Press release from Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy: Charlotte, N.C. – The organizers of 335forNC.com have reopened the application process for Extra Credit Grants to support low-income families in North Carolina struggling to meet the demands of educating and caring for their children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy and its partners, […]
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Racial Justice Coalition files 20 citizen complaints detailing APD excessive force
Press release from the Racial Justice Coalition: After due diligence and follow-up with survivors of excessive force used by the Asheville Police Department during peaceful summer protests, the Racial Justice Coalition (the RJC) filed 20 complaints with the Professional Standards unit of the Asheville Police Department on Nov. 16. The following day, RJC volunteers called […]
Asheville schools to close all buildings Nov. 30-Dec. 4
Press release from Asheville City Schools: With COVID-19 cases rising and community spread increasing across the state, Dr. Gene Freeman has decided that all Asheville City Schools buildings will be closed the week following our Thanksgiving Holiday, Monday-Friday, Nov. 30- Dec. 4. Knowing many students and staff will be traveling next week, he would like […]
Ingles to host ABCCM Angel Shop
Press release from Ingles Markets: On Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 153 Smokey Park Highway in Asheville, N.C. near the recently redesigned Smokey Park Highway Ingles Store #031, Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM) will be receiving a ceremonial key from Ingles to open ABCCM Christmas Angel Shop for 2020. Ingles is donating their space for […]
State launches education corps to support K-12 schools during COVID-19
Press release from the Office of Gov. Roy Cooper: Starting in January, students across the state will benefit from the NC Education Corps, a new partnership between the North Carolina State Board of Education, the Office of the Governor, local school systems and the N.C. Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service. Education Corps members will […]
NCWRC to stock surplus trout in WNC impoundments
Press release from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is expanding seasonal angling opportunities by stocking surplus trout in 38 impoundments across central and western North Carolina this winter. When fishing in these waters, anglers can harvest up to seven trout per day — with no bait restrictions and no minimum […]
Buncombe libraries, YMI partner for Black Experience Book Club
Press release from Buncombe County: Asheville’s YMI Cultural Center (YMI) and Buncombe County Public Libraries (BCPL) are partnering to create a book club focusing on modern Black authors and readers. Beginning Thursday, Dec. 10, the Black Experience Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. To maximize […]
True Ridge offers COVID-19 help for undocumented Latinx population
Press release from True Ridge: True Ridge in Hendersonville has emergency funding for undocumented Latinx individuals and families who have tested positive for COVID-19, are waiting on results from testing, or are in isolation/quarantine for test results due to exposure. Our grantors, Hispanic Federation of Charlotte, require us to use these funds by Dec. 31 […]
YWCA of Asheville names Diana Sierra as interim CEO
Press release from the YWCA of Asheville and WNC: YWCA of Asheville and WNC is excited to announce the appointment of Diana Sierra as interim CEO. “After 2 months of community listening, extensive conversations, and several interviews with the YWCA leadership team and Board of Directors, our joint decision to select Diana [Sierra] as our […]
Buncombe County offices to close for Thanksgiving holiday
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Government offices will be closed Thursday-Friday, Nov. 26-27, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The following services are also affected. Buncombe County Public Libraries: All libraries will be closed for Thanksgiving Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 26-28 (note: Libraries are closed on Sundays and Mondays). The Digital Library is always open to browse thousands of titles. Buncombe […]
COVID-19 cluster among Haywood County Detention Center staff
Press release from Haywood County Emergency Management Team: The Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency has identified a COVID-19 cluster among Haywood County Detention Center staff. The cluster of cases was connected to a detention officer certification training event, held at Haywood Community College from October 5 – November 12, 2020. Officers from Haywood, […]
Buncombe County Election Services to recount two races
Press release from Buncombe County Board of Elections: Today, the Buncombe County Board of Elections and the Election Services Department will begin a recount in two races, North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Seat 1 and Buncombe County Schools Owen District. “This is a significant undertaking. To give perspective on what that means, one early voting […]
Buncombe County awards Community Recreation grants to 19 local projects
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County today announced recipients of its 2020 Community Recreation Grants. Nineteen local nonprofits will split just over $95,000 for projects that build momentum for long-term change in the community. Grants range from $1,560 to $6,000 and build on countywide initiatives that align with the Buncombe 2025 plan. “COVID-19 has […]
Children First/Communities In Schools awarded $80,500 grant
Press release from Buncombe County Schools: Children First/Communities In Schools (CIS) of Buncombe County was recently awarded $80,500 under the Extended Learning and Integrated Student Supports (ELISS) Competitive Grant Program to assist the work of its agency’s Student Support Specialists in three Buncombe County schools: Emma Elementary, Johnston Elementary, and Eblen Intermediate. “The global pandemic […]
City of Hendersonville announces holiday collection schedule and street closure during Turkey Trot 5k
Press release from the city of Hendersonville: Office closure and collection schedule All City of Hendersonville government offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2020, and Friday, November 27, 2020, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. There will be no garbage, recycling, or brush collection on Thursday, November 26. On Friday, November 27, collection […]
NCDHHS reports highest one-day increase of COVID-19 positive tests; More than 4,000 cases reported
Press release from North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the state’s highest one-day number of COVID-19 cases with 4,296 new cases reported. The record-high day follows several days of increasing trends in new cases, the percent of tests that are positive and […]
Blue Ridge Parkway issues winter travel reminders
Press release from Blue Ridge Parkway: National Park Service managers today issued a reminder that winter weather conditions and seasonal road maintenance activities may cause temporary closures along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Given regularly changing conditions throughout the winter months, visitors should plan ahead before heading out to the Parkway and be aware of alternate […]
County Boards of Elections complete post-election audits
Press release from North Carolina State Board of Elections: As a statewide recount for a North Carolina Supreme Court contest begins in North Carolina, all 100 county boards of elections recently completed hand-to-eye audits for the 2020 general election, an important step in confirming accurate election results. Pursuant to state law, the bipartisan county boards […]
Asheville Police Department requesting assistance to locate missing person
Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to locate a missing person, Mitchell Rhea Deyoung. Deyoung was last seen on the afternoon of October 30 in the area of Pisgah View Apartments. Deyoung is described as a white male, 33 years old, 5’11”, and weighing approximately 140 pounds. He has […]
Asheville sanitation collection, ART bus service alter schedules for Thanksgiving holiday
Press release from the city of Asheville: City of Asheville offices will be closed Nov. 26-27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The following City services will be affected as well. ART bus service ART service will not run on Thanksgiving Day. For more information, including routes and schedules, please visit the ART Transit station […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office attempting to locate suspect
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Darion Michael Ray, age 30, of Arden. Ray is wanted on a charge of Felony Child Abuse Inflicting Serious Physical Injury. Ray is 5’11” and 190 pounds with red hair and brown eyes. If seen, do not approach and please […]