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. […]
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Join the Love Asheville from Afar Initiative
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 […]
Luke Combs picks local charities to benefit from Concert for Carolina
Press release from Eblen Charities: (Asheville, NC) Eblen Charities is one of the 4 local nonprofits that Luke Combs picked to benefit from the Concert for Carolina at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, October 26, 2024, presented by Explore Asheville. Luke Combs was raised in Asheville, NC. Tickets go on sale at 10am ET […]
City of Asheville Tropical Storm Helene updates for Thursday, Oct. 10
Daily update from the City of Asheville.
Buncombe County Tropical Storm Helene updates for Wednesday, Oct. 9
Buncombe County’s daily 11 a.m. briefing on Wednesday, Oct. 9 included updates on public school districts, elections, the City of Asheville’s water system repair progress, trash collection updates and more.
CIBO storm recovery update for Wednesday, Oct. 9
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 […]
City of Asheville water service updates for Wednesday, Oct. 9
Contractors continue to make progress on large-scale repairs to primary transmission mains in the water distribution system.
NCWorks AVL temporary location
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. • […]
Mission Health physician practices available
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 […]
Flush AVL addresses critical need for non-potable water in Asheville
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 […]
Henderson County Schools will reopen Tuesday, Oct. 15
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 […]
Asheville Police say arrest prevents looting
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 […]
City of Asheville Tropical Storm Helene updates for Wednesday, Oct. 9
The latest from the City of Asheville.
Buncombe County Board of Elections approves Modified early voting plan
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 […]
All Souls Counseling Center reopening planned for Thursday, Oct. 10
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 […]
UNC Health Pardee update for Wednesday, Oct. 9
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 […]
Mission Hospital nurses in Asheville ratify new contract with HCA management
Press release from National Nurses United: Registered nurses at Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C., voted in favor of ratifying a new three-year contract this week, winning measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention. Nurses represented by National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU), the nation’s largest nurses union, say the newly ratified agreement with […]
Disaster relief efforts by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (updated)
Press release from the The Church of Jesus Christof Latter-day Saints: Disaster relief efforts by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints begin in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene WHAT: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will begin cleanup efforts following Hurricane Helene. 14 communities throughout the Southeast will receive approximately […]
Advice on drying out historic buildings
The following information arrives courtesy of the Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County and the State Historic Preservation Office: 1. Prioritize Safety Precautions Before beginning any restoration efforts, ensure your safety and that of others. Assume power lines are live, turn off electricity, and check for gas leaks. Be cautious of contaminated floodwaters, wear protective […]
Sheriff Quentin Miller’s Remarks at the October 8th Briefing
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Below is a copy of Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller’s remarks at the October 8th Briefing: As I walked through our facilities earlier today, I was struck by something that deeply moved me. Amid our restoration, our deputies recovered the flag that had flown over our office. It […]
Henderson County no longer asking for physical donations, continues to accept financial contributions
Press release from Henderson County: In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Henderson County has been overwhelmed by the generosity of our community and beyond. We are grateful for the outpouring of support in the form of physical donations, (water, food, supplies) However, due to the current needs of our relief efforts, we are no longer […]