Press release from Campaign for Southern Equality: Today, 300 educators, administrators, parents, and students in North Carolina submitted a letter to State Superintendent Mark Johnson urging him to direct the NC Department of Public Instruction to take action that would protect the privacy and safety of transgender students. In North Carolina, schools are required to […]
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UNC Asheville junior Mallory Rothrock awarded a Goldwater Scholarship
Press release from UNCA: Mallory Rothrock, a UNC Asheville junior from Greensboro N.C. studying chemistry and neuroscience, has been awarded a Goldwater Scholarship, the preeminent national scholarship awarded to undergraduates studying the natural sciences, engineering and mathematics. She is one of only 287 students across the country majoring in the natural sciences to receive the […]
Mountain BizWorks and Dogwood Health Trust partner to provide access to Paycheck Protection Program for nonprofits
Press release from media representative: Mountain BizWorks, working with Dogwood Health Trust, announced today a targeted effort to provide increased access to the highly anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for nonprofits and small businesses in the region, with a focus on rural and minority and women-led organizations. The PPP was created to provide […]
Charles George VA Medical Center offering curbside pharmacy service
Press release from Charles George VA Medical Center: During the current conditions created by COVID-19, various Charles George VA Medical Center departments are finding innovative ways to safely meet the needs of the Veterans they serve. Pharmacy employees recently implemented curbside service to make it easier for Veterans to obtain their medications without having to […]
Pardee UNC Health offers telehealth options to minimize exposure during COVID-19
Press release from Formation: As part of a long-range planning effort to provide accessible, quality care to patients, and now fast-tracked as an effort to maximize patient safety and minimize unnecessary exposure to coronavirus or other respiratory illness, Pardee UNC Health is pleased to announce telehealth options for their patients. Utilizing telehealth options, patients will […]
Tryon Arts & Crafts School and St. Luke’s Hospital launches Masks 4 Masses
From Tryon Arts & Crafts School: Tryon Arts & Crafts School is teaming up with St. Luke’s Hospital, local leaders, and artists for a new initiative called “MASKS 4 MASSES”. We challenge you to craft homemade masks for entry into a competition and donation drive. All entries will be credited to you and donated to […]
Henderson County Public Schools will continue meal programs and child care services during spring break
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: Dear HCPS Family, We encourage students, parents and teachers who have been hard at work with Learn from Home to take next week, April 13-17, away from your assignments and enjoy Spring Break. We are grateful for your dedication to your studies these past weeks! Learn from Home […]
Two new mental health resources for North Carolinians
Press release from N.C. Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has two new mental health resources to support North Carolinians throughout the COVID-19 crisis. The Hope4NC Helpline (1-855-587-3463) connects North Carolinians to additional mental health and resilience supports that help them cope and build resilience during […]
Children First/Communities in Schools (CIS) of Buncombe County receives $6,000 grant
Press release from Children First/Communities in Schools: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina has provided Children First/Communities in Schools (CIS) of Buncombe County with a $6,000 Emergency and Disaster Response Fund grant to support a weekly food box drive at the Children First/CIS Family Resource Center located on the campus of Emma Elementary. During […]
Asheville Police Department seeking information on assault in Biltmore Village
Press release from Asheville Police Department: At approximately 8:00 p.m. on April 7 the Asheville Police Department responded to the area of Hendersonville Road near the I-40 interchange after receiving a report of an assault. Upon arrival officers made contact with the victim who was suffering from non-life threatening injuries to include a stab wound. The victim […]
COVID-19 update from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Press release from North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: As of 11 a.m. today: NC Cases NC Deaths NC Tests Completed NC Currently Hospitalized 3,426 53 42,987 386 More data are available online at www.ncdhhs.gov/covid-19-case-count-nc. Daily updates: Governor Roy Cooper, NCDHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen, M.D., and Director of NC Emergency Management Mike Sprayberry will […]
City of Asheville government to close for spring holiday, ART buses to run on holiday schedule
Press release from the City of Asheville: City of Asheville government will be closed Friday, April 10, as part of its spring break holiday. City facilities remain closed to the public at this time, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this public health emergency, City employees have continued their work, some in the field, such […]
ASAP launches Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund
Press release from ASAP: ASAP has launched the Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund to strategically address the emergency needs of farms during COVID-19 disruptions. Funds will be used for public health preparedness grants to farmers markets, to subsidize essential farm product packaging, and to purchase unsold food for donation to hunger programs. Donations to the […]
Summer school classes at WCU to move online
Press release from Western Carolina University: Summer school classes at Western Carolina University will be held online or via another form of distance education course delivery through the end of the second summer term in August. The move to online or distance classes for summer is a part of changes to normal operating procedures made […]
NCDIT launches interactive map to help NC residents find low-cost, free internet service options
Press release from North Carolina Department of Information Technology: The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s Broadband Infrastructure Office has developed an interactive map to help North Carolina residents find free and low-cost internet and mobile service offerings in their area. “North Carolina is fighting the COVID-19 pandemic with everything we’ve got,” Tracy Doaks, NCDIT secretary […]
WNC Farmers Market to close for Easter Sunday
Press release from Paul Jones, public information officer: Three state-operated Farmers Markets will be closed April 12 for Easter Sunday. Those include the State Farmers Market in Raleigh, the Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market in Colfax, and the WNC Farmers Market in Asheville. The markets will re-open on Monday, April 13. The Charlotte […]
Goodwill launches program to provide remote support and services
Press release from Pam Cook Communications: In an effort to better serve the community during this period of social distancing and Shelter-in-Place mandates, Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina has launched Goodwill Cares, a program that offers expanded virtual employment and training services, information about local resources, and personalized phone and online support. “Despite temporary […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Wednesday, April 8: Moderate (YELLOW)
Forecast for Wednesday, April 8, 2020, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. Reminder that there is NO BURNING in Buncombe County. Due to hazardous fire conditions, the NC Forest Service called this ban until […]
WCMS and WCU collaborate to identify available resources for PPE
Press release from Western Carolina Medical Society: The Western Carolina Medical Society (WCMS) is working in collaboration with Western Carolina University (WCU) to identify available resources for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Western North Carolina and beyond. If you possess non-essential and unused Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that you’re willing to donate, please contact WCMS Program Director, […]
With turkey season approaching, game land users urged to be aware of surroundings, wear blaze orange
Press release from North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission: As turkey season ramps up, the N.C Wildlife Resources Commission urges all game land users to be aware of their surroundings. The statewide wild turkey season occurs from April 11 through May 9, preceded by a youth-only turkey season from April 4 through April 10. Around 2,000,000 acres […]
AdventHealth pinwheel garden raises awareness of increased risks for child abuse during crises
Press release from AdventHealth Hendersonville: Child abuse claims the lives of more than four children a day. 7-million children will be brought to the attention of Child Protective Services for child abuse this year. AdventHealth Hendersonville is participating in the Prevent Child Abuse America’s Pinwheels for Prevention® event by creating a pinwheel garden on the front […]