Press release from American Red Cross: The American Red Cross continues to experience an emergency blood shortage as severe winter weather has further impacted the ability to rebuild the blood supply. Blood donors are urged to give now to help ensure lifesaving medical procedures are not delayed. The national blood supply remains at critically low […]
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Code Purple for Sunday, 1/28/24
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 […]
Public input opportunity for Pisgah View State Park Master Plan
Press release from N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources: RALEIGH, N.C. — The second public information meeting for the Pisgah View State Park Master Plan will be held Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. at the Upper Hominy Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, 1795 Pisgah Highway in Candler. Members of the public are encouraged […]
WNC Communities announces call for 2024 WNC Agricultural Hall of Fame nominations
Press release from WNC Communities: WNC Communities is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Western North Carolina Agricultural Hall of Fame. This annual event recognizes stewards of our Western North Carolina agribusiness sector and honors the visionaries and leaders of the agriculture industry. At a time when Western North Carolina is seeking new methods of […]
Public input opportunity for Pisgah View State Park master plan
Press release from the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources: The second public information meeting for the Pisgah View State Park Master Plan will be held Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. at the Upper Hominy Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, 1795 Pisgah Highway in Candler. Members of the public are encouraged to […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office opens applications for the 2024 Sheriff’s Academy
Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Sheriff Quentin Miller and the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office invite residents to attend our Spring 2024 Sheriff’s Academy. The Sheriff’s Academy will run from March 5 to April 30, meeting each week except for April 1 to April 5, which is Buncombe County Schools and Asheville […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office Opens Applications for the 2024 Sheriff’s Academy
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Sheriff Quentin Miller and the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office invite residents to attend our Spring 2024 Sheriff’s Academy. The Sheriff’s Academy will run from March 5 to April 30, meeting each week except for April 1 to April 5, which is Buncombe County Schools and Asheville City […]
Asheville Police arrest man on felony probation charges
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (January 26, 2024): Asheville Police Department detectives and officers, in conjunction with State Law Enforcement, partnered to arrest a wanted felony probation violator Wednesday morning on drug charges, multiple open warrants, and failing to appear in court on charges. Officers located Isaiah Cain Gregory Smith (12/14/1998) near […]
Are you eligible for the earned income tax credit? Claim your refund with free help from Pisgah Legal Services
Press release from Pisgah Legal Services: Workers across Western North Carolina (WNC) may get a larger tax refund this year because of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). But to get it, you must file a tax return and claim it. Local nonprofit Pisgah Legal Services helps hundreds of people file their taxes and claim the […]
Asheville Regional Airport served over 2 million passengers in 2023
Press release from Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority: Following the commencement of the largest construction project in Asheville Regional Airport’s (AVL) history, the airport proudly marks yet another record-breaking year, showcasing continued and remarkable double-digit growth. In 2023, an impressive 2,246,411 passengers traveled to or from AVL, a 22.2% increase over 2022 figures, catapulting the airport’s […]
Junior League of Asheville’s Volunteer Expo set for March 23
Press release from Junior League of Asheville: The Junior League of Asheville, Inc. (JLA) is pleased to announce that it will hold its Sixth Annual Volunteer Expo on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Crowne Plaza Expo Center from Noon to 3 pm. Modeled after a job fair, this free event will feature more than 60 […]
Let’s Talk Elections Q&A set for Jan. 31
Press release from Buncombe County: Voting is already underway for the 2024 primary election and if you have questions, we want to hear them. On Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 1 p.m. Buncombe County’s Communications and Engagement team will host a Q&A conversation with Election Services Director Corinne Duncan. Stay tuned right after for a conversation […]
Older voter Q&A with N.C. Board of Elections Tuesday, Jan. 30
Press release from AARP If history holds true, older voters will be a deciding factor in the 2024 elections. With the new voting law in effect in North Carolina, AARP wants to make sure that older voters have the information they need to vote on Primary Day either at their polling location or by absentee […]
WellCare Block Party for Medicaid beneficiaries on Saturday, Jan. 27
Press release from Wellcare of North Carolina WHO: WellCare of North Carolina (WellCare) will host a Block Party Event in Asheville, North Carolina, to provide comprehensive support and resources to Medicaid beneficiaries, focusing on enhancing their health, well-being, and empowerment. This event will bring together beneficiaries, healthcare providers and community organizations to offer education on Medicaid […]
Congressman Edwards to host community summit on homelessness
Press release from U.S. House N.C.-11 U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced today that he will be hosting a community summit to discuss the rising rate of homelessness in North Carolina’s 11th district. This summit will take place on Friday, January 26 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at AB Tech’s Ferguson Auditorium. Members of the public and […]
AFD’s HazMat team wins big at Florida Hazardous Materials Symposium
Press release from Asheville Fire Department: Asheville Fire Department’s HazMat team, representing Region 6 Regional Response Team (RRT-6), was sent by the NC Association of Hazardous Material Responders (NCAHMR) to the Florida Hazardous Materials Symposium to represent North Carolina in a National HazMat competition on January 16-19. Team members not only represented AFD but also brought […]
$50,000 Forward Fund grant awarded to Haywood County Government
Press release from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) approved a $50,000 Forward Fund grant to Haywood County Government to conduct community listening sessions to inform its recovery plan following the Pactiv Evergreen plant closure. The grant will engage two local firms: Shining Rock Ventures and Lily […]
Mission Hospital named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for 2024
Press release from Mission Health: Mission Hospital is proud to announce that it is one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for 2024, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting doctors and patients. This achievement puts Mission Hospital in the top 1% of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance across the most common […]
Notice of Independent Monitor for Mission Health System’s upcoming community meetings
Press release from Hall Strategies: Public meetings hosted by the Independent Monitor for Mission Health System will continue next month in several communities across Western North Carolina. These meetings will complete the series of six Independent Monitor meetings commenced in October 2023. The next two meetings will take place on February 27th (relating to Mission Hospital […]
City of Asheville announces Black History Month events
Press release from City of Asheville: Throughout the year, the City of Asheville and its partners share unique stories, rich cultural events, and opportunities to connect with neighbors that make the city a special place to call home. In February, all community members are invited to reflect on local Black history, heritage, and hope as Asheville […]
City of Asheville Seeks Resident input for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Development
Press release from City of Asheville: The City of Asheville wants to hear from you! We are kicking off our Fiscal Year 2024-25 development process by seeking feedback from the community. Fiscal Year 2024-25 runs from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The first way to provide input is to participate in the public […]