Statement from Henderson County Schools: Several of our kitchens are without power due to last night’s heavy storms, which will affect today’s meal pickup sites and Meals On the Bus routes. Today, Monday April 13, meal services at Atkinson Elementary, Hillandale Elementary, Fletcher Elementary and Hendersonville Middle will be closed – including grab-and-go meal pickup […]
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Tiece Ruffin receives 2020 Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching for UNCA
Press release from UNC Asheville: Tiece Ruffin, associate professor of Africana studies and education at UNC Asheville, has been named a winner of the prestigious UNC System Board of Governors’ 2020 Award for Excellence in Teaching. Ruffin, who is also the interim director of the Africana studies department, is known for her dedication to diversity, […]
Duke Energy warns customers of high winds April 12-13
Press release from Duke Energy: A strong weather event will push through North Carolina and South Carolina beginning Sunday afternoon and continuing into Monday, bringing with it high winds and a strong potential for power outages. Duke Energy is monitoring the storm’s path and taking steps to prepare, while also continuing to adhere to coronavirus-related […]
Henderson County Board of Health releases April 14 meeting agenda
Press release from the Henderson County Board of Health: The Henderson County Board of Health meets next Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Please see the attached agenda for more details. Please make note of the meeting format, adjusted to meet compliance of Henderson County’s State of Emergency Proclamation. The public can participate in one of the […]
Asheville Outlets to host blood drive April 22-23
Press release from Asheville Outlets: Asheville Outlets will host a blood donation drive in partnership with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, April 22 and Thursday, April 23, 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 code […]
April 14 Asheville City Council meeting to follow social distancing measures
Press release from the City of Asheville: On April 14, Asheville City Council will hold a 3 p.m. budget work session and its regular 5 p.m. meeting. The agenda is posted at this link as of April 10. As the City of Asheville continues to work through the COVID-19 public health emergency, we want to […]
Rep. Brian Turner joins Piedmont Rising to advocate for rural health care
Press release from Piedmont Rising: Last night, Piedmont Rising, joined by Representative Brian Turner (HD-116), hosted a virtual town hall to discuss rural health care in North Carolina and the critical need to both protect the Affordable Care Act and expand Medicaid, especially as the coronavirus continues to spread across the state and country. Given […]
Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont offer virtual troops
Press release from Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont: Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P) is keeping girls connected from across their 40-county region and beyond with their new virtual programming options. Every Monday through Friday at 11 a.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and on Saturdays at 11 a.m., Girl Scouts and anyone […]
Southern Vision Alliance opens grants for community COVID-19 response
Press release from the Southern Vision Alliance: The Southern Vision Alliance’s Frontlines Leaders Fund is eager to move small grants to as many grassroots efforts as possible organizing in response to the COVID-19 crisis. This crisis is highlighting the real lack of public infrastructure capable of prioritizing human needs over profit. As hundreds of thousands […]
Sierra Club hosts May 7 webinar on WNC wildflowers
Press release from the Sierra Club of Western North Carolina: Join the Sierra Club on May 7 for a webinar that features Scott Dean giving a virtual, guided tour of the wildflowers of Western North Carolina. He’ll share breathtaking photos and interesting stories about the beautiful spring blossoms of our area. Date: Thursday, May 7 […]
Buncombe County records second COVID-19 death
Press release from Buncombe County: A U.S. military Veteran in his 80s who was admitted to the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville has become the hospital’s first inpatient to pass away from COVID-19 complications. The veteran passed away April 9. “Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the Veteran,” […]
Haywood County observes compliance with COVID-19 visitor registration
Press release from Haywood County: Haywood County is operating a helpline to address concerns about COVID-19. Many calls are about the virus or the county’s stay-at-home proclamation. Others who call are reporting their entry into the county. According to the proclamation any lodging facilities with rentals less than one month shall be closed. Visitors and […]
APD charges Tyran Dewayne Burton with aiding and abetting PVA homicide
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department has charged Tyran Dewayne Burton (29), of Candler, with Aid and Abet First Degree Murder in connection to the homicide that occurred in Pisgah View Apartments on April 3. Burton is currently being held at the Buncombe County Detention Center on a $50,000 bond. […]
Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency announces public meeting to address its proposed fiscal year 2021 budget
From Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency: To all interested parties: The Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency (WNCRAQA) hereby gives notice of a public comment period and hearing regarding its proposed fiscal year 2021 budget. A public hearing will be held during the WNCRAQA Board of Director’s Meeting at 4 p.m. on […]
UNC Asheville offers small business info session regarding COVID-19 relief
Tuesday, UNC Asheville’s Family Business Forum partnered with Johnson Price Sprinkle and Asheville’s Small Business and Technology Development Center to produce an information session regarding relief for small business in the midst of economic crisis. The session offered analysis of how the CARES Act and Economic Impact Disaster Loans can impact struggling businesses, as well as […]
Cooper signs order to tighten social distancing, support long-term care, streamline unemployment
Press release from the Office of Gov. Roy Cooper: Governor Roy Cooper took action to the address the spread of COVID-19 by issuing stronger social distancing requirements and speeding up the process to get benefits to people out of work through Executive Order No. 131. Three key areas are addressed in Executive Order 131. The […]
Downtown Hendersonville announces updated plans for Bearfootin’ Artwalk Bear Reveal and Rhythm & Brews events
Press release from City of Hendersonville: The Downtown Hendersonville Program is committed to providing safe and fun public events and has been actively monitoring the evolving impact of COVID-19. “It is an unprecedented time and our team has been working diligently to understand how best to move forward.” Lew Holloway, Downtown Economic Development Director describes […]
Investigation into the death of Elizabeth May Mann remains active
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The investigation by the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office into the death of Elizabeth May Mann has been determined to be a homicide after receiving additional information from the State Medical Examiner’s Office. Due to the severe decomposition of the body, the autopsy required specialists to determine the cause […]
Cradle of Forestry announces new operations director
Press release from FIND Outdoors: FIND Outdoors, formerly the Cradle of Forestry Interpretive Association, announces Clay Wooldridge as the new Operations Director for the Cradle of Forestry in Pisgah National Forest upon the opening of the Cradle’s 2020 season. “The Cradle of Forestry is such an important institution for the history of not only our […]
Shelter for people experiencing homelessness opens at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville
Press release from the city of Asheville: In a coordinated effort, the City of Asheville, Buncombe County, Homeward Bound and numerous community partners organized a resource for individuals without homes at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville. The coronavirus outbreak represents a significant health risk for people experiencing homelessness. People living unsheltered are also far more likely […]
Hendersonville Farmers Market to launch when mandates are lifted
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: Hendersonville Farmers Market will be ready to launch its inaugural season once the COVID-19 threat has substantially decreased. The market’s opening day, originally scheduled for May 9, will take place approximately two weeks after: a) both local and state Stay at Home orders have been lifted, and […]