Press release from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: The Pigeon River Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) awarded eleven grants totaling $236,250 to environmental groups working to improve surface water quality, enhance fish and wildlife habitats, expand public use and access to waterways and increase water quality awareness in […]
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Historic Montford Garden Tour returns
Press release from Montford Neighborhood Association: After a 17-year absence, the Historic Montford Garden Tour returns to Asheville on Saturday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Montford Neighborhood Association announced today. A regional favorite, this year’s event features 12 gardens with a variety of distinct landscapes that grace some homes more than […]
Strive Beyond Week returns, May 13-17
Press release form Strive Beyond: STRIVE BEYOND is pleased to announce our 30th annual Strive Beyond Week (previously called Strive Not to Drive). This year, we will be hosting both small outdoor in-person gatherings, solo/family options and virtual events throughout May 2021. The virtual and in-person events begin May 13 and are coordinated by AARP […]
Mars Hill community comes together to restore three streams
Press release from the Resource Institute: The Mars Hill Community and several partners recently restored and stabilized sections of California, Paint Fork, and Little Ivy Creek. The project remediated severely eroding streambanks and will help mitigate downstream flooding by reducing the excess sediment in the stream corridor. The project will also enhance fishing and other […]
BCSO takes T.C. Roberson student with a firearm into custody
Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Earlier today a SRO Deputy with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office took a student into custody at T.C. Roberson High School. The student was in possession of a firearm and will be transferred into the custody of the Division of Juvenile Justice with the NC Department of […]
Vaya Health to hold Futures Committee meeting on Wednesday, May 12
Press release from Vaya Health: The Board of Directors of Vaya Health will conduct a Futures Committee meeting on Wednesday, May 12th beginning at 1:00 pm at the Vaya Health Administrative Offices, located at 200 Ridgefield Court, Asheville, NC 28806. PUBLIC ACCESS will be available via electronic communication only (real-time two-way audio and/or visual communication, […]
Hendersonville’s roadside mowing program will begin this month
Press release from the city of Hendersonville: Starting in early May and continuing until September, the City of Hendersonville Public Works Department will be conducting roadside mowing on City streets. Vegetation control along roadsides improves the visibility of signs, preserves sightlines for road users, and keeps sidewalks clear and free from overhanging limbs and branches. […]
Glory Hound Events donates $6,860 to the Riley Howell Foundation Fund
Press release from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: On a chilly April 3 morning, 240 runners gathered in Waynesville for the inaugural Mighty Four Miler, a race honoring the life and legacy of Riley Howell and raising $6,860 for the Riley Howell Foundation Fund (RHFF), administered by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina […]
DMV resumes regular road tests for drivers 15-17 years old
Press release from N.C. Department of Transportation: With health safety conditions improving in North Carolina, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is resuming regular road tests this week. This ends the Contactless Road Test (CRT) program that had been required for 15-17 year-old drivers seeking their Level 3 Full Provisional license and a select group […]
Buncombe COVID trends remain stable, walk-in appointments available for vaccine
Press release from Buncombe County: On Tuesday, May 4, Buncombe County Public Health Director Stacie Saunders provided the latest vaccine information and COVID rates during a COVID-19 community update. COVID-19 trends in Buncombe County as of May 4: – There have been 17,531 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County since the pandemic’s start. – […]
Haywood County Public Library opens all branches
Press release from the Haywood County Public Library: Beginning Monday, May 3rd, all libraries will be open with limited hours and expanded services. For the safety of staff and the public, masks are still mandatory for those 5 years and older. Waynesville & Canton: Monday 9am-6pm Waynesville & Canton: Tuesday-Friday 9am-1pm Fines Creek: Wednesday 9am-5pm Maggie […]
Community health assessment is underway in Buncombe County
Press release from the Buncombe County Department of Health and Human Services: Over the next several weeks, residents in Buncombe County will have the opportunity to help Buncombe County Public Health identify the most critical health needs throughout our county and the region by participating in a community health survey. Buncombe County is part of […]
Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders hosts 5th annual awareness and fundraising breakfast
Press release from the Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders: Everybody knows somebody struggling with disordered eating or an eating disorder and recovery looks different for each of these individuals and families. What does recovery look like? Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders (CRC for ED) will address that question along with how the organization […]
Asheville High School/SILSA after school activities continuing as planned
Press release from Asheville City Schools: In addition to today’s original water disruption, Asheville Water Resources reported a waterline break on McDowell Street, near the Asheville High School/SILSA campus. As of 1:50 PM, the City of Asheville has said the repair is complete, and water is slowly being turned back on. Currently, water has been restored […]
Sierra Club presentation on Solarize Asheville-Buncombe set for May 6
Press release from WNC Sierra Club: Zoom in for the WNC Sierra Club’s May 6 presentation on Solarizing Asheville & Buncombe County. You’ll learn about the program, have an opportunity to ask questions and find out if now might be the right time to put solar on your home or business. Date: May 6, 2021 Time: 7:00 […]
Buncombe COVID-19 update today at 3 p.m.
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Public Health Director, Stacie Saunders, will be providing a COVID-19 update during the Buncombe County Commissioners’ pre-meeting on Tuesday, May 4th at 3:00 PM. The update will be aired via Facebook Live @Buncombegov. The Spanish version will be aired via Facebook Live @BCHHS.
Finding Home Project shares personal stories, policy agenda on Asheville affordable housing
Press release from Thrive Asheville: On Sunday, May 16 at 6 p.m., Thrive Asheville and partners will gather virtually for a Folding Chair panel discussion and networking event that will center affordable housing. The event will be hosted by Aisha Adams Media and the Lenoir-Rhyne Equity and Diversity Institute and is free and open to all […]
Mental Health Month shines spotlight on emotional wellbeing, help available in WNC
Press release from Vaya Health: Vaya Health is encouraging western North Carolinians to check up on their own emotional wellbeing in May as the nation observes Mental Health Month. Good mental health involves a balance of thoughts, emotions and behaviors that allow a person to feel positive about life and accomplish daily goals. Mental health […]
Asheville businesswoman Jazmin Whitmore awarded 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year
Press release from Carolina Small Business Development Fund: The Western Women’s Business Center (WWBC) presented Jazmin Whitmore, owner of More to Love plus sized consignment, with the 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Whitmore launched her business just one year before the COVID-19 pandemic started. During a challenging time for many entrepreneurs and small businesses, Whitmore […]
Independent Monitor for Mission Health receives HCA Reports
Press release from Gibbins Advisors: Gibbins Advisors has received the 2020 Annual Report and Cap Ex Report from HCA for the Reporting Periods ending December 31, 2020 and January 31, 2021 respectively regarding the status of compliance of relevant matters. These documents are the starting point used to evaluate HCA’s compliance with its 15 Commitments from […]
Virtual day for AHS/SILSA due to water disruption
Press release from Asheville City Schools: Around 7:10 AM, the City of Asheville Water Department notified us that there will be water disruption work on McDowell Street from Choctaw Street to Meadow Road. This maintenance has already begun to affect parts of the Asheville High School/SILSA campus. The City is reporting that the high school […]