Press release from Madison Health & Rehabilitation: Madison Health & Rehabilitation, a skilled nursing facility in Madison County, has partnered with CommunityLab for weekly COVID-19 surveillance testing of about 95 staff members. According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, long-term care facilities (including skilled nursing facilities) are at high risk for SARS-CoV-2 […]
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Gov. Cooper announces people with high-risk medical conditions in Group 4 will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 17
Press release from the Office of Governor Roy Cooper: Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. announced beginning on March 17, people in Group 4 who have a medical condition that puts them at higher risk of serious illness and people who live in […]
Waynesville, Hendersonville recognized as North Carolina Main Street Champions
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce: North Carolina Main Street Champions will be recognized for their commitment to downtown revitalization and strong communities during a virtual recognition ceremony today. “There are three keys to economic development success: public-private partnerships that share in the effort and jointly celebrate the successes of projects; economic […]
Daylight saving time reminder: change your clocks forward, change your battery in your smoke alarm
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Insurance: When daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 14, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey reminds everyone to change the batteries in your household smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. With families spending more time at home due to the pandemic, now is a critical time to review home fire […]
Author, program director and UNC Asheville lecturer Tommy Hays receives “Order of the Long Leaf Pine” honor
Press release from UNC Asheville: Author, former executive director of the Great Smokies Writing Program and retired lecturer in UNC Asheville’s Master of Liberal Arts and Sciences program Tommy Hays has been named to the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the governor of North Carolina. The award, begun in […]
Pardee vaccination of local 65-year-old addresses multiple risk factors: age, race and occupation
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Feb. 26 was an emotional day for 65-year-old Thomas Allen of Hendersonville as he received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Pardee UNC Health Care Vaccine Clinic at Blue Ridge Community College. While his age made him eligible for vaccination, Mr. Thomas’ occupation and his race […]
LoveHendo, Grey Hosiery Mill Reuse among recipients of 2020 N.C. Main Street Award
Press release from the N.C. Department of Commerce: Nine communities will receive awards for excellence in downtown revitalization during the North Carolina Main Street Awards Ceremony this evening. Liz Parham, Director of the North Carolina Main Street and Rural Planning Center will present the awards virtually in categories that include economic vitality, design, promotion and […]
9 arrested in months-long narcotics investigation
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety: After an approximately seven-month long investigation, nine people were arrested between Thursday, March 4, 2021, and Monday, March 8, 2021, as part of a multi-jurisdictional operation primarily conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), Asheville Police Department, Henderson County Sheriff’s Office and the […]
Clean Air Excellence Awards announcement requesting nominations
Press release from WNC Regional Air Quality Agency: The Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency (WNCRAQA) is now accepting nominations for our 16th annual air quality awards program. The goal of the Clean Air Excellence Awards is to recognize businesses and organizations that have truly gone above and beyond regulatory requirements to improve air quality […]
UNC Asheville employs student academic course ambassadors with Mellon Foundation Presidential grant
Press release from UNC Asheville: Spring 2021 classes at UNC Asheville are a combination of in-person, online or hybrid, something most students are familiar with from the fall, but this semester ushered in a new aspect with the addition of 25 Student Academic Course Ambassadors. These student positions work directly with faculty to implement instructional […]
ABCCM’s Transformation Village will open Friday, March 12
Press release from Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry: Announcing the Grand Opening of ABCCM’s Transformation Village Friday March 12th, 2021. Transformation Village is a multi-phase project providing on-site support for homeless women and children. Phase I includes a 43,000 square foot SECU Center of Hope facility with a 100 bed residence, case management with our […]
NCDEQ to hold public hearing on air permit for Madison County asphalt plan Monday, April 12
Press release from the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality: The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) will host a digital public hearing on Monday, April 12 on a draft permit for Madison Asphalt LLC, a new drum-mix asphalt plant in Marshall, NC. The public is invited to attend the meeting online or by […]
VacCorps seeks volunteers to help with COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Press release from VacCorps: NC-based nonprofit organization VacCorps is seeking to recruit local volunteers to help administer COVID-19 vaccinations at various vaccination sites and centers throughout Western North Carolina. VacCorps wants to enroll 200 volunteers by April 1 and then pair those individuals with vaccination providers in need of additional workers to help speed vaccination […]
Democrat Josh Remillard announces run for NC’s 11th Congressional District
Press release from Josh Remillard for Congress: Army Veteran and former state house candidate Josh Remillard announces his run for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, to ensure Western North Carolina has leadership that represents our values. “I’m running because Western North Carolina deserves better. We deserve leaders that will uphold the Constitution and make our […]
ACLU of North Carolina to host “Use of Torture and Race” panel discussion featuring Asheville residents
Press release from the ACLU of North Carolina: Panel Discussion: “The Use of Torture and Race: North Carolina’s Role.” This virtual program will help make the connection between the U.S. government’s torture of Muslims in places like Guantánamo Bay and CIA “black sites,” and the abusive conditions in North Carolina’s prison system, which disproportionately impact Black […]
AdventHealth Hendersonville hosts free webinar to discuss knee surgery options
Press release from AdventHealth Hendersonville: Life can take you anywhere, but when you begin to feel chronic knee pain, time spent doing the things you love may come to a screeching halt. For many, a knee replacement surgery is an effective option to reduce pain and continue living an active life. AdventHealth Hendersonville’s Orthopedic Surgery […]
Greenway construction will connect two existing greenways though four parks
Press release from the city of Asheville: Construction to extend the French Broad River Greenway West this spring will connect it to French Broad River Park, creating a 4-mile stretch of continuous riverside greenway through four parks in Asheville. During their March 9 meeting, Asheville City Council approved funding for the French Broad River Greenway […]
Hendersonville Water and Sewer’s “Fix a Leak Week” kicks off Monday, March 15
Press release from Henderson County Government: Did you know that across the country, nearly 1 trillion gallons of water are wasted from household leaks each year? Sponsored by EPA’s WaterSense® program, Fix a Leak Week is an annual event that promotes water conservation by supporting utility customers as they chase down and repair leaks in their homes. “Leaks can account for nearly 10,000 gallons of water in an […]
UNC Asheville employs student academic course ambassadors, thanks to Mellon Foundation Presidential grant
Press release from UNC Asheville: Spring 2021 classes at UNC Asheville are a combination of in-person, online or hybrid, something most students are familiar with from the fall, but this semester ushered in a new aspect with the addition of 25 Student Academic Course Ambassadors. These student positions work directly with faculty to implement instructional […]
Mission Health’s independent monitor announces upcoming online webinar
Press release from Hall Strategies: Gibbins Advisors is scheduling an informational online meeting open to all communities in Western North Carolina served by Mission Health. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, April 7th at 5:30 p.m. (eastern). Gibbins Advisors is the Independent Monitor (IM) hired to monitor HCA Healthcare’s compliance with the obligations it […]
Henderson County ranked among healthiest in North Carolina
Press release from the Henderson County Department of Public Health: Henderson County has been ranked as the heathiest county in Western North Carolina and among the healthiest in the state, according to the 2020 County Health Rankings report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Henderson County achieved one of its highest combined rankings ever in […]