North Carolina State Sen. Kevin Corbin introduced legislation in the Senate to exclude a certain parcel in Haywood County from Waynesville’s town boundaries.

These former Greater Asheville high school stars set for games on Sunday, April 26.

The City of Asheville has relaunched its free Adopt-A-Street Program. Residents and organizations can now participate in keeping local roads clean by adopting sections for regular litter sweeps. The initiative encourages long-term commitment from volunteers across various community groups.

The Asheville City Council will hold its next regular meeting on April 28 with options for both in-person attendance and remote participation. Residents can access agendas online, provide input via email or voicemail, or attend in person with free parking…

State Sen. Kevin Corbin has introduced legislation in the North Carolina Senate that would ban holding wireless devices behind the wheel, granting exceptions for emergencies and specified job roles.

Sen. Kevin Corbin has introduced a bill in the North Carolina Senate proposing to increase Medicaid payments for primary care to match those of Medicare.

Sen. Kevin Corbin has introduced legislation in the North Carolina Senate aimed at broadening oral health care access through Medicaid.

Sen. Julie Mayfield has submitted legislation in the North Carolina Senate that seeks to eliminate restrictions on Weaverville’s ability to annex outlying areas.

Sen. Julie Mayfield has introduced a measure in the North Carolina Senate to permit Woodfin to pursue down-zoning without needing consent from all property owners affected.

State Rep. Lindsey Prather has introduced a sweeping reform bill in the North Carolina House that aims to overhaul the public education system and expand support services for students and schools statewide.

These ex-Greater Asheville area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Saturday, April 25.

A new program offers up to $25,000 for critical home repairs following Hurricane Helene damage in Haywood County. Local councils have secured $6 million for these efforts targeting low- and moderate-income homeowners.

Applications are open for a free summer camp aimed at introducing local female high school students to careers in emergency management and public safety. The week-long program includes site visits and networking opportunities with area professionals.

These former Greater Asheville area high school athletes are set to compete on Friday, April 24.

“What’s Up AVL!” featured Elizabeth Mueller from Asheville’s Water Resources Department discussing education efforts. The city’s bi-monthly radio show connects residents with local government staff. Listeners can tune in live or catch replays online.

The Haywood County Board will hold a public hearing on May 4 regarding a new housing plan draft. Residents can view documents online starting May 5 and provide feedback until June 5. Recent educational statistics highlight local student readiness levels.

Asheville detailed how Buncombe County’s new property assessments affect local taxes and next year’s city budget. Officials clarified there is no current deficit but noted potential increases if rates rise above ‘revenue neutral.’ Budget decisions will be finalized after public…

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners discussed major changes including unifying fire protection funding districts and updating flood prevention rules at their April meeting. Other topics included proclamations supporting child abuse prevention efforts and food waste reduction goals alongside academic…

Buncombe County residents can now access free day passes to all five local YMCAs using their library cards through the ZOOM pass program. This move expands recreational options as recent data highlight local student performance on key academic benchmarks.

Haywood County Commissioners plan to join other local officials at a Council of Governments meeting in Clyde on April 21. The session aims to share updates among municipalities but will not include any official county business. Recent ACT results show…