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Thursday, April 24, 2025

News from April 2025

Asheville bus service resumes on Swannanoa River Road after storm repairs

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 23, 2025

The City of Asheville has announced the resumption of bus stops along Swannanoa River Road on May 4, 2025.

Asheville offers diverse events and activities through Parks & Recreation in May

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 23, 2025

Asheville Parks & Recreation has unveiled a series of events, programs, and opportunities scheduled for May.

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Haywood Regional Medical Center names Sue Shugart as new CEO

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 22, 2025

Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC), part of the Duke LifePoint network, has announced the appointment of Sue Shugart as its new chief executive officer.

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How many companies in cities in Buncombe County received FDA inspections in Q1?

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 21, 2025

There was one company in a city associated with Buncombe County that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Public invited for feedback on Asheville Rides Transit operations

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 21, 2025

The City of Asheville has launched a community-wide survey aimed at gathering feedback on Asheville Rides Transit (ART) current operations.

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Buncombe County: Medicare dependency reached 4.8% in 2022

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 20, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.8% of income in Buncombe County, providing an average of $2,977 per capita to residents.

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Asheville Reporter area weekly mass times

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

The following parishes in the Asheville Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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2022: Buncombe County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Buncombe County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 9.6%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 8.2%.

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Haywood Regional Medical Center assesses community health needs with new survey initiative

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 17, 2025

Haywood Regional Medical Center is conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to better understand the health needs of Haywood County.

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Haywood Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center named 2024 Center of Distinction by Healogics

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

Haywood Regional Medical Center announced that Haywood Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center has been designated as a 2024 Center of Distinction by Healogics, a leading provider of advanced wound care services in the United States.

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Enrollment at Buncombe County Schools increased by 0.2% compared to previous school year

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

There were 21,884 students enrolled in Buncombe County Schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

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City offices closure impacts services on April 18

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

Asheville City government offices will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025.

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Madison County Schools welcomed 2,099 students in 2023-24 school year

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 13, 2025

There were 2,099 students enrolled in Madison County Schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

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Madison County: Residents received $49.11 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.1% of income in Madison County, providing an average of $2,256 per capita to residents.

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Asheville Reporter area weekly mass times

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 12, 2025

The following parishes in the Asheville Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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6,423 students enrolled in Haywood County Schools in 2023-24 school year

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 11, 2025

For the 2023-24 school year, Haywood County Schools experienced a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with eight fewer students being enrolled.

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Compost celebration scheduled for April 26 at Stephens-Lee Recreation Center

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

The City of Asheville and Buncombe County's efforts in waste management have yielded a significant milestone, diverting over one million pounds of food waste from landfills.

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Haywood Regional Medical Center highlights 2024 achievements in new report

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

Haywood Regional Medical Center has released its community benefit report for 2024, detailing its efforts to support the health and economic vitality of Haywood County and the surrounding region.

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H-1B Insights: Employers in Asheville Reporter publication area file 35 petitions throughout 2024

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

In 2024, 35 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the Asheville Reporter publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Asheville City Council appoints board for Downtown Improvement District

By Asheville Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

The Asheville City Council has voted to approve the slate of directors proposed by the Asheville Downtown Improvement District (ADID) at their meeting on April 8.