Press release from the U.S. Small Business Administration: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is extending the physical damage loan deadline for disaster declarations affected by the 2024 federal funding lapse. The new deadline to apply is April 27, 2025. The disaster declaration covers Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, […]
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Asheville Police is seeking the public’s help
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police detectives are investigating gun discharges early Sunday morning in downtown Asheville. Thankfully, no one was injured and only property damage has been reported at this time. Officers quickly responded to numerous gun discharges in downtown Asheville around 1:29 a.m. on March 2. As officers attempted to […]
Asheville to host 8th Annual DIY Tourism Marketing Conference March 17-18
Press release from Explore Asheville: ASHEVILLE TO HOST 8TH ANNUAL DIY TOURISM MARKETING CONFERENCE MARCH 17-18 FOR TOURISM INDUSTRY MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONALS Rescheduled event due to hurricane to take place at the Renaissance Hotel in stunning city named by New York Times among top 52 places to visit in 2025 Explore Asheville President and CEO […]
Homeward Bound announces 13th-Annual Welcome Home luncheon May 21
Press release from Homeward Bound of WNC : Homeward Bound is excited to announce our 13th-Annual Welcome Home Luncheon on May 21, 2025. Join us for this free fundraising event and luncheon where we’ll be exploring the theme of relationships in our work to end homelessness in Buncombe County. RSVP and more information to follow! Wednesday, […]
Code Purple announcement for Monday 3/3/25
Press release from the Asheville Homeless Coalition: CODE PURPLE ANNOUNCEMENT: for Monday, 3/3/25 Additional weather information can be found at [weather.gov](https://weather.gov) 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 […]
Air Quality Forecast – Green and Yellow
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Monday, March 3, 2025, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) and a code GREEN for Ozone for the valleys and South Ridges of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. For the ridge tops, it is […]
You’re Invited: Planning for recovery and rebuilding
Press release from Thrive Asheville: Thursday, March 6th @ 7pm ArtSpace Charter School Planning for Recovery and Rebuilding: Lessons from New Orleans Stories of Recovery Planning from Katrina with Steven Bingler Recovery is for all of us. As Asheville moves forward after Hurricane Helene, we must ensure our planning processes lead to real outcomes—ones shaped […]
Hiawassee Street temporarily repaved, roadway has reopened
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville announces Hiawassee Street between Rankin Avenue and North Lexington Avenue, has been temporarily repaved, restoring smoother access for motorists and pedestrians. This work was necessary in the interim while planning continues for a permanent upgrade to the utility and stormwater systems. City staff […]
Explore Asheville: Last chance to take the Helene Impacts Business Response survey
Press release from Explore Asheville: Last Chance to Participate in the Helene Impacts Business Response Survey Survey Closes this Wednesday, March 5—Your Input Matters! Riverbird Research, in partnership with local and state agencies, has launched the WNC Helene Impacts Business Response Survey to provide a ground-level picture of the storm’s impact on businesses and the […]
