Press release from Eblen Charities: Eblen Charities has received a grant from the Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Foundation to enhance service to people in financial crisis in Western North Carolina. Eblen, one of 23 nonprofits that recently received a grant from Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Foundation, will use the funds for […]
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Blue Ridge Parkway seeks volunteers for ‘Project Parkway’ event April 24
Press release from National Park Service: (NC/VA) – National Park Service officials announced today the third annual, Project Parkway, will take place on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Saturday, April 24, 2021. This single-day, park-wide volunteer project will help complete much needed work at various locations across the park and is ideal for people interested in learning more about the park […]
Farmers tailgate markets will open for Spring
Press release from Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: Farmers tailgate markets are readying tents for the new season, with openings scheduled in April and May. These early spring markets will offer an array of produce, including colorful root vegetables like carrots and radishes, tender lettuces and salad greens, cold-hardy greens like kale and spinach, mushrooms, spring […]
MAHEC, Mission welcome 75 medical grads to residency and fellowship programs
Press release from HCA Healthcare North Carolina Division: On Friday, March 19, Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) and Mission Health welcomed 75 new residents and fellows through the National Resident Matching Program’s Match Day. This is the day when medical school graduates and residents from the United States and around the world learned in which […]
Mission Children’s Dental transitions to Blue Ridge Health
Press release from Blue Ridge Health: Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare based in Asheville, NC, is pleased to announce the transition of Mission Children’s Dental to Blue Ridge Health (BRH) effective April 1, 2021. This transition includes a donation from Mission Health of two dental buses for the continuation of the Toothbus® […]
Groundwater Solutions to offer free COVID-19 testing Saturday, March 27
Press release from Groundwater Solutions, Inc.: On March 27, from 10:00AM TO 3:00PM FREE COVID-19 testing at Faith Tabernacle Christian Center, 800 Appledoorn Circle, Asheville NC. The continued increases in North Carolina COVID-19 cases, positivity rates, hospitalizations, and death rates are alarming. The CDC and local health departments recommend that you get tested, especially if […]
Grey Hosiery Mill in Hendersonville recognized by state as best adaptive reuse project
Press release from Historic Downtown Hendersonville: The Grey Hosiery Mill project in Downtown Hendersonville, North Carolina was recognized as best adaptive reuse project during the North Carolina Main Street Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, March 1. Liz Parham, Director of the North Carolina Main Street and Rural Planning Center presented the awards virtually in categories that […]
Bee mural project in downtown Hendersonville will resume March 29
Press release from Hendersonville Tree Board: (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, March 9, 2021) – Muralist Matt Willey will return to Hendersonville in late March or early April, depending on weather, to resume and finish the Bee Mural he began painting last fall. When temperatures in the winter drop below 50 °F (10 °C), as they did […]
Council an Aging Henderson County joins in month-long March for Meals celebration
Press release from the Council on Aging Henderson County: Local elected officials gathered at the Council on Aging for Henderson County today in recognition of the 19th Annual March for Meals – a month-long and nationwide celebration of Meal on Wheels and our senior neighbors who rely on this essential service to remain healthy and […]
Stimulus creates changes to health care enrollment; free counseling available
Press release from Mountain Projects: American Rescue Plan Makes Positive Changes to Marketplace Health Insurance Counselors of Mountain Projects (GetCoveredWNC.org) are ready to assist consumers Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Graham, Swain, Clay, Cherokee Counties & Qualla Boundary – The COVID-19 relief plan, now called the American Rescue Plan, makes several important changes to the ACA Marketplace Insurance […]
Asheville City Council to hold budget worksession prior to March 23 meeting
Press release from the city of Asheville: For safety and to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, Asheville City Council meetings remain virtual at this time. That includes the March 23 City Council meeting. In addition to the 5 p.m. meeting Council will hold a 2:30 p.m. budget work session. March 23 will be the second […]
Rep. Cawthorn Votes Against H.R. 1603
Press release from the Office of Representative Cawthorn 11th District of North Carolina: NC-11 Congressional Representative Madison Cawthorn voted “No” on H.R. 1603 today. Rep. Cawthorn explained his vote stating: “One of the worst facets of partisan policymaking is when common-sense reforms are sandwiched between a left-wing legislative wish list. Such is the case with the […]
Asheville City Council agenda – March 23
Press release from the city of Asheville: On March 23, at 9 a.m. City Council will be holding pre-arranged interviews for the School Board as follows: 9:00 Peyton O’Conner 9:25 George Sieburg 9:50 Patricia Griffin 10:15 Jacquelyn McHargue 10:40 Michele Delange 11:05 James Carter 11:30 Joyce Brown Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute […]
Asheville City Council to hold annual retreat March 31, April 1
Press release from the city of Asheville: City Council will hold their annual retreat on March 31 and April 1, 2021. The March 31 meeting will begin at 3 p.m. and the April 1 meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m., both on the Arena Floor of Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville, located at 87 Haywood […]
CIBO issues meeting scheduled for Friday, April 9
Press release from the Council of Independent Business Owners: Mark your calendar for these upcoming CIBO meetings… CIBO ISSUES MEETING FRIDAY, April 9th (Note: It’s the second Friday in April due to the Holiday) 7:30 am Via Zoom (online meeting platform (1) Buncombe County Comprehensive Plan and Development Services update – Nathan Pennington, Buncombe County […]
City of Asheville remote meetings March 22-26
Press release from the city of Asheville: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following committees will hold remote meetings during the week of March 22-26, 2021. More information, including ways to view and participate will be posted on the committee page and on the Boards & Commissions virtual meeting hub on the CIty’s PublicInput page. All meetings can be […]
One Buncombe Fund to help retain 406 living-wage jobs
Press release from Buncombe County: Donations from Buncombe County, area organizations and businesses, and community members are set to have a significant impact on small businesses. The One Buncombe Fund is awarding $475,000 in grants to 116 area businesses as part of a COVID-19 relief effort. This money will directly assist 406 living-wage jobs by supporting […]
Agenda posted for 3-24-21 Hendersonville City Council meetings
Press release from the city of Hendersonville: As a reminder, the City Council will reconvene their March 4th meeting on 3-24-21 at 4 p.m. to vote on the right-of-way closure of Brown St. They will adjourn the meeting then open their second monthly meeting shortly after. We have made one agenda document so its not confusing. Anyone logging […]
TD Charitable Foundation awards ABCCM $125,000grant
Press release from Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry: ABCCM receives $125,000 from the TD Charitable Foundation 15th Annual Housing for Everyone grant competition. The only agency in North Carolina to receive an award. There are approximately 30-40 million nationally, and 485,000 households in NC at risk of eviction. ABCCM Crisis ministries receives an average of 26 calls weekly […]
Health Department opens online COVID-19 vaccine registry to all eligible groups
Press release from the Henderson County Department of Public Health: The Henderson County Department of Public Health has opened COVID-19 vaccination appointments to all currently eligible groups to schedule online or by phone. The Health Department has launched the COVID-19 Registry, which allows individuals in all currently eligible groups in North Carolina to be contacted for a vaccine […]
Scam alert: suspected caller claiming to be with Buncombe County Internal Audit
Press release from Buncombe County: Notice: On March 18, 2021, the Buncombe County Internal Auditor’s office received a complaint about an individual pretending to be with their office, calling homeowners, and asking for mortgage paperwork information. Please be aware, the Buncombe County Internal Audit office will never ask for personal information regarding your home mortgage […]