Press release from Heart of Brevard: Heart of Brevard (HOB) announced plans for Arts in March, celebrating local arts and culture in downtown Brevard, March 27-28, 2021. After a hiatus in 2020 due to COVID-19, the annual event returns for its third year. “Spring is a wonderful time to experience the local creative scene, explore […]
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New satellite internet pilot program will provide some Swain County students with high-speed internet
Press release from Gov. Roy Cooper’s Press Office: Some students in Hyde and Swain counties will soon be able to access high-speed internet via satellite technology, thanks to a pilot program aimed at improving internet access to support remote learning. The North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) Broadband Infrastructure Office (BIO) and the Friday […]
Folk Art Center hosts events in recognition of National Quilting Day
Press release from the Southern Highland Craft Guild: National Quilting Day is March 20, 2021. Guild member, quilt-maker and quilt historian Connie Brown will be demonstrating in the lobby of the Folk Art Center March 18, 19, and 20, 2021. Between 10 and 4pm on Friday and Saturday (March 19 and 20) visitors are invited […]
Multiple local projects are funded for elk studies
Press release from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation: The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners contributed $508,392 in funding for 13 wildlife habitat enhancement, research and hunting heritage projects in Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. RMEF directly granted $191,102 in funding that leveraged an additional $317,290 in partner dollars. “To help […]
UNC Asheville tuition and fees set for 2021-22
Press release from UNC Asheville: The UNC System Board of Governors has approved UNC Asheville’s tuition and fees for 2021-22 at its February 18, 2021, meeting and instituted a fifth year of tuition freeze for in-state students. UNC Asheville will keep in-state undergraduate tuition at $4,122. Out-of-state undergraduate tuition also remains the same at $21,470 […]
NCDHHS instructs K-12 schools to open for in-person instruction
Press release from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services: K-12 schools are expected to open for in-person instruction for K-12 students following the StongSchoolsNC health guidance released today by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Recognizing the growing harms to children who are out of school and relying solely on […]
Progressive Alliance of Henderson County to host COVID-19 update on March 10
Press release from the Progressive Alliance of Henderson County: On Wednesday, March 10, at 2:00, we will feature developments regarding Covid19 in Henderson County – an Update. This presentation will be provided by the Henderson County Health Department. Please click on this link to join the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87574975543?pwd=ck8yZHNKd21RQVBMcmpFdnkyeFhiUT09 Meeting ID: 875 7497 5543 Passcode: 729866
Buncombe County’s Group 3 COVID-19 vaccine waitlist will open March 10
Press release from Buncombe County Government: Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) has been working to ensure a smooth opening of the Group 3 waitlist on March 10, 2021. On Tuesday, March 2, Governor Roy Cooper announced the state would move to Group 3 beginning Wednesday, March 3, one week before previously stated by the […]
BorgWarner announces $62.25M investment in Arden facility
Press release from the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County: In conjunction with the Buncombe County Commission and the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County (EDC), BorgWarner announced today plans to invest $62.25 million in its Arden operations. This investment will sustain the existing workforce while bringing additional high-wage jobs from other BorgWarner locations in […]
Diaper need up 393% in Western North Carolina
Press release from Babies Need Bottoms: The number of WNC families facing diaper need (the inability to afford a sufficient supply of diapers to keep young children clean, dry and healthy), grew exponentially during the onset of the pandemic. When Covid-19 first hit in March 2020, and the local unemployment rate jumped practically overnight, so […]
ASAP’s Local Food Research Center releases 2020 report
Press release from the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: The Local Food Research Center, a program of ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project), annually surveys farms in the Appalachian Grown region, which includes Western North Carolina as well as surrounding counties in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, and South Carolina. In addition to assessing farm demographics, market outlets, and […]
Asheville’s newborn kitten nursery welcomes its first litter
Press release from Esther Neonatal Kitten Alliance: Esther Neonatal Kitten Alliance, a local nonprofit animal rescue, has opened Asheville’s first nursery dedicated to orphaned newborn kittens at 21 Pond Street. The nursery has been designed to provide intensive around-the-clock care to the youngest, sickest, and most injured orphaned newborn kittens who need incubators, supplemental oxygen, […]
Jasmine Beach-Ferrara announces campaign for North Carolina’s 11th congressional district
Press release from Jasmine Beach-Ferrara for Congress: Jasmine Beach-Ferrara announced her bid for Congress this morning, sharing a launch video with supporters on social media. The video tells her story of continually beating the odds and defying conventional wisdom, from getting ordained as a minister, to advocating and winning victories for marriage equality across the […]
State Board of Elections seeks public comment on proposed rules
Press release from the North Carolina State Board of Elections: The State Board of Elections invites public comment on a series of proposed rules related to the expiration of political parties, precinct observers, recounts and campaign finance. The public comment period is now open and runs through Tuesday, June 1. Comments may be made through […]
Hendersonville, Laurel Park to consider merging water systems at March 5 special meeting
Press release from the city of Hendersonville: The Town of Laurel Park and City of Hendersonville will hold a special called meeting on Friday, March 5, at 3:00 p.m. to discuss the conveyance of the Laurel Park Water System to the City of Hendersonville. The electronic meeting will take place via Zoom and will include […]
Hendersonville’s mulch giveaway program will start March 18
Press release from the city of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville has scheduled its seasonal mulch giveaway program to begin on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Mulch will be available for pick up on Thursdays and Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. This schedule will take […]
Asheville City Association of Educators shares ACS school board endorsements
Press release from the Asheville City Association of Educators: For the first time, Asheville City Association of Educators (ACAE) and Buncombe County Association of Educators (BCAE) are proud to endorse applicants to the Asheville City School Board. The deadline for submitting applications to join the school board was January 31, 2021. Sixteen Asheville residents submitted […]
Jeremy Lett named new Asheville Neighborhood Services Specialist
Press release from the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville has a new go-to person dedicated to two-way communication with our neighborhoods. Jeremy Lett has joined the City as Neighborhood Services Specialist, working alongside Neighborhood and Community Engagement Manager Brenda Mills. This role is a part of the new initiatives set forth by the […]
COVID-19 vaccines available today for homeless services providers
Announcement from the city of Asheville’s Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee: COVID-19 vaccinations are available to homeless services provider staff in any age group at Haywood Street Congregation today, between noon and 2:00 pm. Here are the details: To schedule an appointment for a service provider today between noon and 2:00 pm, contact Brian Methvin at brian@methvin.com. […]
Free pet food giveaways scheduled for March
Press release from the Blue Ridge Humane Society: Free cat and dog food giveaways will be offered by Blue Ridge Humane Society throughout the month of March. Blue Ridge Humane Community Outreach staff will host two giveaways this month as well as provide food and support for the Interfaith Assistance Ministry’s Drive-Thru Tuesdays on the […]
Vaccine rollout continues in Buncombe County as infection rates stabilize
Press release from Buncombe County: On Tuesday, March 2, Buncombe County Public Health Director Stacie Saunders provided a COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine update to the Board of Commissioners. As of March 2: – There have been 15,585 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County since the pandemic’s start. – There have been 293 COVID-19-related deaths […]