Press release from AdventHealth Hendersonville: AdventHealth Hendersonville has activated new visitor restrictions to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Beginning immediately, no visitors under the age of 18 are permitted at the hospital main campus. Patients in the Medical/Surgical Unit, ICU, Behavioral Health, The Baby Place and ER may designate one person to be their visitor. […]
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Town of Weaverville State of Emergency Proclamation
Press release from the Town of Weaverville: TOWN OF WEAVERVILLE STATE OF EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 is a respiratory disease that can spread from person to person and result in serious illness or death; and WHEREAS, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on […]
COVID-19: A message from Asheville’s City Manager Debra Campbell
Press release from City of Asheville: The City of Asheville is modifying its operations until further notice to protect our residents and minimize the spread of COVID-19 in our community. Asheville City Hall and other municipal buildings will be closed to the public, starting March 17. Some City employees will telecommute to minimize person-to-person contact. It […]
Buncombe County issues further guidance on social distancing measures
Press release from Buncombe County Health & Human Services: It will take all of us working together to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Buncombe County. To prevent community members from congregating in close contact scenarios, measures that increase social distancing are important to implement now. Research shows that communities that aggressively employ layered social […]
Dine-in service at NC restaurants and bars to close 5 p.m. Tuesday, takeout and delivery can continue
Press release from N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper: North Carolina to Close Restaurants and Bars for Dine-In Customers, Allow Takeout and Delivery Operations to Continue Forthcoming executive order will also expand unemployment insurance benefits for workers affected by COVID-19 Governor Roy Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force are holding a media briefing today at […]
Asheville Art Museum closes until further notice
Press release from the Asheville Art Museum: Due to concerns related to the coronavirus, we have determined that we must close the Asheville Art Museum as of March 16, until further notice. All programs and events will also be postponed until we can safely resume public operations. Current tickets will be honored for the rescheduled […]
Buncombe County COVID-19 testing sites open today
Buncombe County Health and Human Services will begin operating two drive-through COVID-19 testing sites, starting TODAY, Tuesday, March 17.
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos announce temporary closure
Press release from Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos: Due to the serious public health emergency created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos will be temporarily closed for a two week period effective at 6 a.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2020. To be clear, there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos to date. […]
YWCA of Asheville closes facilities, transitions to community resource center
Press release from the YWCA of Asheville: Your health and the health of our community is our top priority. With that in mind, we are closing YWCA facilities to the public and transitioning into a community resource center. Our closing will be implemented as follows: Monday, March 16: YWCA Fitness and Aquatics programs will be […]
Asheville City Schools begins at-home learning and food distribution on March 17
Press release from Asheville City Schools: As a reminder, tomorrow begins our first day of at-home learning for students in Pre-K through 12th Grade. Elementary schoolers should begin working on their take-home packets, while our secondary students should start their Canvas modules on their district-provided devices. Tomorrow is a workday for ACS staff members. If […]
City of Asheville cancels all boards and commissions meetings until further notice
Press release from the City of Asheville: Advisory Boards and Commission meetings are cancelled, to include electronic and meetings by phone until further notice. Monitoring and preparing for the spread of COVID-19 (commonly known as coronavirus) continues to be a top priority for the City of Asheville. We remain committed to doing everything possible to […]
City of Hendersonville issues COVID-19 restrictions and cancellations
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville is closely monitoring the impacts the of coronavirus (COVID-19) and has plans in place in protect residents, employees, and first responders as the situation develops. “We are taking steps to limit the impact of this virus on our community and protect those most vulnerable,” […]
Hendersonville Community Theatre suspends spring performances
Press release from Hendersonville Community Theatre: As the situation surrounding the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has now come to Western North Carolina, we are committed to keeping you informed about how your community theatre in Hendersonville is responding. This is an extremely difficult announcement for us. In the face of the public health crisis, […]
Irene Wortham Center announces COVID-19 policies
Press release from the Irene Wortham Center: We hope this finds you in good health and taking all recommended precautions to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Our top priority at Irene Wortham Center is ensuring our Residential and Adult Day Activity Center consumers and Early Learning Center children stay healthy. In an effort […]
12 Baskets Cafe issues update on food distribution
Update from the Asheville Poverty Initiative: Yes, we have to close our space during this pandemic, but we can still help take care of each other. While we cannot gather, we WILL continue to share food with our neighbors. BRING A CONTAINER (as big as you want), and we will fill it up in front […]
Henderson County Public Schools releases “Learn from Home” guidance for school closure
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: On March 14, Governor Cooper announced an Executive Order closing all K-12 public schools as a precautionary measure against the transmission of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As a result, Henderson County Public Schools will be transitioning to a new model for instructional delivery beginning Wednesday, March 18, when school […]
Eblen Charities postpones Operation Prom Dress until further notice
Press release from Eblen Charities: Due to COVID-19, Eblen Charities will be postponing Operation Prom Dress 2020 scheduled to be held this Saturday, March 21. We will announce a new date as soon as we are able to reschedule. Prom dresses and attire, along with shoes, jewelry and handbags can still be dropped off at […]
City of Hendersonville suspends disconnects amid COVID-19
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville is committed to the health and safety of the public and has suspended all utility disconnects for nonpayment. “As our community comes together to respond to the concerns of COVID-19, the City has taken steps to ensure customers have uninterrupted access to utility services,” […]
YMCA transitions to support community during pandemic
Press release from the YMCA of WNC: These are unprecedented times for the YMCA, the nation, and the world. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve, the YMCA of Western North Carolina is adapting to adjust operations. Effective Monday, March 16, all YMCA of WNC centers will close to the public for at least two […]
Blue Ridge Humane Society suspends programs, reduces operating hours
Press release from the Blue Ridge Humane Society: Blue Ridge Humane Society will be reducing public access hours and suspending all outreach and community programs starting on Monday, March 16. The reduction will be in effect through Tuesday, March 31. The reduced hours and services will continue with daily evaluation by the Blue Ridge Humane […]
Pardee UNC Health and Henderson County offer drive-through COVID-19 screening
Press release from Pardee UNC Health: On Sunday, March 15, Pardee UNC Health and Henderson County Government, working with the Henderson County Department of Public Health, Henderson County Emergency Management, and the Mountain Area Healthcare Preparedness Coalition began operating a drive-through COVID-19 screening site on the main campus of Blue Ridge Community College in Flat […]