A letter from WNCAP: To our valued clients, community partners, and supporters, We at Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP) are deeply saddened by the loss of life and the economic devastation caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Our hearts go out to our friends and neighbors experiencing uncertainty and hardship during this difficult time. In […]
News Bulletins
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos extends temporary closure through April
Press release from Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos: As the COVID-19 pandemic remains a threat both locally and nationally, Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos (Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort & Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel) has further extended its closure through the end of April. Following the guidelines and recommendations of government officials and health agencies, the company […]
City provides water resource information during COVID-19 health emergency
Press release from City of Asheville: Here’s a look behind the scenes of Water Production employees serving vital roles in our Water Production Division, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the photo above, China Tickle is analyzing a finished water sample for water quality control purposes. Prior to the testing portion, she had been in […]
Haywood County Public Health reports two cases of COVID-19
Press release from Haywood County: Haywood County Public Health received notice April 2, 2020 that two Haywood County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. These individuals live together and are doing well in isolation at their home. They have followed CDC recommended guidance since the onset of initial symptoms in mid- March. […]
WNC for the Planet offers virtual ways to celebrate Earth Day
Press release from WNC for the Planet: WNC for the Planet, a collective of local nonprofit organizations, universities, and businesses have teamed up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day with virtual opportunities for environmental education, advocacy and community events across Western North Carolina. When WNC for the Planet began in 2018, the collective […]
River Arts District Artists offer online workshops, events and specials
Press release from River Arts District Artists: For April and May, social distancing measures and business closure orders in response to Covid-19 require us to cancel our beloved Second Saturday event. On the Second Saturday of each month, the River Arts District Artists generally holds a gallery walk & open studios event with demonstrations, workshops, […]
Four local students announced as 2020 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards National Medalists
From the Asheville Art Museum: The Asheville Art Museum is thrilled to share that four students who participated in the 2020 WNC Regional Scholastic Art Awards are 2020 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards National Medalists. Twenty-four regional Gold Key winners and five regional American Visions nominees went on to the national competition with two winning Silver Medals and two winning Gold Medals. Congratulations […]
Grants totaling $276,100 from the Emergency and Disaster Response Fund distributed to nonprofits
Press release from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina announced 36 grants totaling $276,100 from its Emergency and Disaster Response Fund to nonprofits addressing COVID-19 pandemic response and relief efforts in 18 counties of Western North Carolina including the Qualla Boundary, bringing the total amount distributed to $562,900 […]
Flat Rock Playhouse costume shop sews masks to combat shortage
Press release from Flat Rock Playhouse: Flat Rock Playhouse Production Manager, Adam Goodrum was recently alerted to a thread on an industry forum from an Oklahoma hospital seeking seamstresses to sew cloth face masks to combat the coronavirus shortage. The theatre forum was sharing a Facebook post from officials at Stillwater Medical Center in Oklahoma […]
SECU to assist members facing income loss due to COVID-19
Press release from State Employees’ Credit Union: State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) stands ready to help members financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of unexpected, large scale business closures, loss of jobs and reductions in hours, many members are struggling financially and need assistance to stay afloat during this unprecedented time. SECU has a […]
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue implements new adoption strategies
Press release from the office of Brother Wolf Animal Rescue: Brother Wolf Animal Rescue has implemented new adoption protocols to serve animals in need and to keep people safe. The local nonprofit is currently conducting adoptions by appointment and implementing stringent social distancing and sanitation practices. “We applaud the Governor and state officials for including […]
NC families to receive enhanced benefits to ensure food access
Press release from the office of Governor Roy Cooper: To help families access food during the COVID-19 pandemic, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is temporarily increasing benefits for March 2020 and April 2020 to current Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) recipients in North Carolina. NCDHHS received federal authority to implement the program from […]
West Asheville Tailgate Market to reopen with new safety guidelines
The West Asheville Tailgate Market will officially reopen on Tuesday, April 7th at 3:30 p.m. Letter from West Asheville Tailgate Market: To our incredible community, We have been working very hard to establish Emergency Safety Guidelines in order to open and operate during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s important for all to remember that we are […]
Governor Cooper signs Executive Order to prohibit utility disconnections in the wake of COVID-19
Press release from the office of Governor Roy Cooper: Governor Roy Cooper today announced another step to help families by prohibiting utilities from disconnecting people who are unable to pay during this pandemic. Today’s Order applies to electric, gas, water and wastewater services for the next 60 days. The Order directs utilities to give residential […]
Town of Mills River cancels all board and committee meetings for April
Press release from the Town of Mills River: The Town of Mills River has cancelled all board and committee meetings for the month of April. The Town will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and consult with local health officials to determine when it is safe to conduct in-person meetings. If necessary, future meetings may […]
Blue Ridge Parkway announces additional modifications to operations
Press release from Blue Ridge Parkway: Blue Ridge Parkway managers, in response to county and state health guidance in North Carolina and Virginia, announced today additional modifications of planned seasonal facility openings to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In addition to previously announced closures, the following services […]
Area law enforcement, Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools launch School Justice Partnership
Press release from the North Carolina Judicial Branch: Chief District Court Judge J. Calvin Hill, supported by all the district court judges of Judicial District 28 (Buncombe County), created an opportunity for local court, school, law enforcement, juvenile justice and county officials to safely sign a School Justice Partnership (SJP) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on March 18 […]
McGrady family contributes $100,000 to Henderson County COVID-19 response fund
Press release from the Community Foundation of Henderson County: A newly created emergency response fund to assist Henderson County nonprofits responding to the coronavirus received a $100,000 gift this week from Chuck and Jean McGrady, Mike McGrady, and Kathy McGrady. The Henderson County COVID-19 Response Fund was established jointly by United Way of Henderson County […]