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Animal Enrichment Day is just over a week away! Next Wednesday, July 31, see firsthand how Grandfather Mountain's keepers care for our furry and feathered inhabitants with an afternoon of fun and educational activities. Included with park admission, this event gives visitors the chance to interact with habitat staff and observe special enrichments, which are treats, new toys or unfamiliar scents that break up the animals’ routines and help keep them active and intellectually stimulated. For more information, animal enrichment day...

Street Closure for tomorrow 🚧 A portion of Willow Road is scheduled to be closed to thru traffic on Friday, July 26th related to the Ecusta Trail construction. Willow Road will be closed between Kanuga and Hebron. The road is expected to be closed to thru traffic between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Please be alert for crews working in the area....

Town of Franklin Planning Department Today after a request to NCDOT from the Town months ago. NCDOT started installing the new signs on 441 with exit numbers. The Georgia rd exits will be 67 and Highlands Rd exits will be 69. This will be a huge help with 911 dispatchers in locating emergencies and the economic growth of businesses in town. Thank you NCDOT division 14 for adding the exit numbers....

Asheville Fire Department! Hey Asheville! Our awesome Asheville Explorer Post is hosting a Car Wash Fundraiser on August 2nd from 10am to 6pm at Station 13! Swing by with your dirty rides and let our explorers give them a sparkling clean makeover! 100% of all funds raised will go directly to outfitting our explorers with the uniforms, turnout gear, and training equipment they need. Mark your calendars, spread the word, and let's make this the best car wash ever! Your support means the world to us and helps shape the future of our fire service heroes....

The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies, Buncombe County Emergency Management, Buncombe County EMS, and the Fairview Fire Department will be conducting a training exercise at Fairview Elementary School on July 24th. During this training, there will be increased law enforcement and emergency services activity in the area. Please be assured that this is only a training exercise and does not pose any threat to the community....

REMINDER: If you receive a call from someone posing as a Buncombe County Sheriff's Office member asking for money, gift cards, or bitcoin it is a scam. BCSO will never request payment over the phone. We have been receiving reports of scammers posing as deputies demanding payment for existing civil process debts and providing a callback number to a legitimate-sounding voicemail. THIS IS A SCAM. If you receive this call, DO NOT CALL BACK. If you have questions about any call you receive from the Sheriff's Office, feel free to call (828) 250-4503....

his Saturday, "Pickin' on the Square" returns with a band that American Songwriter called "...A singular force of energy and power". Run Katie Run will be live beginning at 6pm at the Gazebo on the Square in Downtown Franklin. Featured food vendors this week include Ben's Backdraft BBQ, Red's Lemonade, M's Ice Cream and Harold Clark. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the FREE music! See you soon at "Pickin' on the Square"!! Town of Franklin...

There are still spots available for the third of this year's free educator workshops, "Methods of Teaching Environmental Education," on Aug. 3-4! These workshops offer environmental educators opportunities for career growth and professional development.[*] This 10-hour program will focus on preparing participants from a variety of educational backgrounds and experiences in both the formal and nonformal sectors to use exemplary environmental education teaching methods and instructional strategies and will include multiple interactive components. Instructors are Grandfather Mountain Education Specialist Michelle Malalang and Interpretation and Education Programs Manager Lauren Farrell....

🚧⚠️NCODT has advised the County that an NCDOT Contractor plans to install road closure(s) for a bridge replacement project on Old Ross Rd. The Contractor plans to install closure signage up the morning of August 5th, 2024 with a contract end date of September 19, 2025 (but the project could be completed by as early as Spring of 2025). The same contractor is working on the Ball Park Rd bridge as well. NCDOT Traveler Information System will be updated....

"The Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee will hold its rescheduled monthly meeting on July 25, 2024, 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. in the first floor conference room of Asheville City Hall (70 Court Plaza). Meeting materials are available here. Community members are welcome and encouraged to attend this in-person meeting or to view the live stream. Please contact Emily Ball in the Homeless Strategy Division with any questions: eball@ashevillenc.gov or 828.271.6129. Thank you for your partnership in ending homelessness!"...

Join us next Friday, July 26th from 3-5PM for our popular returning program Retro Techno! Old tech meets new in this all-ages technology event featuring live demos of typewriters, Atari, View-Masters, and more! Repurpose old technology to create new art in a couple of hands-on activity stations led by Asheville Museum of Science educators. Test your skills on retro video game systems, or write a letter on an old-fashioned typewriter. Then, check out vintage examples of technology in the Special Collections reading room, including a special appearance of objects from the collection of the Asheville Radio Museum. Light snacks will be provided. All ages are welcome....

