Press release from The American Chestnut Foundation: Before globalization and colonialism brought the invasive chestnut blight pathogen to American soils, for thousands of years, the Cherokee made a cough syrup from the leaves of the American chestnut tree. The Cherokee also took an infusion of year old chestnut for heart trouble. Today, the knowledge of […]
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Kiwanis Club to hold Sneaky Scavenger Race to benefit Local Shoes & Socks Program for Henderson County youth
Press release from the Kiwanis Club of Hendersonville: May 3, 2021 – The Kiwanis Club of Hendersonville invites the entire community to participate in its inaugural Sneaky Scavenger Race. This event is being held in conjunction with National Scavenger Hunt Day on Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Berkeley Mills […]
NCDMV suspends replacement of older license plates because of aluminum shortage
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Transportation: ROCKY MOUNT – A world-wide shortage of aluminum is forcing the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles to indefinitely suspend its program to replace license plates that are older than six years. The move is being taken to help ensure there is enough material to produce first-time plates. Normal first-time […]
Buncombe County Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee now accepting applications
Press release from Buncombe County: With Buncombe County beginning a two-year planning process to create a new Comprehensive Plan for the future growth of the County, the first step is to create a steering committee to help guide that work. While the official start of the Comprehensive Plan process is August 2021, applications are available […]
Let’s Talk COVID-19: Getting Back on Your Feet with Economic Services online forum held on Wednesday, May 5
Press release from Buncombe County: Are you struggling to get back on your feet due to COVID or another unexpected circumstance? You might be eligible for money to help with housing, food, medical needs, and more. We know this past year has been difficult for our community. Find out if you qualify for assistance during […]
UPDATED Sheriff’s Office seeking assistance locating missing person from Arden
Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: UPDATE: Ms. Nunez-Hasbun has been located and is OK. The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing person from the Arden area of Buncombe County. Laura Nunez-Hasbun is age 36, approximately 5’ 2” and 100 pounds with brown eyes and straight, waist length brown hair. […]
MinuteClinic to offer no-cost heart health screenings May 9-15
Press release from CVS Health: CVS Health today announced new initiatives to support women’s health and wellness in May, including offering no-cost heart health screenings from May 9 through May 15 at MinuteClinic to help women understand their risk for heart disease – the number one killer of women. These efforts are part of CVS Health’s […]
Pisgah Legal Services reminds families to file 2020 taxes to receive federal Child Tax Credits
Press release from Pisgah Legal Services: Beginning in July of 2021, qualifying families with children will begin to receive the expanded federal Child Tax Credit, in part, in the form of monthly checks from the IRS. The total annual credit to be received is $3,600 per qualifying child ages 0-5 and $3,000 per qualifying child […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office looking for suspect in a breaking and entering
Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Detectives with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office are attempting to identify the suspect in the attached image. The suspect broke into and entered a residence in the area of Pisgah View Road and fled when he encountered the resident. The suspect left the area in a black […]
Blue Ridge Humane Society celebrates one year of free pet food giveaways
Press release from the Blue Ridge Humane Society: Blue Ridge Humane Society marks one year of free pet food giveaways in May, as the monthly giveaways continue. 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 […]
Gov. Cooper appoints R. Andrew Murray as new WNC District Attorney
Press release from the office of Gov. Roy Cooper: Governor Roy Cooper has appointed R. Andrew Murray, former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, as the acting District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 42, serving Henderson, Polk and Transylvania Counties. Murray replaces Gregory A. Newman, who was removed from office by Superior Court […]
Hendersonville will debut finished Bee Mural on Thursday, May 13
Press release from the City of Hendersonville’s Tree Board: After all the hullabaloo and excitement generated by the creation of the Bee and Pollinator Mural downtown, the moment has come to hold an official dedication of the finished product. On Thursday, May 13, 10:30 to 11 a.m., a short but sweet ceremony will wrap up […]