Press release from Asheville Police Department: UPDATE: Asheville, NC (February 19, 2024): Joseph Gideon Giardinelli (05/19/1992) has been located. ### —————————————————————————– The Asheville Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing man. Joseph Gideon Giardinelli (05/19/1992) was reported missing on February 5, 2024, last seen on January 12, 2024, and last known to be […]
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Avian flu detected in deceased ducks at Lake Louise in Weaverville
Press release from Town of Weaverville: Weaverville, North Carolina, February 16, 2024 – The Town of Weaverville has received confirmation from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission District Biologist that two deceased ducks found at Lake Louise in Weaverville and sent for testing on January 26 have tested positive for Avian Influenza (Flu). District Biologist […]
Man charged in 2023 late-night double homicide
Press release from Asheville Police: Asheville, NC (February 15th, 2024): Asheville Police Department Detectives charged Tristin Marquese Maewether with 1st Degree Murder, 1st Degree Kidnapping, and Robbery w/ a Dangerous Weapon for his role in the shooting death of Chase Christian Vanleeuwen. Maewether, who was already in the custody of the N.C. Department of Corrections for […]
UPDATE: New Blue Ridge Parkway bridge close to connecting
Press release from NC DOT: UPDATE, Feb. 16: The operation planned for Saturday morning has been postponed until minor construction equipment issues are resolved. ———————————- The new Blue Ridge Parkway bridge over Interstate 26 is close to connecting. It will be just a matter of three feet from one side to the other come Saturday morning […]
Planning Board work session taking place Feb. 19 to review proposed short-term rental text amendments
Press release from Buncombe County: As part of the text amendment process, the Buncombe County Planning Board is holding two work sessions in February to review data and reports around proposed text amendments to Buncombe County’s development ordinance related to short-term rentals. The next work session takes place Monday, Feb. 19 at 9:30 a.m. at […]
NCDHHS releases statement on Trails Carolina investigation
Press release from NC Department of Health and Human Services: RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released the following statement on the Trails Carolina investigation: The Transylvania County Department of Social Services and Sherriff’s Office, along with staff from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, have been conducting investigations […]
Code Purple for Sunday, 2/18/24
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Coalition: Code Purple is a coordinated effort among Asheville and Buncombe County shelters and other organizations to provide emergency overflow shelter to people experiencing homelessness during extremely cold weather (at or below 32 degrees, including wind chill, or 33-40 degrees with precipitation). During Code Purple, participating shelters will provide more beds […]
Noise Advisory Board – annual retreat on March 1
Press release from City of Asheville: NOTICE: The Noise Advisory Board will hold a special meeting on March 1st for their annual retreat. The retreat will be held on March 1st from noon to 2:00 p.m. in person only at our Public Works / DSD building located at 161 S. Charlotte Street. This meeting will not […]
Buncombe County early voting locations — Voters Must Bring IDs
Press release from Buncombe County: Early Voting in Buncombe County is underway across 11 locations and ends at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 2. Buncombe County Election Services is sharing a few details to know before you go. See the attachment for dates, times, maps, and more, or visit buncombecounty.org/vote for more information. Please note there […]
Report highlights best-paying construction jobs in Asheville
Press release from Lattice Publishing: The construction industry has experienced a period of heightened activity over the past several years, driven by significant growth in private residential construction and record increases in public funding for infrastructure projects. In fact, the federal government has committed to investing over $2 trillion in areas including transportation, energy, manufacturing, broadband, […]
Former BCSO Deputy Chad Walker pleads guilty as charged to Solicitation of Prostitution
Press release from Buncombe County District Attorney: Former Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chad Drew Walker pleaded guilty to Solicitation of Prostitution last Friday, February 9, 2024, before Judge Calvin Hill in Buncombe County District Court. Walker was arrested June 22, 2023 in the 100 block of Tunnel Road area in Asheville by the Asheville […]
In-person early voting begins today — Don’t forget to bring photo ID
Press release from NC State Board of Elections: In-person early voting for the 2024 primary election begins Thursday, February 15, and runs through Saturday, March 2, at early voting locations across North Carolina. Statewide, more than 340 early voting sites will be open for early voting ahead of the March 5 primary election. Early voting has […]
MLK Association of Asheville & Buncombe County announces 2024 John Lewis Awards
Press release from MLK Association of Asheville & Buncombe County: The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County’s Community Outreach Providing Empowerment (COPE) committee is proud to announce the 2024 recipients of its John Lewis Award. This award honors men in our community who have: Fostered a culture of inclusion in the […]
Blue Ridge Parkway seeks public comment on changes to camping fee structure
Press release from National Park Service: The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comment on proposed fee changes for camping and other associated fees on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Proposed rate changes include front country and backcountry camping site fees, as well as non-camper user fees for shower and dump-station services. The Parkway is a […]
Code Purple for Friday, 2/16/24 and Saturday, 2/17/24
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Coalition: Code Purple is a coordinated effort among Asheville and Buncombe County shelters and other organizations to provide emergency overflow shelter to people experiencing homelessness during extremely cold weather (at or below 32 degrees, including wind chill, or 33-40 degrees with precipitation). During Code Purple, participating shelters will provide more beds […]
Meet Asheville City Council candidates at Feb. 20 event
Press release from Asheville Downtown Association: The Asheville Downtown Association in partnership with Dewey Property Advisors would like to invite you to Candidate Cafe: A Night with City Council Candidates in Downtown Asheville, next Tuesday, February 20 from 5:30-7pm at Citizen Vinyl. The following candidates have confirmed their attendance at the event: CJ Domingo Kevan Frazier Bo Hess Tod Leaven Councilwoman Kim Roney Councilwoman […]
Barnardsville woman donates quilt to Mission Hospital on Valentine’s Day
Press release from Mission Hospital There was a celebration in the Heart Tower at Mission Hospital in Asheville today as a patient dedicated a large quilt she made to honor the heart team at Mission who has cared for both her and her husband. The quilt called “A Grateful Heart” was made by Susan Yaskin […]
Assistant Police Chief Somer Oberlin appointed Weaverville Police Chief
Press release from the Town of Weaverville Weaverville Town Manager Selena Coffey has announced her appointment of Assistant Police Chief Somer Oberlin to succeed Chief Ron Davis as Weaverville’s new Police Chief upon his retirement on April 1, 2024. Chief Oberlin will become the Town of Weaverville’s first female Chief. Oberlin began her tenure with […]
Mountain BizWorks opens application for Opportunity Appalachia North Carolina grant funding
Press release from Mountain BizWorks Mountain BizWorks, lead partner for North Carolina, is now accepting applications for the new round of Opportunity Appalachia technical assistance funding. The Opportunity Appalachia program provides targeted support for downtown and rural development to build entrepreneurial communities where local business can thrive, creating quality jobs for residents, and revitalizing local […]
Four Seasons holds 1,000th veteran pinning ceremony
Press release from Four Seasons Flat Rock, NC- Four Seasons is honored to have held our 1,000th Veteran pinning ceremony on Friday, February 9 at the American Legion in Hendersonville in honor of US Army (Ret) Sgt. Bill Troutman. About Pinning Ceremonies In 2014, Four Seasons became a member of the We Honor Veterans program. […]
Swannanoa Library to close June 29
Press release from Buncombe County: In 2021, a condition analysis of Buncombe County facilities reviewed 38 locations and evaluated them on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent). With a rating of 1.69, the Swannanoa Library ranked 38th out of the 38 locations. With that, Buncombe County identified more than $635,000 of repairs needed […]