Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County has an expedited process for reopening food service establishments. Restaurant operators should complete the Emergency Operations Plan for Food Service Establishments. Once a form has been submitted, food service operators will receive notification if a visit from Environmental Health is required before reopening. An inspector will reach out […]
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UNC Asheville vs. App State at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville postponed to 2025-26
Press release from UNC Asheville: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The UNC Asheville vs. App State men’s basketball contest scheduled for November 14, 2024, at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville, has been postponed to the 2025-26 season as the Western North Carolina region continues to recover following Hurricane Helene. The announcement was made on Wednesday (Oct. […]
Center for Craft relaunches craft futures fund for Hurricane Helene relief to Western North Carolina
Press release from Center for Craft: The Center for Craft is reactivating the Craft Futures Fund emergency relief grant program to direct essential resources to the artists and community of Western North Carolina (WNC) in the wake of Hurricane Helene. The Craft Futures Fund’s relaunch is made possible by initial crowdsourced funding and major gifts […]
Recycling collection to resume Monday, Oct. 21, garbage and debris collection reminders
Press release from City of Hendersonville: Starting Monday, October 21, recycling collection will resume for all customers on their regular pick-up day. As we return to normal service, we urge residents to be mindful of what items can and cannot be recycled. Proper sorting is crucial for the recycling process, and any carts found with […]
Buncombe County Board of Elections approves changes to some election day polling locations
Press release from Buncombe County Despite the effects of Tropical Storm Helene Buncombe County Election Services will maintain 80 Election Day polling locations with Buncombe County voters seeing changes to 16 of those venues. The Board of Elections unanimously approved a resolution on Wednesday, Oct. 16 revising Election Day polling locations. As part of the […]
A message about welcoming visitors back to Haywood County
Press release from Haywood County: In the three weeks since Tropical Storm Helene fell upon Western North Carolina, Haywood County has seen incredible progress across our five mountain communities – Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Canton, Clyde, and Lake Junaluska. With the continued support of visitors like you, we are rebuilding and emerging stronger every day! We’re excited […]
City of Asheville Tropical Storm Helene recovery resources for Oct. 17
Press release from The City of Asheville: City Offices and Parks will be closed until further notice. Curfew hours are 11 p.m. – 6 a.m. We continue to encourageour community – if you see something, say something & report illegal activity to 911. LOCAL UPDATES Public officials are holding news briefings each day at 11 […]
Buncombe County residents can apply for money for food after Helene
News release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County residents can apply for help buying food through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). From Oct. 18 through Oct. 24, individuals and households not currently receiving Food and Nutrition Services benefits who were impacted by Hurricane Helene can apply for D-SNAP. People can start applying for assistance […]
City of Asheville Water Resources update for Wednesday, Oct. 16
North Asheville and West Asheville began receiving water on Tuesday, providing water service to the two areas of the city that had not previously received service.
Buncombe County briefing updates for Wednesday, Oct. 16
News release from Buncombe County: Property Reappraisal Delayed Last night, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to delay the 2025 reappraisal until January 1, 2026. At this time, it is unknown how market values across the county will be impacted by the damage to real estate and personal property. The Property […]
Buncombe Commissioners delay 2025 property reappraisal and more
News release from Buncombe County: At the Oct. 15 regular meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution delaying the 2025 reappraisal deadline until January 1, 2026. At this time, it is unknown how market values across the county will be impacted by the known and anticipated severity of damage to real estate […]
Portions of Blue Ridge Parkway remains closed
News release from the Blue Ridge Parkway: The entire North Carolina section of the Blue Ridge Parkway remains closed due to portions of the roadway that have been compromised by flooding and tree hazards. Crews continue with emergency stabilization and damage assessments following Hurricane Helene. For safety reasons, park managers are asking the public to […]
SoCon Volleyball Championship moves from Asheville to Spartanburg, S.C.
Press release from the Southern Conference: SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The 2024 Ingles Southern Conference Volleyball Championship, originally slated for Asheville, North Carolina, will be contested on Nov. 21-24 at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. “We heard very clearly from some of our closest partners – Ingles Markets, Explore Asheville, Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville, and […]
Buncombe Commissioners delay 2025 property reappraisal; Approve $29 million FEMA award, Authorizes purchase of ambulances & more
Press release from Buncombe County: At the Oct. 15 regular meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution delaying the 2025 reappraisal deadline until January 1, 2026. At this time, it is unknown how market values across the county will be impacted by the known and anticipated severity of damage to real estate […]
Small Business Info Session to be held Thursday, Oct.17
Press release from Go Local Asheville: The second Small Business Info Session will be held on Thursday, October 17, from 10a.m. to 11:30a.m. at Mojo Coworking. The session will focus on essential guidance for local businesses reopening after water restoration and will also address what businesses can do if they are still without water. This session will feature representatives […]
Cold weather preparations, Spectrum restoration, & U.S. Army Corps of Engineers updates
Press release from Buncombe County: Last night, water flowed in Downtown Asheville, which is significant progress, and a direct result of the hard, long hours water crews have been working. The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will meet virtually today at 5 p.m. The meeting can be viewed live on the Buncombe County Facebook page. […]
Residents in WNC can apply for help buying food following Hurricane Helene
Press release from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services: Residents in 25 western counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians impacted by Hurricane Helene can apply for help buying food through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) which will begin on Oct.18, 2024, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services […]
Pisgah Forest Reopening Update
Press release from Pisgah Area Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association: As we enter the third week following Hurricane Helene, our community is beginning to shift from immediate rescue operations to the early stages of long-term recovery. While relief efforts will be ongoing for many weeks and months, some businesses are starting to reopen, and some individuals are […]
NC Sheriffs’ Association Statewide Disaster Assistance NetworkCoordinates Helene Response
Press release from the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association: The Statewide Disaster Assistance Network (SDAN) is a program created and operated by the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association to allow sheriffs’ offices across the state to request and offer aid to other sheriffs in the event of a disaster. In coordination with North Carolina Emergency Management, the North […]
TD Bank announces $500,000 in contributions to aid Hurricane Helene relief and recovery
Press release from TD Bank: TD today announced $500,000 in contributions to support local relief efforts in parts of Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina following Hurricane Helene. Donations will be distributed to a few local non-profits leading recovery efforts across the three states. TD will give $300,000 to non-profit organizations in North Carolina, $100,000 […]
Asheville Chamber launches Business Recovery Workspace
Press release from the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: Asheville Chamber launches Business Recovery Workspace alongside Business Recovery Center and Mountain Strong Fund Starting Wed. Oct. 16th, Business Recovery Workspace will be available at the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce from 9 am to 5 pm weekdays for business owners, nonprofit organizations and employees displaced […]