Press release from The Center for Biological Diversity: ASHEVILLE, N.C.— A coalition of conservation groups sued the U.S. Forest Service today for failing to protect endangered bats in the Nantahala-Pisgah national forests from massively expanded logging allowed under the agency’s new forest plan. In 2023 the Service released an updated Nantahala-Pisgah plan that will guide the […]
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Asheville Police investigating East Asheville homicide
Press release from Asheville Police: Asheville, NC (April 18, 2024): Asheville Police Department Detectives are investigating an East Asheville shooting that has left one dead. APD patrol officers responded to the 160 block of Tunnel Road around 3:13 p.m. on April 18th for reports of a gunshot wound. Responding officers located a man in the […]
City of Hendersonville host affordable housing summit May 16
News release from the City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville’s Strategic Housing Plan Steering Committee invites the community to attend and participate in the 2024 Affordable Housing Summit. On Thursday, May 16, 2024, a free event will be held from 5:30 PM to 7:45 PM at the Hendersonville High School auditorium located at 1 […]
African American Caucus hosts April 27 meeting
News release from the Buncombe County Democratic Party: The African-American Caucus (AAC) of the Buncombe County Democratic Party (BCDP) is planning regular meetings to discuss and address the issues specifically facing African American members of our community. Led by former BCDP Vice Chair Shea Drummond-Johnson, and Buncombe County District 1 Commissioner candidate Jennifer Horton, this […]
Buncombe to be affected by cicada double brood
News release from Lattice Newswire: This year marks a rare convergence as two significant cicada broods—the 13-year Brood XIX and the 17-year Brood XIII—emerge simultaneously, an event occurring only once every 221 years. These broods are examples of periodical cicadas, which synchronize their development and emerge in unison every 13 or 17 years, contrasting with […]
Asheville Parks & Recreation’s free movies in the park series starts May 10
News release from the City of Asheville: Mountain families should mark their calendars for the return of Movies in the Park to Pack Square Park with a showing of Wonka on Friday, May 10. A beloved summer tradition produced by Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) and sponsored by Au Pair in America, the popular series showcases family favorites on a massive outdoor […]
APD requesting public’s help after shooting of juvenile
News release from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police are investigating the shooting of a juvenile at an apartment complex in South Asheville on Wednesday evening. Officers responded to the 300 block of Long Shoals Road around 6:03 p.m. on April 17th to investigate a gunshot wound. When officers arrived, they located the juvenile victim […]
Explore Asheville hosts Earth Day cleanup April 22
News release from Explore Asheville: Explore Asheville Travel & Hospitality Earth Day Cleanup Registration is closing soon! Join us and your industry colleagues for the inaugural 2024 Explore Asheville Travel & Hospitality Earth Day Cleanup, with support from Asheville GreenWorks and RiverLink. We invite you to contribute to our destination’s stewardship by recruiting two to three […]
Buncombe Commissioners get updates on Fair Housing and Language Access Plans, approve bond resolutions to fund projects
Press release from Buncombe County: At its April 16 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners learned more about the Fair Housing and Language Access Plans, approved resolutions for General and Limited Obligation Bonds, and passed several proclamations recognizing special awareness days. Fair Housing Plan Staff presented Commissioners with a presentation on the Buncombe County […]
Call for artists for a New Art Deco Masterpiece, part of Urban Trail
Press release from City of Asheville: The City of Asheville and the Public Art and Culture Commission (PACC) seek a qualified artist(s) or designer(s) to submit their qualifications for a piece of public artwork that reimagines Station #7, the Art Deco Masterpiece, part of Asheville’s Urban Trail. Responses to this Call for Artists (CFA) will […]
NACA Affordable Housing Workshop set for May 4 in Hendersonville
Press release from the office of Councilwoman Debbie Roundtree: In response to growing inequities and complaints, Hendersonville City Councilwoman, Debbie Roundtree, is convening a NACA Affordable Housing Workshop with the community and press at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Hendersonville, NC. Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024Time: 9:00am-1:00pm Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church 900 Blythe St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 […]
Buncombe County, FCC Environmental Services move forward with solid waste management negotiations
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Officials, Commissioners, and potential solid waste management partner, FCC Environmental Services are continuing conversations to manage the transition of the solid waste management contract. After a rigorous request for proposal process (RFP), County Officials recommended entering into negotiations with FCC as the solid waste management provider. At the […]
Asheville Police asking for help to locate arson suspect
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (April 16, 2024): The Asheville Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a man with an open warrant from a fire set at an apartment complex on Atkinson Street. The Asheville Fire Department initially responded to an apartment complex on Atkinson Street on March 31 […]
April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month highlights the importance of community support in Buncombe County
Press release from Buncombe County: Every child deserves a safe environment to grow up in; it takes all of us to ensure families are supported. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to bring together families, communities, prevention advocates, and supporters to raise awareness on issues regarding child abuse and highlight the fact […]
Buncombe County Embraces innovation, transitions non-emergency calls to machine learning
Press release from Buncombe County: In a move that prioritizes and enhances emergency response, Buncombe County will begin transitioning non-emergency calls to machine learning technology. This innovative step aims to optimize resource allocation and streamline communication channels for residents so highly trained call-takers can prioritize emergency response. The non-emergency lines moving to machine learning are: […]
A-B Tech Earth Day celebration
Press release from A-B Tech: Join A-B Tech for its annual Earth Day Festival on Wednesday, April 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students and employees will celebrate outdoors with a variety of environmental booths, drum circle, photo booth, t-shirts, flowerpot painting, puppet making, lunch, T-shirts, and a parade. The A-B Tech Climate Café […]
2024 Stop Arm Violation Count – Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Press release from N.C. Department of Public Instruction: While school buses remain incredibly safe, students are most vulnerable outside the bus in the “danger zone.” North Carolina is assisting the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS) in coordinating a national survey to document the illegal passing of school buses. The data […]
Fourth annual Fire Truck Pull and Health & Safety Fair to benefit Trauma Intervention Program of Western North Carolina
Press release from Trauma Intervention Program of Western North Carolina: The Fourth Annual Fire Truck Pull and Health & Safety Fair, co-sponsored by Asheville Fire Department and Asheville Police Department, is a family-friendly fundraiser to benefit Trauma Intervention Program of Western North Carolina (TIP) to be held Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 11:00 am – 3:00 […]
N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency partners with Haywood County to assist storm-displaced homeowners
Press release from North Carolina Department of Public Safety: RALEIGH, N.C. — The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is supporting Haywood County in the April 22 launch of their Homeownership Assistance Program (HAP) to assist homebuyers displaced by Tropical Storm Fred or first-time homebuyers that are income qualified. More than $1 million is available to […]
Some WNC counties eligible for N.C. Housing Finance Agency loans
News release from the N.C. Housing Finance Agency: Vulnerable, low and moderate-income households in need of rehabilitation and accessibility modifications in 33 North Carolina counties will receive help thanks to $11 million from the NC Housing Finance Agency’s Essential Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Pool (ESFRLP). The ESFRLP finances major home rehabilitation and modifications for households with […]
BCTDA seeks grant applicants for the 2024 Tourism Product Development Fund
News release from the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority: The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) invites Buncombe County-based non-profit and government organizations to submit applications to this year’s Tourism Product Development Fund (TPDF) cycle. TPDF was created to provide financial assistance through grants, loan guarantees, or pledges of debt service to major tourism capital […]