Press release from Asheville City Soccer Club: Today, Asheville City Soccer Club (ACSC) is proud to announce a partnership with Ingles Markets as the club’s title sponsor through the 2023 season. The title sponsorship is the club’s premier partnership, reflected most prominently as the brand featured on the front of the team uniforms. “It’s an […]
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Henderson County Health Department debuts vaccine dashboard
Press release from the Henderson County Health Department: The Henderson County Department of Public Health has added a weekly Vaccine Update to the general vaccine page. This will help the public see data on the Health Department’s overall vaccination campaign as well as progress on the Vaccine Waitlist. This will be updated weekly each Tuesday […]
More than 10,000 North Carolinians have died of COVID-19
Press release from N.C. Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today reported that North Carolina has reached a sobering milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic — more than 10,000 North Carolinians have died from the virus. The state also surpassed 800,000 total cases today. “Together we grieve […]
Buncombe County will provide COVID-19 update Feb. 9 at 3 p.m.
Announcement from Buncombe County’s Department of Health and Human Services: Buncombe County Public Health Director, Stacie Saunders, will be providing a Community Update on Tuesday, February 9th at 3:00 PM via Facebook Live @Buncombegov. The Spanish version will be aired via Facebook Live @BCHHS.
Buncombe County awarded additional $1.75M to rethink local justice system
Press release from Buncombe County Government: Buncombe County is the recipient of a $1.75 million grant by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to continue building on efforts in collaboration with local leaders and the community to rethink the local criminal justice system, safely reduce Buncombe County’s jail population, and eliminate racial inequities. […]
Allegiant now offering nonstop flights to Destin, Florida
Press release from Allegiant Air: Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today starts new service from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Destin, Fla. via Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) beginning May 27, 2021. To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares on the new route as low as $39.* “With its incredible white sand beaches, Destin is an […]
APD asking for help identifying assault suspect
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is asking for help to identify a suspect who assaulted a female at Walmart (60 Airport Road) on February 5. The victim was hit in the head with a bicycle and sustained bruises, a concussion, and received six stiches in her head. The suspect […]
WCU seeks staff, volunteers for local COVID-19 vaccine clinics
Press release from Western Carolina University: Western Carolina University, as a regionally engaged institution, shares the concerns and challenges that have faced local communities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In support of the region and the communities that surround campus, WCU wants to do its part in providing the support that is needed. […]
Nantahala Health Foundation adopts lifecycle approach to funding priorities
Press release from Nantahala Health Foundation: After hearing from nonprofit and governmental leaders throughout the region, together with information gathered during four grant-making cycles and with a growing body of scientific evidence in support of social determinants of health’s impact on wellness, Nantahala Health Foundation’s Board of Directors recently announced a comprehensive update to the […]
BPR’s Waters & Harvey to host panel discussion on civic engagement
Announcement from Blue Ridge Public Radio: The contentious nature of our political culture has left many confused, disenchanted and disengaged from the political process. How do we reengage one another in a way that will renew our idea of what it means to be an active participant in our own self-government? This Thursday, join Dr. Darin Waters and […]
New health insurance open enrollment period begins Feb. 15; Blue Ridge Health offers application assistance
Press release from Blue Ridge Health: Individuals throughout Western North Carolina have a new opportunity to enroll in health insurance for 2021 onHealthCare.gov, but only for a limited time. This new COVID-19 open enrollment period starts on February 15th, 2021 and ends on May 15th, 2021. With job losses continuing to mount amid the COVID-19 […]
NC Arboretum cancels 2021 Orchid Festival and Bonsai Expo
Press release from the North Carolina Aboretum: Following discussion and careful consideration with event organizers, The North Carolina Arboretum has announced that both the Asheville Orchid Festival and the Carolina Bonsai Expo will not take place in 2021 due to continuing public safety precautions related to COVID-19. The two signature shows are annual highlights for […]
Carrie Buchanan named principal of Hall Fletcher Elementary
Press release from Asheville City Schools: A familiar face to the Cougar Family has been selected as Hall Fletcher Elementary School’s next leader! We are pleased to announce Mrs. Carrie Buchanan has unanimously been chosen as the school’s new permanent principal. After reviewing the Hall Fletcher Staff and Families survey results, it was evident that […]
Alzheimer’s Association of WNC to virtually celebrate NC State Advocacy Day March 11
Press release from Alzheimer’s Association: CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Feb. 8, 2021 – The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter and Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter are calling on North Carolinians to turn the state purple for Alzheimer’s on Thursday, March 11 for the NC State Advocacy Day. Instead of hosting a large gathering of […]
YWCA, Buncombe HHS to hold virtual town hall on COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday, Feb. 10
Press release from YWCA of Asheville and WNC: The YWCA of Asheville and WNC and Buncombe County Health and Human Services Presents Let’s Talk COVID-19: The Vaccine Part II, on Wednesday, February 10th from 5:30-6:30 PM The YWCA of Asheville and WNC and Buncombe County Health and Human Services presents Let’s Talk COVID-19: The Vaccine, Part II. Part I […]
United Way connects residents with health and human services through NC 211
Press release from United Way of Henderson County: In honor of National 211 Day on February 11, United Way of Henderson County (UWHC) encourages residents to spread the word about this vital service that helps millions of people across North America, and thousands of people in Henderson County each year. 211 is a free, confidential […]
Richmond Hill development plans to be discussed at three public input meetings
Message from MountainTrue: Save Richmond Hill. Stop The Bluffs At River Bend. Help fight a planned mega-development that would be built on 92 acres of intact forest directly next to Richmond Hill Park, increase traffic, and pollute the French Broad River. There are three important meetings coming and three additional opportunities to help protect Richmond […]
American Pickers to film in North Carolina
Press release from Cineflix Productions: Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to North Carolina! They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout your area in March 2021. We understand that with the proliferation of COVID-19, we are all facing very uncertain times. We at American Pickers […]
AHOPE to reopen Feb. 8
Press release from Homeward Bound of WNC: After years of planning, design, fundraising, and months of renovation, Homeward Bound’s newly remodeled AHOPE Day Center is finally making its debut. Friday, Homeward Bound staff and volunteers moved equipment and supplies stored in pods into the new facility to get ready to reopen on Monday. AHOPE, built […]
‘Bob’s List’ helps Transylvania schools feed kids
Press release from the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: The Food Distribution Division was busier than ever in 2020. An extra way the division provides food to schools has also been busier than ever during the coronavirus pandemic. It’s called Bob’s List, and it’s enabled many school nutrition programs to keep their operations […]
One Buncombe Fund applications open Feb. 8
Press release from Mountain BizWorks: The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners recently approved funding to revitalize the One Buncombe Fund, a community-based grant source that can provide much-needed financial support during these difficult times. Worried that your business might not be eligible? The One Buncombe Fund is intentionally seeking out local businesses that do not […]