Press release from Haywood County: Haywood County Public Health received notice of 107 new cases of COVID-19 since the last press release on July 31, 2020. As of this release, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has recorded 375 cases in Haywood County. Several of the cases are still in the contact tracing […]
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MANNA FoodBank seeks support as community needs remain high
Press release from MANNA FoodBank: While the national conversation moves from one crisis to another, food banks across the country have continued to serve a deep and persistent need for food. MANNA FoodBank, the Feeding America affiliate serving 16 westernmost counties of North Carolina, saw a dramatic spike in the number of people needing food […]
Asheville City Council announces Aug. 25 public hearings
Press release from the City of Asheville: The following are City Council public hearings scheduled for the next formal meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 25. This listing is for information only and is subject to change. Please call City Clerk Maggie Burleson at 828-259-5601 if you have any questions. A. Public hearing to amend the U.S. […]
Brevard Music Center announces new times for free COVID-19 testing
Press release from the Brevard Music Center: The Brevard Music Center in association with the Pisgah Health Foundation announces new times for the expanded Free Drive-Thru testing, now available to everyone. Beginning on Monday, Aug. 10, testing will be available every Wednesday and Thursday afternoon from 4-7 p.m.Testing takes place at the Brevard Music Center’s […]
Carl Sandburg Home, Blue Ridge Humane partner for pet hiking education
Press release from the Blue Ridge Humane Society: Blue Ridge Humane Society and Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site are partnering to provide a new series of videos for pet owners to guide them through the steps and preparation for safe and fun hiking with their dog. The videos will feature recommendations from Crystal Tysz, […]
AdventHealth hosts online silent auction Aug. 10-23
Press release from AdventHealth Hendersonville: Looking for a way to shop from the comfort of your home and support AdventHealth? Join us for our ONLINE Silent Auction, Take Auction, Shop For A Cause! The auction will go live on Monday, Aug. 10, at noon. The auction will officially close at 9 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. […]
Lake Junaluska cancels Friends of the Lake 5K
Press release from Lake Junaluska: The 2020 Friends of the Lake 5K Road Race, Walk and Fun Run originally scheduled to take place at Lake Junaluska at Easter and rescheduled for Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, has been canceled due to COVID-19 and the restrictions on group gatherings.“We are disappointed to not have the event […]
N.C. State Board of Elections issues statement on election-related communications
Press release by the N.C. State Board of Elections: North Carolina elections officials are responding to many voters’ questions and concerns about mass mailings, text messages, phone calls and home visits by political and advocacy groups. Many ongoing outreach efforts by third parties urge residents to request absentee by-mail ballots or register to vote ahead […]
Educators and parents plan protest in support of HEROES Act
Press release from The North Carolina Association of Educator: Educators and parents advocating for federal relief for state and local communities during the COVID-19 pandemic will hold a car caravan protest at Thom Tillis’s Hendersonville office on Saturday, August 8, at 1 pm to demand that Senator Tillis support the HEROES Act passed by the […]
Asheville Chamber of Commerce to host virtual town hall on North Carolina Job Retention Grant
Press release from Asheville Chamber of Commerce: With Phase 2 has been extended through mid Sept, many are thinking, “What now?” There’s still help available for businesses. Join us for a virtual town hall on Tuesday, August 11th to learn about the state’s new Job Retention Grant and get updates on other funding sources available […]
New Belgium’s Fat Tire ale earns carbon neutral certification
Press release from New Belgium Brewing: New Belgium Brewing announced today that their flagship Fat Tire Amber Ale is the first nationally distributed beer to earn carbon neutral certification in the United States. In addition, New Belgium Brewing is committing to make its entire business carbon neutral by 2030. Fat Tire’s carbon neutral certification is […]
French Broad Riverkeeper calls on City of Asheville to establish stormwater task force
Press release from MountainTrue: Following another week of dismal water quality results, MountainTrue’s French Broad Riverkeeper is calling on the City of Asheville to establish a Stormwater Task Force and to do its part to clean up the French Broad River. MountainTrue’s French Broad Riverkeeper and volunteers conduct weekly bacteria sampling along the French Broad […]
MountainCare’s Adult Day Center in Henderson seeks new location
Press release from MountainCare: MountainCare is calling on the community to help quickly identify a low-cost or donated space that could be used as an Adult Day Center in Henderson County. Since 2004, Henderson Adult Day has occupied its current building in Flat Rock free of charge under a generous commitment from Pardee Hospital to support this critical service. However, Pardee has announced that the Henderson Adult Day Lease at […]
Asheville High School’s Derek Edwards named 2021 Principal of the Year
Press release from Asheville City Schools: Asheville High School’s Derek Edwards was preparing for today’s Back to School Administrative Retreat when he was greeted by an entourage of guests, including Superintendent Dr. Gene Freeman, the district’s Leadership Team, his ACS middle and high school principal peers as well as his wife, Amanda, and son, Wade […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation hosts free webinar
Press release from the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation: The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation will host a free 30-minute webinar at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 11, to provide a virtual tour of the archive. During the webinar, Kat Connelly with the National Park Service will provide tips for finding images within the gallery database and how […]
North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs launches firefighter recruitment campaign
Press release from North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs: The North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs (NCAFC), in partnership with the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), is launching an urgent volunteer firefighter recruitment campaign across 12 North Carolinas counties, including Buncombe. More than 70 percent of all North Carolina firefighters are volunteers, and that […]
Buncombe County Health & Human Services introduces new screening and scheduling process for COVID-19 testing sites
Press release from Buncombe County Health & Human Services: Buncombe County is providing COVID-19 testing for anyone that lives, works, or learns in Buncombe County and is experiencing symptoms, or has been identified as a close contact to someone with COVID-19. There is a new screening and scheduling process for the testing sites. The new […]
Community Foundation of Henderson County announces three new board members
Press release from Community Foundation of Henderson County: Community Foundation of Henderson County is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to their Board of Directors following their election at the organization’s August 5th board meeting. Joining Community Foundation’s Board of Directors are Ken Adams, Ruth Birge, and Eric Gash. Ken Adams has […]
Buncombe County to host two virtual town halls on 2021 reappraisal process
Press release from Buncombe County: On Jan. 1, 2021, every real property owner in Buncombe County will receive a new assessed value. Buncombe County understands that many property owners have questions about what this will mean for property values and taxes. Buncombe County Communications and Public Engagement will host two virtual town halls on Aug. […]
Haywood County reports six additional COVID-19 associated deaths
Press release from Haywood County Health and Human Services: Haywood County Health and Human Services are reporting six additional COVID-19 associated deaths. The individuals died within the last week, at two separate facilities. Five of the deaths list COVID-19 as the underlying cause of death (the disease that initiated the events resulting in death.) One […]
Swannanoa Valley Museum celebrates 100 year anniversary of women’s suffrage
From the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center: Come join us on August 8th during Black Mountain’s 2nd Saturday event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage. From 10:00 am – 6:00 pm the museum will be displaying the exhibit “Rightfully Hers” (courtesy of the National Archives) on our sidewalk in front of the […]