Madison County Schools in Madison County experienced fall in student enrollment for 2022-23 school year
Student enrollment in Madison County's only school district fell by 0.5% in the 2022-23 school year.
Al Kopf: A Dedicated Innovator in Asheville Parks & Recreation
Al Kopf, a long-time member of the Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) team, has been making significant contributions to the community through his dedication and passion for park design and recreation programs. Kopf shared his journey with APR, mentioning, "I started working with the City of Asheville in 1985 in the Planning Department, but I was fortunate to have an opportunity to work in APR a couple of years later."His inspiration to join the team stemmed from his childhood experiences, where he actively participated in town recreation programs and explored national...
Electrify Asheville-Buncombe Launches Innovate Marketplace for Clean Energy Technologies
Buncombe County and the City of Asheville have joined forces to introduce a groundbreaking initiative called Electrify Asheville-Buncombe, aimed at supporting the clean-energy objectives of Asheville and Buncombe County residents. The program offers assistance to locals in exploring new electric technologies, selecting certified local contractors, and accessing discounts and financing options to upgrade their homes with efficient electrified systems.The centerpiece of the Electrify Asheville-Buncombe program is the launch of a new online marketplace, LetsGoElectric.com,...
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- FDA conducted inspections of 2 companies in cities located in Buncombe County in Q4 2023
- Which former Asheville Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?
- Fewer students enrolled in Haywood County's only school district in 2022-23 school year
- Progress on Downtown Bathroom Project at College Street and Rankin Avenue
Asheville Parks & Recreation Announces Free Movies in the Park Series for 2024
Mountain families should mark their calendars for the return of Movies in the Park to Pack Square Park with a showing of Wonka on Friday, May 10. According to APR Director D. Tyrell McGirt, "Movies in the Park is one of the thousands of opportunities the Asheville Parks & Recreation team creates each year with the goal of bringing community members together through the unique power of shared experiences."The Movies in the Park series, produced by Asheville Parks & Recreation and sponsored by Au Pair in America, will feature family favorites on a massive outdoor screen at...
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CITY OF ASHEVILLE: Approves Missing Middle Housing Study Contract
.On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, the City of Asheville’s City Council approved a $115,000 contract to Opticos Design, Inc., and their subcontractor Cascadia Partners, for a Missing Middle Housing study.
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CITY OF ASHEVILLE: Dual lines added at public outdoor racquet sports courts, shared use schedule for pickleball and tennis begins March 13
.Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) previously announced all outdoor hard surface public tennis courts maintained by the City of Asheville would become dual-lined, converting them to shared use courts to support local growth of pickleball and tennis.
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CITY OF ASHEVILLE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Powerful Young Women's Brunch March 18
.Celebrate Women's History Month with food, music, and a photo booth at the Powerful Young Women's Brunch at the Tempie Avery Montford Community Center on March 18, 10am-12pm.
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CITY OF ASHEVILLE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Spring Adaptive Tennis with APR Therapeutic Recreation
.Learn tennis basics and practice your skills on the court!
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CITY OF ASHEVILLE: Applications for the 2023 CAYLA summer internship program
.If you are a 10th or 11th grader looking for a paid summer internship, keep reading!
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CITY OF ASHEVILLE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Spring Adult Flag Football League
Bring your game plan and your friends and join our Spring Adult Flag Football League!
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TOWN OF BILTMORE FOREST: March 19 Trolley Tour
.Join us on a 45- to 60-minute nonstop tour of a route through Biltmore Forest on a classic Gray Line Trolley.
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TOWN OF BILTMORE FOREST: Family Sports and Fitness Committee March 5, April 2 and May 7 First Sunday Stretch Classes
.Increase your Flexibility and Balance! Grab your yoga mat, straps and blocks, and head to the Social Room of Town Hall at 5 pm on the first Sunday of each month this year for a flexibility and balance fitness class.
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CITY OF ASHEVILLE: City Council to hold annual retreat March 2-3, 2023
.The Asheville City Council will be holding their annual retreat on Thursday, March 2, 2023 (Noon-5 p.m.) and on Friday, March 3, 2023.