News release from the Black Mountain-Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund: The Black Mountain-Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund awarded 18 grants totaling $117,980 to nonprofits serving the community in its recent grant cycle. The Endowment, in partnership with The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC), has awarded grants totaling $1,538,600. In addition to the Endowment, the Buckner […]
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Buncombe County Board of Education to meet Thursday, April 11
News release from Buncombe County Board of Education: The Buncombe County Board of Education will meet in regular session on April 11, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Minitorium at 175 Bingham Road, Asheville. Board updates and closed session will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room for the purpose of discussing confidential personnel, […]
Buncombe County announces special meeting of the School Capital Fund Commission
News release from Buncombe County: The Secretary of the Buncombe County School Capital Fund Commission hereby calls a special meeting of the Buncombe County School Capital Fund Commission, pursuant to Section (E)(2)(a) of its bylaws, to be held at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 200 College St., Asheville, NC, 28801, Room 310, […]
Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee meeting is April 11
News release from the City of Asheville: The Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting on April 11, 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 […]
ABCCM’s Loaves & Fishes Food Drive collecting donations through April
Press release from Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – ABCCM’s Loaves & Fishes Food Drive is underway through the month of April, collecting food and donations for families in need. ABCCM works with over 300 member churches to fight hunger in our communities all year long. ABCCM Executive Director, Rev. Scott Rogers, notes that […]
One week left to nominate a Hero of Hospitality
Press release from Explore Asheville: In celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week (May 19–25), Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority will be accepting nominations for the inaugural Explore Asheville Heroes of Hospitality Awards beginning March 14. Nominations will be accepted for non-managerial service employees or volunteers. Nominated employees must have direct […]
Board of Adjustment – 4/17 (Special Meeting)
Press release from Buncombe County: A special meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Adjustment has been called for April 17, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. This will be in addition to the Board’s regular meeting on April 10. Information about this meeting can be found on the BOA Meeting Calendar. Application documents and available staff […]
City of Asheville boards and commissions vacancies
Press release from City of Asheville: Please share the attached Vacancy Flyer and list of upcoming opportunities for City of Asheville boards and commissions with your networks. The application deadline for these vacancies is April 28, unless otherwise noted. More information about these vacancies, and the application form, may be found on the City Board & Commission webpage. […]
Join Buncombe County Parks & Recreation in celebrating Earth Day with community volunteering and family-friendly fun
Press release from Buncombe County: Commemorate Earth Day on April 20, 2024, with a series of activities at various Buncombe County Parks & Recreation locations. Community members, students, schools, clubs, organizations, and businesses eager to lend a hand in fostering local biodiversity, parks beautification efforts, and Earth Day-themed activities are encouraged to attend and participate. […]
Buncombe, Cabarrus, Chowan and Pasquotank counties to receive expanded high-speed internet access
Press release from N.C. Department of Information Technology: RALEIGH – Efforts are continuing to bring high-speed internet access to communities across North Carolina. The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Equity today posted Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program scopes of work to expand high-speed internet access to unserved and underserved homes […]
Asheville City Council budget worksession Tuesday, April 9
Press release from Asheville City Clerk: The 5:00 p.m. formal meeting of City Council on April 9 has been cancelled. However, City Council will be holding a budget worksession beginning at 2:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located on the 2nd Floor of City Hall. No public comment is accepted at worksessions. Pursuant to North Carolina […]
Everything you need to know about the 2024 second primary election in Buncombe County
Press release from Buncombe County: Following candidate requests, a second primary will be held for the Republican nominations for the offices of Lieutenant Governor and State Auditor, where no candidate received the 30 percent of votes required to avoid the possibility of a runoff. The second primary will take place on May 14, 2024. Who is […]
WNC Career Expo will be held Wednesday, April 17 at WNC Ag Center
Press release from Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and Mountain Area Workforce Development Board encourage all Western North Carolina career seekers to attend the WNC Career Expo, which will be held on Wednesday, April 17 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Davis Event Center at the Western North […]
Buncombe County launches the Community Health Assessment Survey to better understand resident health and opportunities for improvement
Press release from Buncombe County: In the next few weeks, the residents of Buncombe County will play a crucial role in helping Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) identify important health needs in our community and the surrounding area. To receive state accreditation, local public health departments are required to carry out a community […]
Big fun for little ones on May 5 at Asheville Parks & Recreation’s Tiny Tykes Day
Press release from City of Asheville: Asheville families are in for a fun-filled day during Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s annual Tiny Tykes Day at Martin Luther King Jr. Park from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, May 5. The free family festival features hands-on experiences and adventures tailored for kids ages 5 and under including tumble and bounce houses, face […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office requests assistance identifying shoplifting suspect
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office requests assistance identifying this suspect involved in a shoplifting case at the Hobby Lobby located at 419 Airport Rd. Please contact Deputy Cheek at 828-575-8617 if you have any information.
Code Purple called for Saturday, April 6
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 […]
Rally in protest of the proposed Duke Energy carbon plan Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Press release from Third Act NC: Third Act NC, WNC members, a group of volunteer climate activists over the age of 60, in cooperation with local climate activist groups, will hold a rally for WNC residents at Pack Square near the Courthouse on Tuesday, April 9th at 5:30 p.m. The rally is in protest of the […]
Conserving Carolina announces fifth annual Habitat at Home spring photo contest
Press release from Conserving Carolina: Conserving Carolina invites you to enter the fifth annual Habitat at Home spring photo contest, which celebrates the beautiful and wild things we can see right outside our door. The purpose of the contest is to inspire more people to restore natural habitat at their homes, as well as places like […]
Buncombe County seeks $3 million in damages from Mission/HCA
Press release from Buncombe County: On Wednesday, April 3, Buncombe County filed a Motion to Intervene and proposed Intervenor Complaint in Attorney General Josh Stein’s lawsuit against HCA for breach of contract requesting a permanent injunction and compliance with its obligations to provide emergency and trauma services and oncology services at the same level of quality […]
Code Purple called for Friday, April 5
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 […]