Press release from Buncombe County As of today, May 29, 2024, Buncombe County Public Health has confirmed five cases of pertussis (whooping cough) in Buncombe County since late April 2024. All affected individuals have been children. While no direct connection to any of the outbreaks occurring elsewhere in Western North Carolina is known at this […]
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Asheville Police investigating three breaking and entering cases in South Asheville, seeks public’s help
Press release from Asheville Police Department Asheville Police are investigating three breaking and entering cases of businesses that occurred over the weekend in South Asheville. The first incident, APD officers responded to a business located near the 100 block of Julian Lane around 2:52 a.m. on May 25th to investigate a breaking and entering in […]
Asheville Police Department seeks public’s assistance identifying gunman
Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a gunman who shot into an occupied home early Sunday morning. Thankfully, no one was injured; only property damage has been reported at this time. Officers responded to a residence on Hibernia Street to investigate reports of a […]
AFD Safety and Training Officer Jeff Lyon’s death ruled line-of-duty death
Press release from Asheville Fire Department: The North Carolina Industrial Commission has ruled Safety and Training Officer Jeff Lyon’s death from cancer as a line-of-duty death. This ruling validates the growing crisis of the increase in cancer among firefighters which is now the leading cause of death. This ruling is a huge step for the fire […]
Update on Haywood County fuel spill
Press release from Haywood County Emergency Services: A significant diesel fuel spill has impacted Haywood County waterways and agricultural property over the weekend. The spill was reported around 8 p.m. Saturday, May 25 in Jones Cove Branch, Clyde. Junaluska Fire Department, supported by the Clyde Fire Department, responded and identified diesel fuel in the creek. The […]
Asheville Parks & Rec announces changes to Pack Square Park’s lawn
Press release from City of Asheville: A solution to a frequent challenge for Asheville’s festival and event organizers – and the municipal parks management team – is on the horizon in Pack Square Park’s Roger McGuire Green. The “cool season” grass currently in that part of the park will be replaced with “warm season” hybrid bermudagrass […]
Buncombe Sheriff’s Office attempting to locate missing child from Marshall area
Update, May 29, 2024: Madison Culton has been located; thank you to all who shared this message. Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing child from the Marshall area of Buncombe County. Madison Culton is a 14 year old white female who is approximately 5’ […]
APD seeking public’s help on South Asheville shootings
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police are investigating a shooting in which multiple rounds were shot into occupied homes in South Asheville. Thankfully, no one was injured; only property damage has been reported at this time. Officers responded to the 300 block of Brooklyn Road to investigate reports of gun discharge around 12:43 […]
Notice of BCTDA regular meeting
Press release from Explore Asheville: WHAT: The regular monthly joint board meeting of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, a Public Authority and a Nonprofit Corporation. WHEN: Wednesday, May 29, 9–11 a.m. WHERE: IN PERSON: At The Explore Asheville Board Room, located on the First Floor at 27 College Place, Suite 200 Asheville, NC 28801. VIRTUAL: Streamed live […]
Recreational water advisory issued for Jones Cove Creek area
News release from Haywood County: Haywood County, in conjunction with North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, is issuing a precautionary advisory pending a waterway clean-up and remediation for Jones Cove Creek, Richland Creek below Jones Cove Creek and the Pigeon River below Richland Creek in Clyde, NC. A diesel […]
APD investigating South Asheville gun discharge
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (May 24, 20204): Asheville Police are investigating a late Thursday night gun discharge that occurred in south Asheville. Thankfully, no one was injured; only property damage has been reported at this time. APD patrol officers responded to the 950 block of W Chapel Road around 11:39 p.m. […]
Buncombe County Board of Elections certifies results of Republican second primary election
Press release from Buncombe County: In accordance with NCGS § 163-182.5, the Buncombe County Board of Elections met today to complete the certification of votes cast in the May 14 Republican Second Primary. Canvass is the official process of determining whether the votes have been counted and tabulated correctly, resulting in the authentication of the […]
Trailblazer Award presented to Madison County’s Sherrye Perry
Press release from Land of Sky Regional Council: Sherrye Perry received the eighth annual Trailblazer Award on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the monthly Board of Delegates meeting at Land of Sky Regional Council. The award was presented by Madison County Manager Rod Honeycutt. The award is given annually to a professional in Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office Request for Information
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Detectives with Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office are attempting to identify this person. He is a suspect in a felony theft and is reportedly driving a dark-colored Nissan Sentra. He is known to frequent Planet Fitness parking lots. We ask that anyone with any information contact Detective Jones at […]
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina awards $287,000 in grants
News release from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) recently approved focus area grants in Cultural Resources, Education and Natural Resources totaling $287,000. “We are honored to play a role in assisting the Asheville Symphony through a challenging time, to provide the last piece of funding […]
Buncombe County pools reopen for the summer season
News release from Buncombe County: Get your bathing suits and sunscreen ready! Buncombe County Parks & Recreation’s outdoor pools are getting ready to open. The County’s five outdoor pools will open for the 2024 season on Saturday, May 25. This includes the pools at Cane Creek, Erwin, Hominy Valley, North Buncombe, and Owen. Outdoor pools […]
NCDEQ Division of Water Resources urges caution around discolored water
According to the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources Fish Kill and Algal Bloom dashboard, several incidents have been reported in WNC, including an algal bloom on the Ivy River in Barnardsville and a fish kill on the Swannanoa River in Eastern Buncombe County. Check out the dashboard here. News release from […]
Henderson County launches summer food service program June 3
News release from Henderson County Public Schools: Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) will continue serving the health and wellness of students over the summer months through the Summer Food Service Program, which begins Monday, June 3. From Monday, June 03, 2024, through Friday, July 26, 2024, the HCPS Child Nutrition Department will operate 4 open […]
Buncombe County Schools calls special meeting Tuesday, May 28
Buncombe County Schools has called a special meeting Tuesday, May 28 to review letters of interest to fill the vacant at-large seat on the Buncombe County Board of Education, according to the agenda for the meeting. The seat was vacated when Amanda Simpkins resigned May 15. News release from Buncombe County Schools: There will be […]
Haywood County Meals On Wheels needs your assistance
Press release from Haywood County Government: Meals On Wheels is seeking help from the community. Our mission is to provide nutritious meals, friendly visits, and safety checks to enable homebound senior citizens to live nourished lives with independence and dignity through the efforts of staff and volunteers. Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to […]
MountainTrue kids’ design contest deadline is March 31
Press release from MountainTrue: Budding artists between the ages of 10 and 14 still have time to enter their “I love mountains” themed art for a chance to have their design featured on MountainTrue merchandise! The winner will receive the chance to work with our professional, contract designer to make their design merchandise ready, a […]