Press release from EcoForesters: EcoForesters’ Annual Awards, celebrating achievement in ecological forestry, were announced on Dec. 10 at a first ever virtual event. This year’s awards highlighted important issues that face our region’s forests and the great people/organizations that are making a difference in forestry. The three winners are: Lee Hensley of the Asheville Watershed […]
Press release from Dogwood Health Trust: Dogwood Health Trust welcomes Sarah Grymes, an experienced housing development expert with a strong financial background, to their Impact Team, effective Jan. 2. Grymes will join the foundation, serving as Vice President of Impact for Housing. In this role, Grymes is responsible for overseeing Dogwood’s work with area partners to […]
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: At 11:45 p.m. on Dec. 10, the Asheville Police Department (APD) responded to the Hot Spot store at 1118 Brevard Road after reports of an armed robbery. A preliminary investigation showed that a suspect entered the store, approached the counter, and brandished a handgun at the clerk while […]
Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Four detention officers at the Buncombe County Detention Facility have tested positive for COVID-19. They are following standard contact-tracing procedures, and 10 officers with close contact to the positive cases are quarantining as well. Currently, there are zero detainees with positive tests. And we are not seeing […]
Press release from PruittHealth: To combat loneliness and social isolation, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports is linked to serious health conditions, North Carolina State Veterans Home – Black Mountain is asking the community to send holiday greetings, prayers, drawings and videos to CaringCards@pruitthealth.com or submit them online at PruittHealth.com/Caring-Cards.“This year has been difficult […]
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released the following statement from NCDHHS Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. Having more than 7,500 cases is staggering and alarming. We are now seeing the impact of Thanksgiving gatherings. Do not wait until […]
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: On Oct. 19, the Asheville Police Department (APD) responded to a residence on Bradley Branch Rd. after the resident reported a stranger inside of the home. An investigation by Detectives and Forensic Technicians led to the suspect being identified as Rodolfo Ortiz-Lopez, 22, of Arden. He has open warrants […]
Op-ed from the Office of Gov. Roy Cooper: When I announced North Carolina had its first known COVID case on March 3, most of us didn’t expect to be living like this in December. Instead of preparing for beloved holiday traditions, we’re making virtual gathering plans and mourning the loss of more than 290,000 Americans […]
Press release from the N.C. Department of Public Safety: Prisons’ leadership continues to consolidate some of its operations to help mitigate the surge of COVID-19 in North Carolina and its impact on the prison system. This allows the temporary reassignment of staff to prisons in need of additional medical and security personnel to handle COVID […]
Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Department: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing person from Fletcher area of Buncombe County. Vicki Carson, age 55, is approximately 5’ 8” and has blonde hair. Ms. Carson was last seen on December 9 at her residence in Fletcher. She was last seen wearing a […]
Press release from the Buncombe County Department of Health and Human Services: The COVID-19 pandemic is an ever-evolving situation and every day brings unique and different challenges. At this time, we would like to provide some additional information about a COVID-19 testing event at the Haywood Street Congregation’s Welcome Table held on December 9th. This […]
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: For the seventh consecutive year, local elementary students were able to ‘Shop with a Hero’ by pairing up with first responders and selecting gifts for themselves and their families. Due to pandemic precautions, there wasn’t the same level of hustle and bustle, but the interactions and smiles shared […]
Press release from NC Navigator Consortium: NC Navigators are working overtime to help North Carolinians enroll in affordable, comprehensive health coverage for 2021 on HealthCare.gov, the Health Insurance Marketplace established by the Affordable Care Act. The deadline to enroll in 2021 coverage is December 15, 2020, and coverage can begin as soon as January 1, […]
Press release from Buncombe County Government: Due to limited staffing resources and increased traffic, we want the public to know that we are currently experiencing extended wait times at the Buncombe County Transfer Station and expect those wait times to continue through Saturday and Monday. The Landfill currently has shorter wait times; however, Friday, Dec. […]
Press release from N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources: The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation launched a new web page to seek public input as staff develop the Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail master plan. The master plan is a long-term strategy for the park that details how and where access will be […]
Press release from Buncombe County Government: Attention Buncombe County residents: If you are struggling to pay your rent, mortgage, or utilities, Buncombe County’s COVID Housing Assistance Program may be able to help. The funds must be accessed prior to Dec. 31. “If you think you may possibly qualify, please call our office at 250-5500 to […]
Press release from the North Carolina Arboretum: In accordance with Governor Roy Cooper’s modified “Stay at Home” order, Executive Order 181, the North Carolina Arboretum has adjusted the hours to Asheville’s brightest holiday tradition, Winter Lights. “The health and safety of the Arboretum’s staff, Arboretum Society members, and visitors remain of the utmost importance,” says […]
Press release from Formation PR + Brand: Dogwood Health Trust is partnering with Sanesco International Inc. to launch a new diagnostic testing laboratory, CommunityLab, dedicated to Western North Carolina (WNC) community testing. CommunityLab, a high-end molecular and diagnostic testing laboratory devoted to improving health, wellness, and quality of life for all people and communities in WNC, will allocate […]
Press release from the City of Asheville: David Shepard earned some hardware at the recent North Carolina State Senior Games. A resident of Black Mountain, he planned to compete in the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games as a qualifier for state competition; but when COVID-19 forced cancellation of the local games and in-person state games, state level […]
Press release from Friends of Downtown Hendersonville: Downtown Hendersonville is always a beautiful place to enjoy the holidays, and this Saturday there will be an additional experience: luminaries lighting the streets! In partnership with the Four Seasons Hospice Foundation, luminaries will guide shoppers to businesses along Main Street and the Avenues, continuing to fill downtown […]
Press release from MANNA FoodBank: In a year of many “firsts” and “new norms,” there is one certainty: the compassion and care for our community continues to forge wonderful new partnerships. This Saturday, one of those new friendships will make a tangible difference for many families struggling through this uncertainty by ensuring they have their […]