Join Haywood Waterways Association to learn about the Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail by snorkeling the waters to discover the fish and other wildlife that call the Pigeon home. Snorkels, masks, and goggles will be provided, but on a first come first serve basis. Youth are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult if under the age of 18. There are two program times: 11:00am – 12:00pm and 12:00 – 1:00pm. Participants will meet at the Pigeon River Canton boat ramp (across from pool) You must pre-register by contacting Christine O’Brien: 828-476-4667 ext. 1; christine@haywoodwaterways.org....

Grab your little one and join us for a fun day in the sun in the outdoor field space at the Asheville YMCA on July 27 from 11 a.m.– 1 p.m.! Field Day AVL is a guardian/child event that consists of team-oriented events such as 3-legged race, water balloon toss, timed dash sprint, long jump, and more. Guardians and children will act as a team to compete in these events. Water play and other skilled games will also be included. This event is free and open to everyone! For more information or to register, ymcawnc.org...

The Hendersonville Police Department has received several phone calls from residents about a phone scam. The scammers are generating these fraudulent calls using the police department's non-emergency number (828-697-3025) to make it more believable. The scammers are using classic tactics like: 🚓 Claiming they work for the police department 🚨 Giving residents various fraudulent stories about their involvement in an alleged crime 💰 Demanding payment in the form of gift cards or Bitcoin purchases No law enforcement agency will ever call and ask for money or payment of any kind, especially when it involves resolving legal issues. If you have any concerns about the validity of a phone call, hang up and call the police department to confirm the allegations, even if the phone number shows up as a police department number....

7th Avenue Construction Update! 🚜 Harper General Contractors has been working diligently to finalize the intersection at MLK Blvd, Grove Street, and 7th Avenue this week, and we're thrilled to announce that it will reopen just in time for July 4th! 🎆 While some landscaping work remains, the new gateway signage is up, and vehicular traffic will have access to Grove Street by the end of today. This means easier access to businesses and parking on the West end of the 7th Avenue Construction Site. Check out some recent progress photos, and don't forget that your favorite 7th Avenue businesses need your support now more than ever while construction continues! ❗️Starting early next week, the intersection at Maple Street and 7th Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic. ❗️ Additional information and detour routes will be shared soon. Follow the 7th Avenue Project Page here: here...

The Frog level area , specifically Commerce Street, will be closed throughout Saturday June 29, 2024....

Can you run as fast as a black bear? Can you jump as high as a red fox? Learn about the different animals in Western North Carolina and compare yourself to their abilities. Ideal for elementary and middle school-aged students. Registration is required. To register, email Ashlyn Godleski at ashlyn.godleski@haywoodcountync.gov, or call 828-648-2924....

Hendersonville Police: Overnight Car Break-Ins in Hendersonville - Safety Reminders 🔑 Hey Hendersonville! Just a quick reminder to always lock your vehicles, even when parked at home. 👮‍♂️Hendersonville Police Officers have taken reports on a series of overnight car break-ins involving two suspects. The suspects are considered armed and dangerous. 🚗 Lock your doors and close your windows. 👛 Never leave valuables in plain sight. 💡 Park in well-lit areas when possible. 📱 If you see individuals attempting to break into your car, or other suspicious activity, call 911. Together, we can keep our community safe! Stay vigilant, Hendersonville! 👀...

Hospitality House Northwest NC is at Hospitality House Northwest NC Guess what? Our FREE “Savor the Summer” Food Truck Rodeo + Farmers Market series is back for 2024! There will be four events throughout the summer, with the first event taking place on Thursday, June 27th, in the upper and lower parking lots of 338 Brook Hollow Road from 5:30-7:30 p.m. These events will include multiple food trucks, local foods prepared in our kitchen, games, activities, community resources and a free farmers market using produce grown in our organic gardens. The event and everything in it are COMPLETELY FREE to EVERYONE! The following three events will be held on the fourth Thursday of July, August, and September....

The 2024 Booze It & Lose It campaign "Operation Firecracker" kicks off today across North Carolina and runs thru July 7, 2024. During this time, deputies with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office will join law enforcement agencies across the state to make our roads safer by increasing patrols throughout the county to identify and apprehend impaired drivers. The goal of this campaign is to prevent alcohol-related crashes and ensure a safe holiday for everyone. Tips to stay safe: Don't drink and drive – use a designated driver, ride-sharing services, or other safe transportation options. Report impaired drivers – if you see suspicious or dangerous driving, contact law enforcement immediately. Please celebrate responsibly and make smart choices to keep yourself, your family, and everyone else on our roads safe....