Press release from Messino Cancer Centers: Messino Cancer Centers (MCC), an American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) partner, is pleased to announce that Medical Oncologist Christopher Chay, MD is a recipient of the 2020 Excellence in Medicine Pride in the Profession Award. This award is one of the highest honors given by the American Medical Association […]
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Justice Services to partner with multiple agencies for public safety initiative
Press release from Buncombe County: An initiative focused on improving safety and addressing violence in Buncombe County is a step closer to reality. Following a competitive search, Buncombe County is excited to announce the following organizations will play a critical role in our community safety initiatives: the SPARC Foundation in coordination with Umoja Health, Wellness […]
Sen. Chuck Edwards releases statement on Rep. Madison Cawthorn’s threat
Statement from the office of Senator Chuck Edwards: Senator Chuck Edwards (R-Henderson) issued the below statement on January 12: “There’s a right way and wrong way to conduct yourself as a legislator, and I’m incredibly concerned about Congressman Cawthorn’s conduct. Like many people, I share serious concerns about Americans’ confidence in our election system’s integrity. […]
Montford Park Players gear up for 2021 season
Announcement from the Montford Park Players: 2020 was trying for everybody and Community-based Theaters like ours are no exception. With our hopes for better times ahead, we are planning our 2021 Season as we might any other. With that in mind, we are very aware that some shows might be relegated to the online world […]
Pardee UNC Health Care begins COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration for people in phase 1B
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: With the announcement by the Henderson County Department of Public Health that Henderson County is officially moving into Phase 1B, Pardee begins pre-registering people aged 75 or older. Effective immediately, people over the age of 75, and who have not already been included in a previous vaccination group, […]
Henderson County begins COVID-19 vaccinations for people 75 and older
Press release from the Henderson County Department of Public Health: The Henderson County Department of Public Health has announced that vaccine providers can begin Phase 1b, Group 1 distribution this week, with registration open to all individuals 75 and older. The Health Department today will open a call center number to make appointments for any […]
Haywood County reports 191 new COVID-19 cases over the last four days
Press release from the Haywood County Department of Emergency Management: In the four days since the last press release, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 191 new cases of COVID-19. As of 5 p.m. Jan. 11, 2021, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has recorded a total of 2,684 cases in […]
Preservation Society accepting grant applications through Friday, March 5
Announcement from the Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County: We look forward to helping with emergency stabilization projects and restorations of important places, to helping neighborhoods receive designations such as recognition on the National Register of Historic Places and to encouraging and supporting new and unique education and research opportunities. We want to be […]
Code Purple emergency shelter continues to serve people in need
Press release from Western Carolina Rescue Ministries: Western Carolina Rescue Ministries (WCRM) is welcoming those who seek overnight emergency shelter at the First Congregational Church, located at 20 Oak Street. The event check-in services are from 4:00-7:00pm daily and occur anytime the forecasted temperature falls below freezing (32°). The initiative is known around the community […]
Pack Memorial Library will open at 50% capacity on Jan. 19 for grab-and-go service
Press release from Buncombe County Government: Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 19, Pack Memorial Library will reopen to the public with limited hours and services. The Pack Library schedule will be: · Tuesday-Thursday, 1-6 p.m. · Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. · Sunday & Monday, Closed During these hours, the library will provide in-person check out and browsing. As we comply […]
Asheville City Schools extends remote learning through March 16
Press release from Asheville City Schools: Good Afternoon Students, Staff and Families. This is Ashley-Michelle Thublin, Executive Director of Communications, with important return to learn updates. COVID-19 is spreading at a dangerous pace across our county, state and nation. Just last week, North Carolina had record-high transmission rates and hospitalization numbers. Extending Remote Instruction For All Students: Knowing […]
Henderson Co. transitions to state COVID-19 dashboard
Press release from Henderson County Department of Public Health: In an effort to prioritize COVID-19 vaccine distribution, the Henderson County Department of Public Health will sunset the Henderson County, COVID-19 Dashboard and transition solely to supporting the COVID-19 North Carolina Data Dashboard. The Henderson County Department of Public Health (HCDPH), in partnership with the Henderson […]
Buncombe Co. Board of Education to hold regular meeting Thursday, Jan. 14
Press release from Buncombe County Public Schools: The Buncombe County Board of Education will meet in regular session on January 14, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in the Minitorium at 175 Bingham Road, Asheville, NC via Electronic Means. Work session updates and closed session will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Beaucatcher Room for the purpose of […]
Dogwood Health Trust announces board member appointments
Press release from Dogwood Health Trust: Dogwood Health Trust is pleased to announce the addition of three members to its Board of Directors. The Board has confirmed Rear Admiral (ret.) Richard Houck (Transylvania County), Mr. Fred Jones (Macon County), and Bishop José McLoughlin (Henderson County), as new members. John Ball, M. D., J.D., rotated off the […]
BCHHS administers more than 1,400 vaccines with 1,200 more coming up
Press release from Buncombe County Government: Since receiving the first COVID-19 vaccines on Jan. 6, Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) staff have administered more than 1,433 vaccines and scheduled approximately 1,200 appointments this week. While all appointments are currently booked, more appointments will be made available when vaccine allotments are confirmed. To ensure […]
Tennessee water advocacy groups oppose wastewater permit renewal for Canton paper mill
Press release from Clean Water Expected in East Tennessee: Water advocacy groups in Tennessee are hoping to bring attention to a renewal of a controversial wastewater permit that is being proposed for the large paper mill along the Pigeon River in Canton, NC known as Blue Ridge Paper Products. The groups say that the new […]
UNCA to test BulldogAlert emergency notification system Wednesday, Jan. 13
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville will conduct a test of the BulldogAlert emergency notification system beginning at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. This is a routine test of the system and may include text messages, voice, and email notifications to the campus community. During the system test, the campus community as well as neighborhoods […]
System Logistics to expand into Buncombe Co., creating 170 jobs
Press release from Economic Development Coalition for Asheville – Buncombe County: In conjunction with the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners and the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County (EDC), System Logistics Corporation (SLC), the American operations of System Logistics SpA (Italy), announced today plans to invest $3 million in its Asheville operations. This project expansion […]
Hendersonville Police Dept. to distribute free firearm safety kits
Press release from the city of Hendersonville: The Hendersonville Police Department will provide free firearm safety kits and gun locks to local residents through a partnership with Project ChildSafe in a drive-thru safety event. A drive thru kick-off event will take place on Saturday, January 16, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the […]
DuPont Forest closes single-track trails due to weather
Press release from Friends of DuPont Forest: Poor trail conditions are expected to linger through Wednesday, January 13th, 2021. Trail surfaces will be soft so that foot traffic, bicycles and equestrian users will cause erosion issues and rutting. To prevent resource damage, there will be temporary closures of all DSRF single-track trails and other affected […]
Haywood HHS vaccinates 80 first responders
Press release from Haywood County Emergency Management Team: Over 80 firefighters, EMS, and rescue squad personnel who are frontline care providers were vaccinated Wednesday afternoon at a drive-through clinic organized by Haywood County Emergency Services in partnership with Haywood Health and Human Services. “Vaccinating first responders in Haywood County protects the community in two ways—those with […]