Press release from Heart of Brevard: Heart of Brevard announced plans for a full schedule of holiday events including a Holiday Windows Competition + Walking Tour and a Virtual Brevard Variety Show to showcase local businesses and promote holiday shopping in the district. “As we enter the holiday season, we do so with the knowledge […]
News Bulletins
Buncombe County seeks applicants for Strategic Partnership Grant Committee
Press release from Buncombe County Government: Are you looking for a great way to get involved with your community and make a difference? Boards, committees, and commission members aid the governing process by keeping Buncombe County in touch with the ideas and attitudes of our community. They help provide direction for the allocation of funds, […]
Legal Aid of NC sues state and county court officials to stop eviction orders
Press release from Legal Aid of North Carolina: Legal Aid of North Carolina is suing state and county court officials to stop the issuance of eviction orders that violate both the nationwide eviction moratorium issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Governor Cooper’s executive order affirming the CDC moratorium. We filed the […]
WNCHA selects six finalists for the 2020 Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award
Press release from The Western North Carolina Historical Association: The Western North Carolina Historical Association announces the selection of six finalists for the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award. Originated by the Louis Lipinsky family and now also supported by Michael Sartisky, PhD, and the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Advisory Committee, the Award has been presented annually since […]
South College opens enrollment for new Doctor of Ministry program
Press release from South College: South College is launching a Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program, and enrollment is open for qualified students to join the first class, which begins Jan. 20, 2021. The program is delivered in a fully online format and can be completed in as few as three years. “We are delighted to […]
WNC Bridge Foundation awards $3.9 million in impact grants to 85 local nonprofits
Press release from WNC Bridge Foundation: 85 local non-profits from across Western North Carolina are the recipients of WNC Bridge Foundation’s 2020 Impact Grants, with awards totaling $3,977,917. In its second year of regional grant funding, WNC Bridge Foundation nearly doubled the number of organizations receiving Impact Grant funding compared to 2019. Mental health counseling […]
Historic Johnson Farm to host Christmas tours
Press release from Historic Johnson Farm: With the holidays just around the corner, start the season at an historic treasure in our community. “Christmas Tours at Historic Johnson Farm” will be held on a National Register of Historic Places property featuring10 historic structures on 15 acres. Masks and social distancing are required. The event will […]
UNCA commencement ceremony to take place virtually Saturday, Nov. 21
Press release from UNC Asheville: Even as they get ready for final exams, UNC Asheville graduating seniors are also starring in their Commencement Celebration Video that will have its online premiere at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21. The UNC Asheville Fall Graduates of the Class of 2021 Commencement Celebration Video will feature students completing their […]
City of Asheville boards and commissions to hold remote meetings this week
Press release from the city of Asheville: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following committees will hold remote meetings during the week of November 16-20, 2020. More information, including ways to view and participate will be posted on the committee page and on the Boards & Commissions virtual meeting hub on the CIty’s PublicInput page. Greenway […]
Haywood County Sheriff’s Office responds to house fire
Press release from Haywood County Sheriff’s Office: On Sunday, November 15, 2020, at 3:48 am, emergency personnel were called to a residence in the North Hominy/Canton area in reference to a structure fire with entrapment. Once on scene at 54 McCracken Road, emergency personnel located a three-month-old male infant inside the residence who was deceased. Three other people including […]
Buncombe County TDA to hold monthly joint meeting Wednesday, Nov. 18
Advisory from Explore Asheville: WHAT: The monthly joint meeting of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, Public Authority, and Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, Nonprofit Corporation. WHEN: Wednesday, November 18, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Due to state and local social distancing orders and to keep everyone safe and healthy, this meeting will be held […]
Retiring Henderson County superintendent honored with Order of Long Leaf Pine
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: Retiring Superintendent Bo Caldwell was honored for his 36 years of service to Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) with the North Carolina governor’s Order of the Long Leaf Pine, and a challenge coin presented by the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) school resource officers division. Caldwell was nominated […]
Verner Center gets $50k grant from Bank of America
Press release from Bank of America: Asheville, NC— Bank of America today announced Verner Center for Early Learning as a Neighborhood Champion, a recognition that includes both grant funding and leadership training. The Neighborhood Champions program supports the role strong nonprofit leaders play in advancing economic mobility, and is an extension of the bank’s signature philanthropic […]
New pollinator garden coming to Hendersonville
Press release from Bee City USA Hendersonville: Even as a Bee Mural is being painted on the exterior wall of Hands On! Children’s Museum in downtown Hendersonville, a demonstration pollinator garden is being prepared in the nearby areas of Azalea parking lot, where the work on the mural is most visible. In coming weeks, visitors […]
Frequently asked questions about Asheville City Schools’ transition to Plan B
Return to Learn update from Asheville City Schools: Since announcing the district’s plan to gradually transition to Plan B, which is a blend of both in person and remote learning, for our Kindergarten – 5th Graders beginning on Monday, January 11th, our staff have received quite a few frequently asked questions. Thanks to your inquiries, […]
NCDHHS expands demographic data for COVID-19 cases
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today expanded the demographic data for NC COVID-19 cases and added new filtering functions to the NC COVID-19 Dashboard. Demographic data for COVID-19 total cases are available by age group, gender, race and ethnicity […]
NCDMV expands online services
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Transportation: To provide more options for its customers, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is expanding its online options. The changes mean that starting Saturday certain full provisional license holders will be able to convert credentials to a Class C driver license. Details on which license holders […]
Buncombe Board of Commissioners to hold special meeting Tuesday, Nov. 17
From the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners: Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Buncombe County has called a special meeting of the Board beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 200 College Street, Room 326, in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. The special meeting will be held in order […]
Mission Health offers free insurance hotline to navigate ACA open enrollment
Press release from Mission Health: With open enrollment having begun Nov. 1, Mission Health has entered into agreements with Oscar Health, Bright Health, UnitedHealthcare Exchange Plans and Cigna Connect North Carolina, four additional insurance companies offering individual/family plan options for those seeking coverage through the Health Insurance Exchange or Affordable Care Act (ACA). These agreements […]
U.S. Capitol Christmas tree plans stop in Asheville on Tuesday, Nov. 17
Press release from Story Partners: Who: The U.S. Capitol Christmas tree will make a stop in Asheville during the 2,000-mile cross-country trek from the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests in Colorado to Washington, D.C., to deliver “The People’s Tree” to the U.S. Capitol lawn. A professional truck driver from Apex Transportation in Colorado, […]
North Carolina rural communities seeing rapid growth in COVID-19 cases
Press release from NC Department of Health and Human Services: Since September, new COVID-19 cases have been increasing faster in rural counties, according to a new report by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. “It’s particularly worrisome to see high rates of COVID spread in our rural counties as healthcare can be […]