Bill Hart to serve as Interim Water Resources Director
Bill Hart, Water Production Division Manager, will serve as Interim Water Resources Director following the departure of David Melton.
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City of Asheville Mayor and Police Chief issue a joint statement addressing recent gun violence in the community
Our hearts are with the victims, families, and community members affected by the recent spike of gun violence in our community. Together, we must all remain committed to building a stronger, safer Asheville.
In a swift response to incident near Crump Shiloh Community Center, Asheville Parks & Recreation reaffirms commitment to community safety
As stated in the press release from Asheville Police Department (APD), a shooting took place on July 21 near Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center which resulted in injuries to individuals not associated with summer camp or organized center programming. Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) would like to assure the public that no campers [...]
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Jul 24, 2025 at 10:50 a.m.
City of Asheville Mayor and Police Chief issue a joint statement addressing recent gun violence in the communityhttps://t.co/nDGPV8yRZF
Jul 18, 2025 at 10:03 a.m.
The City of Asheville is moving forward with restoration efforts at Riverside Cemetery, with debris removal work scheduled to begin Monday, July 21. For more information and to sign up for updates visit https://t.co/adjnNnYtET pic.twitter.com/T0uUVWkgGs
Jul 17, 2025 at 11:15 a.m.
Significant repair work is set to begin on the Rankin Avenue and Wall Street parking garages. First up, the Rankin Avenue garage will close for about one month starting Aug 1. Once that work is complete, the Wall Street garage will follow, also closing for about one month. pic.twitter.com/SKqwLwYFna
Jul 16, 2025 at 6:01 p.m.
🔨 NC’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds projects that reduce disaster risks—like flood control, infrastructure upgrades & more. Available for residential and commercial properties. More Info 🔗 https://t.co/RLJqacfMfV#NCStrong #DisasterResilience #HazardMitigation pic.twitter.com/nTidm6JUne
Jul 15, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
✅ Two major upgrades on Patton Avenue are now complete: the Carter–Ann–Patton Stormwater Improvement Project and Patton Avenue Sidewalk Accessibility Improvements.#AshevilleInfrastructure #PattonAvenue #AshevillePublicWorks pic.twitter.com/w7MTmbgygb
Jul 14, 2025 at 3:40 p.m.
🎥 New video: Hurricane Helene hit Asheville’s parks hard. See the damage, the beginnings of rebuilding, and the power of working together. Watch now: https://t.co/EnMSCOyMqI #AshevilleRecovers #ParkAndRecMonth pic.twitter.com/8mDxEq10mV
Jul 11, 2025 at 10:34 a.m.
📢 The Asheville App will be undergoing maintenance today Friday, July 11, 2025, at 2 p.m. ⏱️ Please note: The system will be unavailable for up to 6 hours during this time. We apologize for the inconvenience. pic.twitter.com/LDv4JZil8q
Jul 08, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.
The Asheville Municipal Golf Course has teamed up with Chris Dickerson, professional disc golf player and the 2020 U.S. 🔗More info: https://t.co/R79uFYCuwP pic.twitter.com/ywIdsBzaDx