Blue Ridge Parkway increases recreational access

Press release from National Park Service:  Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Blue Ridge Parkway is increasing recreational access at many park picnic areas and restrooms. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on […]

Residents invited to tour White Oak Grove Apartments

Press release from White Oak Grove Apartments:  You are invited to the opening of the 113-unit affordable and workforce housing community, White Oak Grove Apartments. The management team is conducting a pre-opening hard hat tour event on Monday, June 15 at noon. Prospective residents, city officials and members of the Press are invited to 275 Hazel […]

Venture Asheville announces micro grant winners

Press release from Venture Asheville: Venture Asheville awarded six entrepreneurs micro grants totaling $25,000 to help launch new ventures. The winners are:          Cardstalk, a custom greeting card and gift card kiosk-based technology, Founder Stephanie Prime          Helios Sanitizer Company, plant-based hand sanitizer using solar-powered mobile distribution stations, Founder Axie Blundon *HCA Healthcare Mission Fund […]

Ron Kauffman and STAND T.A.L.L receive WHKP radio’s Hometown Hero Award

Press release from Summit Marketing Group:  Ron Kauffman and STAND T.A.L.L have been selected as this week’s recipient of WHKP radio’s Hometown Hero Award. The award is presented during a live interview on WHKP to individuals and organizations that make important contributions to and improve the lives of those who live in our community.  Kauffman […]

Henderson County Health Department announces COVID-19 testing site on Tuesday, June 16

Press release from Henderson County Health Department: Henderson County Health Department will offer a COVID-19 testing site for the public. Testing will occur on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Testing will take place at the campus of East Henderson High School, located at 150 Eagle Pride Drive, East Flat Rock, […]

Western Carolina Rescue Ministries opens outdoor clothing closet

Press release from Western Carolina Rescue Ministries: On Friday, June 12, 2020 from 9:00am-10:45am, Western Carolina Rescue Ministries (WCRM) will open a new, outdoor clothing closet to help those in need.  Since Western Carolina Rescue Ministries’ inception (nearly 40 years ago), a clothing closet has always been available for those in need of new and/or […]

U.S. 64/74A storm damage repaired by NCDOT

Press release from North Carolina Department of Transportation: A section of U.S. 64/74A in Rutherford County has been repaired, repaved and reopened after heavy rains damaged the area on May 19. N.C. Department of Transportation crews removed debris from the stream and a culvert at the intersection with Rock Branch Road, about 6.5 miles east […]

Sylva’s July 4 fireworks approved, concert still in question

Press release from Jackson County Chamber of Commerce: On Tuesday, June 9, the Jackson County Board of Commissioners approved the fireworks permit for the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce’s annual July 4 fireworks display in downtown Sylva. The chamber is still planning to have the fireworks display in Sylva on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at […]

The Billy Graham Training Center reopens following coronavirus closure

Press release from The Billy Graham Training Center: The Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove will open all facilities beginning Wednesday, June 10. “We’ve traveled a unique road over the last few months as our country and world have been gripped by the coronavirus pandemic. People have experienced loneliness, fear and frustration,” said Will Graham, […]

Henderson County Public Schools announces three new principalships for 2020-2021 school year

Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: Following approval by the Henderson County Board of Public Education on Monday evening, Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) announces the following principal changes for the 2020- 2021 school year, effective July 1: Beth Caudle has been named the new principal at Dana Elementary, filling the office vacated by […]

City of Asheville to move public hearing on the budget to August 25, Budget adoption to September 8

Press release from the City of Asheville: Over the past few days, city officials and leadership have received thousands of emails, phone calls and voicemails from the community.  In an effort to be responsive, the City of Asheville is moving the adoption of the budget to September 8, 2020 and the public hearing will be […]

Governor Cooper establishes task force to address racial inequity in the state criminal justice system

Press release from office of Gov. Roy Cooper: Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 145 today, forming the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice. The task force will recommend solutions to stop discriminatory law enforcement and criminal justice practices, and hold public safety officers accountable. “We must acknowledge racial inequities […]

Pack Library’s NC Room seeks protest materials for archive

Press release from Pack Memorial Library: While Asheville’s protests, marches, and rallies are on everyone’s minds, at least one person is also thinking about preservation of historical records. “We’re looking for photos, signs, flyers, stories, and other materials that document the #JusticeforGeorgeFloyd and #BlackLivesMatter protests,” said Katherine Calhoun Cutshall, Manager of the North Carolina Room. […]

NCDHHS updates guidance on who should be tested for COVID-19

Press release from North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is releasing updated guidance for doctors and clinicians on who should be tested for COVID-19. North Carolina is focused on rapidly increasing testing of people who may not currently have symptoms, but may have been […]

Hendersonville City Council to vote on 2020-21 budget, June 24

Press release from City of Hendersonville: In lieu of their second monthly meeting, a special call meeting of the City of Hendersonville City Council will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at 4:00 p.m., in the Assembly Room of the Operations Center located at 305 Williams St. Hendersonville NC, 28792 to consider the following: […]

Asheville music venue operators unite for music + community artwork

Press release from Harrah’s Cherokee Center — Asheville: I wanted to reach out about a recent collaboration among our fellow music venue operators to spread some love back into Asheville with a new printed banner in downtown Asheville. “Our Asheville Starts With Music, Love, & YOU” is a joint effort between Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville, […]