Press release from the Buncombe County Soil and Water Conservation District: The Buncombe County Soil & Water annual seedling sale runs now through Sunday, Feb. 28. To order, use the link here. Please note, some seedlings might sell out before Feb. 28. Seedling pickup will be Thursday-Friday, March 4-5, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. If you have additional questions, […]
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Haywood County issues weekly vaccine rollout update
Press release from Haywood County: Where to find COVID-19 vaccine information: To register for vaccination go to: https://www.haywoodcountync.gov/vaccine For vaccine appointment or registration questions call: 828-356-2019 Please do not call the health department’s main number for COVID-19 vaccination questions, utilize the hotline instead. For general COVID-19 information visit https://www.haywoodcountync.gov/684/COVID-19-Information Vaccinations by the numbers: Total number […]
Asheville Downtown Association offers free 1-year membership extension
Notice from the Asheville Downtown Association: As we begin the new year, we understand that the difficulties brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic continue, particularly for small businesses. Our members are the foundation of our organization. It is important to us that we keep you engaged, so that we can continue to support you, and […]
N.C. ranks 17th in nation for per-capita COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Press release from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services: On Jan. 27, North Carolina reported administering 99% of its first doses of COVID-19 vaccine, and as of this morning, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ranks the state as 6th in the nation for total doses administered, 12th for first doses […]
Black Mountain Library temporarily closes over COVID-19 concerns
Press release from Buncombe County: Due to a possible COVID-19 exposure, the Black Mountain Library will be temporarily closed as of Jan. 29. This time will allow for staff testing and additional cleaning. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause, but the safety of our staff and the community is our priority. You can […]
MHU’s Rural Heritage Museum opens virtual exhibit
Press release from Mars Hill University: With the Rural Heritage Museum at Mars Hill University closed to in-person visits, the museum has taken its newest exhibit to the virtual world. “Opening the Door to Change: Educating Rural Appalachia” is viewable at https://tourwizard.net/ruralheritagemuseum/, where visitors can experience the exhibit in a free online representation of the […]
Parkway foundation hosts Feb. 2 webinar on Flat Top Manor
Press release from the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation: Thanks to a new 3D virtual tour of Flat Top Manor, the historical home at Moses H. Cone Memorial Park is accessible year-round. The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation will host a free 30-minute webinar at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, to demonstrate how to use this innovative […]
City of Asheville announces remote meetings for Feb. 1-5
Notice from the City of Asheville: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following committees will hold remote meetings during the week of Monday-Friday, Feb. 1-5, 2021. 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 Public Input page. Civic Center Commission […]
New virtual exhibit focuses on the history of education in rural Appalachia
Press release from Mars Hill University: With the Rural Heritage Museum at Mars Hill University closed to in-person visits, the museum has taken its newest exhibit to the virtual world. “Opening the Door to Change: Educating Rural Appalachia” is viewable at https://tourwizard.net/ruralheritagemuseum/, where visitors can experience the exhibit in a free online representation of the […]
North Carolina State University’s annual poetry contest is accepting submissions
Press release from NC State University: The annual NC State Poetry Contest is a free literary competition open to all North Carolina residents, including out-of-state and international students who are enrolled in North Carolina universities. It remains one of the largest free-to-enter poetry contests in the South. This year’s guest judge is award-winning poet […]
2021 reappraisal notices on their way to Buncombe County property owners
Press release from Buncombe County government: As part of the 2021 reappraisal process, Buncombe County property owners can expect to receive a 2021 notice of assessed value early next week. The Office of the Property Assessor is scheduled to mail countywide reappraisal notices on Monday, Feb. 1. Property owners will be able to view their property value information for 2021 […]
Chairman Tim Moffitt files ABC relief bill
Press release from the Office of Rep. Tim Moffitt: Representative Tim Moffitt (R-Henderson) filed House Bill 4 – Extend ABC Permit Renewal Fee Deferral. The legislation is in response to news that countless bar owners had their liquor permits revoked unexpectedly by the ABC Commission due to delinquent fees. The bill clarifies an existing emergency […]
Nantahala Health Foundation announces leadership changes
Press release from Nantahala Health Foundation: New for 2021, Nantahala Health Foundation, a recently established regional nonprofit working to enhance health and wellness in Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon, Swain counties and the Qualla Boundary, has announced changes in leadership at both its board and staff levels. As of January, David Garrett, director of the […]
Rents in Asheville up by 5.9% year-over-year
Press release form Apartment List National Rent Report: With the first full month of 2021 data in the books, our rent estimates are showing that COVID’s impact on the market is continuing to stabilize. Our national index is up by 0.1% month-over-month, the first monthly increase that we’ve seen since last August. And although we continue to […]
UPDATE: Missing juvenile safely located
Update from Asheville Police Department: (February 1, 2021): Zamarian James has been safely located. Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department (APD) is asking for help from the public to locate a missing juvenile, Zamarian James. He was last seen at 3 Dadoo Street on January 12. James was reported missing to […]
AdventHealth Hendersonville and Pardee UNCHC announce easing of visitor restrictions
Press release from AdventHealth Hendersonville: AdventHealth Hendersonville is easing visitor restrictions for patients at its main hospital campus effective Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 8:30 am. AdventHealth’s service standards begin with the promise to keep you safe, which led to heightened visitor restrictions due to increased rates of COVID-19 cases following the holiday season. Now […]
City Council hears update on Asheville’s new Office of Data and Performance
Press release from the City of Asheville: Money reallocated in the budget as part of Reimagining Public Safety is being reinvested into a new initiative designed to increase transparency in government and provide data-driven accountability to our community. During their Jan. 26 meeting, staff provided an update to City Council on the City’s newly launched […]
Governor Cooper extends modified stay at home order as COVID-19 case numbers decrease
Press release from the office of Gov. Roy Cooper: Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen today announced that North Carolina’s Modified Stay At Home Order, requiring people to be at home from 10 pm – 5 am, will be extended. Face covering requirements and restrictions […]
Asheville City Council votes to extend funding to house unsheltered residents vulnerable to COVID-19
Press release from the City of Asheville: Recognizing the additional threat of harm posed by COVID-19 to already vulnerable unsheltered residents, the City of Asheville has taken proactive measures to provide socially distanced emergency shelter to people experiencing homelessness during the pandemic. Initially, the City provided temporary shelter to people experiencing unsheltered homelessness who are […]
AdventHealth Hendersonville eases visitor restrictions while maintaining COVID-19 safety measures
Press release from AdventHealth Hendersonville: AdventHealth Hendersonville is easing visitor restrictions for patients at its main hospital campus effective Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 8:30 am. AdventHealth’s service standards begin with the promise to keep you safe, which led to heightened visitor restrictions due to increased rates of COVID-19 cases following the holiday season. Now […]
North Carolina extends modified stay at home order as COVID-19 numbers stabilize
Press release from the office of North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper: Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen today announced that North Carolina’s Modified Stay At Home Order, requiring people to be at home from 10 pm – 5 am, will be extended. Face covering requirements […]