Press release from the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development: A cutting-edge manufacturer of renewable energy equipment, Low Impact Technologies (LIT), announced today its first manufacturing facility in Henderson County, North Carolina. The company plans to invest $5,000,000 in new machinery and $150,000 in improvements to an existing 30,000 square foot building in the Town […]
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AVL Shares Space outdoor expansion program will continue in 2021
Press release from the city of Asheville: In response to the pandemic, earlier this year the City of Asheville created its AVL Shares Space outdoor expansion initiatives to support safe business operations and customer access in alignment with public health COVID-19 guidelines. Launched in spring 2020, its initial trial period was extended from Oct. 31 […]
Buncombe County Board of Education calls special meeting
Press release from Buncombe County Schools: There will be a Special-Called Meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Education on December 18, 2020 at 7:30 a.m. in the Minitorium at 175 Bingham Road, Asheville, NC 28806. Please visit the Special Called meeting agenda at the following link: https://www.buncombeschools.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=92531&pageId=5410867 Due to the current health emergency directives, […]
Henderson County schools closed today, Dec. 16
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: Due to the possibility of unsafe travel conditions, icy roads, and the predicted forecast from the National Weather Service of continued freezing rain and wintry mix in the early morning hours across our area, Henderson County Public Schools is closed for all students today, Wednesday, December 16, 2020. […]
Buncombe schools on two-hour delay today, Dec. 16
Announcement from Buncombe County Public Schools: Today is Wednesday, December 16. All Buncombe County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay today for students due to overnight precipitation and freezing temperatures. Also, buses won’t travel on icy roads. Employees may report at 9am and high school testing will begin at 10am. Please note that breakfast […]
Asheville City Schools to operate on two-hour delay for high school students, essential staff members on Dec. 16
Press release from Asheville City Schools: By now, you’ve probably seen the forecast for tomorrow morning. It’s a tricky one, but because of the Winter Weather Advisory and real potential for black ice, Asheville City Schools has decided that we will be operating on a two-hour delay for all high school students and essential staff […]
Charles George VA Medical Center restricts visitation
Press release from Charles George VA Medical Center: With the rise in COVID-19 cases in Western North Carolina, Charles George VA Medical Center is immediately restricting visitation in its efforts to safeguard patients and staff against the transmission of the virus. Effective at 12:01 a.m., Dec. 16, no visitors of any age will be allowed to […]
NC to offer free pre-holiday COVID-19 testing in partnership with new retailers
Press release from North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will offer more than 300 no-cost, walk-up or drive through COVID-19 testing events over the next two weeks to help North Carolinians protect themselves and their loved ones during the holidays. This includes testing in partnership […]
Pardee UNC Health Care administers first COVID-19 vaccine in WNC
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care joined a select group of hospitals in the state and country today as it began its COVID-19 vaccination process. Within hours of receiving its first shipment of the FDA-approved Pfizer vaccine, Pardee vaccinated a group of ten front line, high-risk health care workers. The first person […]
City of Hendersonville offices to open at 10 a.m. on Dec. 16
Press release from City of Hendersonville: Due to predicted inclement weather and the potential for morning travel impacts, City of Hendersonville facilities will open at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. The delayed opening will not impact the delivery of public safety and critical infrastructure services. Customer Service phone and online services will operate on […]
A-B Tech offers new scholarship for students impacted by COVID-19
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College: A-B Tech Community College has created the A-B Tech Works Scholarship for students who have experienced job loss or reduced income due to COVID-19. Students who enroll in A-B Tech’s upcoming Spring Semester are eligible to receive up to $3,000 each. Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve […]
Warren Wilson cancels competitive athletics until March 1
Press release from Warren Wilson College: Warren Wilson College has announced the cancellation of all competitive athletics until March 1, 2021. Men’s and women’s basketball and swimming are the sports that will be affected by this decision. “With the increasing concerns about the virus nationally, and particularly as it relates to athletics, we have determined that […]
UNCA’s London Newton honored with Community Impact Student Award
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville junior and Student Government Association President London Newton has been named a recipient of the Community Impact Student Award from North Carolina Campus Compact. The award recognizes one student leader at each member school that demonstrates a deep commitment to community involvement and the ability to inspire peers. As […]
Public input sought on future of Biltmore Avenue/McDowell Street corridors
Press release from City of Asheville: The City of Asheville is studying the future of the Biltmore Avenue and McDowell Street corridors. The City is launching a survey to gather input from residents and other stakeholders that will inform recommendations for transportation improvements to the corridors. These corridors connect downtown Asheville and Biltmore Village […]
EBT cards now accepted for online ALDI orders
Press release from NC Department of Health and Human Services: Starting today, NC participants will be able to purchase groceries online using their Electronic Benefit Transfer cards at an additional authorized online EBT retailer, ALDI. This flexibility will allow participants to buy food while promoting social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and will help […]
DMV offices in Central/Western NC experience service interruption
Press release from N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles: An internet outage from a N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles’ internet and phone service provider is impacting numerous driver license offices and license plate agencies in central and western North Carolina Tuesday. The outage is affecting offices in portions of the southern Triad, the Charlotte metro area and […]
Youth suicide prevention services added at SUWS of the Carolinas
Press release from The Jason Foundation: The Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI), a nationally recognized leader in suicide awareness and prevention, proudly announced today the opening of their newest JFI Affiliate Office at SUWS of the Carolinas in Old Fort, North Carolina. The Affiliate Office will serve as a hub where parents, teachers, guidance counselors, students, churches, […]
AVL first NC airport to achieve ACI global health accreditation
Press release from Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority: Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is the first airport in the state of North Carolina to receive an industry-approved global health accreditation from Airports Council International (ACI). The accreditation process consisted of a significant evaluation of the airport’s health and safety policies and procedures, with emphasis on best practices […]
GRIND Coffee House among NC BEC grant recipients
Press release from NC IDEA Foundation: NC IDEA, a private foundation committed to supporting entrepreneurial ambition and economic empowerment in North Carolina, alongside the leadership of the North Carolina Black Entrepreneurship Council (NC BEC), announced today that the organization has awarded over $360,000 in NC BEC ECOSYSTEM grants to eight partners throughout the state executing on […]
Brother Wolf emergency rescue saves nearly 50 cats
Press release from Brother Wolf Animal Rescue: When a neighbor lost their housing this past spring, a kindhearted woman knew that twenty cats had been left behind without anyone to care for them. She also knew without stepping in to help, the cats would starve. She wanted to make sure that the cats were fed and […]
Update on the FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine for NC residents
Press release from Sen. Thom Tillis: Over the weekend, the FDA authorized the first ever COVID-19 vaccine. Monday, the first shipments of the Pfizer and BioNtech vaccines were delivered across the country. North Carolinians have endured tremendous hardship this year, but the FDA’s approval of a COVID-19 vaccine is a monumental achievement that can clear the path […]