Press release from Construction Coverage: The U.S. housing market remains a critical economic issue, with housing affordability and supply at the forefront of bipartisan policy agendas. Expanding multi-family housing—such as townhomes, condos, and apartments—offers one of the most effective solutions to both improve affordability, and address the country’s current estimated shortfall of 4.5 million housing […]
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ACAE, BCAE & NCRSP congratulate endorsed candidates on winning seats
Press release from BCAE Association of Educators: Today, the Asheville City Association of Educators, Buncombe County Association of Educators, and Asheville/Buncombe North Carolina Retired School Personnel (ACAE, BCAE, & NCRSP) are excited to congratulate our endorsed candidates on winning their seats and released the following statement: “We are thrilled to call Julie Mayfield, Eric Ager, […]
With Election Day over, post-election processes begin
News release from the N.C. State Board of Elections: No election ends on Election Day. This is by design – by state and federal law – to ensure that election results are accurate. This has always been the case. In the days following each election in North Carolina, the 100 county boards of elections count […]
County offices to close in observance of Veterans Day Nov. 11
News release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Government offices will close on Monday, Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day. As we are still under a state of emergency, please check the full schedule below. There will be no community briefing on Monday, Nov. 11. Counties play an important role in connecting veterans with supportive housing, […]
National Park Service reopens 11-mile section of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville Nov. 6
News release from the National Park Service: On Wednesday morning, November 6, 2024, the National Park Service restored access to approximately 11 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway, within the Asheville corridor, from milepost 382.5, at US 70 near the Folk Art Center, to milepost 393.6, at NC Route 191 near the NC Arboretum, including […]
North Fork Reservoir updates, Election Day recap and debris details
News release from Buncombe County: Election Day Recap Buncombe County operations during the 2024 Presidential General Election went smoothly. The County had a high turnout of nearly 74%. This is not as high as 2020 with 78% but it is high turnout for the county and even surpassed the state average by a percentage point. […]
City of Asheville daily Tropical Storm Helene recovery resources
News release from the City of Asheville: Tropical Storm Helene Recovery Resources New updates are posted daily. This is the latest information available as of 9a.m.Wednesday, Nov6,2024 City offices are open to the public. Burning yard waste, leaves and debris is not allowed within city limits due to many safety concerns. LOCAL UPDATES Public officials […]
Asheville Police urge caution and compliance in areas impacted by Helene
News release from the City of Asheville: As we navigate what will be a lengthy recovery process from the effects of Hurricane Helene on our city, the Asheville Police Department would like to remind residents and visitors alike of the dangers still present in parts of Asheville. The catastrophic damage suffered in areas along the […]
City opens applications for Housing Authority Board
News release from the City of Asheville: The Mayor has decided to accept applications for the City of Asheville Housing Authority. The application deadline is Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Consideration of these appointments will take place after the application deadline. The Mayor makes appointments to this Board, not City Council. Please review the City of […]
Voting for the 2024 general election has concluded in Buncombe County
News release from Buncombe County: Voting has concluded for the 2024 General Election. Buncombe County precincts saw high voter turnout for the 2024 General Election. Final unofficial results show more than159,778 people voted, with 32,338 of those in-person on Election Day. So far 11,250 absentee ballots have been processed, with more expected from Election Day. For […]
Election Day Update: Buncombe County 2 p.m. voter count
Press release from Buncombe County: It’s Election Day, and the polls have been open since 6:30 a.m. As of 2 p.m., 21,154 voters have turned out across Buncombe County. This year saw a record turnout for Early Voting with more than 116,000 voters, outpacing 2020’s Early Voting total by 10,000 people. You can see a […]
God’s Pit Crew plans ‘holiday relief mission’ for Western North Carolina
Press release from God’s Pit Crew: DANVILLE, VA. (November 5, 2024) – God’s Pit Crew’s Immediate Disaster Response Team will deploy a second wave of volunteers to Western North Carolina to begin their Holiday Relief Mission, which will serve those still recovering from Hurricane Helene’s disastrous impact on the region. The first stent of assistance […]
Election Day update: Buncombe County 10 a.m. voter count
Press release from Buncombe County: The General Election is today, and the polls have been open since 6:30 a.m. As of 10 a.m., 11,157 voters have turned out. This year saw a record turnout for Early Voting with more than 116,000 voters, outpacing 2020’s Early Voting total by 10,000 people. You can see a breakdown […]
Competitive process for Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) service provider continues with extended proposal deadline
Press release from City of Asheville: The City of Asheville is moving forward with the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for a Service Provider to manage services and operations of the newly formed Downtown Business Improvement District (BID). The RFP was released on September 20, 2024. Due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene, the timeline […]
Asheville Police detectives arrest and charge man with looting
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (November 5, 2024): Asheville Police Department Detectives have arrested and charged a man for looting a business in west Asheville following Tropical Storm Helene. APD officers responded to the 600 block of Patton Avenue in west Asheville around 7:44 p.m. on September 28th to investigate the breaking […]
Healthgrades names Mission Hospital America’s best in multiple categories
Press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, NC – November 4, 2024 – Mission Hospital announced today that it is one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention™; Orthopedic Surgery™; Stroke Care™; Prostate Surgeries™; Gastrointestinal Care™; Gastrointestinal Surgery™; Critical Care™; and Surgical Care™, for 2025 according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. […]
Buncombe County Transfer Station closed due to accident in the area of Hominy Creek Road
Press release from Buncombe County: Due to a vehicle accident in the area of Hominy Creek Road, the Buncombe County Transfer Station (190 Hominy Creek Road) will be closed today (Tuesday, November 5). Please use the landfill for all disposal (85 Panther Branch Rd, Alexander). We will notify the public when the facility reopens.
Carolina Hurricanes help Asheville rink meet funding goal
Press release from the Carolina Hurricanes: RALEIGH, NC – Doug Warf, President of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation has donated an additional $25,000 to the Asheville Hockey League. Coupled with a $10,000 gift from the NHL, the organization has reached its goal of $100,000 to build a […]
City of Asheville Helene update for Tuesday, Nov. 5
Press release from City of Asheville: City offices are open to the public. Burning yard waste, leaves and debris is not allowed within city limits due to many safety concerns. LOCAL UPDATES Public officials will hold news briefings Monday – Friday at 11 a.m. A briefing will not be held today, November 5, for election […]
Veterans Day ceremony to be held on November 11
Press release from City of Asheville: A Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on Monday, November 11 at 11 a.m. at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville. The keynote speaker will be Sa’eed Mustafa, US Army Retired who served in the Gulf War including two tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is a […]
Career Fair connects job seekers to available jobs
Press release from Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: More than 70 employers are expected at the WNC Mountain Strong Career Fair on Friday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville presented by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and Mountain Area Workforce Development Board. All Western North Carolina […]