Press release from the YMI Cultural Center: Join us on Saturday, December 28, from 2 PM – 6 PM at the YMI Cultural Center for the UJIMA Health Expo! As we honor the Kwanzaa principle of collective work and responsibility, let’s nurture our minds and bodies together as we prepare for the new year. Enjoy: […]

News release from the Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Coalition Steering Committee: 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 […]

Press release from Haywood Advancement Foundation: HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (Dec. 20, 2024) – In a powerful display of community support and resilience, the Haywood Advancement Foundation (HAF) has awarded $350,000 in recovery grants to 17 small businesses across Haywood County, aiding their efforts to rebuild after the flooding caused by Tropical Storm Helene. These grants are […]

Press release from NCDOT: JONATHAN CREEK –  An additional chunk of asphalt fell away from an eastbound lane of Interstate 40 in the Pigeon River Gorge this week, delaying the reopening of the interstate. N.C. Department of Transportation crews and contractors initially focused on reopening the interstate the first week of January following severe damage […]

Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office:  (December 20th, 2024) Detectives with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office are working to locate a missing man.  29-year-old Andrew Parsonnet Glass, Jr. was reported missing December 17th.  He was las seen in the area of Sardis Road and Brevard Road on December 12th around 10:00 a.m.  He was […]

Press release from North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality: RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) has awarded more than $3.6 million in grants to support stream restoration, water-based recreation and water management projects across North Carolina. The total included $2.9 million in grants awarded to 13 local governments […]

Press release from Working Wheels: Asheville, NC:  Working Wheels, a local non-profit that provides affordable, reliable transportation for local families in need, has raised nearly $400,000 to purchase 30 replacement cars for survivors of Hurricane Helene who lost their car in the flood. The first 7 cars are on track to be matched with local […]

Press release from City of Asheville: City of Asheville offices will be closed December 24-26, 2024 during the winter holiday break. City offices will also be closed on January 1, 2025. Helene Recovery Efforts Debris Collection: Helene-related debris collection will continue throughout the holidays. FEMA Disaster Relief Center at Asheville Mall will have holiday hours: December 24: […]

Press release from Construction Coverage:  As property values continue to outpace inflation, property taxes are taking a bigger bite out of homeowners’ wallets. A new analysis from Construction Coverage breaks down property tax rates by state, county, and cityto reveal where homeowners have the greatest burden, with data specific to Asheville, NC. Key Takeaways, With […]

Press release from Homeless Coalition:  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 with participants to refer […]

Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department urges residents and visitors to avoid parks and flood-affected areas impacted by Hurricane Helene, as they remain unsafe due to significant hazards. Flood damage across the city has left many parks and trails unsafe, with risks including damaged infrastructure, unstable ground, hidden debris, poor lighting, […]

Press release from Mountain BizWorks: ASHEVILLE, NC (December 19, 2024) — Mountain BizWorks has announced the first round of awards from the Asheville-Buncombe Rebuilding Together Grant Fund, supporting 276 small businesses with $3.69 million in grant funding. These grants are made possible by a community collaborative of funders and partners working to support local businesses […]

Press release from SECU Foundation: RALEIGH, N.C. – SECU Foundation’s Board of Directors approved a phase two disaster relief package with an additional $1.75 million in grants to three organizations, providing intermediate assistance to the hardest hit residents and communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Funds awarded will help address temporary housing needs, financial crises, and […]

Press release from Asheville Fire Department: Dear Media Partners, After proudly serving with the Asheville Fire Department for over 28 years, I am writing to share that I will officially retire on January 1, 2025. This has been an incredibly rewarding journey, and I am honored to have worked with so many of you to […]

Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (December 19, 2024) – The Asheville Police Department arrested two convicted felons and seized two firearms during a crime prevention operation in west Asheville Tuesday night. While conducting proactive enforcement off of Haywood Road on the evening of December 17th, detectives observed occupants of a vehicle carrying […]

Press release from Dogwood Health Trust: Asheville, N.C. – Today, Dogwood Health Trust announced an additional $20 million in commitments in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina (WNC). This third round of funding builds upon earlier combined investments of more than $50 million, bringing Dogwood’s total Helene relief funding […]