Press release from Dogwood Health Trust: As part of Dogwood Health Trust’s commitment to be accountable to our communities, we are hosting a virtual annual meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 3:30-5:30 p.m.If you’ve not registered, there’s still time. You can do that here. We’d like to get your thoughts in advance of the meeting so we […]
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Buncombe offers Housing Assistance Program for pandemic-related losses
Press release from Buncombe County: Attention Buncombe County residents: If you are struggling to pay your rent or mortgage, Buncombe County’s COVID Housing Assistance Program may be able to help. “We understand the effects of the pandemic have strained family finances,” says Economic Services Director Phillip Hardin. “We want our community to know that financial […]
Souls to the Polls event encourages early voting
Press release from the Elders’ Vigil Group Supporting Black Lives Matter: The NC Poor Peoples Campaign Western Circle and the Elders’ Vigil Group Supporting Black Lives Matter co-sponsor a get-out-the-vote event, Vote to Make the Beloved Community: Souls to the Polls, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday outside the Arthur Edington Education and Career Center, 133 Livingston […]
GEER scholarships now available to eligible Blue Ridge Community College students
Press release from Blue Ridge Community College: Blue Ridge Community College is proud to offer the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) scholarship to eligible students. The program offers $750 scholarships for eligible community college workforce continuing education students pursuing high-demand workforce training programs within ten workforce pathways leading to a State or industry-recognized credential. It […]
Sen. Kamala Harris cancels Asheville campaign event after two individuals test positive for COVID-19
Statement from the Biden for President campaign: Late on the night of Wednesday, October 14th, we learned that two individuals involved in the campaign tested positive for COVID-19: a non-staff flight crew member and Liz Allen, communications director to Senator Harris. Senator Harris was not in close contact, as defined by the CDC, with either […]
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services provides guidelines for voters and polling locations
Press release from North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is providing guidelines for voters and local polling locations to help protect the health of North Carolinians during the voting process. In addition, NCDHHS and the NC Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency Management […]
Victoria Isley named new president and CEO of Explore Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau
Press release from Explore Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau: The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority announces the selection of nationally recognized and former North Carolina tourism executive Victoria “Vic” Isley as president and CEO of Explore Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau. Isley, who has worked diligently for diverse communities throughout her career, starts Dec. 1. […]
North Carolina State Board of Elections addresses false social media posts about marked ballots
Press release from North Carolina State Board of Elections: The following is a statement from the State Board of Elections regarding recent social media posts suggesting that if an election worker writes on your ballot, it will invalidate your ballot. In North Carolina, this is false. For all absentee ballots, including one-stop ballots, election workers […]
Buncombe County Health & Human Services provides latest COVID-19 update
Press release from Buncombe County Health & Human Services: As of today, October 14, 2020, there have been 3,587 lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County residents. We, as a community, have experienced 94 COVID-related deaths. We have seen our new cases per day on average increase since the end of September. We are currently […]
Applications now open for Mountain BizWorks’ Waypoint Accelerator program
Press release from Mountain BizWorks: Mountain BizWorks, a U.S. Treasury certified non-profit community development financial institution (CDFI), announced today that applications are now open for its Waypoint Accelerator program for early-stage outdoor-focused companies. The outdoor entrepreneurship and innovation accelerator, open to eight ventures per year, is set to take place online starting on December 3. […]
Buncombe County and American Red Cross to host blood drive, Oct. 30
Press release from Buncombe County: Kick off Halloween weekend by voting early and giving the precious gift of blood. Buncombe County and the Red Cross are holding a blood drive at Harrah’s Cherokee Center (formerly the Asheville Civic Center), which is also an Early Voting site. Here’s what you need to know: Appointments are not […]
City of Asheville to add more bus shelters through federal grant
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville will provide about 45 more bus shelters and enhance lighting and other aspects to 70 more under a $1 million Federal Transit Administration grant City Transportation staff applied for and won. During their Oct. 13 meeting, Asheville City Council voted to approve a $1.25 […]
U.S. Census self-response and field data collection to conclude Oct. 15
Press release from Office of Gov. Roy Cooper: The U.S. Census Bureau announced all Census self-response and field data collection will conclude Thursday, October 15, 2020, following a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. To date, an estimated 30 percent of North Carolinians have yet to respond to the 2020 Census. This equates to […]
Kamala Harris to visit Asheville morning of Oct. 15
Press release from Biden Harris Campaign: On Thursday, October 15, Kamala Harris will travel to Asheville and Charlotte, North Carolina on the first day of in-person early voting in the state. In the morning, Senator Harris will deliver remarks at an early vote launch mobilization event in Asheville, North Carolina. In the afternoon, Senator Harris […]
Asheville City Council to hold workshop on proposed hotel development regulations
Press release from City of Asheville: On October 27, 2020, at 2:30 p.m., City Council will be holding a worksession on proposed hotel development regulations. This is a continuation of the worksession that began on October 13, 2020. No public comment will be accepted at the worksession. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) the […]
Mission Health to host opioid take back event on Oct. 24
Press release from HCA Healthcare: Mission Health is hosting an opioid take back event to raise awareness about the dangers of opioid misuse and proper disposal of medications on Saturday, October 24, 2020. Called “Crush the Crisis,” the event aligns with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and invites community […]
WNC artists invited to “Stand in Solidarity” at Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, Oct. 17 & 19
Press release from Asheville Community Theatre: Theatre organizations in Asheville are collaborating to encourage elected officials to extend unemployment assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Stephanie Hickling Beckman, Founder and Managing Artistic Director of Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective, and Chanda Calentine, Artistic Director of Asheville Community Theatre, are organizing two “Stand in Solidarity” photo shoots to […]
Basilica of St Lawrence preservation efforts win state and national recognition
Press release from Basilica Preservation Fund: Today, October 13,2020, is the 100th anniversary of the consecration of the Basilica of St. Lawrence. The historic Basilica of St. Lawrence in Asheville was recently honored to be one of a select few churches nationwide awarded participation in the National Fund for Sacred Places in 2020. The National […]
NC Board of Elections issues tips for in-person early voting
Press release from North Carolina Board of Elections: North Carolina’s 17-day, in-person early voting period begins Thursday, October 15, and ends Saturday, October 31. The State Board of Elections offers the following 10 tips for early voters: Voters may cast a ballot at any early voting site in their county. For sites and hours, […]
Town of Mills River seeks public input on development plans
Press release from Town of Mills River: The Town of Mills River needs your help preparing for the future. Two important plans are under development and your input is crucial. In September and early October the Town hosted a series of public workshops for the Making Mills River Comprehensive Plan. There was great attendance and […]
Mitchell and Yancey county artists eligible for subgrants via Toe River Arts
Press release from Toe River Arts: Toe River Arts is now accepting applications for North Carolina CARES for Arts subgrants through November 9, 2020 at toeriverarts.org/artists/artist-opportunities/grants. The North Carolina General Assembly designated $9.4 million federal CARES Act funds for arts councils and arts organizations to mitigate business disruptions caused by COVID-19. The North Carolina Arts Council will distribute these funds on a per-capita […]