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Report details WNC Nature Center’s impact on local economy
A new report outlines the significant and far-reaching economic impact of the WNC Nature Center and its nonprofit support organization, Friends of the WNC Nature Center, on Buncombe County and the City of Asheville. Compiled by Riverbird Research, the report was initiated by the Friends of the WNC Nature Center,...
The Porchlight Project offers safe haven for abuse survivors
Those who have never been in an abusive relationship might not understand how the power dynamic severely limits a survivor’s day-to-day life. Caitrin Doyle, outreach coordinator for Helpmate, a nonprofit that advocates for survivors of domestic violence, describes a hypothetical scenario of how an abuser exerts control. “I might...
New way of electing school board candidates in Buncombe
A new way of electing Buncombe County School Board members will go into effect for the fall election. Voters will now vote for two school board seats on their ballot instead of seven. One seat will be for the voters specific geographic area (districts 1-6) and the other seat will be for at-large candidate representing the entire county (excluding the Asheville City School district area.)
Buncombe, Asheville property transfers for June 22-27
8 Cauble St., $230,000, Brent Washburn and Jenna Washburn to 8 Cauble LLC. 29 Galax Ave., $625,000, The Cassidy Boyle Revocable Living Trust to Venus LLC. 38 Ottari Road, $1,500, Paul J Mittman to Paul J Mittman. 27 Galax Ave., $625,000, The Cassidy Boyle Revocable Living Trust to Venus LLC.
Reparations commission to ask for six-month extension
In its final meeting July 15, the Community Reparations Commission agreed to request a six-month extension from the Asheville City Council on Tuesday, July 23. City staff, however, plans to recommend the commission get only another three months to complete its task of finalizing recommendations for how the city and Buncombe County can repair harm caused by generations of systemic racism and produce a final report.
Women of Waste Pro Arica Allen Lead and Swing Driver, Asheville and Charlotte, NC
When a call for help is made, a Waste Pro steps up and into action; after all, it is the Waste Pro Way. And that is what Charlotte-based Waste Pro Lead and Swing Driver Arica Allen did when drivers were needed in Buncombe County. For the past nine months, she’s done a 2.5-hour drive from her home in Monroe, North Carolina, to Waste Pro’s Asheville Division. Her commitment and dedication to her North Carolina team is unmatched.
Input sought for Pisgah View plan
The third public information meeting for the Pisgah View State Park Master Plan will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Upper Hominy Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department at 1795 Pisgah Highway in Candler. Citizens are encouraged to drop in at any time and can expect to...
Commissioners may shift transit funds to city
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — About $1.37 million in unused Buncombe County transportation funds could boost Asheville’s bus service. Buncombe County commissioners were expected to vote Tuesday to rescind the funds to Asheville in support of the city’s ART transit system, county officials said. “Most of these funds...
Asheville nonprofit receives annual clean air award for solar projects
A nonprofit that helps community organizations go solar received the Clean Air Excellence Award from the Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency. Green Built Alliance was recognized for its Appalachian Offsets Program, which has installed solar technology at not-for-profit organizations in Buncombe County. The solar installations reduced local emissions and improved air quality.
Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency Presents 2024 Air Quality Excellence Awards
Since 2004, the local Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency has recognized local businesses and organizations that surpass air quality rules and regulations to adopt voluntary, innovative programs that include emissions reductions leading to improved air quality and regional visibility in our area. This year, the Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency presents the...
In 2025, the Buncombe County tax department will have a new home. Where is it going?
ASHEVILLE - Several public-facing county departments are on the move. Likely by March of next year, residents visiting the tax department, election services or the permitting office will find them co-located at 35 Woodfin St., along with others, a consolidation that staff says will help "centralize" essential Buncombe County services.
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