Media release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville continues to provide Tropical Storm Helene recovery resource updates on a daily basis Food and water distribution and community care stations will close on Dec. 2 Community Care Stations and water distribution sites will be closed on Thursday for the holiday, but they will […]

Media release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County launched a Financial Transparency Dashboard on Helene Spend Tracking since Sept. 25. As of today, Nov. 25, the County has spent $9,074,054. The dashboard is separated into two sections including actuals, which are items that have been paid, and obligations, which are items that will be paid. Go […]

Media release from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Energy Assistance Program will begin accepting applications from older adults 60 and older or people with disabilities receiving services through the NCDHHS Division of Aging on Dec. 2. The federally funded program helps […]

A media release from Center for Biological Diversity: ASHEVILLE, N.C.— The Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today [Nov. 25] for delaying critically needed Endangered Species Act protections for the southern bog turtle and roughhead shiner. Bog turtles are North America’s smallest turtles, measuring about the length of a human […]

Media release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (November 25, 2024): The Asheville Police Department located a woman reported missing Nov. 20. Vickie Lynne Wrenn was reported missing after being last seen the afternoon of Nov. 20 on Choctaw St., waiting for a transportation service.

Press release from Eblen Charities:  Asheville, NC This year marks the Thirteenth Annual Ingles Magical Christmas Toy Drive, a three-day event in partnership with Ingles Markets, WLOS and iHeartMedia. The Toy Drive will help provide gifts to thousands of children this holiday season. The drive-through event will be held at the Ingles Store #31 at 151 […]

Press release from Conserving Carolina: A new Henderson County park opened today in Saluda, offering 1.8 miles of walking trails and an observation deck next to a rushing waterfall. The park is named Bell Park in honor of local summer camp pioneers Frank and Calla Bell, who headed Camp Mondamin and Camp Green Cove. Bell Park continues […]

Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (November 22, 2024): Asheville Police arrested two people for drugs and a gun Thursday night near downtown Asheville.  Responding to multiple citizen complaints of illicit drug activity, Asheville Police Department officers conducted an investigation and executed a search warrant on Crescent Street around 10:13 p.m. on November […]

Press release from Haywood Community College: (Clyde, NC) – Spring and summer registration at Haywood Community College is currently open. Whether it’s time to start your educational journey or pick up where you left off, HCC is here to support your needs and shape your new future! The Spring 2025 term begins on Monday, January […]

Press release from Homeless Coalition: Purpose of Code Purple: Is to provide a coordinated effort among Asheville and Buncombe County shelters and other organizations to provide emergency overflow shelter to people experiencing homelessness. During Code Purple, participating shelters will provide more beds with fewer requirements than their typical programming. Code Purple sites will also work […]

Press release from Asheville Area of Chamber of Commerce: This holiday season, the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce launches Bizzy Bear, a fun and festive way to support local businesses while embracing community spirit. Presented by Spectrum and Duke Energy, Bizzy Bear encourages residents and visitors alike to explore Asheville’s vibrant downtown and beyond, shopping small and local. “Let’s […]

Press release from Homeless Coalition: Purpose of Code Purple: Is to provide a coordinated effort among Asheville and Buncombe County shelters and other organizations to provide emergency overflow shelter to people experiencing homelessness. During Code Purple, participating shelters will provide more beds with fewer requirements than their typical programming. Code Purple sites will also work […]

Press release from North Carolina Department of Transportation: Contractors for N.C. Department of Transportation have returned to previously scheduled operations on Interstate 26 after helping with hurricane recovery across western North Carolina. Crews from Fluor-United Joint Venture plan to close I-26 East tonight from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. between I-40 and Airport Road. During […]

Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police are investigating a shooting that occurred near downtown Asheville on Wednesday evening and are asking for the public’s help in identifying the shooter. Officers responded to the 100 block of Cherry Street North to investigate reports of a gun discharge around 5:56 p.m. on November 20th. When […]

Press release from AdventHealth Hendersonville: AdventHealth is honored to announce that the State of North Carolina has awarded us the Certificate of Need (CON) for 26 additional beds for our new hospital in Weaverville. This approval brings the total number of beds to 93, enhancing our capacity to provide high-quality, whole-person care to the people […]

Press release from Buncombe County: As we head into cold temperatures, Buncombe County and partners remain committed to supporting residents through ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene and cold weather sheltering. FEMA continues to provide temporary housing, and there are currently more than 1,000 families who are staying in hotels through FEMA while more permanent […]