Press release from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: Editor’s note: This post was updated on June 5. Just another day at the paw-ffice. On Wednesday, June 10, visitors to Grandfather Mountain will be able to celebrate the annual Animal Birthday Party. This special day of events at the Linville, N.C., nature park is designed to honor […]
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Pisgah Legal Services launches campaign to assist the recently unemployed find health insurance
Press release from Pisgah Legal Services: Pisgah Legal Services (PLS), a nonprofit that provides free, civil legal aid in Western North Carolina, recently launched a targeted campaign to reach people recently unemployed due to COVID-19 who may have also lost their health insurance. Anyone who has experienced a qualifying life event in the past 60 days, […]
New website helps Henderson County residents find and sign up for volunteer opportunities
United Way of Henderson County: Henderson County residents can now visit one website to find and sign up for volunteer opportunities at local non-profit agencies. Visit www.volunteerhendo.org to find a volunteer position to meet your skills, interests, and abilities. Four Seasons Compassion for Life is looking for volunteers! Volunteers are needed to assist in our […]
City of Asheville boards and commissions meetings to go virtual in June
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville is pleased to announce the return of board and commission meetings beginning in June. All meetings will take place virtually, with the first committee meeting being the Urban Forestry Committee on June 15. All City of Asheville Boards and Commissions meetings were cancelled starting […]
Hendersonville City Council to hold regular meeting
From the City of Hendersonville: Hendersonville City Council will hold its regular meeting, Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 5:45 p.m. For the complete agenda, click here.
Henderson County Public Schools begin summer feeding program on Monday, June 8
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: Beginning Monday, June 8, Henderson County Public Schools’ Child Nutrition Department will operate its summer feeding program, providing free lunches to children ages two to 18 through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). From June 8 to August 7, meals will be served weekdays […]
April Collins named Asheville Middle School’s next principal
Press release from Asheville City Schools: Following the June 1st meeting of the Asheville City Board of Education, April Collins has officially been named the new principal of Asheville Middle School. Effective July 1st, Collins will begin her principal tenureship where she’s looking to “carry on the work of our Cougar Community.” “Over the past […]
Asheville Police Chief David Zack releases statement about destruction of medical supplies during June 2 protests
Statement from Asheville Police Chief David Zack: Transparency and accountability is what our community expects and deserves. As the Chief of Police I understand the concern has been raised over the destruction of water, food, and medical supplies. The Asheville Police Department (APD) would always prefer confiscation over destruction. We apologize for not being able […]
‘Prayer in Action’ gathering of downtown churches to be held on June 4
From the First Presbyterian Church of Asheville: Now is a time for prayer and action. The streets of downtown Asheville have seen days of protest and nights of violence. There is no excuse for violence, but we must not let that distract us from what is really at stake. Those who are protesting are calling […]
Asheville City Schools announces summer meal sites
Press release from Asheville City Schools: Asheville City Schools has been providing meals for children in some unique ways during the school closure, and we plan to continue this over the summer! All kids under the age of 18 are eligible for free meals, and adults may pick up meals for their children Monday-Friday, now […]
Warren Wilson Land Innovation Webinar rescheduled for June 18
From Warren Wilson College: We stand against racism at this time that our country is in a state of national unrest and we will move the webinar presented by Dean of Land Resources, Dr. Dave Ellum: Land Innovation – Modeling Conservation and Climate Action for a Changing World to Thursday, June 18th at 2:30 pm ET. […]
Local milk donation to MANNA will support WNC families
Press release from MANNA Food Bank: On Thursday, MANNA food bank will pick up the first of three major donations – local, fresh milk from cows right here in Western North Carolina. Mike Corn, a dairy farmer located in Mills River, is donating an entire day’s worth of milk production – over 19,000 pounds of […]
Hendersonville mayor, members of city council release statement on death of George Floyd
Statement from Hendersonville Mayor Barbara Volk and city council members Jerry Smith. Jeff Miller, Jennifer Hensley and Lyndsey Simpson: The City of Hendersonville, its elected officials, management and staff, do not tolerate the kind of inexcusable police violence exhibited in the tragic death of George Floyd. As a nation, we must make every effort to […]
Online observance for those affected by COVID-19 to be held June 7
Press release: On Sunday, June 7, 2020, an online service will be held to honor and support local health care workers and families of those affected by COVID-19 in WNC. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the zoom link will be announced on Saturday via the Facebook event page. After the online event, participants […]
MEDIKO selected as new medical provider for Buncombe County Detention Facility
Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: On May 15th Sheriff Miller selected MEDIKO, Inc. as the new medical provider for detainees at the Buncombe County Detention Facility. MEDIKO will provide medical, dental, mental health, pharmacy and medical laboratory services to detainees as part of a two-year contract that will begin on July 1st. […]
Henderson County high school diploma ceremonies planned for Friday, June 5
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: On the afternoon and evening of Friday, June 5, Henderson County Public Schools’ four traditional high schools and the Henderson County Career Academy will host “Drive Thru” Diploma processions for graduating seniors and their families. Graduating seniors and their families will drive a predetermined route to their school […]
East Flat Rock beekeeper and residents organize to say no to asphalt plant
From East Flat Rock beekeeper Michelle Tennant Nicholson: SNAPSHOTEast Flat Rock Residents Organize, Say No to Asphalt PlantResident Across the Street from Land Parcel NOT Notified about Neighborhood Compatibility Meetings by Henderson County RELEASE TO PUBLICLast night FriendsOfEastFlatRock.org organized and is asking any resident or business in and around Henderson County to submit questions to […]
City of Asheville streets to be resurfaced this season
Press release from the City of Asheville: Three local paving contractors begin their work with the City of Asheville this month, resurfacing streets. Together they add up to $8 million of investment in upkeep on a combined 8.6 miles of City streets. Two of these are bond projects, the other two were awarded as Fiscal […]
French Broad Food Co-op to close for cleaning after employee tests positive for COVID-19
Announcement from the French Broad Food Co-op: Today we learned that a Co+op worker has tested positive for COVID-19. Our part time worker has very limited exposure to the store and customers, as their shifts occur while we are closed. In situations like this the county protocol suggests that we remain open and continue operating […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Wednesday, June 3: Moderate (YELLOW and GREEN)
Wednesday, June 3, is a code green air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For the ridge tops, it is a code yellow air quality forecast day. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. This forecast is based on ozone levels. […]
Asheville issues FAQ on curfew order
The city of Asheville issued guidance regarding the application of its curfew order, which goes into effect at 8 p.m. on June 2.