As local advertisers cope with the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, we’re projecting a $700,000 revenue decrease this year, compared with last year. In response, we’ve been developing new sources of revenue, improving efficiencies and cutting expenses. This is our 2020 midyear report.
In response to COVID-19 closures, Asheville Grown Business Alliance just posted online resources for workers and businesses here, with links to web resources for: unemployment insurance, business insurance, SBA loan information, gig workers assistance etc. There is also a Q&A/FAQ section.
From Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: In response to farmers market closures due to the COVID-19 emergency, ASAP has organized an interim outdoor farmers market on the campus of A-B Tech in Asheville, beginning this Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to noon. The new market will operate for as long as necessary, possibly expanding to […]
Due to cancellations and closures among music venues, restaurants, performing arts spaces and other businesses — some of the newspaper’s biggest advertisers — about half the revenue that supports Xpress’ community-focused reporting has vanished in a matter of days. Publisher Jeff Fobes asks you to chip in and help Xpress through this challenging time.
Saturday, November 9, 2019, will be a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. For updated forecasts throughout the weekend, visit https://xapps.ncdenr.org/aq/ForecastCenterEnvista. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for […]
Saturday, September 21, 2019, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 http://www.wncairquality.org https://xapps.ncdenr.org/aq/ForecastCenterEnvista
Monday, September 16, 2019, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 http://www.wncairquality.org https://xapps.ncdenr.org/aq/ForecastCenterEnvista
Monday, September 16, 2019, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 http://www.wncairquality.org https://xapps.ncdenr.org/aq/ForecastCenterEnvista
Tuesday, April 30, 2019, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. The rating is based on both particulate and ozone levels. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 Map of today’s air quality […]
Monday, April 29, 2019, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. The rating is based on both particulate and ozone levels on ridge tops, and particulate matter in valleys. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air […]
Monday, March 25, 2019, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities, https://xapps.ncdenr.org/aq/ForecastCenter For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777
Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. The rating is based on particulate matter in the air. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 https://xapps.ncdenr.org/aq/ForecastCenter
Thursday, June 21, 2018, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. The rating is based on particulate matter in the air. https://xapps.ncdenr.org/aq/ForecastCenter Click on the map below for an updated, detailed forecast. For more […]
Tuesday, June 19, 2018, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. The rating is based on ozone levels and particulate matter in the air. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 […]
Monday, June 18, 2018, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. The rating is based on ozone levels and particulate matter in the air. https://xapps.ncdenr.org/aq/ForecastCenter Click on the map below for an updated, detailed […]
Saturday, June 9, 2018, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. The forecast air quality is due to both ozone and particulate matter. For the most up to date forecast, go to: https://xapps.ncdenr.org/aq/ForecastCenterEnvista For more […]
On the heels of helping raise over $123,000 for area nonprofits in 2017, the Give!Local team plans to raise even more in 2018 via Give!Local’s end-of-year online giving platform. Donations grew in both the second and third year. Area nonprofits can apply through June 15 to participate in the 2018 effort. “On May 16, we’ll be […]
Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridgetops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. The code YELLOW air quality forecast is expected to last through the weekend. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828.250.6777 Forecast map is here.
Friday, January 26, 2018, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridgetops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828.250.6777 Forecast map is here.
Those wishing to help Give!Local nonprofits need to do so by midnight Dec. 31. Donors can choose any of 37 local nonprofits and give any amount, from $1 on up, doing so with just one online transaction at givelocalguide.org. The 37 nonprofits are organized according to their areas of focus: community, youth, animals, arts, environment, […]
The final weeks of the Give!Local campaign are typically the most dramatic due to an sizeable uptick in donations. If you have been delaying until the Dec. 31 finale to make a charitable gift, now could be an auspicious time to act — for the local nonprofits you help and possibly for you if like […]
