Press release from the office of Governor Roy Cooper: RALEIGH: Today Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order authorizing the North Carolina ABC Commission to permit the delivery or carry-out of mixed beverages as an alternative to on-site consumption. This Order is effective December 21, 2020 at 5:00 pm through January 31, 2021. “This order […]
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WNC railroad companies among recipients of state rail improvement grants
Press release from North Carolina Department of Transportation: RALEIGH – Seventeen short line railroads will soon be making improvements to their infrastructure thanks to approximately $16.7 million in matching grant funds being awarded as part of the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Freight Rail and Rail Crossing Safety Improvement program (FRRCSI). FRRCSI supports rail infrastructure health, safety […]
Haywood Co. HHS to administer first COVID-19 vaccines to health care workers, long-term care facility residents
Press release from Haywood County Emergency Management Team: The COVID-19 vaccine distribution has begun in Western North Carolina with the first doses going to healthcare workers and emergency medical technicians and paramedics on the frontlines. With the arrival of a vaccine, hope is on the horizon, but there is still a long road ahead to […]
Henderson Co. Dept. of Public Health to prioritize high-risk COVID-19 case investigations
Press release from Henderson County Department of Public Health: The Henderson County Department of Public Health will prioritize high-risk case investigations in response to the growing volume of COVID-19 cases, asking individuals to follow and self-impose restrictions as warranted. Current caseloads make it increasingly unlikely for the Health Department to contact each positive case in a […]
Asheville region home sales continue to rise, outpacing last year’s sales
Press release from Canopy Realtor Association: The mountain counties of western North Carolina posted yet another strong month of home sales in November according to the latest Canopy MLS housing report for the Asheville region. Home sales across the 13-county region jumped 39.6 percent year-over-year as 1,192 homes sold, showing no sign of the typical winter […]
WCRM receives $15,000 grant for remote learning classroom
Press release from Western Carolina Rescue Ministries: Western Carolina Rescue Ministries was announced a grant recipient of A Community Thrives, a grantmaking and crowd-funding program from the USA TODAY NETWORK and a part of the Gannett Foundation. Western Carolina Rescue Ministries will receive a $15,000 Local Operating grant for the PODS Classroom. A Community Thrives […]
WCCA, Toys for Tots collect donations for families in need
Press release from Western Carolina Community Action: It’s been a tough year, but thanks to a longtime partnership between Toys for Tots and Western Carolina Community Action, along with the support of thousands of elves across our region, over 171 boys and girls enrolled in WCCA’s early childhood education programs will wake up on Christmas […]
Students bring holiday stockings to dogs at Brother Wolf
Press release from Brother Wolf Animal Rescue: A local group of homeschool students had a special delivery for the dogs at Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. The students made, decorated, and filled holiday stockings for every dog in the shelter. “It warmed our hearts to see the handmade stockings that had been personalized with the name […]
Susanna Cerrato named Western Region Teacher of the Year
Press release from Asheville City Schools: Asheville City Schools’ own Mrs. Susanna Cerrato has been named the Western Region Teacher of the Year — the district’s first since 2009. This means she’s one of just nine educators across the state’s 94,000 who could earn the title of North Carolina’s 2021 Teacher of the Year. A […]
BCSO continues COVID-19 testing at county jail
Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Sheriff’s Office continues to work with Buncombe County Health and Human Services to ensure all public health protocols are followed during isolation, quarantine, and case investigation of the positive test results for COVID-19 within the Buncombe County Detention Facility. Two housing units are the focus of […]
Haywood 4 Good to launch in January
Press release from Haywood County Health and Human Services: Haywood 4 Good, a new community-wide wellness program, will begin on January 11, 2021. This innovative program encourages participants to engage in a variety of virtual wellness activities over the course of six months. Haywood County residents may participant at no cost. Participants may register individually, […]
Mission Hospital moves to Level 3 visitor restrictions
Press release from Mission Hospital: To protect our patients and staff, at 8 p.m. tonight, Mission Hospital will be elevating our visitor restrictions to Level 3; at this time, this change is only for Mission Hospital. We will no longer allow visitors into Mission Hospital’s main building, the north tower, Cancer Center, or St. Joseph’s […]
Buncombe County issues holiday schedule
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Offices Holiday Schedule Buncombe County administrative offices will be closed Thursday-Friday, Dec. 24-25, and Monday, Dec. 28, for the Christmas holiday, and Friday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s Day. Buncombe County Public Libraries All Buncombe County Libraries will be closed Dec. 24-28 and Jan. 1. Libraries will be […]
Henderson County kindergarteners receive Class of 2033 shirts
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: Continuing a Henderson County Public Schools tradition, kindergarteners across the district – in classrooms and from their work stations at home – were surprised with their “Class of 2033” T-shirts today. Annually, local businesses partner with HCPS to welcome kindergarteners to their first year of formal education with […]
NCDHHS reports over 8,000 new COVID-19 cases
Press release from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services: The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the state’s highest one-day increase of COVID-19 cases with 8,444 new cases reported today, doubling a record day reported just one month ago on Nov. 19 when the state reported 4,296 new cases. “I […]
Mission Hospital begins COVID-19 vaccinations
Press release from Mission Health: Mission Hospital COVID Unit RN Matthew Kohberger made history this morning as the first person to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination at Mission Hospital. The administering of this first dose was so exciting for the staff at Mission Hospital – many of whom watched on video chat —and it was […]
Buncombe County Schools moves to remote instruction Jan. 5
Press release from Buncombe County Schools: Due to an increase in community spread of COVID-19 and an expected further increase after winter break, the BCS Board of Education voted to modify Return To Learn plans. Monday, Jan. 4, will now be a designated teacher workday with no school for students that day. This will allow […]
SNAP sales increase at farmers markets
Press release form Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s Double SNAP program has dramatically increased SNAP customers and sales at farmers markets. In a recent survey of markets and shoppers, ASAP found that Double SNAP is providing vital access to fresh, healthy food during a challenging time, as well as bringing in more […]
ECBI Chief Sneed congratulates Debra Haaland for Cabinet nomination
Press release from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians: Richard Sneed, the Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, released the following statement regarding Debra Haaland’s nomination as Secretary of the Interior. “The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians celebrates President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to nominate Debra Haaland to serve as Secretary of the […]
City of Hendersonville holiday office closures
Press release from City of Hendersonville government: All City of Hendersonville government offices will be closed on Thursday, December 24, Friday, December 25, and Monday, December 28, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Garbage, Recycling and Brush Collection will operate on a regular schedule on Thursday, December 24. Garbage, Recycling and Brush Collection will not […]
Extended road construction halt for the upcoming holidays
Press release from the N.C. Department of Transportation: Although the public is being asked to stay close to home and restrict traveling in North Carolina over the upcoming holiday period because of the continual increase in COVID-19 cases, for those who do hit the road, the N.C. Department of Transportation will try to assist them […]