Press release from FEMA: While renewal dates have passed for some National Flood Insurance Program policyholders in states affected by Helene may be able to take steps that will renew their policy and receive immediate help. Policyholders who received flood damage from Helene should be sure to ask their insurance agent or company about advance […]

Press release from Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity: We are happy to share that the Weaverville ReStore has reopened! We are operating solely out of our Weaverville location while we work to rebuild the damaged Asheville store. We have resumed our normal business hours of 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. Proceeds from […]

Press release from the Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County: In light of Hurricane Helene, preservation grants from $500 – $5000 are currently available in the category of Brick-and-Mortar.  The following are some guidelines for this current grant cycle (see grant application below). There is currently no grant application deadline and applications will be reviewed […]

Press release from Buncombe County: The Board of Commissioner meeting materials for the upcoming October 15 meeting has been posted online and can be found here. Please note that in-person attendance is not permitted at this time due to lack of water in the building. The meeting can be viewed on the County Facebook page and […]

Press release from Henderson County: Henderson County has lifted the county-wide curfew, effective at 7:00am, Thursday, October 10, 2024. The State of Emergency for Henderson County remains in place. There is still restricted travel along Highway 64, Highway 74 and Highway 9 in the Bat Cave and Gerton areas of Henderson County. For the latest […]

Press release from City of Hendersonville: Hendersonville, NC (October 10, 2024) – The City of Hendersonville is pleased to announce that the water system has been substantially restored to normal operations. Today, water service was fully restored to the Hoopers Creek area, marking the completion of the system-wide restoration efforts. “The dedication of our staff […]

Press release from Haywood County: Dear Friends of Haywood County, This message is current as of October 10, 2024. Expect an updated version in approximately one week. It’s been two weeks since Tropical Storm Helene struck, leaving a significant impact on Haywood County and our five mountain communities—Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Canton, Clyde, and Lake Junaluska. […]

Press release from Explore Asheville: While travel is not possible at this time due to the significant impacts of Hurricane Helene, Explore Asheville is launching the Love Asheville from Afar initiative in partnership with the Asheville Downtown Association, Go Local Asheville, ArtsAVL, the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, Asheville Independent Restaurant Association, MADE X MTNS, Mountain […]

Press release from The Council of Independent Business Owners: Buncombe County -All board and commission meetings will be suspended until further notice. -The County is working with New York City Fire Department personnel to establish comfort stations (water/toilets/etc.) throughout the County. -Do not burn debris along stream banks until it can be searched. -Some post office […]

Press release from Mountain Area Workforce Development Board: • NCWorks Career Center Services are currently available at 339 New Leicester Highway, Suite 140, Asheville, NC 28806 inside the offices of the Land of Sky Regional Council. The NCWorks Mobile Unit will also be on site for the time being to provide assistance as well. • […]

Press release from Mission Health: Due to Hurricane Helene, many of our clinics are without power and are closed until further notice. If you have an upcoming appointment or need care, please call 855-815-3783 to check clinic status before driving in. Buncombe County: Asheville Cardiology Associates – Asheville *Temporary Location at 310 Long Shoals Road […]

Press release from Flush AVL: Asheville, NC – The Asheville community is coming together like never before in the face of an ongoing public health crisis; if waste is left in toilets, disease will spread. In response to a vital community need identified through grassroots efforts, Flush AVL is stepping up to ensure that no […]

Statement from Henderson County Public Schools: This is Mark Garrett, Superintendent of Henderson County Public Schools, with an important update for our community. This will be a lengthy message, so please take the time to listen all the way through. We want everyone to have the information on our return to school plan following the […]

Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (October 9th, 2024): Asheville Police Department Officers arrested a man in possession of a stolen vehicle attempting to loot after curfew on Tuesday night in the River Arts District.  While conducting crime prevention in the River Arts District around 8:26 p.m. on October 8th, officers located a […]

Press release from Buncombe County: In response to Tropical Storm Helene, the Buncombe County Board of Elections approved new times and locations for early voting under authority of an emergency resolution by the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE). On Oct. 7, the NCSBE authorized Buncombe and a dozen other counties that were “severely […]

Press release from All Souls Counseling Center: Our thoughts and prayers are with community members who have been affected by Hurricane Helene. It is difficult to put into words what we have experienced as a community, but like many of you, we have been inspired by neighbors helping neighbors and so much support coming into our community […]

Press release from UNC Health Pardee: As operations have been stabilized for most all UNC Health Pardee practices and clinics, this will be our last update. Any further updates or changes will be communicated via social media, the website, or directly with patients. Thank you, media partners, for your partnership in bringing this information to […]