Press release from Haywood County Emergency Management: The Smoky Mountain Event Center has been an excellent host for the mass vaccination clinics over the last few months, but as event season ramps up there will be some dates that the fairgrounds will be unavailable for clinic use. Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center has graciously offered […]
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Wanda Austin becomes second woman to lead NCDOT highway division
Press release from the N.C. Department of Transportation: For the second time in its history, a woman will lead a highway division for the N.C. Department of Transportation. Wanda H. Austin, P.E. CPM, has been promoted to Division 14 engineer, the agency announced Friday. “I am excited to accept the opportunity to lead such a […]
Henderson County providers to start Group 4 COVID vaccinations March 17
Press release from the Henderson County Department of Public Health: Henderson County COVID-19 vaccine providers will move to Group 4 eligibility alongside the state on March 17, starting with vaccinations for individuals with high-risk medical conditions, experiencing homelessness or incarcerated. Local providers have been scheduling appointments for frontline essential workers in Group 3 while continuing […]
Henderson County bridge over I-26 to close on March 15
Press release from the N.C. Department of Transportation: An important scheduled date on the Interstate 26 widening project is upon us. A bridge in Henderson County carrying traffic over I-26 will close on Monday, March 15, for 180 days, and sections of the interstate will be closed for four nights starting on Tuesday. The project […]
Hendersonville recognizes Michele Sparks as 2020 Main Street Champion
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: Michele Sparks, owner of Art Mob Studios in Downtown Hendersonville, was recognized among 38 other volunteers in North Carolina as a 2020 Main Street Champion. The North Carolina Main Street Program recognized champions for their commitment to downtown revitalization and strong communities during a virtual recognition ceremony on […]
Buncombe seeks paid members for community engagement workgroup
Press release from Buncombe County: In February 2021, Buncombe County received an additional $1.75 million grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to continue building on efforts in collaboration with local leaders and the community to rethink the local criminal justice system, safely reduce Buncombe County’s jail population, and eliminate racial inequities. […]
Asheville outlines schedule for March 23 Council meeting
Press release from the City of Asheville: On Tuesday, March 23: At 9:00 a.m. City Council will be holding prearranged interviews for the School Board as follows: 9:00 Peyton O’Conner 9:25 George Sieburg 9:50 Patricia Griffin 10:15 Jacqueline McHargue 10:40 Michele Delange 11:05 James Carter 11:30 Joyce Brown Pursuant to North Carolina […]
Henderson County Public Schools moves to Plan A March 23
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: Following this morning’s approval by the Henderson County Board of Public Education, Henderson County Public Schools will welcome its middle and high school students back on campus Tuesday, March 23, under Plan A – the fully in-person learning model. This planned transition follows Wednesday’s announcement of the NC […]
Asheville City Schools calls March 16 special meeting on Asheville Primary School closure
Notice from Asheville City Schools: The Asheville City Board of Education will hold a special called meeting and public hearing on Tuesday, March 16, at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room located at 85 Mountain Street, Asheville, N.C. The purpose of the meeting is for the Board to receive public input on the potential closure […]
Reject Raytheon AVL to protest at Chamber of Commerce March 12
Notice from Reject Raytheon AVL: We gather in public every two weeks to raise awareness about the misguided decision of the Buncombe County Commission to provide $27 million in incentives for Pratt & Whitney to build a jet engine plant here. P&W is a division of Raytheon Technologies, the second largest war profiteer in the […]
Dillsboro Easter Hat Parade celebrates 31 years on April 3
Press release from The Dillsboro Merchants Association: On Saturday, April 3, the day before Easter, you are invited to a day of fun! Come out to Dillsboro and bring your finest Easter bonnet to the famous Easter Hat Parade! Dress up the smiles on everyone’s face by joining in and walking in the parade. New […]
Asheville announces remote meetings for March 15-19
Press release from the City of Asheville: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following committees will hold remote meetings during the week of Monday-Friday, March 15-19. 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 Public Input page. All […]
Paulina Mendez joins justice services as Family Justice Division Manager
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Justice Services is excited to announce Paulina Mendez will join the organization as the new Family Justice Division Manager. Taking over the helm at the Family Justice Center (FJC), she will continue the collaborative work with our partners to integrate community resources to provide high quality, trauma-informed services […]
Skilled nursing facility in Madison County partners with CommunityLab for weekly COVID-19 surveillance testing for staff members
Press release from Madison Health & Rehabilitation: Madison Health & Rehabilitation, a skilled nursing facility in Madison County, has partnered with CommunityLab for weekly COVID-19 surveillance testing of about 95 staff members. According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, long-term care facilities (including skilled nursing facilities) are at high risk for SARS-CoV-2 […]
Gov. Cooper announces people with high-risk medical conditions in Group 4 will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 17
Press release from the Office of Governor Roy Cooper: Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. announced beginning on March 17, people in Group 4 who have a medical condition that puts them at higher risk of serious illness and people who live in […]
Waynesville, Hendersonville recognized as North Carolina Main Street Champions
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce: North Carolina Main Street Champions will be recognized for their commitment to downtown revitalization and strong communities during a virtual recognition ceremony today. “There are three keys to economic development success: public-private partnerships that share in the effort and jointly celebrate the successes of projects; economic […]
Daylight saving time reminder: change your clocks forward, change your battery in your smoke alarm
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Insurance: When daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 14, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey reminds everyone to change the batteries in your household smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. With families spending more time at home due to the pandemic, now is a critical time to review home fire […]
Author, program director and UNC Asheville lecturer Tommy Hays receives “Order of the Long Leaf Pine” honor
Press release from UNC Asheville: Author, former executive director of the Great Smokies Writing Program and retired lecturer in UNC Asheville’s Master of Liberal Arts and Sciences program Tommy Hays has been named to the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the governor of North Carolina. The award, begun in […]
Pardee vaccination of local 65-year-old addresses multiple risk factors: age, race and occupation
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Feb. 26 was an emotional day for 65-year-old Thomas Allen of Hendersonville as he received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Pardee UNC Health Care Vaccine Clinic at Blue Ridge Community College. While his age made him eligible for vaccination, Mr. Thomas’ occupation and his race […]
LoveHendo, Grey Hosiery Mill Reuse among recipients of 2020 N.C. Main Street Award
Press release from the N.C. Department of Commerce: Nine communities will receive awards for excellence in downtown revitalization during the North Carolina Main Street Awards Ceremony this evening. Liz Parham, Director of the North Carolina Main Street and Rural Planning Center will present the awards virtually in categories that include economic vitality, design, promotion and […]
9 arrested in months-long narcotics investigation
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety: After an approximately seven-month long investigation, nine people were arrested between Thursday, March 4, 2021, and Monday, March 8, 2021, as part of a multi-jurisdictional operation primarily conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), Asheville Police Department, Henderson County Sheriff’s Office and the […]