Press release from MANNA Food Bank: On Thursday, MANNA food bank will pick up the first of three major donations – local, fresh milk from cows right here in Western North Carolina. Mike Corn, a dairy farmer located in Mills River, is donating an entire day’s worth of milk production – over 19,000 pounds of […]
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Hendersonville mayor, members of city council release statement on death of George Floyd
Statement from Hendersonville Mayor Barbara Volk and city council members Jerry Smith. Jeff Miller, Jennifer Hensley and Lyndsey Simpson: The City of Hendersonville, its elected officials, management and staff, do not tolerate the kind of inexcusable police violence exhibited in the tragic death of George Floyd. As a nation, we must make every effort to […]
Online observance for those affected by COVID-19 to be held June 7
Press release: On Sunday, June 7, 2020, an online service will be held to honor and support local health care workers and families of those affected by COVID-19 in WNC. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the zoom link will be announced on Saturday via the Facebook event page. After the online event, participants […]
MEDIKO selected as new medical provider for Buncombe County Detention Facility
Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: On May 15th Sheriff Miller selected MEDIKO, Inc. as the new medical provider for detainees at the Buncombe County Detention Facility. MEDIKO will provide medical, dental, mental health, pharmacy and medical laboratory services to detainees as part of a two-year contract that will begin on July 1st. […]
Henderson County high school diploma ceremonies planned for Friday, June 5
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: On the afternoon and evening of Friday, June 5, Henderson County Public Schools’ four traditional high schools and the Henderson County Career Academy will host “Drive Thru” Diploma processions for graduating seniors and their families. Graduating seniors and their families will drive a predetermined route to their school […]
East Flat Rock beekeeper and residents organize to say no to asphalt plant
From East Flat Rock beekeeper Michelle Tennant Nicholson: SNAPSHOTEast Flat Rock Residents Organize, Say No to Asphalt PlantResident Across the Street from Land Parcel NOT Notified about Neighborhood Compatibility Meetings by Henderson County RELEASE TO PUBLICLast night FriendsOfEastFlatRock.org organized and is asking any resident or business in and around Henderson County to submit questions to […]
City of Asheville streets to be resurfaced this season
Press release from the City of Asheville: Three local paving contractors begin their work with the City of Asheville this month, resurfacing streets. Together they add up to $8 million of investment in upkeep on a combined 8.6 miles of City streets. Two of these are bond projects, the other two were awarded as Fiscal […]
French Broad Food Co-op to close for cleaning after employee tests positive for COVID-19
Announcement from the French Broad Food Co-op: Today we learned that a Co+op worker has tested positive for COVID-19. Our part time worker has very limited exposure to the store and customers, as their shifts occur while we are closed. In situations like this the county protocol suggests that we remain open and continue operating […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Wednesday, June 3: Moderate (YELLOW and GREEN)
Wednesday, June 3, is a code green air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For the ridge tops, it is a code yellow air quality forecast day. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. This forecast is based on ozone levels. […]
Asheville issues FAQ on curfew order
The city of Asheville issued guidance regarding the application of its curfew order, which goes into effect at 8 p.m. on June 2.
Kudzu Brands announces winners of Brand New Start giveaway
Press release from Kudzu Brands: On May 4, Kudzu Brands announced their Brand New Start 10K Brand Giveaway, a community-wide competition giving away $10,000 in branding services to one local nonprofit and business looking to adjust or pivot in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The giveaway started with a two week-long entry period in which […]
Asheville mayor: State of emergency and curfew declared until ‘no longer necessary’
Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer declared a citywide state of emergency and curfew. The curfew will begin tonight, June 2, at 8 p.m.
In-person early voting begins Thursday for June 23 Republican primary elections
Press release from N.C. State Board of Elections: In-person early voting begins Thursday, June 4, for the Republican second primary in the 11th Congressional District and the new Republican primary in Columbus County Commissioner District 2. Early voting runs through Saturday, June 20. Early voting sites and schedules are available through the State Board of […]
Asheville Police Chief releases statement on Sunday protests
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department and law enforcement across the nation have condemned what took place in Minneapolis. I recognize the anger and frustration in our community surrounding the death of George Floyd. Your anger is justifiable, and your First Amendment rights to speak and gather will be protected. […]
Board of Education to broadcast regular meeting June 4
Announcement from Buncombe County Board of Education: The time of the Buncombe County Board of Education’s regular session on June 4, 2020 has been changed to 4:30 p.m. in the Minitorium via Electronic Means. Work session updates and closed session will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Beaucatcher Room for the purpose of discussing confidential […]
BCS releases virtual graduation schedule
Announcement from Buncombe County Schools: Please see below for a schedule of our virtual graduations (videos will premiere on our schools’ Facebook Pages) which will be followed by a diploma pick up and photo event at the school. 2020 BCS Graduation Schedule Community High Virtual ceremony: June 3, 6 p.m. Diploma pick-up: June 4, 3 […]
Chief Justice Beasley issues emergency orders staying evictions, extending filing deadlines
Announcement from North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts: RALEIGH – Chief Justice Cheri Beasley has entered three additional emergency orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The orders extend several existing emergency directives, extend the time for filing a notice of appeal, stay all pending evictions, and create a new mediation program for evictions. “In […]
NC observes day of mourning for people who passed from COVID-19
Announcement from Governor Roy Cooper: RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper encourages all North Carolinians to honor June 1, 2020 as a Day of Mourning to grieve the 100,000 people in America, including almost 1,000 in North Carolina, who have lost their lives to COVID-19. “This is an opportunity to remind ourselves that our death count is […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Monday, June 1: Moderate (YELLOW and GREEN)
Monday, June 1, is a code green air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For the ridge tops, it is a code yellow air quality forecast day. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. This forecast is based on ozone levels. […]
Foothills Humane Society to participate in ASPCA adopt from home event
Announcement from Foothills Humane Society: Columbus, North Carolina – Foothills Humane Society (FHS) will participate in the ASPCA National Adoption Weekend from Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 7 to encourage the public to safely complete adoptions from home amid the COVID-19 crisis. During this time, FHS will process on-line applications, showcase available pets on Facebook […]
BCS summer meals program to begin June 4
Announcement from Buncombe County Schools: As we wrap up our BCS Virtual Days, we will transition to our traditional summer meals program serving children in Buncombe County. The summer meals program, which begins on June 4, 2020, has changed slightly since last summer. This summer, we will have locations for our families to pick up meals curbside […]