News release from the Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Monday, April 1, 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/
News Bulletins
Hendersonville launches stream restoration project at Sullivan Park
News release from the City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville’s project to restore Brooklyn Creek will kick off construction later this month. Sullivan Park visitors will soon witness the transformation of Brooklyn Creek into a haven of biodiversity and natural beauty. The stream restoration project encompasses a comprehensive restoration plan, including habitat enhancement, water […]
Air quality forecast yellow for Saturday, March 30
Press release from the Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency:
Buncombe County Parks & Recreation invites young anglers to the 2024 Spring Kids Fishing Tournament
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is excited to announce the 2024 Spring Kids Fishing Tournament which will be taking place at the beautiful Charles D. Owen Park on April 13, from 8-11:30 a.m. Families are invited to join us for this tri-annual event where the love of nature and joy […]
Give feedback on connecting the Ecusta Trail to the Oklawaha Greenway
News release from the City of Hendersonville: Last year, the City of Hendersonville secured a Feasibility Study Grant from NCDOT’s Integrated Mobility Division. This grant aims to investigate options for seamlessly connecting the Ecusta Trail near downtown Hendersonville with the Oklawaha Greenway in Jackson Park and the 7th Avenue Historic District. Aptly named “Above the […]
Planning Board short-term rental text amendments work session scheduled for April 1
News release from Buncombe County: As part of the text amendment process, the Buncombe County Planning Board has added work sessions and additional listening sessions around proposed text amendments to Buncombe County’s development ordinance related to short-term rentals. Find the draft language and frequently asked questions here. If you would like to make public comment but […]
City of Asheville orders 340 bear-resistant trash carts
News release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville Sanitation is pleased to announce 340 additional bear carts have been ordered and Ultimate Trash Locks have been approved for use. This marks a significant milestone in addressing economical bear-resistant solutions. 340 additional bear-resistant trash carts are on the way The City of Asheville […]
UNC Asheville names Yvonne Villanueva-Russell as its next provost
News release from UNC Asheville: Yvonne Villanueva-Russell will join the University of North Carolina Asheville as Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, effective July 1, 2024. An internationally recognized keynote speaker and award-winning teacher, she brings broad experience in student access, success, and retention strategies for first-year, graduate, and non-traditional students across all […]
UPDATE: Buncombe County Board of Commissioners April 2 meeting agenda posted, briefing cancelled
News release from Buncombe County: The agenda for the Board of Commissioners’ April 2 meeting has been posted at: https://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/commissioners/default.aspx The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. in room 326 at 200 College St. in downtown Asheville. The briefing meeting scheduled for 3 p.m. has been cancelled.
Farmers markets in Buncombe County open for spring
Press release from Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: Buncombe County farmers markets are opening throughout April and May — or, for year-round markets, shifting back to regular season hours. Spring markets offer an array of produce as well as meat, cheese, eggs, bread, prepared foods, and a wide selection of plant starts. Nine markets in Buncombe […]
City of Asheville announces time and venue change for April 23 City Council meeting
Press release from the City of Asheville: The regularly scheduled City Council meeting for Tuesday, April 23, 2024, will be held at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville. The meeting will start one hour earlier at 4:00 p.m. DETAILS: When: April 23, 2024 ( as scheduled) Time: 4:00 p.m. Where: Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville Banquet Hall […]
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina awards $10,000 grant to Safelight
Press release from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) awarded nine WNC Community Enhancement grants totaling $82,117 to support charitable organizations and eligible public agencies engaged in projects in downtowns or commercial corridors that enhance appearance, infrastructure, or the pedestrian experience. The grants are: $10,000 to Boys […]
Federal judge issues injunction against Asheville in parks ban dispute [Carolina Journal]
Reprint from Carolina Journal: A federal judge has ruled that Asheville cannot ban activists for the homeless from accessing city parks while they pursue a federal lawsuit against the city. An injunction Monday allows the plaintiffs to use city parks as their case proceeds. The lawsuit challenges a city policy that can block people from entering local parks. […]
UNCA to host NCISAA Division II Track & Field 2024 Championship
Press release from UNC Asheville: The NCISAA is pleased to announce that its 2024 Division II Track & Field State Championship will be held May 17 and 18 at the University of North Carolina Asheville’s newly renovated Karl Straus Track & Field facility. The premier Olympic-level facility features a new 8-lane Super X 720 track […]
Buncombe County Commissioners look at first pass FY25 budget
Press release from Buncombe County: On March 26, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners took a look at the first pass of the proposed FY25 budget. With three months to go before the budget is complete, the first pass revenue budget reflects a conservative local economic climate that has seen decreases in occupancy taxes and […]
NC veterans encouraged to apply for state’s newly expanded Medicaid benefits
Press release from NC Department of Health and Human Services: Approximately 14,000 North Carolina veterans and their families are likely eligible for the state’s newly expanded Medicaid benefits. To ensure North Carolina veterans receive the support they are eligible for, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will help veterans who are newly eligible […]
City of Asheville offices closed March 29
Press release from City of Asheville: Asheville City government offices will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2024. Here is a look at City services affected by this holiday. ART bus service ART bus service routes and facilities will operate on a holiday schedule which is the same as the Sunday schedule. Good Friday is […]
Volunteers, donations needed to welcome federally approved refugees to Asheville
Press release from Lutheran Services Carolina: Lutheran Services Carolina’s (LSC’s) New Americans Program is seeking volunteers to help welcome international refugees to the Asheville area. “We expect between 70 and 75 refugees from around the world to arrive in the Asheville area in the next couple of months,” explained Hanna Demarcus, the program’s resettlement director. “All […]
An event exploring what middle housing Is
Press release from City of Asheville: City Council has been invited to attend an event on March 28, 2024, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Ferguson Auditorium at A-B Technical Community College to explore what middle housing is and why we need it. This event is Co-hosted by: MountainTrue and Neighbors for More Neighbors WNC, AARP NC […]
Recreate Asheville: Shaping Our City’s Parks – engagement opportunities
Press release from City of Asheville: NOTICE: City Council and the community are invited to attend multiple in-person and online engagement opportunities last summer and fall, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) has scheduled additional feedback workshops and a survey for Recreate Asheville: Shaping Our City’s Parks, a community-driven comprehensive plan to guide the City of Ashevlle’s parks and recreation decisions […]
Lineup announced for 36th Annual Downtown After 5
Press release from Asheville Downtown Association: Asheville, NC – The Asheville Downtown Association is thrilled to unveil the lineup for the 36th annual Downtown After 5, presented by Prestige Subaru. This year’s series promises an eclectic mix of music and themes, alongside collaborations with local nonprofit organizations, underscoring our commitment to community engagement and cultural […]