More than nine months into a pandemic that underscored deficiencies in rural broadband, many remote communities still lack access to the internet.
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From NC Health News: NC hospitals to reach ICU capacity by January if COVID trends continue
Hospitals across the state are bracing for a coronavirus surge that could push them to the brink.
From CPP: High places brought low: Pandemic shakes up NC economic tiers used for government aid
Collapse of tourism and leisure economies devastating to Buncombe, Brunswick and New Hanover counties.
Arden Rotary Club passes Petsmart donation to local charitable organizations
Announcement from the Arden Rotary Club: Because of an incredible gift of around 2,000 stuffed animals from PetSmart to our club we are able to distribute, in a Covid safe environment, to these local organizations: Children First Sleep tight kids Caring for Children Steadfast house ABCCM Sharing House First WNC Edneyville Community Food Pantry The list […]
From CPP: Vaccine on the horizon for North Carolinians
State plans to make COVID-19 vaccine available for free, prioritized first to health care workers, residents and workers at long-term care facilities.
From CPP: New NC group encourages chasing waterfalls
Hikers and photographers from across the state have formed Waterfall Keepers of North Carolina to care for and protect the natural wonder of waterfalls.
From CPP: Staffing demands as pandemic surges could cripple NC hospitals
While beds and ventilators were a concern for hospitals early in the pandemic, officials now worry about having enough trained staff to handle the rising case load, and frontline workers cope with burnout.
On gratitude: Sophie Mullinax
“I have overwhelming gratitude for the people who voted for our climate in the recent election.”
On gratitude: Rev. Scott Hardin-Nieri
“The current trends eroding our once-common values honoring truth, wisdom and collaboration will not extinguish my steady hope for our national and global future — a hope for policies and practices that serve all people and planet, starting with our own hearts and relentlessly expanding love into backyards, city streets, forests and beyond.”
Erin Jordan leads with love
Erin Jordan, head brewer at Archetype Brewing, says she is thankful for family and a safe work environment.
On gratitude: Karen Martín
Spanish immersion teacher Karen Martín hails from Colombia. At the Buncombe County Schools, she says she has met “talented and caring teachers here that do so much for this community and inspire me every day!”
Asheville mayor Esther Manheimer is grateful for her dog and frontline workers
“I am so grateful to the people of Asheville who have been kind, gracious, patient and creative in the face of this pandemic.”
On gratitude: Angela Shepherd
“With our diverse backgrounds, experiences and deep, heartfelt passion for conservation, I kind of feel like the Avengers assembled — and we always end our meetings with ‘go team.'”
BeLoved Asheville co-directors are thankful for a vibrant, generous community
“In the midst of 2020, we learned that the impossible can become possible through the power of community.”
Erika Mayer on gratitude
The beautiful thing with Asheville is that businesses are so willing to build each other up instead of competing, so I’m thankful I’ve been able to quickly find a community that supports me and my business. And I’m glad I got to cut back my hours at my day job. In my personal life, I’m […]
Candice Dickinson on gratitude
It has been inspiring to see the acting community continue to come together [for virtual programs]. There’s nothing like standing next to someone, but we’re finding new ways to reach out and connect with people. Not to mention the donations we’ve gotten. It’s reassuring to see that people in the community love the arts and […]
Jefferson Ellison on gratitude
I’m thankful to be able to show up as an owner of a business that feels authentic to me. My work is rooted in the idea that young people get to have opinions and take up space; they don’t have to wait till they’re 40. As a publicist and content creator, the most valuable thing […]
Jon and Carrieann Schneider praise the region’s collaborative spirit
Jon and Carrieann Schneider, owners of Sideways Farm & Brewery, are grateful for each other and the region’s collaborative spirit.
Aaron Grier is thankful for new bonds
“It’s been a rough and scary year with the normal avenues for selling our produce turned on their ear. But the meaningful relationships we had with some of our chefs before the pandemic have grown unbreakably stronger. To quote chef Kikkoman Shaw at Southside Kitchen, ‘It has brought a lot of us together who might […]
Rob Thomas thankful for family and community bonds
Community activist Rob Thomas shares what he is grateful for this Thanksgiving.
Chef Dan Silo is grateful for smiles
“I’m incredibly grateful for the community that Sawhorse has managed to cultivate, both among our guests and our staff. Our guests have been overwhelmingly supportive and understanding throughout the pandemic, and our staff has somehow managed to maintain a smile and a work ethic I’ll never forget.” – Dan Silo, chef and owner of Sawhorse