A message from the Haywood TDA about tourism

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]