Press release from Buncombe County government: The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Buncombe County and surrounding areas. Due to the potential for a significant accumulations of ice, Buncombe County Government offices and parks will open at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18. Vaccine sites at A-B Tech and A.C. Reynolds […]
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Henderson County Public Schools closed on Thursday, Feb. 18
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: Due to the high confidence of ice accumulation, unsafe travel conditions, and the predicted forecast from the National Weather Service overnight and in the early morning hours across our area, Henderson County Public Schools will be closed for all students and staff tomorrow, Thursday, February 18, 2021. There […]
City of Hendersonville offices will open at noon on Thursday, Feb. 18
Press release from the city of Hendersonville: Due to predicted inclement weather and the potential for travel impacts, City of Hendersonville facilities will open at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2021. The delivery of public safety and critical infrastructure services will not be impacted by the delayed opening. Garbage and Recycling routes on Thursday […]
“Empress of Soul” Gladys Knight helps underserved populations to get COVID-19 vaccinations
Press release from Haywood County Emergency Management Team: Gladys Knight, “Empress of Soul,” and her husband William McDowell recently received their COVID-19 vaccinations in Haywood County. The couple, who reside in North Carolina and created a community center and nonprofit RHS Community Foundation in Canton, wish to set an example for others and dispel vaccination fears […]
Pardee UNC Health Care is rescheduling all COVID-19 vaccinations scheduled for Friday, Feb. 19
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Due to widespread inclement weather and supply chain interruption throughout the country this week, Pardee UNC Health Care will not receive its shipment of first dose COVID-19 vaccines as anticipated. As a result, Pardee will be rescheduling all Friday, February 19th vaccine clinic appointments. Patients do not need to call to reschedule their […]
Buncombe County COVID-19 vaccination sites closed Thursday, Feb. 18
Press release from Buncombe County Government: Due to the possibility of significant ice accumulation across Buncombe County, the Buncombe County vaccination sites at A-B Tech and AC Reynolds will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. Those individuals with appointments on Thursday, Feb. 18 will be rescheduled for the same time on Tuesday, Feb. 23. […]
UNC system campuses launch COVID-19 vaccine community clinics
Press release from the University of North Carolina system: University of North Carolina System campuses will operate COVID-19 vaccine clinics in the coming weeks and months, with an emphasis on reaching underserved and rural populations. This week, University of North Carolina Asheville, University of North Carolina at Pembroke and Western Carolina University will open their […]
Winter storm warning issued for much of Western North Carolina
Announcement from the National Weather Service: …WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY… * WHAT…Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations of one tenth to four tenths of an inch. * WHERE…The Northwest Piedmont, the North Carolina Foothills, and much of the mountains of North Carolina. * […]
Henderson County COVID-19 clinic will operate on two-hour delay Thursday, Feb. 18
Press release from the Henderson County Department of Public Health: Due to expected inclement weather on Thursday, Feb. 18 the Henderson County Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Vaccine clinic at East Henderson High will operate on a 2 hour delay. Anyone with an appointment is asked to arrive two hours later than their scheduled time. […]
NC stocks up on bread, water and toilet paper ahead of winter weather
Press release from High Point University: As winter storms hit states from the Southwest to Northeast, a High Point University Poll surveyed North Carolina residents on what they stock up on when the threat of a winter storm looms. The poll finds that almost three-quarters (72%) of North Carolinians said they make sure to buy […]
Center for Craft awards $135,000 for exhibitions, projects and research
Press release from the Center for Craft: The Center for Craft annually grants $135,000 to academic researchers, scholars, and curators writing, revising, and reclaiming the history of craft through the Craft Research Fund Grants. Now in its second year, the Craft Research Fund Artist Fellowship expands the definition of “research” and culminates in an exhibition […]
**UPDATED** Buncombe Sheriff’s Office requests assistance to locate missing person from Candler area
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: **UPDATE 2/16: Michael Michelle Little has been located and is ok.** The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing person from the Candler area of Buncombe County. Michael Michelle Little is age 21, approximately 5’ 0” and 135 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. She […]
Buncombe COVID-19 positivity rate continues to decline, school employees slated to begin receiving vaccinations
Press release from Buncombe County: On Tuesday, Feb. 16, Buncombe County Public Health Director Stacie Saunders provided a weekly COVID community update. As of Feb. 16: -There have been 14,671 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County since the pandemic’s start. -There have been 274 COVID-19-related deaths in our community. -The number of new cases […]
Henderson County kindergarten registration opens online Feb. 23
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) is so excited to begin enrolling the Class of 2034, we’re kicking off registration earlier than ever this year! Beginning next Tuesday, February 23, families can register new kindergarteners for the 2021-2022 school year using a convenient online registration form. Once the enrollment form […]
Pardee COVID vaccine clinic closed Feb. 18 for inclement weather
Press release from Pardee Hospital: Out of an abundance of caution, Pardee will be closing it’s COVID Vaccine Clinic on Thursday, Feb. 18 in anticipation of inclement weather. Patients with scheduled appointments for Thursday are being moved to Wednesday, Feb. 17. Patients should not call to reschedule their appointment; the call center is currently contacting all patients to reschedule […]
U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray to depart Western District post Feb. 28
Press release from Andrew Murray, United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina (WDNC), announced today that he will be stepping down as U.S. Attorney, effective midnight on Sunday, February 28, 2021. Upon Mr. Murray’s departure, First Assistant United States Attorney William (Bill) Stetzer will serve as Acting U.S. Attorney. “It has been […]
Buncombe County community update at 3 p.m. today
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Public Health Director, Stacie Saunders, will be providing a Community Update during the Buncombe County Commissioners’ pre-meeting on Tuesday, February 16th at 3:00 PM via Facebook Live @Buncombegov. The Spanish version will be aired via Facebook Live @BCHHS.
Asheville Downtown Association hosts virtual State of Downtown Update, Feb. 23
Press release from Asheville Downtown Association: The Asheville Downtown Association will host its annual State of Downtown Update virtually this year. The event, presented by First Bank with support from Ward and Smith, P.A., is Tuesday, February 23 beginning at noon. The update will include a review of 2020 initiatives, priority areas and programs for 2021, […]
Rogers, Parrish among new appointments to state boards and commissions
Press release from the office of Gov. Roy Cooper: Governor Roy Cooper announced new appointments to state boards and commissions today. Gov. Cooper has appointed the following individuals to the North Carolina Human Relations Commission: Zakiya Bell Rogers of Asheville as a representative of the 11th Congressional District. Rogers has worked at the Buncombe County Health […]
Charter Communications expanding broadband availability in Polk County
Press release from Polk County: With its recent receipt of federal grants through the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, Charter Communications is expanding broadband availability in Polk County. Charter recently participated in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) Auction #904 bidding under the name of “CCO Holdings LLC”. This Auction was conducted by the Federal Communications Commission […]
Flat Rock launches series on African American History in Henderson County
Press release from Historic Flat Rock: By Missy Schenck, courtesy the Charleston Mercury Part One The Kingdom of the Happy Land Several years ago I mentioned to my dear friend, John “Chip” Laurens of Charleston and Flat Rock, that I was writing a book on the summer camps of the Green River Valley. He immediately […]