Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Government Services Center Set to Open April 8 Permits & Inspections, Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality, & Environmental Health Moving to 35 Woodfin St. Buncombe County is reaching a major milestone in the multi-year comprehensive facilities plan, reimagining the building at 35 Woodfin St. On Tuesday, April 8, the doors […]
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Asheville saw 9.7% increase in retail businesses since2020, above U.S. avg
Press release from Printastic: A new study on behalf of Printastic has identified the U.S. cities and states with the most retail business growth. Traditional retail has faced major headwinds over the past two decades, first driven by the rise of e-commerce and then accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. As online shopping grew, physical retailers […]
Morning update on the Black Cove Complex in Polk and Henderson counties
Press release from the N.C. Forest Service: Morning update on the Black Cove Complex in Polk and Henderson counties BLACK COVE COMPLEX FIRES AT A GLANCE Black Cove Complex Total Size: 7,670 acresBlack Cove – 3,501 acres | Deep Woods – 3,970 acres | Fish Hook – 199 acres Containment:Black Cove – 35% | Deep Woods […]
Buncombe County Board of Education regular meeting Thursday April 3
Press release from the Buncombe County Board of Education: The Buncombe County Board of Education will meet in regular session on April 3, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Minitorium at 175 Bingham Road, Asheville. Board updates and closed session will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room for the purpose of discussing confidential personnel, student, […]
One week left to apply for the Explore Asheville Hospitality Scholarship
Press release from Explore Asheville: One Week Left to Apply for the Explore Asheville Hospitality Scholarship Students May Receive Up to $2,500 Annually for Four Years for Hospitality-Related Studies Only one week remains to submit applications for the newly launched Explore Asheville Hospitality Scholarship, which aims to support the development, recruitment, and retention of the hospitality […]
One week remains to apply for FEMA assistance in North Carolina
Press release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency: North Carolinians with uninsured damage or loss from Tropical Storm Helene have one week remaining to apply for FEMA financial assistance. The application deadline is April 7, 2025. FEMA may be able to help with temporary lodging, basic home repairs, personal property loss or other disaster-caused needs. […]
Air Quality Forecast – Yellow and Green
Press release from the Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Monday, March 31, 2025, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and South ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. For the North ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. No […]
Hopscotch Primary Care offers free community activities for National Movement Month in April
Press release from Hopscotch Primary Care: April is National Move More Month, a campaign promoted by the American Heart Association to encourage Americans to increase their physical activity. Hopscotch Primary Care, the largest provider of healthcare services devoted exclusively to senior citizens in Western North Carolina, is offering community events ranging from Beginner’s Chair Yoga, Pilates, and […]
Trail and road closures implemented at DuPont State Recreational Forest due to wildfires have been lifted
Press release from the N.C. Forest Service: Forest officials have lifted all trail and road closures at DuPont State Recreational Forest that were implemented last week due to wildfires in the area. For info and updates on trail advisories and closures at DuPont State Recreational Forest: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/nc-forest-service/state-forests/dupont-state-recreational-forest DSRF is located in Henderson and Transylvania counties, between […]
From pool to possibilities: Asheville community invited to shape the future of Walton Street Park
Press release from the City of Asheville: Southside United Neighborhood Association, with the support of Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) today launched its community-wide survey to gather input on reimagining the historic pool area within Walton Street Park. The survey is open until May 31 and aims to ensure preservation of the park’s historic character while integrating […]
Headwaters State Forest closed to public
Press release from N.C. Forest Service: Due to wildfires in the area, N.C. Forest Service officials have implemented a full public closure for Headwaters State Forest in southern Transylvania County. This closure is necessary in the interest of public safety and to ensure wildland firefighters and personnel have safe access for response. This full public […]
Air Quality Forecast – Red
Press release form Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: The air quality forecast for Friday, March 28, 2025 has been updated to a Code RED for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. This means that air quality is unhealthy. Everyone should avoid prolonged outdoor activity. See this news article for more information: https://www.buncombecounty.org/countycenter/news-detail.aspx?id=22055 A statewide burning […]
Moderate drought expands in Western North Carolina
Press release from the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality: RALEIGH – The North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council expanded the moderate drought classification to include 70 counties in the latest advisory released Thursday. The DMAC classified all or parts of 70 counties as experiencing moderate drought (D1 classification), while parts of Onslow County were classified […]
Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County announces untreated sewage discharge
Press release from Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County: NOTICE OF DISCHARGE OF UNTREATED SEWAGE The Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County notifies the public of an untreated sewage discharge within the collection system of our district. The cause of the discharge has been corrected and the affected area has been checked for any residual effects.This […]
Morning update on the Black Cove Complex fires in Polk and Henderson counties
Press release from the N.C. Forest Service: POLK COUNTY – The Black Cove Complex currently has more than 500 personnel from North Carolina and other states across the nation supporting this incident. A Red Flag Warning was issued for the area due to increased temperature, low humidity and increased winds, conditions favorable for fire progression. […]
City of Asheville to resume brush collection on Monday, March 31
Press release from City of Asheville: The City of Asheville will resume their regular schedule for brush collection services starting Monday, March 31, including bagged leaves and properly contained brush trimmings. Residents are reminded that storm debris and vegetative brush that do not meet city collection guidelines will not be collected through the City’s brush […]
DEQ extends purple air quality forecasts in Western NC Due to wildfires; code red in Buncombe County
Press release from Department of Environmental Quality: Smoke from South Carolina wildfires has the potential to create very unhealthy air quality in Transylvania and Henderson Counties on Friday, and other nearby counties, including Buncombe County, may also experience unhealthy air quality from smoke. Residents are urged to take precautions. The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s […]
Helene storm repair projects at Blue Ridge Parkway underway
Press release from Blue Ridge Parkway External Affairs Office: As a result of Hurricane Helene’s path through the southern Appalachian Mountains, the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia and North Carolina sustained significant damage. In addition to widespread damage to National Park Service facilities and resources, the park has identified at least 57 landslides of varying […]
Air quality forecast: Green & Yellow
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality: Friday, March 28, 2025, is a code ORANGE air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. Air quality is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Children, active adults, and those with heart or respiratory disease, including asthma, should limit outdoor activity. For the ridge tops, it is […]
UNC Asheville hosting community input session regarding development of Millennial Campus property
Press release from University of North Carolina Asheville: On Wednesday, April 16, the University of North Carolina Asheville will hold a Millennial Campus community input session from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Blue Ridge Room in Highsmith Student Union on UNC Asheville’s campus. Interested individuals are welcome to share their ideas and contribute to the decision-making […]
Blue Cross NC allows early prescription refills for members affected by Western NC wildfires
Press release from Blue Cross North Carolina: In response to multiple active wildfires in western North Carolina, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) is allowing early prescription refills through April 24, 2025 to ensure that customers have access to the prescription drugs they need. This action follows a declaration of […]
