Asheville Community Pulse

Local resilience shines as Asheville Tea Co. bounces back from Helene's destruction.

• HQ wrecked by flood: Former spot at 91 Thompson St. lost to...

• Guilty plea: Jami Marie Lee Lynn Tressler, 32, of Asheville, admitted to felony fentanyl trafficking in Buncombe County Superior Court.
• Arrest:...

Downtown's Zelda Dearest hotel kicks off its second annual Zelda Fitzgerald Week with six nights of live jazz, workshops, and literary tributes...

Key safety updates for Asheville residents:

• Burn ban ends: N.C. Forest Service lifted statewide open burn ban for 81 counties incl. all WNC &...

AVL Sounds Fest (Aug 6-9) unveils first wave of 150+ acts across 15+ venues.

• Headliners: Dr. Dog (local fave, some members now Asheville residents)...

Multi-agency collaboration ramps up against Asheville's violent crime spike:

• U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson met with APD, Buncombe Sheriff, feds,...

Crime and Safety Alerts

• 🔥 WHCD Shooting: Gov. Josh Stein orders U.S. and NC flags lowered to half-staff following a shooting at WHCD in...

Public Safety Updates

• 🔥 WHCD Shooting Trending: Asheville Topic reports a trending WHCD shooting alongside Gov. Josh Stein ordering U.S. and NC...

Buncombe County joins Paint NC's 100 Murals initiative with over 3,000 sq ft of murals at Pack Memorial Library, honoring local people, places, and...

Key local alerts and events:

• Burn ban lifted in 81 NC counties on May 3, per state forest service
• Buskerfest debuts in downtown Asheville to boost...

National spotlight on local arts recovery: NEA Chair Mary Anne Carter and council members tour Asheville/Marshall May 5-6, assessing Hurricane...

Over 600 local athletes gear up for Spring Games on May 7 at T.C. Roberson HS and May 21 at A.C. Reynolds HS, starting 9:30 a.m.

• School...

Balanced take on safety fears: Local opinion piece debunks exaggerated claims.

• Fox's lazy journalism: Used old photos (2018), outdated stats...

Accountability alert: Buncombe County solid waste specialist Casey Lee Balding resigned effective April 17 following two felony assault charges.

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Asheville Fire Department is observing Arson Awareness Week, reminding residents that arson is a serious crime harming lives, property, and neighborhoods.

Public Safety Updates

• 🔥 Open Burn Ban Lifted Soon: Buncombe County Fire Marshal will lift the open burn ban Sunday at 8 a.m. following recent...

Rising property values cost Buncombe County teachers a key state supplement (PRC 071):

• Hundreds notified April 28: Immediate end to monthly pay...

River Arts District bounces back with New Belgium Brewing's big celebration:

• Helene's hard hit took time, energy, and money to overcome
• Community...

Peak season kicks off strong: Buncombe County hotel revenue up 20% last month, with optimism for post-Helene recovery.

• May highlight: NAIA Track &...

Relief for Asheville-area residents: Buncombe County Fire Marshal lifts open burn ban Sunday, May 3 at 8 a.m. after recent rains reduced fire risks....