Press release from the office of Governor Roy Cooper: RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper was sworn in for his second term as North Carolina’s Governor. Members of North Carolina’s Council of State also took the oath of office. The theme of the Inaugural ceremony was North Carolina: Strong, Resilient, Ready, and due to the ongoing […]
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Pardee UNC Health Care prepares for Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccination
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: As Henderson County nears its transition to Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccinations, Pardee UNC Health Care is actively working with Henderson County Department of Public Health, Blue Ridge Community College, Henderson County Emergency Management, Henderson County Public Schools, and others to prepare for Phase 1B. These partners are […]
Haywood County shares details of COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Press release from the Haywood County Emergency Management Team: Vaccinations are underway in Haywood County, and currently we are nearing completion on the first phase, known as 1A, which includes frontline health care workers and long-term care facility residents and staff. This week employees of area doctor’s offices, dental offices, pharmacies, and funeral homes were […]
Blue Ridge Parkway announces Linville River Bridge repairs
Press release from the Blue Ridge Parkway: National Park Service officials announced today that a section of the Blue Ridge Parkway from Milepost 316.5 to Milepost 317.5 will close as contractors start a rehabilitation project at the historic Linville River Bridge. Detours signs will be in place to direct travelers around this area beginning at […]
Jackson County NAACP to hold virtual MLK event Jan. 18
Press release from the Jackson County NAACP: The MLK march and rally scheduled for Monday, Jan. 18, will not be held live, but virtually. The Jackson County NC chapter of the NAACP, along with Reconcile Sylva, Down Home NC, Change NC and Indivisible Common Ground WNC will be sponsoring this event honoring Dr. Martin Luther […]
Asheville City Council continues remote meetings on Jan. 12
Press release from the City of Asheville: For safety and to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, Asheville City Council meetings will remain virtual at this time. That includes the 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, City Council meeting. Here’s what you need to know to watch/listen and/or to participate in the Council meeting. This meeting can […]
UPDATED: Buncombe fills all additional COVID-19 vaccination appointments
Update from Buncombe County: As of 2 p.m., all appointments have been scheduled, and the portal will be closed. Additional appointments will be announced next week. Press release from Buncombe County: After receiving confirmation of vaccine allotments, additional COVID-19 vaccine appointments will be available to adults 75 and older. These appointments can be scheduled by […]
Buncombe Board of Commissioners calls special Jan. 12 meeting on COVID-19
Notice from Buncombe County: Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Buncombe County has called a special meeting of the Board beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12, at 200 College Street, Room 326, in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. The special meeting will be held in order to discuss the local […]
City of Asheville announces remote meetings for Jan. 11-15
Press release from the City of Asheville: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following committees will hold remote meetings during the week of Monday-Friday, Jan. 11-15, 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. *Note […]
Waste Pro operating on two-hour delay for Jan. 8
Press release from Buncombe County: Due to inclement weather, Waste Pro Friday collection is operating on a 2-hour delay for trash and red recycle week customers.
Buncombe County Schools on asynchronous/independent learning Friday, Jan. 8
Announcement from Buncombe County Schools: Due to local forecasts of significant snowfall tomorrow morning, BCS students will participate in asynchronous/independent instruction tomorrow. Assignments will be posted by 10 a.m. Students will have five days to complete these assignments. Because we are in a 100 percent remote model/Plan C, all staff may work from home tomorrow […]
Henderson County Schools to close Friday, Jan. 8
Announcement from Henderson County Public Schools: Based on the National Weather Service forecast calling for an overnight accumulation of snow in our area this evening and potentially hazardous travel conditions tomorrow, Henderson County Public Schools will be closed for all students and staff tomorrow, January 8, 2021. It is an Annual Leave day for staff. […]
Buncombe announces online vaccination registration for residents 75 and older
Press release from Buncombe County Government: Buncombe County residents age 75 years and older can now register for COVID-19 vaccinations online. The online registration offers opportunities to register for COVID-19 immunization appointments. While it is uncertain the total number or type of vaccines Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) will receive from the state […]
A-B Tech on two-hour delay Friday, Jan. 8
Announcement from A-B Tech: Due to the forecast for inclement weather, A-B Tech Community College will operate on a two-hour delay and open at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 8. Since Friday is the last day to register in person for A-B Tech’s Spring Semester, which begins Monday, January 11, the college will permit students […]
UPDATED: City of Hendersonville offices closed Friday, Jan. 8
Update from the city of Hendersonville: Due to continuing weather impacts, the City of Hendersonville government offices will remain closed for the remainder of Friday, January 8, 2021. The closure will not impact the delivery of public safety and critical infrastructure services. Press release from City of Hendersonville government: Due to predicted inclement weather and […]
Sen. Chuck Edwards appointed to chair three committees for the 2021-22 legislative biennium
Press release from Sen. Chuck Edwards: Senator Chuck Edwards (R-Henderson) announced today his appointments to the following Senate committees, three (3) of which he will serve as Chairman for the 2021-22 legislative biennium. Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) has appointed Sen. Edwards to the following committees: Agriculture, Energy, and Environment (Chair), Commerce and Insurance (Chair), […]
Haywood County Health and Human Service announces operational changes to accommodate COVID-19 vaccination
Press release from Haywood County Health and Human Services: Across the state, priorities of local health departments have shifted to accommodate COVID-19 vaccination. State guidance from NCDHHS to local health departments encourages scaling back on clinic services to maximize COVID-19 vaccination capacity. Beginning Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, the Public Health division of Haywood County Health […]
Several inches of snow expected in Asheville
From AccuWeather, Inc.: Asheville, North Carolina, and Bristol, Tennessee, can expect several inches of snow from the storm. The mountains in western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee are forecast to pick up 6-12 inches of snow with an AccuWeather Local StormMax™ of 18 inches over the peaks, such as Mount Mitchell and Grandfather Mountain in North […]
Lenoir-Rhyne University professor Laura Hope-Gill to serve as writer-in-residence
Press release from Lenoir-Rhyne University: Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Visiting Writer-in-Residence is a familiar face. Writing professor, Thomas Wolfe Center for Narrative director and current Lenoir-Rhyne Bost Distinguished Professor Award recipient Laura Hope-Gill has been selected as the writer-in-residence for the spring term when she will provide workshops on poetry and creative writing. She is giving a […]
Upcoming virtual events at UNCA
Press release from UNCA: All events listed are virtual, free and open to everyone except where indicated. For more information, please visit unca.edu/events, or contact Steve Plever, splever@unca.edu. ARTS Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. – Drawing Discourse Drawing Discourse, UNC Asheville’s annual juried international exhibition of contemporary drawing, will have its 12th renewal online this year, opening […]
Buncombe County government experiencing countywide phone outage
Press release from Buncombe County government: Due to a widespread vendor-related issue, Buncombe County Government is experiencing a countywide phone outage. We are working with Charter Communications to resolve and will notify the public when the number is back up. This outage comes as many community members are attempting to call Health and Human Services […]