Press release from MANNA FoodBank: The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will hold its annual national food drive this Saturday, May 11. NALC’s food drive, first launched in 1993, helps feed millions of Americans, including right here in Western North Carolina. The Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive, the country’s largest one-day food drive, provides participants […]
News Bulletins
***UPDATE*** Missing person, Amber Nicole Montana, found
Press release from Asheville Police Department: ***UPDATE 5/6/24: Amber Nicole Montana has been safely located.*** Asheville Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing woman. Amber Nicole Montana (05/24/1984) was last seen on April 4th in the area of 3 South Tunnel Road. She is described as a white female, 5 feet 8 […]
Vaya Health Board of Directors amended meeting schedule for May 23
Press release from Vaya Health: Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143-318.12(b), this email serves as official Notice that the Vaya Health Board of Directors amended the May 23, 2024 meeting schedule, as listed below. The meeting agendas, including connection information and location, will be posted on the Vaya Health public website at https://www.vayahealth.com/about/governance/board-of-directors/. Amended Meeting Schedule: • […]
Non-emergency phone line service interruption
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County non-emergency phone lines are currently experiencing service interruptions. These include the administrative non-emergency lines for Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, Asheville Police Department, and fire/EMS. Community members should call 911 for all emergency and non-emergency needs while we work to restore service.
Buncombe Parks & Rec seeks resident input at Greenways and Trails community meeting, May 8
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Parks & Recreation’s third Systemwide Parks & Recreation Master Plan community meeting will be taking place on Wednesday, May 8 from 5-7 p.m. at Charles T. Koontz Intermediate (305 Overlook Road). This community meeting is a crucial opportunity for residents to have their voices heard and contribute to […]
Hendersonville City Council appoints Melinda Lowrance to fill vacant seat
Press release from City of Hendersonville: In a unanimous decision, the Hendersonville City Council voted to appoint Melinda Lowrance to fill the City Council seat vacated by Debbie O’Neal Roundtree. Council Member Lowrance was sworn in during the Council’s regular meeting on May 2, 2024. “I would like to thank the City Council and all […]
Kid’s fishing tournament at Lake Julian postponed to May 11
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Parks and Recreation would like to notify the community that the Lake Julian 2024 Spring Kids Fishing Tournament has been postponed due to weather. The tournament will now be held on May 11, 2024 from 8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Participants who have already registered for the tournament […]
Marlene and Jerry Sternberg make generous gift to Pisgah Legal Services
Press release from Pisgah Legal Services: Thanks to the generosity of philanthropists Jerry and Marlene Sternberg, Pisgah Legal Services has purchased land at 52 Orchard Street, adjacent to the nonprofit’s Asheville office location on Charlotte Street. Jerry Sternberg remarked, “Marlene and I are proud to help Pisgah Legal Services. It’s one of the most productive […]
Warren Wilson College receives $1.5 million gift to support the humanities
Press release from Warren Wilson College: Warren Wilson College has received a $1.5 million gift from Helmar E. Nielsen of St. Petersburg, Florida, to galvanize how students engage with the significant ideas, questions and challenges of society using perspectives from the Humanities. Nielsen’s gift will establish a $1.4 million endowment to fund in perpetuity the Nielsen […]
Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency announces agenda for May meeting
News release from the Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: This meeting will be held at 4:00pm in the meeting room located at the Buncombe County Permit Office at 30 Valley Street. The Agency Board meeting will be live streamed on Engage Buncombe which can be accessed at https://engage.buncombecounty.org/s8486. The board meeting documents will also be available […]
Pigeon River Fund awards more than $200,000 in water quality grants
News release from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: The Pigeon River Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) awarded nine grants totaling $223,686* to environmental groups working to improve surface water quality, enhance fish and wildlife habitats, expand public use and access to waterways and increase water quality awareness in […]
Explore Asheville seeks art installations on the Asheville Black Cultural Heritage Trail
News release from Explore Asheville: Explore Asheville, River Front Development Group, and the Asheville Black Cultural Heritage Trail (BCHT) Advisory Committee are now inviting artists to submit qualifications for public art enhancements and placemaking of the Asheville Black Cultural Heritage Trail. Unveiled in 2023, the BCHT showcases the agency, achievements, and contributions of Asheville’s Black […]
Agenda for May 7 Board of Commissioners meeting
Press release from Buncombe County Board of Commissioners Clerk: The agenda for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners’ May 7th meeting has been posted here.
Community Invited to Guide Next Iteration of Buncombe County Five-Year Strategic Plan
Press release from Buncombe County: In July 2019, Buncombe County began constructing its first five-year strategic plan. Now, the County looks to build on that momentum with updated focus areas and goals for its next five-year strategic plan, mapping out the path forward through 2030. Community members are invited to take part in mobile sessions, 30-minute meetings, and […]
Cultural Resources Grants totaling $45,000 Awarded
Press release from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) recently approved $45,000 in Cultural Resources focus area grants for general operations to nine arts councils across WNC. CFWNC awards discretionary funding in Education, Cultural Resources, Human Services, and Natural Resources. Cultural Resources grants are made through competitive […]
Bearfootin’ 2024 Bears to be revealed May 8 at Welcome Center Stage
Press release from City of Hendersonville: The Friends of Downtown Hendersonville welcomes the public to witness the unveiling of 20 new works of bear art! The Annual Bearfootin’ Art Walk program will hold the reveal event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8 on the outdoor Welcome Center Stage at 201 South Main […]
Special Olympics Buncombe County Spring Games return May 2
Press release from Buncombe County: Special Olympics Buncombe County will host more than 550 athletes at its annual Spring Games on Thursday, May 2, from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the T.C. Roberson High School football stadium and track (250 Overlook Road in Asheville). Community members are invited to join families and volunteers as they cheer […]
May 17 deadline for claiming 2020 stimulus payments
Press release from Pisgah Legal Services: Let’s face it, 2020 and 2021 were difficult years as the COVID-19 pandemic upended lives and economies around the world. During the confusion, if you didn’t file taxes for 2020, or if you missed out on receiving a stimulus payment, time is running out to claim your money. The IRS’ […]
Appalachian Wildlife Refuge provides update on black bear cub from viral video
Press release from Appalachian Wildlife Refuge: After a video went viral earlier this month showing people pulling black bear cubs from a tree to pose for photos, Appalachian Wildlife Refuge has spent the past two weeks caring for and stabilizing one of the animals, which came under the nonprofit’s care the day of the incident. “This […]
Grid search for Gabriel Crow yields no additional evidence of his location
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with numerous Law Enforcement, Fire, and Emergency Service Agencies conducted an extensive search of Spivey Mountain and the surrounding areas yesterday. Animal and wildlife remains were located during the search, but no evidence regarding the whereabouts of Mr. Crow was found in […]
Buncombe County Board of Education meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 2
News release from Buncombe County Schools: The Buncombe County Board of Education will meet in regular session on May 2, 2024 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, and […]