Press release from the City of Asheville: The Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting on February 8, 2024, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. in the first floor conference room of Asheville City Hall (70 Court Plaza). Meeting materials are available here. Community members are welcome and encouraged to attend this in-person meeting […]
News Bulletins
Code Purple called for Sunday, Feb. 4
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 […]
Historic Shiloh Community Association partners with Dogwood Health Trust and WNC Bridge Foundation in revitalization efforts
News release from the Historic Shiloh Community Association: The Historic Shiloh Community Association is partnering with Dogwood Health Trust and WNC Bridge Foundation to support the Shiloh community, a historically African-American neighborhood currently undergoing high levels of gentrification and displacement, in their efforts to revitalize and preserve their neighborhood through community-led initiatives. The $500,000 investment […]
School community nights connect families to academic support and more
News release from United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County: Seven schools will once again serve up a delicious dinner and academic support for local K-12 students and their families. Free to all, these weekly events are an opportunity to build community and connections that can strengthen the support network for our youth. Organized by […]
Malvern Hills Park’s 90 year-old pool will not open in 2024
News release from the City of Asheville: City of Asheville officials cite community safety; Upcoming comprehensive parks and recreation plan will inform future investments City of Asheville officials today announced that the outdoor pool in Malvern Hills Park will not open this summer. During the pool’s 2023 inspection, Buncombe County Environmental Health inspectors recommended Asheville […]
Land of Sky Regional Council Area Agency on Aging looking for volunteers
News release from the Land of Sky Regional Council: Would you like to make a difference in the lives of older adults living in long-term care facilities? The Ombudsman Program with Land of Sky Regional Council Area Agency on Aging is looking for new Community Advisory Committee volunteers. Community Advisory Committee volunteers advocate for residents […]
Planning Board schedules February work sessions to review proposed short-term rental text ammendments
News release from Buncombe County: As part of the text amendment process, the Buncombe County Planning Board will hold two work sessions in February to review data and reports around proposed text amendments to Buncombe County’s development ordinance related to short-term rentals. Due to limited seating, community members are encouraged to watch the live stream […]
BCHHS consolidates most services at 40 Coxe in downtown Asheville
News release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Health and Human Services Administration, Health Registrar, and Social Work Services, including Child and Family Services and Aging and Adult Services, are now located at 40 Coxe Avenue in Downtown Asheville. With this move, the Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) building is now a comprehensive human […]
Lawsuit seeks to protect Nantahala National Forest from logging
Press release from the Center for Biological Diversity Conservation groups have sued the U.S. Forest Service, arguing that the agency’s plans to log a sensitive area of the Nantahala National Forest in North Carolina violate federal law. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in federal court, focuses on parts of the Southside timber project that aim to log areas […]
First Parks & Recreation Master Plan community meeting Feb. 1 at 5 p.m.
Press release from Buncombe County The first Systemwide Parks & Recreation Master Plan community meeting takes place tomorrow Thursday, February 1 from 5-7 p.m. at East Asheville Library. This interactive meeting will allow participants to share their voices and feedback by participating in various parks, recreation, greenways, trails, and open space planning exercises. By asking how residents […]
BCSO UPDATE: Missing Candler man has been located
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office UPDATE: James Cody O’Neill has been located. Previous post: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing man from the Candler area of Buncombe County. James Cody O’Neill is a 42 year old Caucasian male and is approximately 6’ 1”. He has sandy brown hair […]
Code Purple called for Friday, Feb. 2
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 […]
Twilight Job Fair today 3-7 p.m. in Fletcher
Press release from Mountain Area Workforce Development Board The Twilight Job Fair will be tomorrow, Wednesday, January 31, 2024 from 3-7 p.m. at 761 Boylston Highway (NC 280), Fletcher, NC 28732 across from the Asheville Regional Airport. This hiring event will continue until 7:00 pm to allow more job seekers to attend. Job opportunities will be […]
Dogwood Health Trust provides more than $15 million to strengthen out-of-school time programs
Press release from Dogwood Health Trust Dogwood Health Trust recently awarded more than $15 million in multi-year funding grants to support organizations that provide high-quality, evidence-based out-of-school-time (OST) programs, with an emphasis on supporting all young people, especially those most frequently underserved. The grants were made to 47 organizations and institutions across the region and will serve young […]
Code Purple called for Thursday, Feb. 1
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 […]
Online Judicial Voter Guide now available for 2024 primary voters
Press release from the North Carolina State Board of Elections: The Judicial Voter Guide: 2024 Primary Election is now available online at the State Board of Elections’ website. The guide contains information about candidates for North Carolina’s appellate courts, the North Carolina Supreme Court and North Carolina Court of Appeals, who have primary contests in 2024. […]
Code Purple for Wednesday, 1/31/24
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 […]
Blue Ridge Pride to be honored with NC Human Rights Campaign’s Dan Mauney Equality Award
Press release from Blue Ridge Pride: North Carolina’s Human Rights Campaign has selected Blue Ridge Pride as this year’s recipient for the prestigious Dan Mauney Equality Award. Dan Mauney was an LGBTQ+ advocate who worked with HRC and RAIN (Regional AIDS Interfaith Network) in Charlotte and beyond for the rights and dignity of the LGBTQ+ […]
Code Purple for Tuesday, 1/30/24
Press release from the 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 […]
Code Purple for Monday, 1/29/24
Press release from the 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 […]
Weaverville Police Chief Ron Davis retires
Press release from the Town of Weaverville: Weaverville Town Manager Selena Coffey announces the retirement of Weaverville’s Chief of Police Ron Davis. Chief Davis was hired in January 2019 and has a respectable 30+ years of experience in public safety. According to Manager Coffey, “Chief Davis leaves a strong legacy of professionalism, compassionate leadership, strength […]