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 […]
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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 […]
Local school districts among those selected to participate in statewide COVID-19 testing pilot program
Press release from NC Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has selected 17 school districts and 11 charter schools to participate in a pilot program to deploy COVID-19 rapid testing in K-12 public schools where any in-person instruction is happening. The goal of the rapid testing […]
Fourth annual Madison Manufacturing Art Park Sculpture competition is now accepting submissions
Press release from Madison County government: Madison County Economic Development Board presents the Fourth Annual Madison Manufacturing Art Park Sculpture Competition – a juried competition presented annually in Madison County. The competition is made possible thanks to Funding provided by a grant from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. The Madison County Economic Development […]
Buncombe County nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 Governor’s Volunteer Service awards
Press release from Buncombe County government: Volunteers are an integral part of our community, offering their time and energy to important causes often without reward or recognition. The Governor’s Volunteer Service Award honors the true spirit of volunteerism by recognizing individuals, groups, and businesses that make significant contributions to their community through volunteer service. The awards program, […]
Local teachers among the NCCAT 2020 Prudential NC Beginning Teacher of the Year Award finalists
Press release from the NCCAT: Teachers from across North Carolina have been selected as finalists for the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) 2020 Prudential NC Beginning Teacher of the Year Award in honor of their dedication, innovation, and ability to inspire students to achieve. One of these talented educators will be […]
Meet Santa and Charity Coat Drive underway
Press release form Meet Santa and Charity Coat Drive: Meet Santa and Charity Coat Drive event has launched, gathering coats to be donated to Eblen Charities, as well as additional proceeds benefitting the Asheville Strong Small Business Fund. The event continues tonight, Thursday, Dec. 17 from 5:30-9 p.m., as well as next Monday and Tuesday, […]
Warren Wilson College names soccer-lacrosse complex in honor of Hank Steinbrecher
Press release from Warren Wilson College: Warren Wilson College has announced the naming of its soccer and lacrosse complex in honor of legendary coach Hank Steinbrecher. Steinbrecher coached Warren Wilson’s men’s soccer team from 1973 to 1978. During this time, his teams racked up an impressive 45-22-6 record, including capturing the National Association of Intercollegiate […]
Gov. Roy Cooper announces $30 million to expand internet access in rural areas
Press release from the Office of Gov. Roy Cooper: Nearly $30 million will go to fund 18 broadband infrastructure projects with a goal of connecting 15,965 households and 703 businesses in rural North Carolina to high-speed internet, Governor Cooper announced Thursday. The grants are part of the 2020 Special Supplementary Round of the Growing Rural Economies with Access […]