Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: Henderson County Public Schools announced today that high school student-athletes may return to campuses under a phased plan on Monday, June 22, with requirements and procedures detailed in the “Return to Athletics: Phase 1” guidance document posted online. A return date for middle school student-athletes has yet to […]
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APD arrests suspects in 4-3 homicide at Pisgah View
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: Sherwayne Akeem Bascom was arrested in Waterbury, Connecticut on the morning of June 11, 2020, following an operation by the United States Marshal Service Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Waterbury Police Department. In addition to the arrest of Bascom, Shanice Sheronda McDay, 27, of Asheville, was […]
New report finds 5.1% decline in residential construction in Asheville
Press release from Lattice Publishing, LLC: When the coronavirus pandemic upended the U.S. economy, many states halted or limited construction work. While real estate development is beginning to resume, recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau showed an unprecedented drop in residential building permits comparing April of this year to April of 2019. Nationally, […]
Blue Ridge Humane Society announces latest pet food giveaway
Press release from Blue Ridge Humane Society: Blue Ridge Humane Society is partnering with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Animals (ASPCA) Spay/Neuter Alliance in Asheville to provide the third free pet food giveaway to those in need or affected by COVID-19, on Thursday, June 18, from 9am-2pm at the Blue Ridge Humane […]
Blue Ridge Parkway increases recreational access
Press release from National Park Service: Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Blue Ridge Parkway is increasing recreational access at many park picnic areas and restrooms. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on […]
Residents invited to tour White Oak Grove Apartments
Press release from White Oak Grove Apartments: You are invited to the opening of the 113-unit affordable and workforce housing community, White Oak Grove Apartments. The management team is conducting a pre-opening hard hat tour event on Monday, June 15 at noon. Prospective residents, city officials and members of the Press are invited to 275 Hazel […]
Venture Asheville announces micro grant winners
Press release from Venture Asheville: Venture Asheville awarded six entrepreneurs micro grants totaling $25,000 to help launch new ventures. The winners are: Cardstalk, a custom greeting card and gift card kiosk-based technology, Founder Stephanie Prime Helios Sanitizer Company, plant-based hand sanitizer using solar-powered mobile distribution stations, Founder Axie Blundon *HCA Healthcare Mission Fund […]
Ron Kauffman and STAND T.A.L.L receive WHKP radio’s Hometown Hero Award
Press release from Summit Marketing Group: Ron Kauffman and STAND T.A.L.L have been selected as this week’s recipient of WHKP radio’s Hometown Hero Award. The award is presented during a live interview on WHKP to individuals and organizations that make important contributions to and improve the lives of those who live in our community. Kauffman […]
Cotton Mill property for sale in River Arts District
Press release from RiverLink: The historic Cotton Mill property located at 191 Riverside Drive and the property directly across the street at 144 Riverside Drive will soon be on the market. Since its purchase by RiverLink in the mid 1990’s the 2.8 acre former Cotton Mill lot has largely been vacant; the brick smokestack standing […]
Henderson County Health Department announces COVID-19 testing site on Tuesday, June 16
Press release from Henderson County Health Department: Henderson County Health Department will offer a COVID-19 testing site for the public. Testing will occur on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Testing will take place at the campus of East Henderson High School, located at 150 Eagle Pride Drive, East Flat Rock, […]
Western Carolina Rescue Ministries opens outdoor clothing closet
Press release from Western Carolina Rescue Ministries: On Friday, June 12, 2020 from 9:00am-10:45am, Western Carolina Rescue Ministries (WCRM) will open a new, outdoor clothing closet to help those in need. Since Western Carolina Rescue Ministries’ inception (nearly 40 years ago), a clothing closet has always been available for those in need of new and/or […]
U.S. 64/74A storm damage repaired by NCDOT
Press release from North Carolina Department of Transportation: A section of U.S. 64/74A in Rutherford County has been repaired, repaved and reopened after heavy rains damaged the area on May 19. N.C. Department of Transportation crews removed debris from the stream and a culvert at the intersection with Rock Branch Road, about 6.5 miles east […]
Blue Ridge Community College hosts FAFSA Night
Press release from Blue Ridge Community College: Blue Ridge Community College is hosting free FAFSA Nights from 4-7 p.m. on June 16, 23, 30 and July 7 to help any student interested in filling out their FAFSA. FAFSA Nights are one of several ways the College is taking part in FAFSAFrenzyNC, which is a massive, […]
Girls on the Run 5k goes virtual
Press release from Girls on the Run: In order to keep participants safe and to encourage social distancing, Girls on the Run of WNC will host a virtual 5K in lieu of an in-person event this season. A virtual 5K can be run or walked from any location during the weeklong event, providing an opportunity […]
Sylva’s July 4 fireworks approved, concert still in question
Press release from Jackson County Chamber of Commerce: On Tuesday, June 9, the Jackson County Board of Commissioners approved the fireworks permit for the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce’s annual July 4 fireworks display in downtown Sylva. The chamber is still planning to have the fireworks display in Sylva on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at […]
The Billy Graham Training Center reopens following coronavirus closure
Press release from The Billy Graham Training Center: The Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove will open all facilities beginning Wednesday, June 10. “We’ve traveled a unique road over the last few months as our country and world have been gripped by the coronavirus pandemic. People have experienced loneliness, fear and frustration,” said Will Graham, […]
APD requests assistance to locate Brixon Accord Summey
Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department (APD) is requesting assistance to locate a missing person, Brixon Accord Summey. Summey was reported missing on May 26, but the reporting party has not heard from him since December of 2019. Summey is described as a black male, 27 years old, 6’0″, and 212 […]
OnTrack WNC announces virtual counseling and online booking
Email from OnTrack WNC: Introducing Emergency Cash Flow Counseling OnTrack WNC is excited to start offering a new service to the community – Free Emergency Cash Flow counseling. This service is available to people in Western North Carolina who: Have experienced a reduction in income because of COVID-19; or Do not have enough income to […]
Henderson County Public Schools announces three new principalships for 2020-2021 school year
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: Following approval by the Henderson County Board of Public Education on Monday evening, Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) announces the following principal changes for the 2020- 2021 school year, effective July 1: Beth Caudle has been named the new principal at Dana Elementary, filling the office vacated by […]
City of Asheville to move public hearing on the budget to August 25, Budget adoption to September 8
Press release from the City of Asheville: Over the past few days, city officials and leadership have received thousands of emails, phone calls and voicemails from the community. In an effort to be responsive, the City of Asheville is moving the adoption of the budget to September 8, 2020 and the public hearing will be […]
Governor Cooper establishes task force to address racial inequity in the state criminal justice system
Press release from office of Gov. Roy Cooper: Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 145 today, forming the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice. The task force will recommend solutions to stop discriminatory law enforcement and criminal justice practices, and hold public safety officers accountable. “We must acknowledge racial inequities […]