Press release from N.C. Scholastic Media Association: Feb. 19, 2021 — The North Carolina Scholastic Media Association has announced West Henderson High School journalist Sarah Monoson as the 2021 Rachel Rivers-Coffey North Carolina High School Journalist of the Year. Monoson is the co-editor-in-chief of the West Henderson (Hendersonville) school newspaper, Wingspan. Judges noted her clarity […]
Press release from Blue Ridge Humane Society: Friday, February 19, 2021: Hendersonville, NC—Blue Ridge Humane Society has been awarded a grant by the Community Foundation of Henderson County to provide assistance for pet owners seeking housing. Blue Ridge Humane Society is committed to keeping pets in loving homes through a range of programs and assistance […]
Press release from Explore Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau: WHAT: The monthly joint meeting of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, Public Authority, and Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, Nonprofit Corporation. WHEN: Wednesday, February 24, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. WHERE: Due to state and local public health orders and to keep everyone safe and healthy, […]
Press release from American Red Cross: Record-breaking cold and winter storms across much of the U.S. has forced the cancellation of hundreds of American Red Cross blood drives in about 30 states and caused more than 15,000 blood and platelet donations to go uncollected. The Red Cross is urging healthy individuals, especially those with type […]
Press release from N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein: As North Carolina continues to administer vaccines to people across the state, please be on the lookout for offers for unapproved or counterfeit vaccines. Here’s what you should know about these offers and about other COVID-19 vaccine scams: Beware of counterfeit vaccines or miracle cures. There are […]
Press release from the City of Asheville: City Council has agreed, at the request of the City Manager, to pull the proposal to sell the land located on Asheland Avenue between Phifer Street and Morgan Avenue to the Haywood Street Congregation to build affordable housing. The proposal was initially scheduled for City Council’s Tuesday, Feb. […]
Press release from the N.C. Bar Foundation: The 14th annual 4ALL Statewide Service Day of the North Carolina Bar Foundation will take place on Friday, March 5, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Due to the ongoing pandemic, volunteers will operate remotely, and callers will dial in as they have in previous years.Three important aspects of the […]
Press release from HireAHelper: Slow wage growth and increasing wage inequality have characterized the U.S. labor market for the past several decades. The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted lower-wage workers, only serving to exacerbate these problems. Now, a year into the pandemic, millions of workers remain unemployed and many businesses still face restrictions. Over the […]
Update at 3:07 p.m. Feb. 19 from the N.C. Department of Transportation: Local transportation officials are postponing a bridge repair project previously scheduled to begin tonight. Materials necessary for the operation did not arrive in time to safely perform the work and reopen Interstate 240 to traffic by Monday morning. The work is tentatively scheduled to begin Friday, Feb. 26. […]
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, Feb. 22-26. 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. All […]
Press release from the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: Today’s workplaces require complex, collective problem-solving. Asheville Chamber recently partnered with District C and North Carolina Science and Math to coach high school students in Western North Carolina to develop mindsets and tools needed to meet that challenge. Culminating the program in the AVL First in […]
Press release from Warren Wilson College: We hope you will join us for the inaugural Ian Robertson Distinguished Lecture in Inspired Work. Made possible by the support of many generous donors, the lecture series was created to honor the legacy of WWC Dean of Work Emeritus Ian Robertson and spark conversation about the relevance and impact […]
Press release from Dante Strobino: Workers at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama are waging a historic struggle to win the first union at an Amazon facility in the U.S. Local labor and civil rights activists are rallying to send our utmost solidarity with these courageous workers. On February 20, workers and community members in […]
Press release from United States Attorney Andrew Murray: U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray announced today that Fredrick Thomas Gettins Strohm, 41, of Jackson County, was sentenced to 18 months in prison and three years of supervised release for embezzling more than $95,000 from an Indian tribal organization. U.S. District Judge Martin Reidinger presided over the hearing. […]
Press release from Evergreen Community Charter School: Evergreen Community Charter School has received $2,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help feed local neighbors in their time of need. Evergreen will use the gift to help meet the nutritional needs of students and families. “Robin’s Nest is a living symbol of compassion at […]
Press release from Western Carolina Community Action: Many people understand the pride of new car ownership. Multiply that feeling by 6 and you’ll understand how County and Apple Country Public Transit staff feel about their new fleet of buses. Henderson County invested in the community’s public transportation infrastructure by purchasing six new 17-passenger transit buses. […]
Press release from AARP: AARP NC Mountain Region, which successfully hosted webinars focused on racial equity and understanding last summer, will continue its social justice efforts in celebration of Black History Month by staging several free virtual events featuring African American historian, writer and artist Ann Miller Woodford in the coming weeks, the organization announced […]
Press release from Friends of the WNC Nature Center: Throughout the year, the Friends of the WNC Nature Center offer fun and engaging programs and events to support the Nature Center. While it’s still cold in Western North Carolina, enjoy these virtual February and March events in the comfort of your home while still supporting […]
Press release from Buncombe County government: Like many Buncombe County small business owners, Stephen Smith was significantly affected by COVID-19, noting the onset of the pandemic was difficult, “especially for Black businesses.” However, he was able to secure revenue for his company M.S. Lean Landscaping through the One Buncombe Fund. “[It] came at a much-needed […]
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has been notified by the federal government of continued delays in some shipments and deliveries of COVID-19 vaccine this week due to severe weather. Both first and second dose shipments have been impacted. The […]
Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department (APD) is asking for information on a shooting that occurred on February 17 at approximately 7:25 p.m. on South French Broad Avenue. Detectives have identified several persons of interest and are continuing to investigate. The shooting occurred in the parking lot of an apartment complex […]
