Press release from the North Carolina State Board of Elections: The State Board of Elections invites public comment on a series of proposed rules related to the expiration of political parties, precinct observers, recounts and campaign finance. The public comment period is now open and runs through Tuesday, June 1. Comments may be made through […]
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Hendersonville, Laurel Park to consider merging water systems at March 5 special meeting
Press release from the city of Hendersonville: The Town of Laurel Park and City of Hendersonville will hold a special called meeting on Friday, March 5, at 3:00 p.m. to discuss the conveyance of the Laurel Park Water System to the City of Hendersonville. The electronic meeting will take place via Zoom and will include […]
Hendersonville’s mulch giveaway program will start March 18
Press release from the city of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville has scheduled its seasonal mulch giveaway program to begin on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Mulch will be available for pick up on Thursdays and Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. This schedule will take […]
Asheville City Association of Educators shares ACS school board endorsements
Press release from the Asheville City Association of Educators: For the first time, Asheville City Association of Educators (ACAE) and Buncombe County Association of Educators (BCAE) are proud to endorse applicants to the Asheville City School Board. The deadline for submitting applications to join the school board was January 31, 2021. Sixteen Asheville residents submitted […]
Jeremy Lett named new Asheville Neighborhood Services Specialist
Press release from the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville has a new go-to person dedicated to two-way communication with our neighborhoods. Jeremy Lett has joined the City as Neighborhood Services Specialist, working alongside Neighborhood and Community Engagement Manager Brenda Mills. This role is a part of the new initiatives set forth by the […]
COVID-19 vaccines available today for homeless services providers
Announcement from the city of Asheville’s Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee: COVID-19 vaccinations are available to homeless services provider staff in any age group at Haywood Street Congregation today, between noon and 2:00 pm. Here are the details: To schedule an appointment for a service provider today between noon and 2:00 pm, contact Brian Methvin at brian@methvin.com. […]
Free pet food giveaways scheduled for March
Press release from the Blue Ridge Humane Society: Free cat and dog food giveaways will be offered by Blue Ridge Humane Society throughout the month of March. Blue Ridge Humane Community Outreach staff will host two giveaways this month as well as provide food and support for the Interfaith Assistance Ministry’s Drive-Thru Tuesdays on the […]
Vaccine rollout continues in Buncombe County as infection rates stabilize
Press release from Buncombe County: On Tuesday, March 2, Buncombe County Public Health Director Stacie Saunders provided a COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine update to the Board of Commissioners. As of March 2: – There have been 15,585 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County since the pandemic’s start. – There have been 293 COVID-19-related deaths […]
Henderson County providers to continue vaccinating current eligible groups
Press release from Henderson County Department of Public Health: The Henderson County Department of Public Health and its partners will remain focused on providing the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible seniors, healthcare workers, school and child care staff until supply increases enough to open up to additional essential workers. Today, Gov. Roy Cooper announced vaccine providers can […]
City of Asheville takes equity-focused approach to budget
Press release from City of Asheville: It’s budget season for the City of Asheville. From March through June, City Council will work with City staff to review budget options, aligning Council and community priorities with available funding. The City’s operating budget must be passed by July 1. The discussions leading up to the final budget […]
NC frontline essential workers eligible for vaccination beginning March 3
Press release from the office of Gov. Roy Cooper: Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. announced that additional frontline essential workers in Group 3 will be eligible for vaccinations beginning tomorrow, March 3. The expedited timeline follows the approval of the Johnson & […]
N.C. Wildlife Commission delays trout stocking in the Nantahala River
Press release from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has announced it will postpone trout stocking for the Delayed Harvest portion of the Nantahala River from March 5 to March 12. Agency officials cite Duke Energy’s emergency repairs to the Nantahala Powerhouse as the reason for the schedule change. The Wildlife Commission’s […]
NCDHHS preps for NC Medicaid Managed Care open enrollment
Press release from NC Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has begun mailing enrollment packets statewide and launched new resources for beneficiaries as it prepares for NC Medicaid Managed Care Open Enrollment which begins on Mar. 15, 2021. Beneficiaries can now call the NC Medicaid Enrollment Call […]
Volunteers needed for statewide Litter Sweep
Press release from N.C. Department of Transportation: The N.C. Department of Transportation needs volunteers to help clean up trash along roads during the Adopt-A-Highway Spring Litter Sweep from April 10-24. Each April and September, NCDOT asks volunteers to help remove litter from roadsides. Volunteers from local businesses, schools, non-profits, churches, municipalities, law enforcement and community groups […]
City of Hendersonville unveils budget dashboard
Press release from City of Hendersonville: During their budget workshop on February 25, 2021, Hendersonville City Council members were presented with an overview of their accomplishments, goals, budget process, and City financial data. Assistant City Manager Brian Pahle and Senior Budget & Management Analyst Adam Murr provided the overview and used data dashboards to highlight […]
UNCA announces public online events for March
Press release from UNC Asheville: ARCHEOLOGY March 3 from 7:30 pm – 9 p.m. – A Newly-Discovered Winery at Jezreel, Israel, and its Bloody Biblical Connections – Archaeology Lecture Presented by Jennie Ebling UNC Asheville and the WNC chapter of the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) offer this lecture, free and open to everyone via […]
Asheville one of the Top 10 U.S. cities with the cheapest car insurance rates
Press release from Insurify: Asheville has some of the cheapest auto insurance in the United States, according to a recent report by Insurify on the state of the Auto Insurance Industry. This report also identified the main regional factors that may result in lower insurance rates: Lower risk of extreme weather and crime rates Relatively […]
WNC Regional Air Quality board meeting set for March 8
Press release from Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency: Enclosed, please find the Agenda for the WNCRAQA board meeting to be held on Monday, March 8, 2021 at 4:00pm. Due to recommendations to limit public gatherings and Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), this meeting will be conducted remotely as authorized by Session Law 2020-3 and […]
Montford Moppets livestream “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” March 5-7
Press release from Montford Moppets Shakespeare Youth Theater: After successfully staging the student-adapted “Romeo and Juliet: Quarantine Edition” and a multi-genre experimental production of “The Tempest,” The Montford Moppets Shakespeare Youth Theater Company continues its foray into the digital realm this March with the timeless story of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The Moppets always give theater […]
NC disabilities council seeks public input on five year state plan
Press release from the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities: The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) is seeking public comment on its new proposed goals and objectives for the Council’s 2022-2026 Five-Year State Plan. The goals and objectives address increasing financial security, community living and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities […]
Mission Health relaxes visitation restrictions
Press release from Mission Health: As always Mission Health is working continually to ensure we remain a safe place to work and provide care. Beginning March 2, Mission Health hospitals will be relaxing visitor restrictions from the previous level two. We continue to evaluate the current COVID-19 cases in our region to find the best […]