Press release from Explore Asheville: As part of its sponsorship and support of Skyview Golf Tournament, Explore Asheville is collaborating with four influential golfers to highlight the historic 64th annual tournament on July 9–11, 2024. The partnerships aim to celebrate the tournament’s legacy and raise awareness of it as a premier golf destination in Asheville […]
News Bulletins
Upcoming City Council public hearings for July 23
Press release from City of Asheville: The following are public hearings scheduled for the next formal meeting – July 23. This listing is for information only and is subject to change. Please call City Clerk Maggie Burleson at 259-5601 if you have any questions. The July 23 formal meeting of City Council will be […]
Buncombe County Transfer Station access delayed due to roadwork
Press release from Buncombe County: The Buncombe County Transfer Station is currently experiencing traffic congestion and delays due to Department of Transportation road work underway in the area. Customers should expect delays in accessing the Transfer Station, and officials suggest the alternative of taking waste and recycling to the Buncombe County Landfill, located at 85 […]
Overnight closures on I-26 East four nights this week
From North Carolina Department of Transportation: Overnight closures return to Interstate 26 East four nights this week with Brevard Road serving as the main detour with longer green lights on the route. A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will close a four-mile stretch of I-26 East between Brevard Road (Exit 33) and Long […]
Asheville police seeking information in south Asheville shooting, one deceased
From Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police Department Detectives are investigating a shooting at a South Asheville apartment complex on Sunday evening. Officers responded to the 300 block of Long Shoals Road around 7:57 p.m. on July 7th to investigate a report of a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers located the female victim outside an apartment, […]
Jewish Voice for Peace Asheville statement on Palestine solidarity
Press release from Jewish Voice for Peace Asheville: Asheville, NC (July 5, 2024) — Recently concern has been raised in our Asheville community that there has been an increase in antisemitism, that Jews are not safe in our community. While we, as Jews ourselves, are naturally concerned about our safety in this community, we wholeheartedly […]
Drought expands, worsens in severity in parts of North Carolina
Press release from North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality: RALEIGH – With hot and dry conditions persisting across North Carolina, the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) has expanded its drought classifications across the state, and introduced the severe drought classification, or D2, for 10 counties. DMAC classified Beaufort, Bertie, Columbus, Craven, Greene, Martin, Pamlico, […]
Air quality forecast for Friday, July 5
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Friday, July 5, 2024, 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, click here.
UNC Asheville to remain host of the North Asheville Tailgate Market
Press release from UNC Asheville: The University of North Carolina Asheville and the North Asheville Tailgate Market have formalized their longstanding partnership through a new agreement that will keep the now 44-year-old producer-only farmers market on campus for the foreseeable future. UNC Asheville has been proud to serve as host for the Market since 2007 […]
New voter cards on the way for County School Board districts
Press release from Buncombe County: Following the passage of NC Session Law 2023-32 (HB66), the Buncombe County School Board recently approved a new electoral map. What does this mean for Buncombe voters? Your school attendance districts remain the same but your school board voting districts are different. Voters will now choose from two school board […]
Agenda for AB Air Quality July 11, 2024 board meeting
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Please find attached the Agenda 7-11-2024 for the Thursday, July 11, 2024, meeting of the Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency Board. This meeting will be held at 4:30pm in the meeting room located at the Buncombe County Permit Office at 30 Valley Street. The Agency Board meeting will be live […]
APD seeking to identify more persons of interest; city leadership addresses community concerns
Press release from Asheville City Police: Asheville, NC (July 3, 2024): Asheville Police Department Detectives are continuing to investigate and are seeking to identify more persons of interest from an assault that occurred at the West Asheville Library on June 29. The incident, which occurred over the weekend, has sparked concerns and outrage among members […]
Asheville Humane Society trailer located and suspect arrested
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (July 3, 2024): Joshua Allen Forrest (04/20/1999) has been located and arrested on two counts of Felony Larceny for stealing a trailer belonging to the Asheville Humane Society. Forrest was taken into custody without incident, and the trailer was recovered. The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office located and […]
The Community Foundation awards scholarships totaling $589,500
Press release from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: (July 2024) – The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) approved scholarships totaling $589,500 to 91 WNC students in 55 schools in 19 counties. More than 60 volunteers from the community worked to review applications and select recipients. Buncombe County top recipients included: · […]
Air quality forecast for Wednesday, July 3
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Wednesday, July 3, 2024, 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, click here. Please call our office if you have any questions.
Asheville Police Department seeks to identify person of interest
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest from an assault that occurred at the West Asheville Library on Saturday in which three people were injured. APD detectives are seeking to identify a person of interest from an assault that occurred at the […]
Overnight street closures in downtown Patton Avenue area scheduled for July 9-11
Press release from City of Asheville: A portion of Patton Avenue and connecting streets will be closed the nights of July 9 – 11 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. due to the ongoing Carter-Ann-Patton stormwater project. To ensure crew and community safety, Patton Avenue from Grove Street to N. Ann Street will be fully […]
City of Asheville announces new project to enhance neighborhood resilience, connectivity
Press release from City of Asheville: The Community Space Upfit Project is an ARPA-funded initiative to provide five community spaces with technology and infrastructure enabling virtual community meetings, and emergency briefings: connecting residents in real-time no matter the situation. In a pioneering move aimed at bolstering neighborhood connectivity and climate resilience, the City of Asheville […]
Buncombe County issues statement regarding June 29 incident at West Asheville Branch Library
Press release from Buncombe County: On June 29, an outside group reserved a meeting room at West Asheville Branch Library under the name Another Carolina Bookfair for the purpose of an unspecified workshop. This was not a County sponsored event. During the event above, the staff Librarian, who was not in the meeting room was […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office request for information
From Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Deputies with Buncombe County are attempting to identify the vehicle and driver pictured here. This individual is wanted for theft of a motor vehicle and theft from a motor vehicle. This incident took place in the Leicester community. We ask that anyone with information please contact Deputy Altland at (828) […]
Check your mailbox and update your property record card
From Buncombe County Property Assessment: Reappraisal 2025 is just around the corner, and here at Buncombe County Property Assessment we want to make sure property owners are aware of the information our office has listed for your property. In the coming weeks, residential property owners in Buncombe County who did not reply to our mailing […]