Press release from Interfaith Assistance Ministry: Interfaith Assistance Ministry will continue to serve struggling Henderson County residents with crisis services by implementing precautionary measures to keep our neighbors, volunteers and staff as safe as possible during this rapidly evolving coronavirus pandemic. Short interviews will be conducted via phone with neighbors who come to IAM’s parking […]
Press release from the Asheville Museum of Science: Beginning Sunday, March 15, AMOS will be CLOSED due to public health concerns about COVID-19. The closure will remain in effect through Friday, March 27, at which time we will update our plans based on the conditions in the region, state and country. As leaders in STEM […]
The individual visited Asheville March 10-13, 2020, at which time they had symptoms of COVID-19. They were tested by BCHHS Communicable Disease staff and immediately traveled on to Macon County for isolation. The individual has been cooperative with all public health requests.
Press release from the Western North Carolina AIDS Project: Out of an abundance of caution, WNCAP will close the Asheville and Franklin offices except for essential staff to continue no-contact syringe services on-site. Case management services will continue remotely. “WNCAP will remain focused on providing essential services to our clients during this unprecedented event,” says […]
Press release from Bounty & Soul: Bounty & Soul is deeply committed to the health and well-being of the community. It is what you have trusted and helped us to do all these years and we couldn’t be more grateful. On behalf of the board and staff, we want you to know that during this […]
Press release from the Blue Ridge Orchestra: The Blue Ridge Orchestra (BRO) is thrilled to announce John Gordon Ross as Interim Music Director for its 2020-21 season. Mr. Ross comes to the BRO with over four decades of conducting experience. Most recently, he led the Western Piedmont Symphony in Hickory as Music Director and Conductor […]
Press release from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians: The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is promising to sue the federal government for its illegal and corrupt decision to allow the Catawba Nation of South Carolina to take land into federal trust near Charlotte for the sole purpose of operating an off-reservation casino. The decision […]
Press release from AdventHealth Hendersonville: AdventHealth Hendersonville is expanding its actions to protect patients, team members and the community during this COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Beginning Monday, March 16, 2020 it is temporarily postponing elective surgeries and procedures. “Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, we have been working very closely with our Medical Staff Leadership […]
Press release from the NC Counts Coalition: NC Counts Coalition and the organization’s 300 plus partners from across the state are reminding North Carolina residents to complete the 2020 Census and make sure friends, family, and neighbors are also counted. Residents can respond to the form by mail, by phone, and for the first time […]
Press release from CFWNC and Dogwood Health Trust: (March 13) Today, The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, in partnership with the Dogwood Health Trust, announced the activation of its Emergency and Disaster Response Fund to accept and strategically disburse funds to address COVID-19 pandemic response and relief efforts in 18 counties of Western North Carolina […]
Press release from the Dogwood Health Trust: Out of an abundance of caution and in response to uncertainty around the spread of COVID-19, Dogwood Health Trust is exercising social distancing and all staff are working remotely effective immediately. As you know, we are dedicated to dramatically improving the health and well-being of all people and […]
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Press release from Inter-Faith Food Shuttle: Inter-Faith Food Shuttle is carefully monitoring the quickly changing situation surrounding COVID-19. We are committed to providing emergency food to as many of our hungry neighbors as possible and feel compelled to exercise an abundance of caution for the health and safety of our team members, partners and the […]
Press release from Asheville City Schools: Please know that Asheville City Schools continues to work on our proactive plan to support at-home learning should we receive an order to close. As of this afternoon, both the Governor and Buncombe County Health and Human Services, who are the local medical experts we’re taking guidance from, have […]
Press release from The Orange Peel: Dear Orange Peel Family, As many anticipated, the public health crisis surrounding COVID-19 has evolved quickly over the last few days. The World Health Organization declared officially that it is a global pandemic on Wednesday, the City of Asheville announced that all events of 100 attendees or more in […]
Press release from Wortham Center for the Performing Arts: Dear Wortham Center Patrons: The arts bring people together. However, we are now in an unprecedented time in which being together poses enormous risk. As performing arts professionals who exist with a staunch “the show must go on” mentality, this is an incredibly difficult announcement. In response […]
Press release from the City of Asheville: A declining hemlock tree beside Asheville City Hall will be removed and replaced with a new tree. The Public Works Tree Crew is carrying out the removal and stump grinding in coordination with the City’s planting contractor to facilitate immediate replacement. The hemlock is about 50 feet tall […]
Press release from Vaya Health: Vaya Health’s 24/7 Access to Care Line remains available to western North Carolina residents experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis while the agency responds to the novel coronavirus. Anyone in crisis can call 1-800-849-6127, toll-free, day or night, for help from trained behavioral health professionals. Call center staff […]
Press release from NC Warn: More than 70 youth, social justice, clean energy and faith groups, among others, today called on North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper to join more than 1,400 local and national governments by formally declaring a climate emergency. The top target of their letter and a statewide campaign escalation is a giant […]
Press release from the City of Asheville: In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, Asheville Water Resources will suspend all water account disconnections due to non-payment of City of Asheville combined utility bills. During this time, we want to ensure all Asheville water customers have access to clean drinking water and wastewater services. In […]
Press release from the Western North Carolina VA Health Care System: We are sure you have questions regarding COVID-19 and what steps we have taken to protect our Veterans, visitors, and staff. The Western North Carolina VA Health Care System is continuing to take measures to decrease the risk of COVID-19 transmission, promote patient safety, […]
