Pisgah Legal offers free help and Medicaid sign-ups

Press release from Pisgah Legal Services: Free assistance is available for those seeking health insurance through the HealthCare.gov Marketplace, but you must enroll by December 15 to have coverage starting January 1, 2025. Pisgah Legal Services, a local nonprofit, provides free support with ACA enrollments and Medicaid for residents of Western North Carolina (WNC), including […]

Energy bill assistance applications begin Dec. 2

Media release from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Energy Assistance Program will begin accepting applications from older adults 60 and older or people with disabilities receiving services through the NCDHHS Division of Aging on Dec. 2. The federally funded program helps […]

Center sues U.S. Fish and Wildlife to protect species

A media release from Center for Biological Diversity: ASHEVILLE, N.C.— The Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today [Nov. 25] for delaying critically needed Endangered Species Act protections for the southern bog turtle and roughhead shiner. Bog turtles are North America’s smallest turtles, measuring about the length of a human […]

Eblen Charities and Ingles Market to hold 2024 Toy Drive

Press release from Eblen Charities:  Asheville, NC This year marks the Thirteenth Annual Ingles Magical Christmas Toy Drive, a three-day event in partnership with Ingles Markets, WLOS and iHeartMedia. The Toy Drive will help provide gifts to thousands of children this holiday season. The drive-through event will be held at the Ingles Store #31 at 151 […]

Blue Ridge National Heritage Area announces Heritage Hearth Charity Drive

Press release from Blue Ridge National Heritage Area: Asheville, NC (November 19, 2024) – The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area (BRNHA) is excited to announce the Heritage Hearth Charity Drive, a creative effort to collect hand-knit and crocheted accessories for all ages to benefit residents of Western North Carolina (WNC)  impacted by Hurricane Helene. As […]

Asheville Police arrest two on drug charges

Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (November 22, 2024): Asheville Police arrested two people for drugs and a gun Thursday night near downtown Asheville.  Responding to multiple citizen complaints of illicit drug activity, Asheville Police Department officers conducted an investigation and executed a search warrant on Crescent Street around 10:13 p.m. on November […]

Code Purple called for Saturday, 11/24

Press release from Homeless Coalition: Purpose of Code Purple: Is to provide a coordinated effort among Asheville and Buncombe County shelters and other organizations to provide emergency overflow shelter to people experiencing homelessness. During Code Purple, participating shelters will provide more beds with fewer requirements than their typical programming. Code Purple sites will also work […]

Campaign encourages residents to support local businesses

Press release from Asheville Area of Chamber of Commerce: This holiday season, the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce launches Bizzy Bear, a fun and festive way to support local businesses while embracing community spirit. Presented by Spectrum and Duke Energy, Bizzy Bear encourages residents and visitors alike to explore Asheville’s vibrant downtown and beyond, shopping small and local. “Let’s […]

Code Purple announcement revision

Press release from Homeless Coalition: Purpose of Code Purple: Is to provide a coordinated effort among Asheville and Buncombe County shelters and other organizations to provide emergency overflow shelter to people experiencing homelessness. During Code Purple, participating shelters will provide more beds with fewer requirements than their typical programming. Code Purple sites will also work […]

I-26 East traffic shift occurring overnight in Buncombe County

Press release from North Carolina Department of Transportation: Contractors for N.C. Department of Transportation have returned to previously scheduled operations on Interstate 26 after helping with hurricane recovery across western North Carolina. Crews from Fluor-United Joint Venture plan to close I-26 East tonight from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. between I-40 and Airport Road. During […]

APD news release-Asheville Police requesting public’s help after shooting

Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police are investigating a shooting that occurred near downtown Asheville on Wednesday evening and are asking for the public’s help in identifying the shooter. Officers responded to the 100 block of Cherry Street North to investigate reports of a gun discharge around 5:56 p.m. on November 20th. When […]

AdventHealth awarded CON for 26 additional beds for the new Weaverville Hospital

Press release from AdventHealth Hendersonville: AdventHealth is honored to announce that the State of North Carolina has awarded us the Certificate of Need (CON) for 26 additional beds for our new hospital in Weaverville. This approval brings the total number of beds to 93, enhancing our capacity to provide high-quality, whole-person care to the people […]

Updates on cold weather sheltering, private property debris removal intake, and new bins from FCC

Press release from Buncombe County: As we head into cold temperatures, Buncombe County and partners remain committed to supporting residents through ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene and cold weather sheltering. FEMA continues to provide temporary housing, and there are currently more than 1,000 families who are staying in hotels through FEMA while more permanent […]

Grant update: Buncombe adds $1.5M for grants & one week left to apply for 2 major grant programs

Press release from Mountain Bizworks: The Asheville-Buncombe Rebuilding Together Grant Fund is designed to provide direct grant awards to small businesses in the City of Asheville and Buncombe County that have been severely impacted by Hurricane Helene. Businesses may apply for a grant up to $25,000 to support recovery expenses not covered by insurance or other […]

Code purple called for Friday

Press release from Homeless Coalition: Purpose of Code Purple: Is to provide a coordinated effort among Asheville and Buncombe County shelters and other organizations to provide emergency overflow shelter to people experiencing homelessness. During Code Purple, participating shelters will provide more beds with fewer requirements than their typical programming. Code Purple sites will also work […]