Press release from Polk County Government: As of June 29, 2020, Polk County has counted 71 cases of COVID-19 and 4 deaths. In comparison to larger counties, a total of 71 cases may seem small but the per capita (per 10,000) is 35, whereas in Buncombe County the per capita is much lower at 23 […]
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Biltmore welcomes the summer with outdoor activities
Press release from Biltmore: With summertime settling into the Blue Ridge Mountains, Biltmore’s 8,000-acre backyard offers a number of get-out-and-get-some-fresh-air options, perfect picnic spots, vibrant gardens to safely explore, and more. July is National Picnic Month The picnic is the ultimate summer tradition, and can be made even more special when enjoyed on the highhill […]
Hendersonville Road corridor study group to host virtual public workshop
Press release from French Broad River MPO: The French Broad River MPO is currently working with Buncombe County and the City of Asheville on a corridor study for Hendersonville Road, from Rock Hill Road to NC 280 (Airport Road.) This study is looking at potential transportation improvements to address safety, congestion, and multimodal issues as […]
Buncombe County Health and Human Services to host Facebook Live community update at 2 p.m.
Press release from Buncombe County Health and Human Services : Buncombe County will be providing a Community Update today at 2:00 pm via Facebook Live @Buncombegov. The Spanish version will be aired via Facebook Live @BCHHS. Speakers for today’s update include: Dr. Jennifer Mullendore, Interim Public Health Director and Medical Director Esther Manheimer, Mayor of […]
Organic Growers School moves to online programming for 2020
Press release from Organic Growers School: Organic Growers School (OGS), an Asheville-based 501c3 nonprofit offering affordable classes on organic growing and sustainable living, has prioritized in-person, grower-to-grower learning for the last 29 years. However, in light of CO-VID 19 as well as the increased demand for online education over the past few years, OGS has […]
Gov. Cooper announces NC will continue working toward getting students back in the classroom
Press release from Office of Governor Roy Cooper: Governor Roy Cooper today shared that North Carolina will continue working with schools, teachers, parents, and health experts to ensure that plans for school this coming year will protect everybody, especially those at high-risk. “We want to get our students back in the classroom, and we want […]
Asheville residents invited to apply for Vance Monument Task Force
Press release from the City of Asheville: The Vance Monument Task Force (VMTF) was created by a joint resolution (Joint Resolution – Monuments) by the City of Asheville and Buncombe County. This group will be tasked with gathering citizen input, particularly from those most impacted by the monuments and participate in public dialogue. The task force […]
Local farms face severe economic challenges as a result of COVID-19
Press release from Carolina Farm Stewardship Association: Small and mid-sized farms in the Carolinas are facing severe economic challenges as a result of COVID-19. The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association surveyed farmers in North and South Carolina to quantify those impacts this spring and recently published a report of their findings. Key takeaways include: -Weekly sales […]
AdventHealth Hendersonville eases some visitor restrictions
Press release from AdventHealth Hendersonville: AdventHealth Hendersonville is easing visitor restrictions for patients at its main hospital campus. AdventHealth’s service standards begin with the promise to keep you safe, which led to the universal visitor restriction implementation in March. Now as it begins the third month of its safe reopen protocol, AdventHealth Hendersonville is ready […]
Buncombe names Lillian Govus as director of new Communications and Public Engagement Department
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County is pleased to announce Lillian Govus, APR, will oversee a new Communications and Public Engagement Department. After an extensive search, Govus was selected from more than 126applicants to serve in the role. “Over the last year, we have evaluated and made several observations regarding the effectiveness of our […]
Henderson County announces two new principalships for 2020-21
Press release from Henderson County: Following approval by the Henderson County Board of Public Education on Tuesday evening, Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) announces the following principal changes for the 2020-2021 school year, effective July 1: Joni Allison has been named the new principal at Hendersonville Middle, filling the office vacated by Luke Manuel when […]
City of Asheville announces Fourth of July holiday schedule
Press release from the City of Asheville: In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, which is on a Saturday this year, City of Asheville offices will be closed July 3. ART bus service will operate on a reduced holiday schedule July 4. The Fourth of July holiday is one of six holidays throughout the […]