Press release from U.S. Small Business Administration: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, will travel to Asheville, North Carolina to assess damage from Hurricane Helene, meet with survivors, and tour a local SBA Business Recovery Center. Accompanied by U.S. Representative Kathy Manning […]

Press release from Henderson County: Henderson County remains in a State of Emergency and the curfew has been amended to 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. The Henderson County Board of Commissioners will hold their scheduled meeting this evening at 5:30 pm at the Henderson County Historic Courthouse. You can stream the meeting at https://vimeo.com/event/4551926 Resource […]

Press release from Buncombe County: NOTICE is hereby given that all Buncombe County Board and Commission meetings are cancelled until further Notice, or unless Noticed otherwise.  The Clerk’s Office will provide Notice when all meetings resume.

Press release from Haywood County: Points of distribution in Haywood County are in need of propane and cleaning supplies to support those affected by Helene. Drop-Off Location: Woodland Baptist Church, 545 Crabtree Rd, Waynesville For large donations (18-wheelers, etc): Call the Call Center at 828-356-2020 Please note: We cannot accept clothing, toys, or gently used […]

Press release from Jackson County: 1 – Jackson County will be picking up vegetative and C&D debris. It must be separated and placed at the curb. Debris should not be placed in a manner that blocks the roadway and or placed on an exposed cable. I have attached a graphic in both English and Spanish […]

Press release from N.C. State Board of Elections: RALEIGH — The bipartisan State Board of Elections on Monday unanimously approved a long list of emergency measures to help Helene victims vote in the 2024 election and ensure election officials can provide accessible, safe, and secure voting options for residents of Western North Carolina. The 5-0 […]

Press release from Buncombe County Register of Deeds: Asheville, NC – In eight days, the newly formed Family Assistance Center at the Buncombe County Register of Deeds office rapidly built an organization to provide wellness checks on unaccounted for persons in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene. At a time when power and cell service […]

Press release from Tryon International Equestrian Center: Dear Neighbors and Friends: Your response to the request for supplies and goods that we could share with families across our region has been amazing. The numbers of volunteers that have come to assist, in the process of gathering and distributing, has been far beyond our expectations. THANK YOU! […]

Press release from Blue Ridge Community College: HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. – We hope that you and your families remain safe as our community recovers from Hurricane Helene, and we appreciate your patience as we work through this challenging time together. Blue Ridge Community College continues to prioritize the safety of our students and employees. We also […]

Press release from Henderson County Department of Public Health: HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (October 7, 2024) – Many participants of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) are impacted by the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Families participating in WIC who may have relocated to a new area can go to any NC WIC […]

Press release for Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (October 7, 2024): Asheville Police Department Detectives have upgraded charges against Jessica Barnes Ferland to First Degree Murder after the victim of a Thursday shooting succumbed to his injuries. Ferland is now being held under no bond.  Detectives are releasing the name of the victim, Jaquan Devaughen […]

From Asheville Police Department: Update, Oct. 7: Asheville, NC (October 7, 2024): Asheville Police Department Detectives are releasing the name of the decedent from Thursday morning’s homicide, following next of kin notification. Kendall Deangelo Gilliam (09/29/1991) has been identified as the man who was fatally stabbed on October 3rd on Short Michigan Avenue. The case is […]

Press release from YMCA of Western North Carolina: ALL RELIEF SERVICES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Reuter Family YMCA is open to the public from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for showers, charging, and WiFi. The gymnasium is open for basketball and general play. The youth lounge is open (parental supervision required). We are also […]

Press release fro Mountain BizWorks: ASHEVILLE, NC — OCTOBER 7, 2024 — Mountain BizWorks announces a rapid recovery loan program to assist Western North Carolina small businesses in recovering from the devastating impacts of Tropical Storm Helene. The WNC Strong: Helene Business Recovery Fund is being established with an initial $7.5 million in support from […]

Press release from Henderson County: We understand residents want to clear their properties of debris quickly. However, burning debris is not the safest method under the current conditions. We want to reduce the risk of accidental fires while our emergency responders continue to work. Henderson County will provide free curbside storm debris pickup for all […]

Press release from Explore Asheville: Charlotte — Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings and James Taylor will headline “Concert for Carolina,” a special benefit show presented by Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, on Saturday, October 26 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Tar Heel State is a […]