Press release from Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer: ASHEVILLE, NC – Elected officials from the City of Asheville, Buncombe County, and the North Carolina Legislature will gather for a candlelight vigil to remember and honor the families, businesses, and communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. This event invites the community to come together for a moment of […]

Press release from Henderson County: Henderson County is collecting information from residents on private road damage caused by Hurricane Helene. Data collected will be shared with N.C. Emergency Management and FEMA as they continue to evaluate the need to assist with repairs to private bridges and roads. The County has created an online form for […]

Press release from Buncombe County: The Buncombe County Courthouse is open for regular business hours, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Bathrooms are now operational; however, all water in the courthouse complex is unsafe for human consumption.  Bottled drinking water is available in the lobby. Criminal and civil district and superior administrative courts are operational.  All […]

Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (October 18, 2024): Asheville Police arrested a man who discharged a firearm in a restaurant in south Asheville on Thursday night. Thankfully, no one was injured. Asheville Police responded to a restaurant in the 1900 block of Hendersonville Road around 8:09 p.m. on October 17th to investigate […]

Press release from Haywood County: Attention Haywood County Small Business Owners! Haywood County, the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority, and the Chamber of Commerce have created a survey about the status and needs of our local businesses. Your input will help direct resources & future funding. Thank you for taking the survey—your feedback will be […]

Press release from City of Asheville: After closing three weeks ago following a series of massively destructive storms, some Asheville parks are ready to safely welcome community members back to explore, connect, and discover. As of this morning, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) crews have reopened 32 parks and continue to clear debris, examine playgrounds […]

Press release from City of Asheville: The electronic agenda for the October 22, City Council formal meeting is now available by clicking on the link below.  If you have any questions, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 259-5601. http://www.ashevillenc.gov/council/meeting_agenda.htm Persons wishing to speak live at the meeting will be required to attend in person and […]

Press release from Haywood County: If your road, bridge, or culvert providing access to your home or property was damaged by Helene, please fill out the form below to report it. 🔗 https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/6cc597214f9d46ac8ca8955a75ee6a15 Important: Do not use this form to report damage to your home or structure. For that, please call 828-452-6638. County assessment teams […]

Press release from Land of Sky Regional Council: Land of Sky Regional Council Board of Delegates will meet next Wednesday, October 23 from 12:25 pm – 2:00 pm at the Council’s office at 339 New Leicester Highway, Suite 140, Asheville, NC 28806 or remote via zoom.  A catered lunch will be available at 11:45 am.  The […]

Press release from Buncombe County Schools: The Buncombe County Board of Education has called an Emergency Called meeting on October 18, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. in the Minitorium at 175 Bingham Road, Asheville for the purpose of discussing Buncombe County Schools’ response to Tropical Storm Helene and the reopening of schools. The Emergency Called Meeting […]

Press release from The University of North Carolina System: University of North Carolina institutions will waive application fees for all students from 39 disaster-declared counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians during College Application Week, Oct. 21-27.   College Application Week is a statewide initiative to encourage high school seniors to pursue higher education, […]

Press release from New Belgium: In partnership with Wine to Water, New Belgium Brewing Asheville will host a public FLUSH distribution and sanitation education center onsite. Description: New Belgium will host a bulk Wine to Water FLUSH water distribution site for community members impacted by Hurricane Helene every week, Tuesday through Saturday, from 12:30-6 pm […]

Press release from MANNA FoodBank: 1. Final Distribution Date at WNC Farmers Market – Saturday, October 19, 2024 The last day of distribution at the WNC Farmers Market will be Saturday, October 19, 2024. MANNA is resuming regular distribution operations, delivering much-needed food, water, and supplies to our network of over 220 partner agencies across 16 counties […]

Press release from Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina: Individuals and families needing assistance recovering from Hurricane Helene are encouraged to visit community hub sites offered by Goodwill Industries of North Carolina and its community partners. Services available at the hubs will include assistance filing for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), FEMA claims, and other benefits. […]

Press release from Naventure: Pisgah, NC, October 17, 2024 – Naventure, in coordination with the U.S. Forest Service, is pleased to announce the reopening of several campgrounds and recreation areas in Pisgah National Forest starting Friday, October 18, 2024. After temporary closures due to Hurricane Helene, visitors can now enjoy these beloved natural spaces once […]

Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County has an expedited process for reopening food service establishments. Restaurant operators should complete the Emergency Operations Plan for Food Service Establishments. Once a form has been submitted, food service operators will receive notification if a visit from Environmental Health is required before reopening. An inspector will reach out […]