Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (March 14, 2025): Asheville Police Department Detectives have identified and charged two suspects in connection with Wednesday afternoon’s stabbing in downtown Asheville. One of the suspects has been arrested, while the other remains at large. Following a thorough investigation, APD detectives have charged Deon Lee Muckelvene (06/19/1984) […]
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Approval of Mission’s West Asheville CON application affirmed by administrative law judge
Press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 14, 2025) – – On March 7, 2025, the North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings affirmed the State Health Planning Agency’s approval of Mission Hospital’s Certificate of Need (CON) application for a new ER in West Asheville. This is a step forward toward opening a much-needed facility. “Mission respects […]
Man charged with felony sex offense with a child back in custody, held without bond
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (March 14, 2025): Cameron Scott McCullough was taken back into custody earlier this morning following a hearing in Buncombe County Court, where the presiding judge granted the state’s request to hold McCullough without bond pending his next court appearance. On March 13, 2025, the Buncombe County District […]
Air Quality Forecast: Yellow
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Friday, March 14, 2025, 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/
Public invited to view Coxe Avenue streetscape design at open house
Press release from The City of Asheville: The City of Asheville invites the public to an Open House to view the design for the Coxe Avenue Streetscape Project on Monday, March 24, 2025, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Bear’s Smokehouse Barbeque. This project aims to make improvements to Coxe Avenue that will enhance safety […]
Minutes of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners
Press release from Buncombe County: The Board of Commissioners met to hold a Special Meeting on March 4, 2025, to hold interviews for the Community Entertainment Facilities Commission in the Commission Chamber at 200 College Street in downtown Asheville, North Carolina at 2:45 p.m. Present: Chair Amanda Edwards; Vice-Chair Martin Moore; Commissioner Terri Wells, Commissioner […]
Asheville Police investigating man stabbed in the head
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred Wednesday afternoon in downtown Asheville. While on patrol, officers observed a man with a knife protruding from his head in the 100 block of Patton Avenue around 2:31 p.m. on March 12th. The suspect had already fled the scene. Officers quickly […]
Code yellow air quality for Thursday, March 13
News release from the Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Thursday, March 13, 2023, 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/
FEMA disaster assistance deadline extension, streambank repair & community care station closures
News release from Buncombe County: Residents impacted by Hurricane Helene have additional time to apply for FEMA individual disaster assistance. The deadline to apply has been extended to Monday, April 7, 2025. If residents have not yet reported Helene-related losses, we strongly encourage them to do so as soon as possible to access the support […]
City of Asheville launches ART Comprehensive Operational Analysis to enhance public transit
News release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville is launching the ART Comprehensive Operational Analysis, a strategic initiative to improve transit services and align resources with community needs. The plan will evaluate ridership data, demographic trends, and roadway conditions to develop short and long-term recommendations for Asheville Rides Transit (ART). Jarrett Walker […]
Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency Board posts March agenda
Below is the agenda for the Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency Board meeting to be held on Tuesday March 18, 2025 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 Buncombe here. The board meeting documents will […]
City of Asheville reallocates Public Art Funds to support local arts businesses impacted by Tropical Storm Helene
News release from the City of Asheville: At the regular meeting on March 11, 2025, Asheville City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to allocate $200,000 in public art funds to ArtsAVL. This funding will support arts businesses in Asheville affected by Tropical Storm Helene. Specifically, $150,000 will be used for Arts Business […]
“Ask a lawyer for free” Pisgah Legal Services and Legal Aid of NC host clinic for Helene survivors
Press release from Pisgah Legal Services: Nonprofits Pisgah Legal Services and Legal Aid of North Carolina are partnering to offer an “Ask a Lawyer for Free” event in Asheville on Monday, March 17. This clinic will provide free legal assistance, advice and disaster resources, and will be held at A-B Tech Community College’s Ferguson Auditorium, 19 Tech […]
Asheville Police seek input on arrest following drunk driving hit-and-run spree
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police officers arrested a man for Driving While Impaired following multiple hit-and-runs in downtown and west Asheville Monday afternoon. Thankfully, nobody was injured; only property damage has been reported. Officers responded to numerous reports of hit-and-runs involving a silver Toyota Tacoma in downtown Asheville early afternoon on March […]
Special provisions for burning debris in WNC through March
Press release from North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality: The open burning of trash, metal, plastic and all other man-made materials not only harms the environment and poses a public health risk, it’s against state law. During the spring burning season, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality is reminding North […]
The Asheville Fringe Arts Festival: Smaller but spicier post-Helene
Press release from The Asheville Fringe Society: The Asheville Fringe Arts Festival is back, returning for its 23rd year to present experimental, unusual, and out-of-the-box art. More than 40 performances, including dance, theater, puppetry, music, and things that defy definition, will take place March 16 – 23, 2025. Asheville’s arts scene has changed dramatically post-Helene. […]
Drilling work for I-26 connector begins in French Broad River
Press release from North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT): The lead designer for the Interstate 26 Connector project plans to begin geotechnical drilling operations in the French Broad River next week. This work was originally intended to take place back in September. However, due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina, it […]
Yancey Chamber hosts auction for artists impacted by Helene
Press release from Yancey County Chamber of Commerce: In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Yancey County’s thriving artistic community has been left reeling. Home to more artists per capita than any other county in the U.S., the region saw studios destroyed, tools lost, and livelihoods shattered. Now, the Yancey County Chamber of Commerce is stepping […]
The Reuter Center Singers rebrand as Asheville Senior Chorus with a renewed mission and community focus
Press release from the Asheville Senior Chorus: The Reuter Center Singers are excited to announce a new chapter in our history with a refreshed name and a renewed mission. Now known as the Asheville Senior Chorus (ASC), we are proudly expanding our focus to welcome even more members from all walks of life in the Asheville community. […]
Community leaders receive Rotary Club of Asheville award
Press release from the Rotary Club of Asheville: The Rotary Club of Asheville hosted its second annual People of Action Gala on Thursday, March 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Renaissance Hotel in Asheville. The event recognized outstanding local leaders who embody the Rotary mission of “service above self.” This year’s honorees were recognized in seven key areas […]
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina distributes $1,640,000 to three nonprofits providing hurricane recovery services
Press release from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) distributed $1,640,000 last week to three nonprofits providing hurricane recovery services in Western North Carolina, bringing the total amount awarded from the Emergency and Disaster Response Fund (EDRF) since October 7 to more than $27.6 million. $1,500,000 to […]
