Press release from COVIDMobilize: When the COVID-19 pandemic ripped across the United States, a small network of local CEOs and business leaders began to gather online to determine how their companies could get more involved in supporting the frontline efforts. Led initially by Matthew Nederlanden, CEO of Security Camera Warehouse, and Emily Breedlove, CEO of […]
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Buncombe County Service Foundation announces over $1 million in donations for COVID-19 relief fund
Press release from Buncombe County: The Buncombe County Service Foundation (BCSF) is proud to host the One Buncombe Fund, which is providing basic needs for unemployed individuals and bridge funding for small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the first week of this crisis over 10,000 Buncombe County citizens lost their jobs, and the funds needed […]
Road construction underway on Charlotte Street
Press release from the City of Asheville: The construction phase of the Charlotte Street road diet is underway and the timeline is being adjusted to do the work during the day rather than at night. There have been significant reductions in traffic volumes on Charlotte Street because of the COVID-19 pandemic, so the City has […]
Safe Kids WNC program joins MAHEC
Press release from Mountain Area Health Education Center: Mission Health and Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) today announced that effective April 27, Safe Kids WNC is transitioning to become a program of MAHEC. The entirety of the Safe Kids WNC program will remain fully operational throughout and after the transition of the program to […]
The Institute announces Small Diverse Business Emergency Relief Fund
Press release from The North Carolina Institute of Minority Economic Development: The North Carolina Institute of Minority Economic Development (The Institute), in partnership with the Women’s Business Center of North Carolina, announces the launch of the Small Diverse Business Emergency Relief Fund. During this time of uncertainty, The Institute, the Women’s Business Center of North […]
WNC Nature Center seeks donations amid COVID-19 closure
Press release from WNC Nature Center: On average, 30,000 guests visit the WNC Nature Center in March and April. This year, only 3,700 visited in March before the gates were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nature Center Director Chris Gentile says it’s an unprecedented time: “The Nature Center is typically closed just four days […]
Asheville Police Department seeks assistance locating dog owner
Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is seeking information on the identity of the owner of a dog. At approximately 7:15 p.m. on April 21 the victim was running on a trail near Parkway Crossing Apartments (102 LaMancha Drive) in East Asheville. The victim and the dog owner crossed paths on the […]
ASAP announces new grants to support farmers during COVID-19
Press release from ASAP: ASAP has established a new grant program for farmers experiencing lost income and added expenses due to COVID-19. Farmers are facing unexpected costs in reaching new sales outlets with the closure of restaurants and reduction or cancellation of farmers markets. In response, ASAP has raised funds and initiated the Appalachian Grown […]
City Nature Challenge invites residents to participate in virtual programming
Press release from The North Carolina Arboretum: North Carolina residents are encouraged to get outside, celebrate their region’s biodiversity and support scientific research worldwide in the 2020 City Nature Challenge, a global citizen-science celebration to be held this Friday, April 24 – Monday, April 27. Throughout the four-day event, participants are encouraged to take photos of […]
Meals on Wheels receives $5,000 grant from Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Press release from Council on Aging for Henderson County: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina awarded $5,000 to the Council on Aging for Henderson County’s “Meals on Wheels” and liquid nutrition programs from their Emergency and Disaster Response Fund. The Council on Aging will use these funds to continue providing meals to 350+ homebound […]
Polk County Health and Human Services Agency opens outbreak investigation at the White Oak of Tryon long-term care facility
Press release from Polk County Health and Human Services Agency: The Polk County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) has been working actively with local long-term care facilities over the course of the COVID-19 event to prepare staff and facilities for the potential for positive COVID-19 cases to develop in their facilities via their residents […]
Vaya Health joins statewide COVID-19 crisis counseling program
Press release from Vaya Health: Mental health professionals with Vaya Health are helping provide free emotional support and crisis counseling during the COVID-19 pandemic through the state’s Hope4NC Helpline. Hope4NC (1-855-587-3463) connects callers to behavioral health support over the telephone in times of crisis. The helpline is available toll-free 24/7 to all North Carolinians, including […]
Appalachian Wild transitions from shared leadership, names executive director
Press release from office of Appalachian Wild: Appalachian Wild, a Candler-based non-profit providing care for injured and orphaned wildlife, announced a change in its organizational structure from two co-directors to one. Co-founder Kimberly Brewster will transition from co-directing to focusing on development, finance and the Wands for Wildlife program. Co-founder Savannah Trantham will become its […]
Asheville Outlets hosts American Red Cross Blood Drive today and tomorrow
Press release from Asheville Outlets: Asheville Outlets (ShopAshevilleOutlets.com) will host a blood donation drive in partnership with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, April 22 and Thursday, April 23, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day inside the Food Court. Donors are asked to register in advance by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/give and entering the sponsor […]
Recent study reports NC air quality improved for ozone pollution
Press release from American Lung Association: The American Lung Association’s 2020 “State of the Air” report found several cities earned improved rankings for the nation’s most widespread air pollutants—ozone and particle pollution—both of which can be deadly. Wilmington ranked fifth in the nation for the lowest annual levels of year-round particle pollution and was the only […]
Red Cross honors volunteers, offers virtual open house
Press release from American Red Cross: National Volunteer Week is April 19 to 25, and the Greater Carolinas Region honors its volunteers who are helping people in need, even during the uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Emergencies don’t stop, and neither do local Red Cross volunteers, who are still providing care and comfort after […]
Pisgah Health Foundation helps launch new tool to monitor symptoms and risk around COVID-19
Press release from Sharecare: Sharecare, the digital health company that helps people manage all their health in one place, today announced the launch of an interactive COVID-19 screener – developed in partnership with IPsoft and NTT DATA – to provide the general public with a helpful way to anonymously self-screen for the novel coronavirus. Accessible […]
Asheville law firm offers free living wills to essential workers
Press release from Fisher Stark P.A.: The Asheville law firm of Fisher Stark P.A. is giving back to essential workers. Essential workers are on the front lines of this coronavirus pandemic. Essential workers include doctors, nurses, first responders, firefighters, service workers, cashiers, delivery drivers and all front-line people. In recognition of all that these front-line workers […]
NC marriage ceremonies resume following order from Chief Justice Beasley
Press release from North Carolina Judicial Branch: In response to COVID-19, Chief Justice Cheri Beasley has issued an emergency directive ordering magistrates to continue to perform marriage ceremonies statewide in accordance with appropriate social distancing practices. The directive allows the chief district court judge to restrict the times during which the ceremonies are conducted and restrict […]
Buncombe County Tax Department warns of Distraint Warrant scam letter
Press release from Buncombe County: The Buncombe County Tax Department would like to make our community aware of an emerging scam targeting area residents. Our office has received reports that letters have been sent claiming to be from the Tax Processing Unit of Buncombe County Public Judgement Records. The letter attempts to scare residents to […]
API coordinating over 700 meals a week for people sheltered at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville
Press release from Asheville Poverty Initiative: In addition to all the meals we already share out of our alternative social space at 610 Haywood Rd – What a privilege to be asked by Homeward Bound and the City of Asheville to coordinate 700 meals a week for those hunkered down at the Harrah’s Center. It’s […]