Press release from Buncombe County Board of Commissioners: Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners has been called beginning at 12:00 noon on Thursday, April 16, 2020 to be held at 200 College Street, Room 326, in Asheville, North Carolina, in order to conduct the following business: · […]
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Chief Justice Beasley orders June 1 extension of court system deadlines
Press release from North Carolina Judicial Branch: Chief Justice Cheri Beasley issued an order today further extending filing and other court-related deadlines. The order states that documents due to be filed from March 16 to June 1 will be deemed timely filed if received before the close of business on June 1, 2020, and that any […]
Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville opens doors to support local community
Press release from City of Asheville: The City of Asheville and Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville announced this month the launch of multiple efforts to provide support to citizens of Asheville and Buncombe County. Although all events have been cancelled or postponed until June 5, the venue has opened its doors to provide a home […]
Following severe storms, 25 families across the Greater Carolinas Region receiving Red Cross assistance
Press release from Greater Carolinas Region of the Red Cross: On April 13, 2020, a strong storm traveled through the Greater Carolinas Region, causing flooding, mudslides, downed trees, power outages, and a tornado. Red Cross is responding to requests for assistance scattered across our 51-county region. Calls continue to come in and our teams are actively responding to assist displaced families. Due to […]
Burn ban lifted for Western North Carolina as conditions improve
Press release from NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services: Effective at noon Monday, April 13, the N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning for the following counties in western North Carolina: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Iredell, Jackson, Lincoln, […]
**UPDATE** APD seeking help locating two suspects in April 3 homicide
Press release from Asheville Police Department: UPDATE (April 14, 2020): Dajour Johahaun McDay has turned himself in and is currently in custody. We are still seeking the public’s assistance to help locate Sherwayne Akeem Bascom. UPDATE: A reward of up to $1500 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Dajour McDay and […]
Pardee UNC Health designates Fletcher Urgent Care as a respiratory clinic
Press release from Formation PR: Pardee UNC Health announced today that their Fletcher urgent care center will now function as a respiratory clinic, available to patients who are experiencing respiratory symptoms. The additional two urgent care facilities in Mills River and Hendersonville will be available for specific needs not related to respiratory illness in order to […]
Mission Health announces potential location for 120-bed behavioral health facility
Press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – April 13, 2020 – Mission Health is committed to improving the health and well-being of our community. As part of that ongoing commitment, we’re pleased to announce that we are in the initial phases of a process to purchase property to build a brand new, state of […]
Philanthropy and education orgs partner to bring internet access to students for remote learning
Press release from Formation PR: The Western Region Education Service Alliance (WRESA) announced today its partnership with Dogwood Health Trust to bring Internet access to students as they move to remote learning, due to an order by Governor Roy Cooper to close schools until at least May 15. With school districts’ curriculum now online, one […]
Power outages affect Henderson County Schools’ meal distribution
Statement from Henderson County Schools: Several of our kitchens are without power due to last night’s heavy storms, which will affect today’s meal pickup sites and Meals On the Bus routes. Today, Monday April 13, meal services at Atkinson Elementary, Hillandale Elementary, Fletcher Elementary and Hendersonville Middle will be closed – including grab-and-go meal pickup […]
Tiece Ruffin receives 2020 Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching for UNCA
Press release from UNC Asheville: Tiece Ruffin, associate professor of Africana studies and education at UNC Asheville, has been named a winner of the prestigious UNC System Board of Governors’ 2020 Award for Excellence in Teaching. Ruffin, who is also the interim director of the Africana studies department, is known for her dedication to diversity, […]
Duke Energy warns customers of high winds April 12-13
Press release from Duke Energy: A strong weather event will push through North Carolina and South Carolina beginning Sunday afternoon and continuing into Monday, bringing with it high winds and a strong potential for power outages. Duke Energy is monitoring the storm’s path and taking steps to prepare, while also continuing to adhere to coronavirus-related […]
Henderson County Board of Health releases April 14 meeting agenda
Press release from the Henderson County Board of Health: The Henderson County Board of Health meets next Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Please see the attached agenda for more details. Please make note of the meeting format, adjusted to meet compliance of Henderson County’s State of Emergency Proclamation. The public can participate in one of the […]
Asheville Outlets to host blood drive April 22-23
Press release from Asheville Outlets: Asheville Outlets will host a blood donation drive in partnership with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, April 22 and Thursday, April 23, 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 code […]
April 14 Asheville City Council meeting to follow social distancing measures
Press release from the City of Asheville: On April 14, Asheville City Council will hold a 3 p.m. budget work session and its regular 5 p.m. meeting. The agenda is posted at this link as of April 10. As the City of Asheville continues to work through the COVID-19 public health emergency, we want to […]
Rep. Brian Turner joins Piedmont Rising to advocate for rural health care
Press release from Piedmont Rising: Last night, Piedmont Rising, joined by Representative Brian Turner (HD-116), hosted a virtual town hall to discuss rural health care in North Carolina and the critical need to both protect the Affordable Care Act and expand Medicaid, especially as the coronavirus continues to spread across the state and country. Given […]
Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont offer virtual troops
Press release from Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont: Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P) is keeping girls connected from across their 40-county region and beyond with their new virtual programming options. Every Monday through Friday at 11 a.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and on Saturdays at 11 a.m., Girl Scouts and anyone […]
Southern Vision Alliance opens grants for community COVID-19 response
Press release from the Southern Vision Alliance: The Southern Vision Alliance’s Frontlines Leaders Fund is eager to move small grants to as many grassroots efforts as possible organizing in response to the COVID-19 crisis. This crisis is highlighting the real lack of public infrastructure capable of prioritizing human needs over profit. As hundreds of thousands […]
Sierra Club hosts May 7 webinar on WNC wildflowers
Press release from the Sierra Club of Western North Carolina: Join the Sierra Club on May 7 for a webinar that features Scott Dean giving a virtual, guided tour of the wildflowers of Western North Carolina. He’ll share breathtaking photos and interesting stories about the beautiful spring blossoms of our area. Date: Thursday, May 7 […]
Buncombe County records second COVID-19 death
Press release from Buncombe County: A U.S. military Veteran in his 80s who was admitted to the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville has become the hospital’s first inpatient to pass away from COVID-19 complications. The veteran passed away April 9. “Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the Veteran,” […]
Haywood County observes compliance with COVID-19 visitor registration
Press release from Haywood County: Haywood County is operating a helpline to address concerns about COVID-19. Many calls are about the virus or the county’s stay-at-home proclamation. Others who call are reporting their entry into the county. According to the proclamation any lodging facilities with rentals less than one month shall be closed. Visitors and […]