Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care is participating in a national Expanded Access Program to collect and provide convalescent plasma to COVID-19 patients in need across the country. Working collaboratively with industry, academic and government partners, Mayo Clinic serves as the lead institution for the program. Pardee is one of several […]
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Hendersonville Farmers Market to open June 6
Press release from Hendersonville Farmers Market: Mark your calendars! Opening day for the inaugural Hendersonville Farmers Market is Saturday, June 6. The market will take place each Saturday, 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., at the Historic Train Depot on Maple Street until October 31, with two holiday markets slated for November 28 and December 5. […]
Our VOICE hosts virtual event featuring Amber Tamblyn
Press release from Our VOICE: As an agency, Our VOICE continues to work diligently to adapt our services to the changing circumstances and needs that have arisen due to COVID-19 while maintaining support to individuals in crisis in our community. Our offices at 35 Woodfin Street are still open from 8am-5pm on weekdays, and we […]
City of Asheville to host virtual Memorial Day ceremony
Press release from City of Asheville: City of Asheville government will be closed May 25 for Memorial Day. City facilities remain closed to the public at this time, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, though some parks have reopened. During this public health emergency, City employees have continued their work, some in the field, such as […]
COVID-19 community testing site at Deaverview cancelled today; Thursday’s community update moved to Friday
Press release from Buncombe County Health & Human Services: Scheduling conflicts have made it necessary to reschedule Thursday’s Community Update to Friday, May 22, 2020 @3pm. The Community Update will be aired on Buncombe County Government’s Facebook page at 3pm. Additionally, due to inclement weather, today’s COVID-19 Community Testing Site in Deaverview is cancelled and will […]
AdventHealth to sponsor the #77 Chip Ganassi Racing car
Press release from AdventHealth: AdventHealth is excited to sponsor the #77 Chip Ganassi Racing car in the Coca-Cola 600 on May 24. Ross Chastain, will be driving our car decked out with a special design saluting our health care teams. While the race will not have fans in the stands, Chip Ganassi Racing is bringing […]
Buncombe County offices closed for Memorial Day
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Government offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. Emergency services and public safety offices remain open. The City of Asheville and Buncombe County will be holding a virtual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25, at 11 a.m., that will air on the City of Asheville […]
BJ Leiderman, famed NPR theme music composer, hosts live-stream concert to benefit MANNA FoodBank’s pandemic response
Press release from MANNA Food Bank: This Saturday, the next episode of White Horse Live, a live-streaming concert series co-produced by White Horse Black Mountain and RadHaus Studio, will feature NPR Theme Composer BJ Leiderman in his very first live stream performance, to benefit MANNA FoodBank in their ongoing effort to feed many people across […]
“What If We Give it Away?” launches amid COVID-19
From the office of Adapt Public Relations: What If We Give It Away? (WIWGIA) is a grassroots movement encouraging individuals to give some or all of their stimulus check to those in greater need during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The caveat, of course, is only if a person still has a job or is financially […]
North Carolina to move into Phase 2 of reopening Friday, May 22, at 5 p.m.
Press release from N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper: As Key Indicators Remain Stable, North Carolina Moves to Safer At Home Phase 2 Phase 2, Safer At Home, begins Friday, May 22 at 5 pm Bars, indoor entertainment venues, gyms, and public playgrounds remain closed; Restaurants, personal care businesses, and pools open with limitations & safety requirements […]
Heavy rains undermine highway outside Lake Lure
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Transportation: Heavy rains from spring storms contributed to a culvert collapsing under U.S. 64/74A in Rutherford County on Tuesday. N.C. Department of Transportation officials placed safety barricades at the site about 6.5 miles east of Lake Lure where the road is undermined and impassable. The detour for […]
Reward offered for information on Greenville murder suspect
Press release from the US Department of Justice: The U.S. Marshals are offering a $5,000 reward and the Crime Stoppers of Greenville are offering an additional reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted by the Greenville Sheriff’s Office for first-degree murder. The U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive […]
Campaign for Southern Equality to provide $125K in emergency assistance grants for LGBTQ Southerners impacted by COVID-19
Press release from Campaign for Southern Equality: On Thursday, May 21 the Campaign for Southern Equality will reopen applications for its COVID-19 Rapid Response Grant Program, which responds to the immediate economic needs of LGBTQ people in the South. In the next month, CSE will disburse an additional $125,000 in grants to LGBTQ Southerners impacted […]
NCDHHS launches interactive COVID-19 dashboard
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services unveiled an updated COVID-19 Dashboard. The interactive dashboard provides an overview on the metrics and capacities that the state is following to inform decisions to responsibly ease measures that slow the spread of the […]
Asheville Parks & Recreation postpones traditional summer camps until July 3, introduces ‘Rec n Roll’
Press release from City of Asheville: The City of Asheville, in partnership with Buncombe County, continues to take proactive steps to keep our community safe and healthy during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. After reviewing guidelines from the CDC and State and local public health officials and the State’s preliminary plans for phased reopening, Asheville Parks […]
Estatoe Trail in Brevard to connect to Rosenwald Community
Press release from the office of Conserving Carolina: The Estatoe Trail will soon extend to the historic Rosenwald Community in Brevard, connecting it with downtown Brevard and Pisgah National Forest. This new link in the popular Brevard bike path will improve opportunities for pedestrian and bike travel within the city. It will also put Brevard […]
Sandy Mush COVID-19 testing canceled for Wednesday, May 20
Press release from Buncombe County Health and Human Services: Due to inclement weather, today’s COVID-19 Community Testing Site at the Sandy Mush Community Center is cancelled for May 20, 2020. COVID-19 testing at this site will be rescheduled for a later date and the public will be notified via all Buncombe County Government media channels. […]
Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County offers revised summer session for youth
Press release from Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County: Following COVID-19 related program closures and in accordance with the Governor’s phased reopening plans, the Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County plans to re-open to a limited number of members for the upcoming summer session beginning Monday, June 8. Attendance will be prioritized for current members […]
Garden Jubilee plant sale in Etowah to benefit Bee Mural project, May 22-25
Press release from Hendersonville Tree Board: During Garden Jubilee, being celebrated May 22-25 at various nurseries, farms, and orchards around Henderson County, Hendersonville’s Bee City USA tent will be set up outdoors at Sideways Farm & Brewery, 62 Eade Rd. (off Old 64) in Etowah. There one may find a plethora of pollinator-friendly plants, honey-based products, […]
Gaia Herbs bolsters production capabilities to manufacture and donate herbal hand sanitizer
Press release from Gaia Herbs: Gaia Herbs, a leading natural herbal products brand in the United States, has increased production and is using its alcohol-based operations to manufacture CDC-approved hand sanitizer in response to the COVID-19 situation. The sanitizer will be donated to local community first responders including healthcare workers, farmworkers, government officials, and other essential […]
Leadership Asheville application extended to May 31
Press release from UNC Asheville: The application deadline to apply for the 39th class of Leadership Asheville has been extended to May 31. Designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge of, commitment to, and involvement in collaborative community leadership, the annual program develops, connects, and engages citizens from cross-sectors of the community, including business, nonprofit, education, and government. Participants […]