Press release from Council on Aging for Henderson County: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina awarded $5,000 to the Council on Aging for Henderson County’s “Meals on Wheels” and liquid nutrition programs from their Emergency and Disaster Response Fund. The Council on Aging will use these funds to continue providing meals to 350+ homebound […]
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Polk County Health and Human Services Agency opens outbreak investigation at the White Oak of Tryon long-term care facility
Press release from Polk County Health and Human Services Agency: The Polk County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) has been working actively with local long-term care facilities over the course of the COVID-19 event to prepare staff and facilities for the potential for positive COVID-19 cases to develop in their facilities via their residents […]
Vaya Health joins statewide COVID-19 crisis counseling program
Press release from Vaya Health: Mental health professionals with Vaya Health are helping provide free emotional support and crisis counseling during the COVID-19 pandemic through the state’s Hope4NC Helpline. Hope4NC (1-855-587-3463) connects callers to behavioral health support over the telephone in times of crisis. The helpline is available toll-free 24/7 to all North Carolinians, including […]
Appalachian Wild transitions from shared leadership, names executive director
Press release from office of Appalachian Wild: Appalachian Wild, a Candler-based non-profit providing care for injured and orphaned wildlife, announced a change in its organizational structure from two co-directors to one. Co-founder Kimberly Brewster will transition from co-directing to focusing on development, finance and the Wands for Wildlife program. Co-founder Savannah Trantham will become its […]
Asheville Outlets hosts American Red Cross Blood Drive today and tomorrow
Press release from Asheville Outlets: Asheville Outlets (ShopAshevilleOutlets.com) will host a blood donation drive in partnership with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, April 22 and Thursday, April 23, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day inside the Food Court. Donors are asked to register in advance by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/give and entering the sponsor […]
Recent study reports NC air quality improved for ozone pollution
Press release from American Lung Association: The American Lung Association’s 2020 “State of the Air” report found several cities earned improved rankings for the nation’s most widespread air pollutants—ozone and particle pollution—both of which can be deadly. Wilmington ranked fifth in the nation for the lowest annual levels of year-round particle pollution and was the only […]
Red Cross honors volunteers, offers virtual open house
Press release from American Red Cross: National Volunteer Week is April 19 to 25, and the Greater Carolinas Region honors its volunteers who are helping people in need, even during the uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Emergencies don’t stop, and neither do local Red Cross volunteers, who are still providing care and comfort after […]
Pisgah Health Foundation helps launch new tool to monitor symptoms and risk around COVID-19
Press release from Sharecare: Sharecare, the digital health company that helps people manage all their health in one place, today announced the launch of an interactive COVID-19 screener – developed in partnership with IPsoft and NTT DATA – to provide the general public with a helpful way to anonymously self-screen for the novel coronavirus. Accessible […]
Asheville law firm offers free living wills to essential workers
Press release from Fisher Stark P.A.: The Asheville law firm of Fisher Stark P.A. is giving back to essential workers. Essential workers are on the front lines of this coronavirus pandemic. Essential workers include doctors, nurses, first responders, firefighters, service workers, cashiers, delivery drivers and all front-line people. In recognition of all that these front-line workers […]
NC marriage ceremonies resume following order from Chief Justice Beasley
Press release from North Carolina Judicial Branch: In response to COVID-19, Chief Justice Cheri Beasley has issued an emergency directive ordering magistrates to continue to perform marriage ceremonies statewide in accordance with appropriate social distancing practices. The directive allows the chief district court judge to restrict the times during which the ceremonies are conducted and restrict […]
Buncombe County Tax Department warns of Distraint Warrant scam letter
Press release from Buncombe County: The Buncombe County Tax Department would like to make our community aware of an emerging scam targeting area residents. Our office has received reports that letters have been sent claiming to be from the Tax Processing Unit of Buncombe County Public Judgement Records. The letter attempts to scare residents to […]
API coordinating over 700 meals a week for people sheltered at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville
Press release from Asheville Poverty Initiative: In addition to all the meals we already share out of our alternative social space at 610 Haywood Rd – What a privilege to be asked by Homeward Bound and the City of Asheville to coordinate 700 meals a week for those hunkered down at the Harrah’s Center. It’s […]
Earth Day celebrates 50th anniversary on April 21
Press release from City of Asheville: You may be staying home this Earth Day, but there’s still action you can take to honor and support Planet Earth April 22 — and every other day of the year. Emphasis on the word “action.” That’s the message from EarthDay.org, which lists tons of ways you can advocate […]
Hendersonville City Council to discuss proposed budget for fiscal year 2020-2021 on May 8
Press release from City of Hendersonville: NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING The City Council of the City of Hendersonville will hold the following electronic special meeting: Date: May 8, 2020 Time: 8:30 a.m. Location: Operations Centers – Assembly Room 305 Williams St. Hendersonville NC 28792 Purpose: The purpose of the special meeting is to review and […]
WNCAP offers Dine In for Life April 30
Press release from WNCAP: Dining Out For Life is postponed, but people can still support local restaurants AND help people living with HIV during the COVID-19 crisis.. Dine IN For Life on Thursday, April 30. Dine IN For Life is simple: Order takeout or delivery from your favorite participating restaurant (or purchase a gift card!); […]
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity celebrates volunteers in a new-fashioned way for national volunteer week
Press release from Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity: Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity is recognizing milestones and thanking volunteers during their Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 20-25). Though this year amidst Covid-19, it means ZOOM coffee breaks, mailed rather than hand-delivered cards, and gifts presented at a later date. Whether swinging a hammer at the construction site, fixing a floor on a home repair project, […]
Haywood County group joining in on national Earth Day online celebration
Press release from WNC Climate Action Coalition: WNC Climate Action Coalition (CAC) of Haywood County is bringing Earth Day home with an online broadcast 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, the 50thanniversary of the first Earth Day. Watch the Haywood County program from WNCClimateAction.com. The theme of Earth Day 2020 is healing nature and our relationship to […]
Asheville Music Schools goes digital to keep the music going
Press release from Asheville Music School: Local nonprofit Asheville Music School is finding new ways to keep the music going during this time of social separation. Online live streaming lessons via virtual chat room have helped students and teachers stay connected. The platform creates an instant connection, and lets teachers easily share sheet music and […]
Creation Care Alliance hosts virtual earthy vigil
Press release from MountainTrue: The Creation Care Alliance of WNC, a program of MountainTrue, is hosting a virtual Earth Day Vigil in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. The vigil will focus on the idea of “Seeing with New Eyes” and will include readings, prayers, songs and information about creation care from speakers […]
Pisgah Legal Services issues advice on lost health insurance during coronavirus pandemic
Press release from Pisgah Legal Services: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the loss of jobs, income and health insurance coverage for millions. Some life changes, such as losing health insurance through your job, may qualify consumers for Special Enrollments Periods through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance marketplace at healthcare.gov. But the time […]
NCDHHS to provide additional food benefits for more than 800,000 children impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
Press release from from the office of Gov. Roy Cooper: Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina has been approved for the new Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program, to help families purchase food for children impacted by school closings due to COVID-19. NCDHHS is working to operationalize the program and families will begin […]