Press release from Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority: The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) is seeking candidates to serve on the nine-member TPDF Committee. This volunteer group makes recommendations to the authority for investing in major tourism capital projects that will increase patronage of lodging facilities in and further economic development of Buncombe County. […]
News Bulletins
Coxe Avenue affordable housing development community input meeting happening Feb. 22
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County is taking steps to convert County-owned properties into affordable housing. In March 2023 the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners prioritized sites for potential development of affordable housing, including 50-52 Coxe Avenue. The public is invited to participate in the next round of community meetings to help determine the […]
State announces $1.9M to Waynesville for water lines
Press release from North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality: Governor Roy Cooper announced today that communities statewide will receive more than $238 million in water and wastewater infrastructure funding and stormwater planning grants to help pay for 114 projects in 52 counties statewide, including 28 construction projects. The awards include drinking water, wastewater and stormwater projects, as […]
Asheville City Council Feb. 22-23 retreat agenda
Press release from Asheville City Clerk: Please find the City Council retreat agenda HERE.
Attorney General Josh Stein invites Buncombe County parents, caregivers, teachers, and students to join a social media town hall
Press release from Attorney General Josh Stein: Attorney General Josh Stein is inviting parents, caregivers, teachers, administrators, and students to discuss youth social media use in a town hall in Asheville on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 12:30 p.m. in partnership with Buncombe County Schools and Asheville City Schools. “Too much of anything can be harmful, especially […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office request information about stolen motorcycle
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Detectives with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office are currently investigating the theft of a Motorcycle from 17 Perry Lane in Arden on February 17, 2024. The suspect vehicle appears to be a Chevrolet Tahoe pulling a small utility trailer. The stolen motorcycle is a 2008 Suzuki GSXR600. If […]
Commissioners declare February Black Legacy Month, donate used laptops, approve additional Lakeshore Villas funding
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County is committed to advancing equity through actions such as the Racial Equity Plan, acknowledging racism as a public health and safety crisis, and more. During their meeting on Feb. 23, Commissioners declared February as Black Legacy Month, a celebration and recognition of the struggles, successes, and contributions of […]
Medical providers offer response to HCA’s Plan of Correction for Mission Hospital
Press release February 20, 2024 To: Mark Benton, Chief Deputy Secretary for Health, NC Department of Health and Human Services From: Drs. Clay Ballantine, Brian England, Scott Joslin, Bruce Kelly, Robert Kline, Allen Lalor, Mike Messino Missy Harris, Pastor and former Mission Hospital chaplain Victoria Hicks, Health Equity Coalition Karen Sanders, RN Patient Advocate Miriam […]
City Council candidates respond to ArtsAVL survey
Press release from ArtsAVL: In advance of the 2024 primary elections, ArtsAVL surveyed the candidates for Asheville City Council on the local creative economy, asking them to share their thoughts on a range of topics and indicate their stances on key issues for local creatives. The full survey responses are now available as a resource for […]
Code Purple called for Friday, Feb. 23
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 […]
Buncombe Sheriff’s Office attempting to locate missing man from Arden area
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing man from the Arden area of Buncombe County. Nathaniel Scott Littlejohn is a 30 year old male and is approximately 5’11”. He has black hair and brown eyes. Mr. Littlejohn has ear piercings and a recent hand tattoo, […]
Nonprofit’s Historic Train Excursion through the Smokies set for May 4
Press release from Watauga Valley Railroad Museum: On Saturday, May 4, 2024 the Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum will sponsor a train excursion on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and enjoy the beauty of the spring season while riding the rails in vintage passenger railroad cars. The […]
Mike Lamb named new Asheville Police Chief
Press release from City of Asheville: Asheville City Manager Debra Campbell is pleased to announce that Mike Lamb, who has served as the Interim Police Chief since December 2023, has accepted the permanent position of Police Chief. Chief Lamb has served the Asheville community for more than 26 years, rising through the ranks beginning as […]
2024 Congressional Art Competition open for WNC high school students
Press release from U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards: U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced today that his office is accepting submissions for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition from high school students living in North Carolina’s 11th district. The winner of the competition will have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Edwards said, “The […]
UNCA honors late alumna Connie Bostic in new art exhibit
Press release from UNC Asheville: The Department of Art and Art History at UNC Asheville opens a retrospective exhibition on Friday, February 23 of the work of the late Connie Bostic. The noted Asheville artist and community arts activist died at age 87 on January 14. A panel discussion beginning at 5 p.m. will be […]
Community input requested for Asheville Fire Department’s Strategic Plan
Press release from Asheville Fire Department: As part of an ongoing commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement, the Asheville Fire Department (AFD) is excited to invite the community to participate in a survey to develop its new strategic plan. This short survey, open until March 19th, will allow the department to collect the community’s thoughts, […]
Code Purple for Wednesday, 2/21/24
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 beds […]
City of Asheville launches Less Plastic Asheville Campaign
Press release from City of Asheville: The City of Asheville has launched the Less Plastic Asheville Challenge. This voluntary initiative invites Asheville residents to reduce their single-use plastic consumption by providing information, resources, and a little friendly competition. Participants who take the “Pass on Plastic Pledge” or play (and win!) “Less Plastic Bingo” can earn […]
Virtual Feedback Opportunity Following the Gen H Open House
Press release from City of Hendersonville: Hendersonville, NC (February 19, 2024) – Following a well-attended and collaborative Gen H Comprehensive Plan Open House event, the City of Hendersonville is extending an opportunity for virtual feedback to community members who were unable to attend on February 13. The public is invited to participate in an […]
WCU and Blue Ridge CC renew memorandum of understanding
Press release from Western Carolina University: CULLOWHEE – On Wednesday, Feb. 7, Western Carolina University Chancellor Kelli R. Brown and Laura B. Leatherwood, president of Blue Ridge Community College, signed a renewal of the memorandum of understanding between the two institutions that guarantees admission to WCU for all Blue Ridge CC graduates who satisfy certain requirements. […]
Mountain Area Career Fair Tuesday, Feb. 20
Press release from Mountain Area Workforce Development Board: Asheville N.C. Mountain Area Career Fair will be tomorrow, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at the WNC Agricultural Center, Expo Building from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm at 761 Boylston Highway (NC 280), Fletcher, NC 28732 across from the Asheville Regional Airport. This hiring event will continue until […]