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City of Asheville reaches key infrastructure recovery milestone, initiates first storm recovery Request for Qualifications for design team

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville is taking a significant step forward in its infrastructure recovery efforts by initiating the first in a series of Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for major rebuilding projects. This milestone marks the beginning of a strategic and coordinated approach to restoring and enhancing the city’s infrastructure following recent storm impacts. The first storm [...]

WNC Nature center Director Chris Gentile

WNC Nature Center staff recount Helene response in their own words

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Kim Miller

The WNC NAture Center is back - hear, first hand, from those who helped facilitate this amazing reopening

Mardi Gras Parade returns on Sunday, March 2

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Kim Miller

Animalia fun returns to downtown Asheville on Sunday, March 2, 2025. As our community comes together to Let the Good Times Roll, there will be route and traffic impacts. Times and Routes 10:00 a.m. Line up and float assembly begins on Southside Avenue between Biltmore and Short Coxe Avenue 3:05 p.m. Traditional Step Off The parade will enter [...]

The WNC Nature Center celebrates its 100-year anniversary in 2025 with a little help from their Friends

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Kim Miller

The WNC Nature Center is proud to announce the celebration of its 100th anniversary as a zoo, marking a century of inspiring visitors to foster a deep connection with wildlife. With this milestone, the Friends of the WNC Nature Center, the nonprofit dedicated to supporting the center’s mission, commemorates its 50th anniversary. These twin celebrations [...]

City of Asheville announces City Hall winter holiday closings and service impacts

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Kim Miller

City of Asheville offices will be closed December 24-26, 2024 during the winter holiday break. City offices will also be closed on January 1, 2025. Helene Recovery Efforts Debris Collection: Helene-related debris collection will continue throughout the holidays. FEMA Disaster Relief Center at Asheville Mall will have holiday hours: December 24: Closed December 25-26: Closed December 27: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. January 1, [...]

City of Asheville offices close Nov. 28 & 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Kim Miller

Asheville City government offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, 2024 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Here is a roundup of City service holiday schedules. Points of Distribution and Community Care Stations PODs distributing non potable water, bottled water, MRE’s and blankets as well as Community Care Stations offering additional services [...]

City of Asheville and Asheville Downtown Assoc. announce changes to the 2024 Holiday Parade due to TS Helene

Posted on November 12, 2024 by Kim Miller

This year, Asheville’s Annual Holiday Parade will take on a fresh twist as it transforms into a vibrant Holiday Jamboree at Pack Square Park, presented by Bojangles! Produced by the Asheville Downtown Association in partnership with the City of Asheville, the Jamboree is a family-friendly celebration of holiday cheer and community spirit, happening on Saturday, November 23. The Holiday Jamboree [...]

City of Asheville joins Tourists Baseball Organization and partners at McCormick Field renovation groundbreaking

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Kim Miller

City of Asheville leaders, City staff, and partners join the Asheville Tourists organization in breaking ground on a new chapter for the team and baseball in Asheville. Fans turn out in support a new chapter for McCormick Field As indicated in the Tourist organization’s official press release, Mayor Manheimer, council members, and City Manager [...]

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City Hall will be closed Monday, September 2 in observance of holiday

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Kim Miller

City Hall will be closed September 2 for Labor day.

Tourists President Brian DeWine in studio with Sam Parada and Jade Dundas

What’s Up AVL! This week hear more about upcoming renovations at McCormick Field with Asheville Tourists President Brian DeWine

Posted on August 15, 2024 by Kim Miller

What's Up AVL! goes to the ballpark! Hear from Asheville Tourists President Brian DeWine and Capital Management Director Jade Dundas as the partners get ready for next month's ground breaking at McCormick Field

Asheville Police Department prioritizes public safety for Trump campaign event

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Jessica Hughes

If you are attending the event here are some tips to know before you go. Update August 13 4:22 p.m. – On Wednesday, August 14th, significant traffic is expected in downtown Asheville due to the Trump campaign event at Harrah’s Cherokee Center. To ensure the safety and smooth flow of traffic, we remind [...]

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City of Asheville Water Resources Department, Eblen Charities and Ingles announce inaugural charity golf tournament

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville Water Resources Department is proud to announce the inaugural Eblen Charities-Ingles Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Eblen Charities’ Water Assistance Program. The event will take place on Thursday, August 15 at Asheville Municipal Golf Course. “We are thrilled to partner with Ingles and the City of Asheville to host this [...]

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City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: July 23 and reminds community of venue change for this meeting

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Kim Miller

On July 23, the City Council will meet in person at 5 p.m. in the Banquet Hall of Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville, 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, N.C. The Council meeting agenda is posted on the City’s website. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 143-318.10 this will be an in-person meeting which the public can also access remotely. Where to Watch The City [...]

City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: July 23 change of venue

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Kim Miller

The regularly scheduled City Council meeting for Tuesday, July 23, will be held at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Banquet Hall at the regularly scheduled 5:00 p.m. start time. The standard features of live-streaming of the meeting, in-person comment, interpretation upon request, presentations, and email and voicemail comments will be available to the public.

Local MLK Association and City of Asheville announce 2024 Juneteenth Celebration June 17-21

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Christy Edwards

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County, in partnership with the City of Asheville, has planned the 2024 Juneteenth Celebration with the intended outcomes of a diverse celebration that fosters broad participation, promotes community awareness and appreciation, and celebrates the liberation of enslaved people. Dating back to 1865, two and a [...]

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City of Asheville offices close Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day; know your services schedule

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, May 27, a federally designated holiday that honors military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The City of Asheville, Buncombe County, and the Veterans Council will host a Memorial Day [...]

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Asheville Asks: When is the next Homelessness Learning Series?

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Kim Miller

February sessions are underway, but community members are welcome to still sign up. Want to begin at the beginning? Start fresh with us in March, as more sessions have been added.