Hot Cars Can Kill - NEVER Leave a Child Alone in a Car!

Hot cars put children’s lives at risk! Temperatures can reach up to 200°F in a car within minutes.

Texting While Driving is the New Drunk Driving

Studies show you're as likely to be in an accident texting while driving as someone who is legally drunk. Watch this video for a wakeup call.

Check Out the Tax Office's QR Code!

Customers can use their mobile devices to scan the barcode which will take them directly to the BC Tax web page.

Pack Library Closed July 30

Pack Library will be closed on Saturday, July 30, due to Bele Chere.

Property Auction - August 2

The Sheriff's Office is going to auction off a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier.

3 Foods That May Fend Off Diabetes

Eat more leafy greens. Choose fat-free yogurt. And add nuts and seeds to your diet.

Don't Throw Those Old Rugs Away - Recycle Them!

Got an old bathroom or throw rug you are thinking of tossing? Don't do it! Recycle those old rugs by donating them to FurEver Friends.

Do You Run a Local Emergency Food or Shelter Program?

BC to receive $94,923 for emergency food & shelter programs. Application deadline July 26.

Is Your Cooler Healthy?

Don't get caught with an unhealthy cooler. A cooler that's not cool can lead to spoiled food!

Visit Lake Julian Park for Summertime Fun!

Fish, picnic, ride a paddleboat, play horseshoes, or just relax & enjoy the scenery @ Lake Julian.

Summer Reading Events for August

There are still some great SRP events left! Don't miss out.

Black Cats Have a Hard Time Finding Homes

Black cats are ignored by many rescue groups because they're so hard to place. Here are the Top 10 Reasons to adopt a black cat...

Recipe of the Week - Spicy Sweet Potato Salad

Congratulations to Mark Camp for his Spicy Sweet Potato Salad recipe!

If you see a pothole in the road outside of the city limits within Buncombe County, please call:

• North Carolina Department of Transportation at 298-2741

If you see a pothole within a municipality, please call:

• City of Asheville at 251-1122
• Town of Biltmore Forest at 274-0824
• Town of Black Mountain at 419-9304
• Town of Montreat at 669-8002
• Town of Weaverville at 645-0606
• Town of Woodfin at 253-4887

North Carolina's tax free weekend is August 5 - 7.

If you shop for the following items during this weekend, you will shop tax free:

• clothing, footwear and school supplies under $100
• sports and recreation equipment under $50
• computers under $3,500
• computer equipment under $250

 

 

Vaccines are not just for infants and preschool age children. As children get older, the protection they get from their childhood vaccines can wear off. Children also need new vaccines to protect against diseases they can get as teens. Summer is a great time to get this done - before school starts.

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Come on out and Groove on Grovemont with us! On Tuesday, July 26 at 6 p.m., hear Ahora Si - Latin/Cuban-style jazz!

The concert will be held in Grovemont Square, adjacent to the Swannanoa Library.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair & come on out! Concessions will include hot dogs, pizza, home-baked goods & ice cream. Proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Swannanoa Library & the Swannanoa Emergency Assistance Program. For more information, call 250-6486.

Bonus feature: Half Price Book Sale at the Swannanoa Library during each Groovin' concert. Lots of great books at unbelievably low prices!