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Festival of Neighborhoods to Bring Community Connection and Family Fun on Sept. 30th
The Festival of Neighborhoods is coming up on Saturday, September 30, from 10 am until 4 pm at Martin Luther King Jr. Park.
Asheville Watchdog: Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority Director’s Salary, Benefits Top $450,000
Buncombe County’s tourism director is set to receive compensation totaling up to $456,000 this fiscal year and up to $578,000 or more in 2026 under a three-year contract renewal recently approved by the tax-supported agency.
R. Carlos Nakai and Peter Kater to Perform Live in Concert at Diana Wortham Theater
R. Carlos Nakai, of Navajo-Ute heritage, the world’s premier performer of the Native American flute, will join pianist and composer Peter Kater for two evening performances in November.
Flat Rock Playhouse Presents Macbeth
Presented as part of the Black Box Series, Shakespeare’s Macbeth takes a haunting twist at Flat Rock Playhouse this October.
The Asheville Quilt Show is Set to Return Sept. 28-30
The 2023 Asheville Quilt Show takes place Thursday, Sept. 28, through Saturday, Sept. 30, at the WNC Agricultural Center in the Davis Event Center pavilion.
Mission Hospital Receives Approval to Build Emergency Room in Western Buncombe County
Mission Health has received approval on a Certificate of Need for a new emergency room to serve the Western North Carolina area as a department of Mission Hospital.
Buncombe County Parks & Recreation Presents 2023 Fall Kids Fishing Tournament at Lake Julian
Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is excited to announce the 2023 Fall Kids Fishing Tournament which will be taking place at the beautiful Lake Julian Park on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 8 am to 12:00 pm.
Voters Can Now Get Free Photo ID Cards from Buncombe County Board of Elections
Registered voters who do not have an acceptable identification card for voting in Buncombe County can now go to the Buncombe County Board of Elections office at 59 Woodfin Place to get a free ID.
North Carolina Receives More Than $4 Million to Improve Maternal Health
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is pleased to be selected among several entities for an investment in increasing access to maternal care, addressing maternal mental health, and growing the maternal health workforce in North Carolina.
Kooky, Spooky, and Scary October Events in Asheville
Is that a chill in the air or something more? Asheville Parks & Recreation casts a spell on the city with kooky, spooky, and scary events throughout October.
UNC Asheville Faculty Ranked Among Best in State by Niche College Rankings
UNC Asheville was showcased in Niche’s 2023 Best Colleges in America as the number three Liberal Arts University in North Carolina.
ARPA at Work: Broadband Expansion in North Buncombe Coming Soon
Fast internet is coming to underserved communities of Buncombe County.
Festival of Neighborhoods to Bring Community Connection and Family Fun on Sept. 30th
The Festival of Neighborhoods is coming up on Saturday, September 30, from 10 am until 4 pm at Martin Luther King Jr. Park.
Asheville Watchdog: Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority Director’s Salary, Benefits Top $450,000
Buncombe County’s tourism director is set to receive compensation totaling up to $456,000 this fiscal year and up to $578,000 or more in 2026 under a three-year contract renewal recently approved by the tax-supported agency.
R. Carlos Nakai and Peter Kater to Perform Live in Concert at Diana Wortham Theater
R. Carlos Nakai, of Navajo-Ute heritage, the world’s premier performer of the Native American flute, will join pianist and composer Peter Kater for two evening performances in November.
Flat Rock Playhouse Presents Macbeth
Presented as part of the Black Box Series, Shakespeare’s Macbeth takes a haunting twist at Flat Rock Playhouse this October.
The Asheville Quilt Show is Set to Return Sept. 28-30
The 2023 Asheville Quilt Show takes place Thursday, Sept. 28, through Saturday, Sept. 30, at the WNC Agricultural Center in the Davis Event Center pavilion.
Mission Hospital Receives Approval to Build Emergency Room in Western Buncombe County
Mission Health has received approval on a Certificate of Need for a new emergency room to serve the Western North Carolina area as a department of Mission Hospital.
Buncombe County Parks & Recreation Presents 2023 Fall Kids Fishing Tournament at Lake Julian
Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is excited to announce the 2023 Fall Kids Fishing Tournament which will be taking place at the beautiful Lake Julian Park on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 8 am to 12:00 pm.
Voters Can Now Get Free Photo ID Cards from Buncombe County Board of Elections
Registered voters who do not have an acceptable identification card for voting in Buncombe County can now go to the Buncombe County Board of Elections office at 59 Woodfin Place to get a free ID.
North Carolina Receives More Than $4 Million to Improve Maternal Health
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is pleased to be selected among several entities for an investment in increasing access to maternal care, addressing maternal mental health, and growing the maternal health workforce in North Carolina.
Kooky, Spooky, and Scary October Events in Asheville
Is that a chill in the air or something more? Asheville Parks & Recreation casts a spell on the city with kooky, spooky, and scary events throughout October.
UNC Asheville Faculty Ranked Among Best in State by Niche College Rankings
UNC Asheville was showcased in Niche’s 2023 Best Colleges in America as the number three Liberal Arts University in North Carolina.
ARPA at Work: Broadband Expansion in North Buncombe Coming Soon
Fast internet is coming to underserved communities of Buncombe County.
