Press release from the city of Hendersonville: Hendersonville, NC (November 9, 2020) – The City of Hendersonville government offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11, 2020, in observance of Veterans Day. Garbage, Recycling, and Brush Collection will be operating on a regular schedule. For water/sewer issues occurring on November 11, please use the after-hours number […]
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WNC Falls Prevention Coalition holds Dec. 2 meeting
Press release from the Western North Carolina Falls Prevention Coalition: Did you know that over 108,000 older adults visited the emergency room in 2019 due to accidental fall-related injuries? The Western North Carolina Falls Prevention Coalition (WNCFPC) works to reduce falls in our Western North Carolina counties and communities by creating collaborative learning opportunities to […]
Reports finds loss of 6,200 Asheville manufacturing jobs since 1999
Press release from Smartest Dollar: Since its peak in 1979, manufacturing employment in the U.S. has been on the decline, accelerating sharply around the turn of the century. Despite modest gains since 2010, the number of manufacturing jobs remains far below previous levels. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), manufacturing […]
Asheville City Council continues remote meetings, shares participation details
Press release from the City of Asheville: While the City of Asheville has reopened its public-facing offices in a limited capacity, for safety and to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, meetings will remain virtual at this time. That includes the 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, City Council meeting. Here’s what you need to know to […]
Buncombe County offices to close for Veterans Day, Nov. 11
Press release from Buncombe County: Government offices and all Buncombe County Public Libraries will close on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in honor of our Veterans. Solid Waste Buncombe County Landfill, Transfer Station, and Waste Pro collections will operate on regular hours Wednesday, Nov. 11. Recreation Services All Buncombe County parks are open regular hours with current guidelines on […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office seeks help locating Brandon Reid Frisbee
Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing person from Buncombe County. Brandon Reid Frisbee, age 34, is approximately 5’ 10” and 180 pounds with brown eyes, brown hair and a brown goatee. Mr. Frisbee was last heard from on 10/27/2020. Mr. Frisbee may […]
Black women writers invited to apply for ‘Miss Sarah’ Fellowship
Press release from Trillium Arts: The “Miss Sarah” Fellowship for Black Women Writers aims to provide Black women writers (fiction, nonfiction, poetry) a restful environment conducive to reflection and writing. It also offers uninterrupted time to plant the seed of an idea for a new writing project or to develop or complete a project underway. […]
Buncombe County seeks partners for Community Safety Initiative
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County is excited to announce a search for collaborative partners, with a request for proposals (RFP) for community-led initiatives that promote safety, and aim to reduce gun violence in Buncombe County. This call to action is in alignment with the 2025 Strategic Plan and the recent Justice Resource Advisory Council proclamation declaring […]
Ingles Giving Tree lighting to take place on Nov. 23
Press release from MANNA FoodBank: Nothing can hold back the giving spirit of the holidays here in Western North Carolina, particularly when it comes to ensuring that thousands of would-be empty plates will be filled with food. At a time when more families across the mountains than ever are deeply burdened,Ingles Markets is again launching […]
Buncombe County COVID-19 community update
Press release from Buncombe County Health & Human Services: As schools in Buncombe County are working through in-person and virtual learning during COVID-19, both school systems, along with Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) and Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) are partnering to provide additional information and resources for students, families, and staff. Starting […]
UPDATE: Henderson County drive-through flu vaccination clinic postponed to Tuesday, Nov. 17
Update from Henderson County Department of Public Health: Due to inclement weather in the forecast Tuesday, the flu shot clinic scheduled for Nov. 10 will be postponed to Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the same location. Press release from Henderson County Department of Public Health: The Henderson County Department of Public Health encourages residents to […]
North Carolina State Board of Elections releases county-by-county provisional ballot numbers
Press release from the North Carolina State Board of Elections: Under state law, elections officials must release the number of provisional ballots cast in each county by noon two days after the election. The State Board surveyed the 100 county boards of elections across North Carolina and provides the provisional ballot numbers by county below. […]
North Carolina begins post-election process
Press release from North Carolina State Board of Elections: As with any election, county boards of elections across North Carolina have begun the 10-day post-election process of counting the remaining ballots and conducting audits to verify the results. The 100 bipartisan county boards will hold meetings to count the remaining provisional and absentee ballots and […]
Only Hope WNC to host sleepout for homeless youth awareness
Press release from Only Hope WNC: As of June 2019, the Department of Education reported over TWO and HALF MILLION students (grades K-12) homeless in the United States. To combat this, Only Hope WNC, a local non-profit set up to raise awareness and funds to help fight youth homelessness in Henderson County will host their 9th annual Sleepout. November 8th a […]
City of Asheville requests community input on race and gender policy business handbook
Press release from City of Asheville: At their Oct. 27 meeting, Asheville City Council adopted a new race and gender-conscious policy. Why have this policy Small businesses are the backbone of the Asheville economy. The vast majority of local employers are small private firms, and many are minority-, women-, and veteran-owned. Strengthening opportunities for small and […]
Local groups plan rally at Pack Square Park to support the count of every vote
Press release from Indivisible Asheville: Asheville area residents will gather peacefully at this pro-democracy, community-centered event to ensure that every vote be counted, even if it takes days or weeks to get an accurate count. Attendees will celebrate the outstanding work of our local and state Boards of Elections, and will call on all of […]
Bureau of Identification to relocate services to 59 Woodfin Place
Press release from Buncombe County: New procedures will make it easier and faster for the public to get gun permit appointments, access fingerprinting services, and pick up issued permits. On Monday, Nov. 9, the Bureau of Identification will relocate services to 59 Woodfin Place, a move that will better meet the need for a significant […]
Liz Harper named City of Asheville Public Records Officer
Press release from City of Asheville: The City of Asheville is pleased to introduce Liz Harper as the City’s new Public Records Officer. In her new role she will be embedded in the City’s Legal Department. A graduate of the University of Michigan School of Information, she holds a Master of Science in Information with […]
City of Hendersonville to host 8th Annual 5K Turkey Trot
Press release from City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville’s Wellness Committee will be hosting the 8th Annual Turkey Trot 5k Thanksgiving morning on November 26, 2020. Participants will notice changes aimed at promoting social distancing, but the focus of keeping active and having fun will remain the same. “We realize our numbers will be […]
CIBO issues meeting set for Nov. 13
Press release from the Council of Independent Business Owners: The next CIBO Issues Meeting takes place Friday, November 13th, beginning at 7:30 am. The meeting will be held via Zoom. Login credentials may be requested by emailing cibo@cibonc.com. Here are the agenda topics for the meeting… CIBO ISSUES MEETING Friday, November 13th 7:30 am (via Zoom Online […]
Buncombe County Affordable Housing Committee meeting set for Nov. 5
Press release from Buncombe County: A special meeting of the Buncombe County Affordable Housing Committee has been scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 1:00 pm. The meeting will be publicly accessible through Zoom, which can accessed by a link provided in the November 5, 2020 agenda posted at www.buncombecounty.org/affordablehousing or directly through the following […]