Press release from Western Carolina Rescue Ministries: Western Carolina Rescue Ministries (WCRM) is pleased to announce its partnership with Elevation Church-Asheville to distribute Thanksgiving boxes on Tuesday, November 24th during our weekly food box distribution, here at Western Carolina Rescue Ministries (225 Patton Ave). Elevation Church-Asheville is assembling 150 Thanksgiving boxes, which they will then […]
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North Carolina provides COVID-19 tests to colleges and universities across the state before Thanksgiving
Press release from the Office of Gov. Roy Cooper: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the state is providing COVID-19 tests to colleges and universities across North Carolina to help bolster schools’ student testing efforts in advance of Thanksgiving and holiday break. NCDHHS is sending a total of 74,470 federally-funded rapid antigen tests to public […]
Registration now open for latest OLLI courses and the Great Smokies Writing Program
Press release from UNC Asheville: Intellectual stimulation and skills development are not just for full-time students. UNC Asheville courses for community writers of all levels of experience, and for seniors looking to continue a lifetime of learning, are now open for registration. These courses will all be online this winter and spring. College for Seniors […]
Hendersonville Housing Authority to host public hearing for annual plan
Press release from the Hendersonville Housing Authority: The Hendersonville Housing Authority has information available on the 2020 Annual Plan and the Five Annual Plan for 2020-2024. You may come by the office to pick up documents for your review or you may request the documents be mailed to you. Questions can also be answered by […]
Asheville Police Department requests assistance locating missing person
Press release from APD: The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to locate a missing person, Justin Lee Ball. Ball is described as a white male, 36 years old, 6’0″, and weighs approximately 140 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Ball has several tattoos including a confederate flag on his left arm, “Ball” […]
United Way of North Carolina releases COVID-19 impact survey results
Press release from the United Way of North Carolina: United Way of NC (UWNC) has just released COVID-19 Impact statewide survey results, which provide a snapshot of how North Carolina households have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic from March 18 to August 31, 2020. Respondents report being most concerned about themselves or a loved one contracting […]
State reports record number of COVID infections; hospitalizations, percentage of positives are also up
Press release from the N.C. 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 3,119 cases reported. Other key metrics also increased with hospitalizations at 1,246 and the percent of tests that were positive climbing to 7.9 […]
New attendance protocols in place for athletics at Henderson County Public Schools
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: To comply with venue attendance restrictions at fall athletic games this school year, Henderson County Public Schools’ middle and high schools will issue a limited number of tickets to “home team” fans per contest, and provide options for at-home fans to tune into live games. Beginning with the […]
UPDATED: Jeremy Scott Carpenter taken into custody
UPDATE (November 12, 2020): The Asheville Police Department has taken Jeremy Scott Carpenter into custody. Press release from the Asheville Police Department: At 9:15 p.m. on November 11, the Asheville Police Department (APD) responded to a report of a disturbance on Miller Road East in east Asheville. After receiving no response at the home, the […]
Asheville area ranks among places where Americans give the most to charity
Press release from Smart Asset: In its second annual study, SmartAsset compared 171 metro areas across metrics related to charitable donations and volunteerism to uncover the places where Americans give the most time and money to charity. The Asheville area ranks among the top 35 places nationwide. To see exactly where it ranks and data […]
Transylvania Tomorrow Relief Fund opens applications for second round of winter funding
Press relief from Transylvania County: In three months over the summer of 2020, the Transylvania Tomorrow Small Business Emergency Relief Fund raised and distributed $166,500 to 93 businesses throughout Transylvania County. Now, with the pandemic continuing and concern about local businesses weathering the winter, Transylvania Tomorrow is announcing a second series of funding. That funding, […]
Asheville Water Resources to replace water lines in seven areas
Press release from City of Asheville: Asheville Water Resources has identified seven areas for neighborhood water line replacements from late 2020 through 2021. This includes multiple water lines along bustling South Tunnel Road, which will be transferred to a newer larger existing waterline; 950 lineal feet of water line on Brevard Road; and other projects, […]
Asheville Police Department investigating shooting in West Asheville
Press release from Asheville Police Department: At approximately 3 a.m. on November 11, the Asheville Police Department (APD) responded to a report of a person having been shot on Granada Street in west Asheville. The officers arrived to find that a 31-year-old man had been shot numerous times. The officers began providing medical care for […]
Asheville Area Arts Council publishes open letter to the Vance Monument Task Force
Letter from Asheville Area Arts Council website: Dear Members of the Vance Monument Taskforce, Across the nation, communities are looking at long-standing public artworks in a new light. Are these valuable pieces of our history or are they symbols of oppression that continue to reinforce inequities in our society? What is clear is the public […]
NC Board of Elections releases facts about vote counting process
Press release from NC State Board of Elections: The State Board of Elections is releasing the following facts about the post-election vote-counting process in North Carolina, in part to address rapidly spreading misinformation. These processes are required by law. It’s the Law. The post-election “canvass” process occurs after every election. Canvass is the entire process […]
Application period closing for NC HOPE rent and utility assistance program
Press release from NC Department of Public Safety: The application period for the N.C. Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program will close at 6 p.m. tomorrow. Prior to the deadline, low- to moderate-income renters experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 are encouraged to apply online at nc211.org/hope or by calling 2-1-1 between 7 […]
Insurance companies request rate increase for homeowners
Press release from N.C. Department of Insurance: Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the North Carolina Rate Bureau has requested a 24.5% statewide average increase in homeowners’ insurance rates to take effect August 2021. The NCRB is not part of the N.C. Department of Insurance but represents companies that write insurance policies in the state. […]
N.C. lowers indoor gathering limit to 10 to slow spread of COVID-19
Press release from the office of Gov. Roy Cooper: Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina’s indoor mass gathering limit will be lowered to 10 people in an effort to drive down North Carolina’s key COVID-19 metrics. Executive Order 176 will go into effect on Friday, November 13 and will be in place through […]
Massive slide repair complete in Madison County
Press release from N.C. Department of Transportation: N.C. Department of Transportation crews completed the largest slide repair in Madison County history and reopened Walnut Creek Road on Monday. Residents in a remote area of county may now resume what had been their traditional commute into Marshall instead of taking a detour of more than 30 minutes […]
Asheville residents to be offered bear-resistant trash cans in pilot program
Press release from City of Asheville: Asheville’s urban bears looking for an easy trash can meal may find the trash can just won’t open, under a pilot program of bear-resistant trash carts. Hopefully, this will make our neighborhoods safer for area residents — and the bears. A resolution approved by Asheville City Council Nov. 10 amended the […]
Holiday Farmers Markets to showcase Hendersonville producers and artisans
Press release from City of Hendersonville: Two Holiday Farmers Markets will bring seasonal, farm-fresh products and locally made artisan crafts to the area’s residents and visitors just in time for the holiday season. Hosted by the Hendersonville Farmers Market, the Holiday Markets will take place outdoors on November 28 and December 5 from 9 am […]