Press release from the City of Asheville: The application deadline for these vacancies is Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Council consideration of appointments is scheduled for April 9, 2024, Council Meeting, unless otherwise noted. More information, including the application form, can be found on the City Boards and Commissions webpage. Current opportunities exist on […]
News Bulletins
NC DMVA celebrates WWII Army Veteran Bernice Buchin Liverett turning 105
Press release from NC Department of Military Affairs: Black Mountain, NC — WWII Army veteran Bernice Buchin Liverett celebrates her 105thbirthday today January 12, 2024. She is a resident of the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Black Mountain. The North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NC DMVA) representative, Edison Platt, the Director of […]
Asheville City offices to close for MLK Jr. Day, ART buses will run on a holiday schedule
Press release from the City of Asheville: Asheville City government offices will be closed Monday, January 15, 2024 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here is a look at City services affected by this holiday. Trash and recycling Though City offices will be closed, Sanitation collection services will run on schedule. Residential trash […]
Local groups launch 2024 Asheville-Buncombe Do the Write Thing Challenge
Press release from United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County: We are excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Asheville-Buncombe Do the Write Thing Challenge! The “Do the Write Thing” Challenge, a national program by the National Campaign to Stop the Violence, gives middle school students an opportunity to examine the impact of youth violence […]
Multimodal Transportation Commission – 2-day retreat
Press release from the City of Asheville: NOTICE: The Multimodal Transportation Commission will hold a two-day retreat on Friday, January 19 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and the second will be held on Saturday, February 3, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. both days will be held in the Municipal Building 4th Floor conference room, located at 100 Court […]
Rainfall helps improve drought conditions in Western North Carolina
Press release from NC Department of Environmental Quality: RALEIGH – Drought conditions continued to improve across North Carolina due to heavy rains. The North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) removed the severe drought (D2) classification for all of western North Carolina – with the exception of parts of Cherokee and Clay counties. “The forecast […]
Code Purple for Sunday, 1/14/24
Press release for Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Coalition Code Purple has been called for Sunday, Jan. 14. Purpose of Code Purple: 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, […]
Code Purple for Saturday, 1/13/24
Press release for Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Coalition Code Purple has been called for Saturday, Jan. 13. Purpose of Code Purple: 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, […]
MANNA FoodBank unveils food finder tool to tackle food insecurity in WNC
News release from MANNA FoodBank: MANNA FoodBank, a prominent force in hunger relief and the sole Feeding America food bank serving Western North Carolina, proudly introduces its groundbreaking food finder tool. This online resource, accessible through the organization’s website, aims to better connect its dedicated partner network comprising pantries, meal providers, and other nonprofits to […]
Cherokee museum awarded grants for main exhibit update
News release from the Museum of the Cherokee People: The Museum of the Cherokee People (MotCP), the tribal museum of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been awarded major grants that will support its endeavors to authentically share Cherokee history and culture, steward a place of connection and healing for the Cherokee community, and […]
Buncombe County offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Press release from Buncombe County Buncombe County administrative offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 15 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Please see below for additional information on programs and services. Buncombe County Animal Shelter The Buncombe County Animal Shelter will be closed Monday, Jan. 15. Please note the Animal Shelter does not operate […]
APD asking for help to locate Erving Barryn Goldberry, who has three open warrants
Press release from Asheville Police Department Asheville Police Detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating Erving Barryn Goldsberry (05/11/2002.) Goldsberry has two open warrants for Indecent Exposure and one for Assault on Female. His charges are related to an incident that occurred in December of 2023 in north Asheville. Goldsberry is described as a black male, […]
NC Teaching Fellows program launches district pilot recruitment initiative in Haywood, Henderson counties
Press release from the University of North Carolina System The North Carolina Teaching Fellows Commission has selected 20 public school districts to receive $50,000 recruitment grants in 2024 to promote Teaching Fellows and the teaching profession. The launch of the grant initiative is a strategic effort to create a pipeline of applicants and potential teachers […]
Code Purple called for Friday, Jan. 12
Press release for Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Coalition Code Purple has been called for Friday, January 12. Purpose of Code Purple: 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, […]
Listening session for proposed short-term rental text amendments set for Jan. 22
Press release from Buncombe County: With the adoption of Buncombe County’s Comprehensive Plan complete, staff has started the long-term process of developing, proposing, and adopting text amendments to the County’s development ordinances. As part of the five-step process, Planning staff presented proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regulating short-term rentals to the Planning Board on […]
City seeks volunteers for 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count on Jan. 30
Press release from City of Asheville: Community plans for the 2024 Point-in-Time Count (PIT )are underway. Volunteers are needed! How to participate Sign up to assist in surveying people experiencing homelessness on the evening of Tuesday, January 30, and late morning of Wednesday, January 31. If residents are interested in participating on one or both […]
Van Duncan seeks petition signatures for County Commission run
Press release from Committee to Elect Van Duncan: The Committee to Elect Van Duncan County Commission Chair is mailing 15,000 petitions for signatures to registered voters of Buncombe County. Former Sheriff Van Duncan will be running as an unaffiliated candidate which first requires him to obtain the signatures of 4% of registered voters in Buncombe County […]
Buncombe Parks & Rec announces systemwide plan, invites community input on development
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Parks and Recreation’s first systemwide plan is on the horizon, and in February and March, community members can help guide the future for parks, recreational opportunities, greenways, trails, and open space. As our community grows and diversifies, our desires for recreation, outdoor activities, trails, and open space grows […]
City of Asheville provides rolling update for weather related impact on services, programs and road closures
Press release from City of Asheville: In the spirit of informing the community quickly and accurately, the City of Asheville communications team would like to share this link to the ROLLING UPDATE of information/impacts to services, programs, and weather-related road closures. Communication updates will also be posted on: City of Asheville: Facebook, X, Instagram Asheville Parks and Recreation on Facebook, Instagram […]
Code Purple for Thursday, 1/11/24
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 […]
Urgent need for blood donors; Emergency blood shortage may delay medical procedures
Press release from the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. The Red Cross blood supply has fallen to critically low levels across the country, and blood donors are urged to make a donation appointment […]