun Thursday night near downtown Asheville. Responding to multiple citizen complaints of illicit drug activity, Asheville Police Department officers conducted an investigation and executed a search warrant on Crescent Street around 10:13 p.m. on November […]
Haywood Community College offers free tuition for spring 2025 semester
Press release from Haywood Community College: (Clyde, NC) – Spring and summer registration at Haywood Community College is currently open. Whether it’s time to start your educational journey or pick up where you left off, HCC is here to support your needs and shape your new future! The Spring 2025 term begins on Monday, January […]
Code Purple called for Saturday, 11/24
Press release from Homeless Coalition: Purpose of Code Purple: Is to provide a coordinated effort among Asheville and Buncombe County shelters and other organizations to provide emergency overflow shelter to people experiencing homelessness. During Code Purple, participating shelters will provide more beds with fewer requirements than their typical programming. Code Purple sites will also work […]
Campaign encourages residents to support local businesses
Press release from Asheville Area of Chamber of Commerce: This holiday season, the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce launches Bizzy Bear, a fun and festive way to support local businesses while embracing community spirit. Presented by Spectrum and Duke Energy, Bizzy Bear encourages residents and visitors alike to explore Asheville’s vibrant downtown and beyond, shopping small and local. “Let’s […]
Code Purple announcement revision
Press release from Homeless Coalition: Purpose of Code Purple: Is to provide a coordinated effort among Asheville and Buncombe County shelters and other organizations to provide emergency overflow shelter to people experiencing homelessness. During Code Purple, participating shelters will provide more beds with fewer requirements than their typical programming. Code Purple sites will also work […]
I-26 East traffic shift occurring overnight in Buncombe County
Press release from North Carolina Department of Transportation: Contractors for N.C. Department of Transportation have returned to previously scheduled operations on Interstate 26 after helping with hurricane recovery across western North Carolina. Crews from Fluor-United Joint Venture plan to close I-26 East tonight from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. between I-40 and Airport Road. During […]
APD news release-Asheville Police requesting public’s help after shooting
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police are investigating a shooting that occurred near downtown Asheville on Wednesday evening and are asking for the public’s help in identifying the shooter. Officers responded to the 100 block of Cherry Street North to investigate reports of a gun discharge around 5:56 p.m. on November 20th. When […]
AdventHealth awarded CON for 26 additional beds for the new Weaverville Hospital
Press release from AdventHealth Hendersonville: AdventHealth is honored to announce that the State of North Carolina has awarded us the Certificate of Need (CON) for 26 additional beds for our new hospital in Weaverville. This approval brings the total number of beds to 93, enhancing our capacity to provide high-quality, whole-person care to the people […]
Updates on cold weather sheltering, private property debris removal intake, and new bins from FCC
Press release from Buncombe County: As we head into cold temperatures, Buncombe County and partners remain committed to supporting residents through ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene and cold weather sheltering. FEMA continues to provide temporary housing, and there are currently more than 1,000 families who are staying in hotels through FEMA while more permanent […]
Grant update: Buncombe adds $1.5M for grants & one week left to apply for 2 major grant programs
Press release from Mountain Bizworks: The Asheville-Buncombe Rebuilding Together Grant Fund is designed to provide direct grant awards to small businesses in the City of Asheville and Buncombe County that have been severely impacted by Hurricane Helene. Businesses may apply for a grant up to $25,000 to support recovery expenses not covered by insurance or other […]
Code purple called for Friday
Press release from Homeless Coalition: Purpose of Code Purple: Is to provide a coordinated effort among Asheville and Buncombe County shelters and other organizations to provide emergency overflow shelter to people experiencing homelessness. During Code Purple, participating shelters will provide more beds with fewer requirements than their typical programming. Code Purple sites will also work […]
BCSO seeks assistance locating missing woman from Arden
News release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Investigators with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office are working to locate a missing woman from Arden. 18-year-old Catey Anne Couey-Buckner (picture attached) was last seen around November 7th. She was wearing a black T-shirt, blue jeans, and Puma shoes. Please contact the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office at […]
Buncombe County Tropical Storm Helene updates for Wednesday, Nov. 20
News release from Buncombe County: Storm Debris Removal Last night, County Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement that allows the City of Asheville and the Town of Black Mountain to allow Buncombe County to administer the intake process for private property debris removal via disaster recovery consultant Tetra Tech. This week, Tetra Tech started implementing a […]
Asheville bear cub previously pulled from tree successfully released into wild
News release from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has released an orphaned female bear cub in an undisclosed and remote Western North Carolina mountain area. The cub gained international interest earlier this year when video was posted on social media showing a group of people pulling her from a […]
City of Asheville Tropical Storm Helene recovery updates for Wednesday, Nov. 20
News release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville continues to provide Tropical Storm Helene recovery resource updates on a daily basis Substantial damage assessments update Stormwater staff began substantial damage assessments on November 1st. The Residential and Non-Residential Substantial Damage Assessments have been completed for structures in the Floodplain following FEMA’s guidelines. […]
City of Asheville Tropical Storm Helene recovery resources for Wednesday, Nov. 20
News release from the City of Asheville: This is the latest information available as of 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov 20, 2024 City offices are open to the public. Burning yard waste, leaves and debris is not allowed within city limits due to many safety concerns. Public officials will hold news briefings Monday – Friday at […]
Asheville-Buncombe Rebuilding Together Grant Fund doubles with $1.5 million in new support from Buncombe County
News release from Mountain BizWorks: New funding from Buncombe County doubles the size of the first funding round of the Asheville-Buncombe Rebuilding Together Grant Fund. The fund is providing grants up to $25,000 to local Buncombe County-based small businesses that have experienced severe impacts from Hurricane Helene. The new Buncombe County funding brings the round […]
Buncombe County approves Helene-related amendments and programs
News release from Buncombe County: At its Nov. 19 regular meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing for the small business economic recovery grant program, approved interlocal agreements for debris removal, approved economic household assistance for Helene recovery, and more. Interlocal Agreements for Storm Debris Removal The Board approved Buncombe County […]