Press release from Center for Craft: The world unfolding around us today is much different than we might have ever considered. In times of social distancing, people are hungry to connect. Consider how much comfort craft gives you and how important and valuable that is – resting with a mug, a comforting quilt, a durable […]
News Bulletins
Jersey Mike’s Day of Giving canceled for Wednesday, March 25
Press release from Eblen Charities: Jersey Mike’s has decided to cancel the Day of Giving, Wednesday March 25, the day that culminates Jersey Mikes Month of Giving. These decisions have resulted due to the ban on crowd sizes and dine in restrictions related to COVID-19. Jersey Mike’s will remain open for take-out and will still […]
Malaprop’s closes sales floor during COVID-19 concerns
Press release from Malaprop’s Bookstore / Cafe: Due to the Covid-19 health crisis, Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe is closing to customers as of 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 20th. We have made this very difficult decision out of concern for everyone’s well being. We will reassess the situation to determine next steps at the end of March. While […]
SECU Foundation provides Mission Development Grant for veterans program and new center
Press release from State Employees’ Credit Union: SECU Foundation announced its support this week for Onslow Community Outreach (OCO), a local non-profit in Jacksonville whose mission is to help meet the basic needs of vulnerable populations in Onslow County. The $40,000 in funding from the Foundation was awarded as a Mission Development grant, which will […]
Charles George VAMC maintains safety measures for patients, staff amid COVID-19 concerns
Press release from the Charles George VA Medical Center: Charles George VA Medical Center has instituted multiple measures to safeguard its patients and staff against the transmission of COVID-19. There are currently no confirmed cases of the respiratory illness at the medical center or at its three Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Hickory, Franklin, and Forest […]
AdventHealth Hendersonville CEO postpones retirement due to COVID-19 pandemic
Press release from AdventHealth Hendersonville: AdventHealth Hendersonville has announced that President and CEO Jimm Bunch is postponing his retirement until April 30 to facilitate continuity of leadership as we navigate the impact of COVID-19 on our region. Bunch had announced his plans to retire at the end of March. AdventHealth has named Cory Reeves to […]
Council on Aging updates services amid coronavirus concerns
Press release from the Council on Aging: The Council on Aging (COA) for Henderson County, NC is providing the following update to its services as regards their Covid-19 Coronavirus preparedness. The Meals-on-Wheels (MOW) program has implemented a no-contact protocol which is allowing them to continue their delivery of hot meals to their clients Monday thru […]
County permits and inspections work continues
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County wants to reiterate that the Permitting and Inspections Department is processing permits and performing inspections. However, the building at 30 Valley St. is not open to the public. Permit holders should continue to request inspections until further notice. Permitting and inspections services can be accessed via the following: […]
Arts Council of Henderson County to hold live art auction on Facebook
Press release from the Arts Council of Henderson County: Calling All Artists and Art Supports! The Arts Council of Henderson County in response to COVID-19 is hosting a weekly Facebook Live Art Auction starting this Sunday at 3-4PM. 90% of the proceeds from the auction go directly back to the artist and the other 10% […]
LEAF’s Solid Gold 50th Festival shifts celebration to October
Press release from LEAF Global Arts: Dear LEAF Family & Friends, As you begin reading this statement, we invite you to first take a moment to turn on a song from one of your favorite LEAF artists. Take that moment to feel gratitude that moves your soul, touches your heart, and guides you forward with […]
Flat Rock Backpack Program’s “Empty Bowls” fundraiser postponed until fall
Press release from Flat Rock Backpack Program: Due to current public health concerns with COVID-19, the fourth annual “Empty Bowls” fundraiser is postponed until Sunday, September 27, 2020. Current ticket holders are encouraged to hold on to their tickets which will be honored at the event. Although the fundraiser is being postponed, the Flat Rock […]
Register of Deeds modifying in-person services
Press release from Buncombe County: In an effort to promote social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19 during the State of Emergency, the Register of Deeds office will be amending all in-person services. The CDC and local health authorities recommend the use of social distancing strategies to slow the spread of this pandemic. They […]
Appalachian Storytelling Extravaganza will be live-streamed, March 19
Press release from Center for Cultural Preservation: STORYTELLING CAN BE THE PANACEA OF OUR TIME Our elders faced adversity constantly whether it be persistent hunger, storms that effected their crops or disease. Yet amidst the adversity was a constant joy of being connected to their land, their community and their faith. In order to celebrate […]
AdventHealth Hendersonville opens drive-thru COVID-19 testing
Press release from AdventHealth Hendersonville: AdventHealth Hendersonville is providing new resources for patients experiencing possible COVID-19 symptoms. It has opened a testing site for patients to drive-up for COVID-19 testing. This is a resource for patients who have a referral for a test from an AdventHealth physician or who have been referred after calling the AdventHealth […]
Mission Health activates additional visitor precautions
Press release from Mission Health: As always Mission Health is working continually to help ensure we remain a safe place to work and provide care. At this time, we currently have no confirmed cases of Coronavirus (covid-19) at any Mission Health facility. To protect our patients and staff, Mission Health has been screening all patients and […]
Blue Ridge Parkway implements temporary closure to the Asheville Visitor Center
Press release from the National Park Service: The National Park Service is implementing some temporary closures and modifications to Blue Ridge Parkway operations to help protect employees, partners, volunteers, and visitors in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. As a result, the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center at Milepost 384 in Asheville, North Carolina is closed until further […]
Dollar General dedicates first hour of business to seniors
Major Retailer Also Adjusts Hours of Operations to Close Early
Homeward Bound conducts donation drive for homelessness emergency needs during COVID-19
Press release from Homeward Bound: In Buncombe County, more than 500 people experience homelessness on any given night. Homeward Bound, the leading local organization working to end homelessness by moving individuals into permanent housing, has an immediate need for general hygiene products, cleaning supplies, and camping gear and is appealing to the greater community for support. On […]
Red Cross faces serious threat to available blood supply
Nearly 2,700 Red Cross blood drives have been canceled across the country due to coronavirus concerns, resulting in some 86,000 fewer blood donations.
Buncombe County modifies operations effective March 18 amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Essential operations including Emergency Services, Public Health and Health and Human Services mandated services, Sheriff’s Office, Permitting, Solid Waste, and Transportation to continue.
Biltmore temporarily suspends additional guest experiences
Biltmore’s historic outdoor spaces, gardens and grounds will remain open