Two new programs, High Intensity Parenting and Lifeline, will provide enhanced training and round-the-clock access to supportive resources for foster parents, including financial incentives.
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Humor: We got your jobs, right here
COVIDtown Classifieds edition — Out of work from the pandemic? We’ve got your pandemic job right here.
COVIDtown Crier: June 17, 2020
Schools take an innovative approach to reopening, the battle over monuments turns literary and a literal political party gets busted.
COVIDtown Crier: June 10, 2020
Crier reporters went behind the scenes this week to get perspective from the sources that actually matter regarding unrest in Asheville. No more lip service and empty analysis
COVIDtown Crier: June 3, 2020
“Why are they publishing this Crier rubbish?” you may be asking. We certainly are. The rest of this edition of Mountain Xpress can’t help but show the tough times WNC is facing. Here’s one little spot in the paper where we offer a bit of levity, to possibly brighten someone’s day, poking a bit of […]
Updated 2020 WNC camp listings
Mountain Xpress‘ original guide to 2020 summer camps appeared in the March 18 issue, but many camps have since made adjustments to follow state guidelines for COVID-19. In light of the changes, Xpress has updated the guide below to reflect which camps have been postponed, canceled or gone virtual. Because the health considerations continue to […]
Biz briefs: Buncombe continues to see high COVID-19 unemployment, business closures
The county, North Carolina’s seventh-most populous, was fifth on the state’s list of counties by number of pandemic-related first-time unemployment insurance claimants in April. Of those claims, 21.7% were from workers in the leisure and hospitality industries, while 15.6% were from the trade, transportation and utilities sector.
2020 Pollination Celebration! to feature photo contest
Asheville Pollination Celebration! returns for its eighth year in June. For the first time, the event includes a photography contest.
COVIDtown Crier: May 27, 2020
Whether one is wearing a mask or not, the haters are coming out of the woodwork. Be prepared with ready comebacks from this week’s edition.
COVIDtown Crier: May 20, 2020
Graffiti, disc golf and bears are making changes while you’re away from town.
Health roundup: Mental Health Month, needs rising
The need for assistance with health and wellness services continues to rise locally as the effects of the coronavirus pandemic continue to unfold. Nonprofit organizations are fielding robust responses to those needs despite reduced participation among nonprofit volunteers due to health concerns and an uncertain fundraising future.
COVIDtown Crier: May 13, 2020
New guidelines for safe outdoor exercise are released, plus a handy visual guide to the practicality of famous masks.
Biz in brief: Locals only in Buncombe lodging for now, Chamber releases legislative agenda
Buncombe hotels can now host more visitors — as long as they have an 828 area code. The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce has announced a coronavirus-inflected legislative agenda, and $5,000 micro grants are available for local startups.
COVIDtown Crier: May 06, 2020
This week, we look at technology innovations in food experience and devices for better living with the threat of COVID-19.
COVIDtown Crier: April 29, 2020
A rundown of how Mayor Manheimer has been using her broad emergency powers, plus the introduction of an advice column.
Biz in brief: Buncombe TDA grants, Salute to Small Business Week
Local businesses are bringing creativity to bear on pandemic-related closures and plans for business revitalization following the end of restrictions. They could get some help: Sen. Chuck Edwards of Hendersonville announced he will introduce legislation to the N.C. General Assembly to allow the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority to make grants to tourism businesses to support their reopening.
COVIDtown Crier: April 22, 2020
Formerly outdated courting rituals see a rise in popularity and local construction crews dish on their new projects.
COVIDtown Crier: April 15, 2020
The Crier staff feels the Bern (is there a cream for that?) and The Odditorium brings death metal home.
COVIDtown Crier: April 08, 2020
The Orange Peel gets creative with live music offerings, while the beer delivery industry hits a snag.
COVIDtown Crier: April 01, 2020
Would-be vagrants comment on lost thrills while Trader Joe’s shoppers turn the tables on chatty cashiers.
Buncombe County orders residents to stay at home for two weeks
A supplemental declaration issued by Buncombe County this afternoon ordered all individuals currently living within Buncombe County to stay at their place of residence. This order takes effect on Thursday, March 26 at 8 p.m. and will continue through Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 6 a.m. The order allows many essential activities, including outdoor exercise, […]