Announcement from Blue Ridge Humane Society: Hendersonville, NC – Blue Ridge Humane Society is partnering with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Animals (ASPCA) Spay/Neuter Alliance in Asheville to provide a free pet food giveaway to those in need or affected by COVID-19, on Friday, May 15, from 9am-1pm at the Blue Ridge […]
Announcement from Western Carolina Community Action: On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 from 11AM to 3PM, WCCA will host a drive-by food distribution event for children and families currently enrolled in the agency’s Head Start and Early Head Start education programs. Families can visit the following locations to receive food bags: King Creek Children’s Center […]
Message from Senator Thom Tillis: In these unprecedented times, our physical health is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. However, with the many challenges North Carolinians have endured, it’s especially important to focus on our mental health as well. The COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing have resulted in tremendous economic hardship and stress for many, especially […]
Press release from Biltmore: Starting on Saturday, May 9, Biltmore’s historic park areas will be reopen to Biltmore Annual Passholders who reside in western North Carolina following the latest guidance from N.C. Governor Roy Cooper’s office and officials with Buncombe County. Biltmore House and other estate experiences, including Downton Abbey: The Exhibition now extended through […]
Press release from THE BLOCK off biltmore: As a way to commemorate this Mother’s Day and to let Latinx mothers dealing with COVID-19 know they are remembered, four local groups have coalesced to raise money through Hola Community Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, to support the Latinx community (www.holacommunityarts.org). The four groups, Extinction Rebellion WNC, Sunrise Movement Asheville, THE […]
Press release from ABCCM: The ongoing COVID-19 crisis is seriously affecting ABCCM’s ongoing efforts to provide food, medicine, healthcare and emergency assistance (rent, gas, and utilities) to the most vulnerable in Buncombe County. While the need for food and assistance has nearly doubled, volunteers have dropped off 70%. ABCCM is calling on the community for […]
Press release from N.C. State Board of Elections: The Republican second primary in the 11th Congressional District will take place as planned on June 23, with significant safeguards to protect against the spread of COVID-19. All three voting options in North Carolina – absentee by-mail, in-person early voting and in-person voting on Election Day – […]
Press release from N.C. Department of Health and Human Services: Health care providers and hospitals can use a new portal to request reimbursement for claims associated with COVID-19 testing and treatment of uninsured patients retroactive to Feb. 4, 2020. The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) COVID-19 Uninsured Program Portal was launched by the federal […]
Press release from the North Carolina Arboretum: The North Carolina Arboretum, a 434-acres public garden located in Asheville, will be reopening its trails on Saturday, May 9, in conjunction with the North Carolina’s lifting of its Stay at Home orders and phased reopening plan. Similar to Governor Cooper’s reopening plans, the Arboretum will be opening its […]
Press release from Biltmore Church: Biltmore Church has partnered with The Blood Connection to host blood drives at three locations in Western North Carolina. Donors can give at Biltmore-Arden, Biltmore-Hendersonville, and Biltmore-Franklin on Monday, May 11 from 10am-6pm. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment to better control social distancing: https://thebloodconnection.org/biltmore-church. Addresses and hours are […]
Press release from APD: The Asheville Police Department is seeking assistance from the public to identify a suspect involved in an assault at the Rodeway Inn and Suites (9 Wedgefield Drive) on March 13. The suspect, described as a white male, was confronted by an employee of the inn after attempting to go behind the […]
Press release from Polk County: Polk County is reporting its first COVID-19 related death as of Wednesday, May 6, 2020. The person died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 from complications associated with COVID-19. To protect the family’s privacy, the Polk County Health and Human Services Agency is releasing no other information about the patient, other than […]
Announcement from AdventHealth Hendersonville: May 6, 2020; HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. – AdventHealth has named Cory Reeves president and CEO for AdventHealth Hendersonville. Reeves assumed leadership on May 1. Reeves, who was serving as the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the AdventHealth Southeast Region and for AdventHealth Gordon & Murray in Georgia, was selected to […]
Announcement from NC State University: Five Western NC Teachers have been named 2020-21 Kenan Fellows. The educators are among a group of 19 K-12 public school teachers from across North Carolina who have been selected to participate in the 2020-21 fellowship year. This summer, and throughout the year, the teachers will partner with local experts in agriculture, […]
Announcement from the Henderson County Department of Public Health: Hendersonville, NC (May 6, 2020). The Henderson County Health Department invites families who have been impacted by COVID-19 to consider applying for benefits through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. WIC is supporting many newly eligible families due to the […]
Announcement from Asheville City Schools: Following the May 4th meeting of the Asheville City Board of Education, Tima Williams has officially been named the new principal of Asheville Primary School. Effective July 1st, Ms. Williams will be returning to lead Western North Carolina’s first public Montessori school, which, as their 2017-2018 Innovation Coordinator, she helped […]
Press release from LEAF: LEAF prepares to celebrate some of its greatest traditions, highlights, and community artists, as the 25-year festival goes virtual for the first time. Friday, May 15t h to Sunday, May 17t h , 2020 – LEAF welcomes the global community to come together and digitally experience world music, culture, and community […]
Press release from the office of Asheville City Schools: Following the May 4th meeting of the Asheville City Board of Education, Ruafika Cobb has officially been named the new principal of Ira B. Jones Elementary School. Effective immediately, Cobb will begin her permanent position with Ira B. Jones where she’s “looking forward to continuing to […]
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville, in partnership with Buncombe County, has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the management of the Blue Horizons Project. The RFP seeks to fund a local organization to oversee the implementation of the Blue Horizons Project. The goal of the project is to […]
Press release from Buncombe County Bar: Several organizations are joining together to coordinate the WNC COVID Legal Hotline on Thursday, May 21st from 8am to 2pm. Through this hotline attorneys will offer free legal information and advice to Western North Carolinians affected by the pandemic. The Buncombe County Bar, Pisgah Legal Services, Legal Aid of […]
Press release from North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: Starting today, North Carolina Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) participants will be able to purchase groceries online using their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards at authorized online EBT retailers. North Carolina is the 10th state to implement this flexibility, which will remain permanently in […]
