Press release from the Office of Govern Roy Cooper: Governor Roy Cooper today charted a path forward for eventually easing certain COVID-19 restrictions while still protecting North Carolinians from a dangerous second wave of the virus. “This virus is going to be with us until there is a vaccine, which may be a year or […]
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Blue Ridge Parkway announces additional modifications to operations
Press release from the Blue Ridge Parkway: National Park Service officials announced today additional modifications to operations on the Blue Ridge Parkway in a continuing effort to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Effective immediately, and in addition to all existing restroom, visitor center, campground and […]
Local artist Mark Bettis launches Artists Support Pledge
Press release from Mark Bettis: Mark Bettis, prolific visual artist and owner of Mark Bettis Studio & Gallery, recently launched a compassionate grass-roots initiative that’s providing much-needed financial aid to Asheville’s big-hearted community of artists, and it’s rooted in trust-based support of each other. Dubbed #artistsupportpledge, participating local artists are offering original works in virtual […]
United Way of Henderson County and Community Foundation of Henderson County award second round of COVID-19 grants
Press release from United Way of Henderson County: Today, officials from United Way of Henderson County and Community Foundation of Henderson County announced the recipients of the second round of relief grants from the COVID-19 Response Fund. Grants were awarded Thursday morning to 9 organizations, totaling $64,000. This brings the awards from this special fund […]
Asheville Bed & Breakfast Association serving meals during Covid19
Press release from Asheville Bed & Breakfast Association: In January 2020, the Asheville Bed & Breakfast Association began a partnership with Homeward Bound WNC who works to provide permanent housing for people facing homelessness. The inns were collecting donations of basic necessities such as toilet paper, paper towel, toiletries, along with gently used linens. Within […]
Pisgah National Forest temporarily shutting down dispersed camping, several roads and trails
Press release from United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service: In alignment with current federal, state and local guidance for social distancing and to ensure health and safety of its employees, visitors and volunteers, Pisgah National Forest will temporarily shut down dispersed camping and the roads and trails listed below effective April 13, 2020. Forest […]
APD requesting assistance to identify two suspects in multiple shoplifting incidents
Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to identify two male suspects involved in multiple shoplifting incidents throughout the City of Asheville. Two of these incidents have occurred within the past 24 hours. At approximately 6:15 p.m. on April 13 the suspects shoplifted from the Citi Stop located at 411 […]
A-B Tech launches Startup Asheville initiative to support entrepreneurs and small businesses
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College: Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech) today announced the launch of its latest program to support entrepreneurs and drive local economic development. Called Startup Asheville, the initiative is tied to the A-B Tech Small Business Center and was created to help local entrepreneurs quickly and easily connect to support […]
Chronic Wasting Disease not detected in North Carolina deer herd
Press release from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: Some welcome news for deer hunters after biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission detected no evidence of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in the state’s wild white-tailed deer herd. As part of their annual CWD surveillance effort, biologists tested more than 2,300 deer during the 2019-20 sampling season by […]
Beacham’s Curve Aid Supply and Food Drive to be held each Wednesday
Press release from Carolina Hemp Company: Every Wednesday from 12-6pm, Carolina Hemp Company and Ambrose West, alongside their neighbors on West Asheville’s Beacham’s Curve, will host a community aid drive to gather and donate supplies and food to support local emergency relief efforts. Recipients include Homeward Bound, Western Carolina Rescue Ministries, 12 Bones, the YMCA, and […]
Asheville Museum of Science hosts virtual Earth Month celebrations
Press release from Asheville Museum of Science: In honor of Earth Day, the Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) is hosting virtual, earth-friendly themed activities throughout the month. April 22 is Earth Day, a global holiday to recognize the beginning of the environmental movement. The origins of Earth Day go back to 1970 when society vocalized concern […]
Update on CARES Act direct payments for North Carolinians
Press release from Senator Thom Tillis: As new information continues to roll out, I want to make sure you’re up-to-date on resources available to you. The Department of Treasury has started processing the one-time direct payment, $1,200 per single filer or $2,400 for joint filers, part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act […]
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners calls special meeting for April 16
Press release from Buncombe County Board of Commissioners: Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners has been called beginning at 12:00 noon on Thursday, April 16, 2020 to be held at 200 College Street, Room 326, in Asheville, North Carolina, in order to conduct the following business: · […]
Chief Justice Beasley orders June 1 extension of court system deadlines
Press release from North Carolina Judicial Branch: Chief Justice Cheri Beasley issued an order today further extending filing and other court-related deadlines. The order states that documents due to be filed from March 16 to June 1 will be deemed timely filed if received before the close of business on June 1, 2020, and that any […]
Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville opens doors to support local community
Press release from City of Asheville: The City of Asheville and Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville announced this month the launch of multiple efforts to provide support to citizens of Asheville and Buncombe County. Although all events have been cancelled or postponed until June 5, the venue has opened its doors to provide a home […]
Following severe storms, 25 families across the Greater Carolinas Region receiving Red Cross assistance
Press release from Greater Carolinas Region of the Red Cross: On April 13, 2020, a strong storm traveled through the Greater Carolinas Region, causing flooding, mudslides, downed trees, power outages, and a tornado. Red Cross is responding to requests for assistance scattered across our 51-county region. Calls continue to come in and our teams are actively responding to assist displaced families. Due to […]
Burn ban lifted for Western North Carolina as conditions improve
Press release from NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services: Effective at noon Monday, April 13, the N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning for the following counties in western North Carolina: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Iredell, Jackson, Lincoln, […]
**UPDATE** APD seeking help locating two suspects in April 3 homicide
Press release from Asheville Police Department: UPDATE (April 14, 2020): Dajour Johahaun McDay has turned himself in and is currently in custody. We are still seeking the public’s assistance to help locate Sherwayne Akeem Bascom. UPDATE: A reward of up to $1500 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Dajour McDay and […]
Pardee UNC Health designates Fletcher Urgent Care as a respiratory clinic
Press release from Formation PR: Pardee UNC Health announced today that their Fletcher urgent care center will now function as a respiratory clinic, available to patients who are experiencing respiratory symptoms. The additional two urgent care facilities in Mills River and Hendersonville will be available for specific needs not related to respiratory illness in order to […]
Mission Health announces potential location for 120-bed behavioral health facility
Press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – April 13, 2020 – Mission Health is committed to improving the health and well-being of our community. As part of that ongoing commitment, we’re pleased to announce that we are in the initial phases of a process to purchase property to build a brand new, state of […]
Philanthropy and education orgs partner to bring internet access to students for remote learning
Press release from Formation PR: The Western Region Education Service Alliance (WRESA) announced today its partnership with Dogwood Health Trust to bring Internet access to students as they move to remote learning, due to an order by Governor Roy Cooper to close schools until at least May 15. With school districts’ curriculum now online, one […]