Press release from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has added new county demographic data for COVID-19 vaccinations to the vaccine data dashboard. Data on people who have received the first dose or both the first and second dose of the vaccine are available […]
News Bulletins
Blue Ridge Humane announces February pet food giveaways
Press release from the Blue Ridge Humane Society: Blue Ridge Humane Society want to show pets how much they are loved this February! Community Outreach staff will host two free pet food giveaways this month as well as provide food and support for the Interfaith Assistance Ministry’s Drive-Thru Tuesdays on the fourth Tuesday of the […]
Mountain State Fair buildings install air cleaning technology
Press release from the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Several buildings on the grounds of the N.C. State Fair and the N.C. Mountain State Fair/WNC Agricultural Center now have advanced technology added to their air filtration systems. The technology comes with new equipment that’s been installed with health and safety in mind, as […]
Apple Valley Middle School educators earn state awards
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: “Team Fortitude,” a three-person teaching team of 8th-grade educators, and a teacher assistant at Apple Valley Middle School (AVMS) have been recognized by the North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education (NCMLE) for their outstanding performance in middle level education.Ashley Ruzich, Jessica Reid and Donna Sargent have been […]
Ingles reports strong earnings to close out 2020
Press release from Ingles Markets, Inc.: Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMKTA) today reported increased sales and net income for the three months ended Dec. 26, 2020. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic was declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020. The pandemic has had a significant impact on the company’s operations since then. At this time, […]
City of Asheville announces remote meetings for Feb. 8-12
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. 8-12. 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. Additionally, […]
NCDA seeks input on gypsy moth treatments in WNC
Press release from the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking input from residents and other interested parties in Buncombe, Dare, McDowell, Surry and Yancey Counties concerning planned treatment activities for the non-native, highly destructive gypsy moth. Due to COVID-19, we will not be holding in-person public meetings. Please visit […]
Buncombe County Schools to resume in-person learning Feb. 15
Press release from Buncombe County Schools: The BCS Board of Education met for a regular board meeting on Feb. 4 and voted to move all BCS students into Plan B beginning on Monday, Feb. 15. As a reminder, Plan B consists of in-person learning in Group A (Monday/Tuesday) or Group B (Thursday/Friday). Wednesday will be […]
Grandfather Mountain sees snowy January
Press release from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: 2021 is off to a chilly start on Grandfather Mountain. Weather data recorded at the official National Weather Service reporting station at Grandfather Mountain’s Mile High Swinging Bridge showed high winds and low wind chills in January. The lowest temperature observed was 5.9° Fahrenheit on Jan. 29, while […]
Henderson County Board of Health to meet virtually Tuesday, Feb. 9
Press release from the Henderson County Board of Health: The Henderson County Board of Health meets virtually Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Please see the attached agenda for more details. Please make note of the meeting format, adjusted to meet social distancing compliance. The public can participate in one of the following ways: Virtual Public Access […]
Our VOICE spotlights Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Black History Month
Press release from Our VOICE: February is Teen Dating Violence and Awareness Prevention Month. This issue affects not just teens, but their families, friends, and community as well. Teen Dating Violence is comprised of four types of abuse: sexual violence, physical violence, psychological aggression, and stalking. Source CDC.gov Our goal is to raise awareness about […]
Asheville Animal Control seeking information on dog owner
Press release from Asheville Animal Control: Around 8 p.m. Feb. 1, Asheville Animal Control received a report of a dog bite in front of the CVS, 612 Merrimon Ave. The victim, who received a minor injury, reported that she noticed the dog tied up outside the pharmacy. She said she approached the dog and was bitten. […]
One Buncombe Fund opens donations, announces eligibility details
Press release from Buncombe County government: Small businesses looking for help getting through the winter as the COVID-19 global pandemic continues to hamper sales can soon apply for local grants. 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 […]
Grassroots initiative provides COVID-19 vaccines to local people of color
Press release from Appalachian Mountain Community Health Centers: On Saturday, February 6th, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Appalachian Mountain Community Health Centers (AMCHC), a Federally Qualified Community Health Center will distribute COVID-19 vaccines to high-risk ethnic individuals throughout Asheville at the Arthur R. Edington Center (133 Livingston Street). This initiative is in collaboration with “CHOSEN”, […]
Pardee UNC Health Care announces plans to expand health care services
Press releases from Pardee UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care is excited to announce that it is once again expanding health care services offered in Transylvania County. Pardee Medical Associates – Brevard located at 1409 Asheville Hwy will open in early April 2021 with seven new providers joining the practice. “Pardee is honored to […]
The Writers’ Workshop of Asheville accepting submissions for annual poetry contest
Press release from The Writer’s Workshop: The Writers’ Workshop of Asheville, NC, is sponsoring our Annual Poetry Contest, open to any writer regardless of residence. The awards are: 1ST Place: Your choice of a 2 night stay at our Mountain Muse B&B in Asheville; or 3 free workshops online; or 10 poems line-edited and revised […]
Parking maintenance at DuPont State Recreational Forest underway
Press release from NC Forest Service: During the next few months, several parking access areas across DuPont State Recreational Forest (DSRF) will undergo some needed maintenance and repairs. In the interest of public safety, NCFS forest officials will close individual parking lots temporarily to complete work efficiently and safely while minimizing impact to visitors. Affected parking […]
Asheville Police Department seeks help identifying suspect
Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department (APD) is asking for help to identify a suspect who stole a truck and power equipment from a storage building at 92 Crayton Road. The vehicle is described as a burgundy 2007 Chevrolet Silverado dually, with NC tag DW7484. The truck has damage to the driver’s side […]
Transylvania County Tourism launches latest sustainability initiative
Press release from Transylvania County Tourism: Transylvania County Tourism (TCT), through its sustainability initiative Transylvania Always, will be launching the next stage of their “Leave It Better” campaign on February 4. The new phase encourages locals to step up and actively participate in protecting Transylvania County’s public lands through the creation of Clean-up Crews. “We’re […]
WNC Nature Center to welcome new red foxes
Press release from the WNC Nature Center: Welcome to your new home, Samson and Bonita! The two red foxes will be joining the other residents of the WNC Nature Center and are coming to us from Izzie’s Pond Sanctuary in Liberty, S.C. Samson and Bonita have something more in common than their new home. They […]
Two NCDOT projects will connect Smokey Park Highway with Sandhill Road
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Transportation: A pair of projects administered by N.C. Department of Transportation will result in big dividends for Buncombe County. Together, the projects will create a new connection from Smokey Park Highway to Sandhill Road, complete the bridge to nowhere and provide roadway access for new Buncombe County […]