The 15-foot-high new public artwork by Beatrice Coron will be installed at 65 N. Lexington Ave. A thriving downtown Asheville street will become even more vibrant this year with the installation of a new piece of public art on Lexington Avenue. The City of Asheville is pleased to announce that, after a competitive process, a metal sculpture entitled Lexington Life [...]
Citizen-Times file photo Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer, right, will make remarks during the Memorial Day Concert and Ceremony. Updated information: We honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation, but unfortunately due to a weather forecast predicting heavy rain, today’s Memorial Day Concert and Ceremony has been cancelled. Earlier announcement: The City of Asheville Mayor’s Committee for [...]
As the City of Asheville embarks on a mission to hire a new City Manager, City Council wants to ask you — Asheville residents — what qualities you think are important for the next person in this role. City staff held two May 10 discussion sessions at the Skyland Fire Department in South Asheville. Another community discussion [...]
At 7:47 a.m. May 11, the Asheville Police Department received a call from a manager at the In Town Motor Lodge (100 Tunnel Road) reporting that an individual staying at the lodge was yelling aggressively and damaging property. Lt. Michael Lamb was the first officer to arrive at approximately 8:11 a.m. [...]
The most prominent feature in Jake Rusher Park currently is the playground. New amenities are coming to Jake Rusher Park in south Asheville! Before the City finalizes the planned improvements, staff want to check in with residents on the park concept crafted from earlier community meetings. A park concept plan will be presented for residents to review and [...]
From Steve Jobs to Steven Spielberg, organizational success begins with strong leadership. As the City of Asheville embarks on a mission to hire a new City Manager, City Council wants to ask you — Asheville residents — what qualities you think are important for the next person in this role. Qualities identified by the community will [...]
The 2018 Movies in the Park season kicks off with Disney favorite “Moana.” The City of Asheville Parks & Recreation Department launches the 2018 season of Movies in the Park, a free monthly movie series on the Roger McGuire Green in Pack Square Park, beginning May 11. Because several movies were rained out last year, we’re [...]
Solar power is on the rise in the U.S. — and in Asheville. Here are steps the City is taking to encourage solar energy. While solar makes up about 2 percent of the energy generated nationwide, the City of Asheville is working to remove barriers to this sustainable energy source. In the past year, the City’s Office of Sustainability trained [...]
Though they roam the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China, their close ancestors used to call the Southern Appalachians home. And now they’re returning! Red pandas will come to the WNC Nature Center this fall. At their April 24 meeting, Asheville City Council approved a $184,820 appropriation for the construction of the Red Panda [...]
The City of Asheville has gathered all press releases, graphics and documents related to a former Asheville Police officer excessive use of force investigation into this portal on the City of Asheville website. The information relates to an use of excessive force against Johnnie Jermaine Rush by former Officer Christopher Hickman in August 2017. See the links [...]
A joint statement by Asheville City Council In light of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Western North Carolina this week, we understand many members of our community, especially our Latinx community, may be afraid. As your elected leaders, we want everyone to feel that Asheville is a welcoming community and we care about all of [...]
At 11:15 a.m. today, Asheville Police Chief Tammy Hooper provided information about last night’s shooting at 73 Hansel Avenue. Chief Hooper made her statements at Asheville Police Department Headquarters, 100 Court Plaza. Four people, including two children and the suspected shooter, are dead and three others were injured in the April 18, 2018, shooting. Erica Nichelle [...]