UPDATED News release from the Asheville Police Department: UPDATE: The Asheville Police Department continues its investigation into a weekend armed robbery and is seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect.After further investigation and a review of surveillance video, detectives are releasing two photos of the suspect. If you have any information about the incident […]
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APD seeks public’s help in drive-by shooting investigation
News release from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police are investigating a drive-by shooting late Tuesday night in east Asheville. Thankfully, nobody was injured; only property damage has been reported. Officers responded to reports of a gun discharge in the 100 block of Tunnel Road around 10:39 p.m. on December 10th. When officers arrived, the […]
Pigeon River Fund awards more than $350,000 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 ten grants totaling $352,204to 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 Buncombe, […]
Old Fort Endurance Festival raises about $1 million for hurricane relief
News release from Camp Grier: Following the successful completion of their first annual Old Fort Strong Endurance Festival, Camp Grier is proud to announce a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to support the community of Old Fort, NC, after the devastation of Hurricane Helene. As part of a broader $2 million initiative aimed at […]
Code Purple called for Thursday, 12/12
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 […]
Earth Fare host upcoming quilt giveaway to Helene victims
Press release from Clayton Communications: Nearly three months after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, many local families are facing an uncertain holiday season. To assist in meeting the significant needs the community still experiences, Earth Fare will host a free giveaway on Saturday, December 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those in need […]
Hendersonville seeks community input to secure grant for infrastructure transformation
Press release from The City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville is calling on residents and stakeholders to help shape a transformative infrastructure project by participating in a brief survey. Your input is citical to strengthening the City’s application for the RAISE (Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity) grant, a prestigious program from the […]
Land of Sky Regional Council Leadership Awardees
Press release from Land of Sky Regional Council: Land of Sky Regional Council’s Annual Awards were conferred during the Board of Delegates Meeting on December 4, 2024. The Robert G. Parrish, Sr. Intergovernmental Relations Award, the Charles H. Campbell Regional Leadership Award, and the Robert E. Shepherd Excellence in Local Government Award were presented by […]
FEMA deadline approaching; lead test results
Media release from the City of Asheville: FEMA Assistance Deadline Approaching The FEMA application period for Hurricane Helene disaster assistance closes on January 7, 2025. Residents are urged to apply for disaster recovery grants, even if they do not have immediate needs as some Helene-related impacts may be identified in the future. FEMA help may […]
Grant applications open for craft artists and organizations
Media release from Center for Craft: ASHEVILLE, NC (December 9, 2024) – Craft artists and organizations can now apply for up to $10,000 in recovery grants through the Center for Craft’s Craft Futures Fund. These recovery grants will support stabilizing and re-establishing new operating norms after Hurricane Helene. Applications are open through January 13, 2025. After […]
Report: 11.1% of Asheville cardholders with severely delinquent credit card debt
Media release from Upgraded Points: This year’s holiday spending is expected to push the nation’s $1.17 trillion in household credit card debt even higher—and with rising debt, cardholders are increasingly at risk of falling behind on their payments. A new analysis from Upgraded Points sheds light on credit card delinquency rates in the U.S., broken […]
Asheville Police seek armed robbery suspect
Media release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (December 9, 2024): Asheville Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a convenience store in West Asheville just after midnight. Officers responded to the 600 block of Smokey Park Highway around 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 7 to investigate an armed robbery. Upon arrival, the suspect […]
Asheville Police arrest arson suspect
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (December 6, 2024): Asheville Police arrested a woman suspected of setting fire to a vehicle at a business Thursday night. Officers responded to the 600 block of Brevard Road around 11:02 p.m. on December 5th to assist the Asheville Fire Department (AFD) with a vehicle fire. Prior […]
Adoptable dogs and cats to be sent on rescue flight from Asheville to Manassas, Va.
Updated press release from Pilots to the Rescue (event date changed): On December 12, Pilots To The Rescue will fly cats and dogs from the Asheville Humane Society to Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation in Manassas, Virginia, with the hopes these pets can find their forever homes for the holidays. In light of the […]
One month left to apply for FEMA assistance
Press release from FEMA: HICKORY, N.C. – North Carolinians with disaster-related damage or loss from Tropical Storm Helene have one month to apply for federal assistance. The application deadline is Jan. 7, 2025. This applies to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina and residents of the following counties: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, […]
HUD extends foreclosure moratoriums in areas devastated by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Press release from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced it is extending through April 11, 2025, its foreclosure moratoriums for FHA-insured Single Family Title II forward and Home Equity Conversion Mortgages in Presidentially Declared Major Disaster […]
Asheville Police investigating shooting on Livingston Street
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (December 6, 2024): The Asheville Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one man in critical condition and another person with minor injuries following an altercation that occurred on Livingston Street Thursday night. Officers responded to a report of a gunshot wound victim in the 200 […]
City Council Agenda – December 10
Press release from City of Asheville: The electronic agenda for the December 10, City Council formal meeting is now available by clicking on the link below. If you have any questions, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 259-5601. http://www.ashevillenc.gov/council/meeting_agenda.htm PRIOR to the 5:00 formal meeting, City Council will be holding a special in-person worksession on Tuesday, December […]
BCSO investigating arson that destroys two trucks
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Investigators with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an Arson at a business north of Weaverville. Surveillance video posted on BCSO’s facebook page shows two trucks exploding into flames around 8:00 pm on November 30th at The Yard located on Cole Road off Clarks Chapel Road. This is the second […]
EcoForesters post-Helene forestry panel discussion and Q&A
Press release from EcoForesters: EcoForesters, in collaboration with the USFS, USDA, Weyerhaeuser, and Society of American Foresters, will be hosting a panel discussion on our forests and resources for landowners post-Helene. Western North Carolina was devastated by Hurricane Helene, leaving many landowners and communities asking “What next?” This event will bring forestry professionals together to […]
FEMA extends transitional sheltering assistance program for Helene recovery
Press Release from Haywood County: At the request of the state of North Carolina, FEMA is extending the Transitional Sheltering Assistance program through January 11, 2025. FEMA will continue providing hotel and motel rooms to Helene-affected families. The quickest way to apply for FEMA is online at DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply by phone at […]