Press release from Buncombe County Buncombe County Parks & Recreation’s second Systemwide Parks & Recreation Master Plan community meeting will be taking place on Thursday, March 21 from 5-7 p.m. at Enka High School (475 Enka Lake Road). Participants will participate in various parks, recreation, greenways, trails and open space planning exercises. By asking how […]
News Bulletins
UPDATED: Sheriff’s Office attempting to locate missing child from Candler area
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Kyleah Jones has been located. Original March 15, 2024 press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing child from the Candler area of Buncombe County. Kyleah Jones is 16 years old, female, and approximately 5’0”. She has black […]
Buncombe County Commissioners vote to begin negotiations with solid waste collection provider FCC Environmental Services
Press release from Buncombe County: The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners has voted to begin negotiations with FCC Environmental Services as the potential new solid waste collection provider. This decision follows a thorough Request for Proposal (RFP) process focused on meeting Buncombe County residents’ diverse collection needs and ensuring effective waste management practices. Key RFP priorities […]
Buncombe County Fire Marshal extends open burning ban
Press release from Buncombe County: The open burning ban that was set to expire at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20 has been extended until Thursday, March 21 at 9 a.m. in accordance with North Carolina State Building Code: Fire Prevention Code 307.1 and the Buncombe County Fire Prevention Ordinance. The current forecast includes strong […]
Girls on the Run WNC kicks off spring season
Press release from Girls on the Run WNC: Girls on the Run WNC (GOTR WNC) is celebrating the return of Spring with the start of the Spring season across the region. This season over 220 girls in Western North Carolina are developing skills to better prepare them for the challenges of adolescence through GOTR’s research-based curriculum […]
Sarah Cain announces retirement from Asheville City Schools
Press release from Asheville City Schools: It is with excitement and mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of our colleague, Sarah Cain, Executive Director of EC and Federal Programs. After 24+ years of service to Asheville City Schools, Ms. Cain has decided to embark on a new chapter. Throughout Ms. Cain’s tenure, she has been an […]
Dogwood Health Trust announces request proposals for policy and advocacy work
Press release from Dogwood Health Trust: In an effort to strengthen policy and advocacy organizations in Western North Carolina – and to ensure better representation of WNC voices in state-level policy conversations – Dogwood Health Trust has announced a new request for proposals (RFP) from nonprofit organizations working on policy issues that align with Dogwood’s Strategic […]
Inaugural Wayne Town Throw Down Skate Park Competition set for May 18
Press release from Haywood County: Get ready to roll into excitement this May as Waynesville Recreation, in collaboration with Haywood County Recreation, proudly announces the debut of the Wayne Town Throw Down Skate Park Competition. Set to take place on Saturday, May 18th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Waynesville Skate Park, this […]
Code Purple for Wednesday, March 20
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 […]
Local business, property rights group launches Buncombe County campaign to protect local economy against proposed short-term rental ban
Press release from No Ban 4 Buncombe: Local industry leaders, business owners and property rights advocates launched an advocacy campaign to raise awareness about the negative impact that a short-term rental (STR) ban would have on Buncombe County’s economy. The ban is scheduled to be discussed at today’s public listening session for the Buncombe County Planning Board […]
Annual planning session of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority on Friday, March 22
Press release from Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority: WHAT: The annual planning session of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, Public Authority, and Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, Nonprofit Corporation, for the fiscal year 2025-26. WHEN: Friday, March 22, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. IN PERSON: Highland Brewing Company, located at 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville, NC 28803. VIRTUAL: Streamed live […]
Buncombe County Fire Marshal issues open burning ban
Press release from Buncombe County: Effective at 9 a.m. on March 18 the Buncombe County Fire Marshal in accordance with North Carolina State Building Code: Fire Prevention Code 307.1 and the Buncombe County Fire Prevention Ordinance is issuing a ban on open burning for all of Buncombe County due to adverse atmospheric conditions. Those conditions include high fire […]
Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority board meeting Thursday, March 21
Press release from Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority: WHAT: The regular monthly joint board meeting of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, a Public Authority and a Nonprofit Corporation. WHEN: Thursday, March 21, 9 a.m.–11 a.m. IN PERSON: At The Explore Asheville Board Room, located on the First Floor at 27 College Place, Suite 200 Asheville, NC 28801. VIRTUAL: […]
Code Purple called for Tuesday, March 19
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 […]
Code Purple called for Monday, March 18
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 […]
Who is eligible to vote in second primary on May 14?
Press release from Buncombe County: Following candidate requests, a second primary will be held for the Republican nominations for the offices of Lieutenant Governor and State Auditor, where no candidate received the 30 percent of votes required to avoid the possibility of a runoff. The second primary will take place on May 14, 2024. Who is […]
Buncombe County Board of Elections certifies results of March 5 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 March 5, 2024 Primary Election. Canvass is the official process of determining whether the votes have been counted and tabulated correctly, resulting in the authentication of the […]
Air quality forecast green, yellow for Saturday, March 16
Press release from the Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Saturday, March 16, 2024, is a code GREEN air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For the ridge tops, it is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day. Unusually sensitive people […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC wins Platinum Award
Press release from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina was recently awarded a Platinum Award from BBBS of America for growing the number of children served in 2023. BBBSWNC, headquartered in Asheville, serves the 18 counties of western NC, from Burke and Avery to Cherokee counties. […]
Code Purple for Sunday, March 17
News release from the Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Coalition: Code Purple for Sunday, March 17. Additional weather information can be found at weather.gov Purpose of Code Purple: 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 […]
Air quality forecast yellow for Friday, March 15
Press release from the Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Friday, March 15, 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, go to: https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/