Woodfin Mayor Hosts Informal Forum
Woodfin Mayor Jim McAllister met with Woodfin residents to discuss progress and issues.
City Hopes to Reduce Carbon Emissions with Binding Amendment
The City of Asheville is holding itself to its goal of emitting no carbon into the atmosphere by 2030. To help, a pilot project, recently completed, explored the feasibility of investing in a pyrolyzer to dispose of woody debris.
City Council Meeting Highlights Progress on Park Accessibility and FEMA Projects
The Mills River City Council discussed updates on park accessibility and FEMA recovery efforts during a recent meeting. Town Manager highlighted contributions from local students and reported a high property tax collection rate of 99.55%. The council adopted a resolution for tax collection at $0.17 per $100 valuation while emphasizing transparency in financial practices.
Renew NC Offers Support for Hurricane Helene Home Repairs
NC Governor Stein announces the Renew NC program to support eligible repair from Hurricane Helene.
Extreme Weather People’s Hearing Collects Testimonies
The Asheville Extreme Weather People's Hearing took place in Asheville to gather testimonies of hurricane victims. The testimonies will be used to inform public policy advocacy from a climate change angle.
Executive Orders Impacting Buncombe County
As lawsuits opposing executive orders to eliminate DEI and disincentivize illegal migration are working their way through the court system, the Buncombe County Commissioners went into closed session to discuss three of them.
New Mandate for Airbnb Managers
Legislation went into effect on July 1 requiring all North Carolina property managers renting lodging accommodations to receive human trafficking awareness training. A lodging facility's employees and contractors involved in housekeeping, maintenance, guest registration, or food and beverage service must also receive the training.
Labor Commissioner Honors Asheville Businesses for Safety Excellence
The N.C. Department of Labor's annual Safety Awards Banquet honored Asheville-area businesses for their commitment to workplace safety, recognizing those who achieved significant milestones in preventing workplace injuries during the 2024 calendar year.
Recreate Asheville Plan Earns NCASLA Merit Award
The City of Asheville's "Recreate Asheville" plan received a prestigious NCASLA Merit Award for its innovative approach to parks and recreation planning. The award highlights the importance of community engagement in shaping a resilient public space strategy.
Asheville Declares July 2025 Independent Retailer Month
Asheville has proclaimed July 2025 as Independent Retailer Month, encouraging residents to shift their spending towards local businesses. The initiative includes various campaigns aimed at boosting community engagement and supporting the local economy.