Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (August 16, 2021): We are asking for help to locate Joshua Aaron Coleman. If anyone sees Coleman they are asked to exercise caution, as he is known to have access to firearms. He has four open warrants for discharging a weapon into occupied property, assault on a […]
Press release from Asheville Humane Society: Asheville, NC (August 16, 2021) – Old dogs have something to wag about this summer, as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces the recipients of its annual grants. Dogs at Asheville Humane Society and Brother Wolf Animal Rescue are among the 77 national winners! Animal welfare groups who received grants to […]
Press release from Mission Health: Marion, N.C. (August 13, 2021) – Mission Health is proud to announce the expansion of Mission Hospital McDowell. With $20 Million in funding from HCA Healthcare, the expansion of our current state-of-the-art facility in McDowell will ensure the continued support of the healthcare needs of our community. “Mission Hospital McDowell […]
Press release from Buncombe County Schools: We have an important safety update for you today. The Board of Education (BOE) held a special-called meeting this morning (Aug. 13) to discuss enhancements to the face covering requirements to begin the school year. The board voted to make face coverings universally mandatory indoors, regardless of COVID-19 vaccine […]
Press release from the Asheville Area Arts Council: As COVID-19 levels rise in Buncombe County, arts organizations are taking precautionary steps to support the health of the Asheville-Buncombe community. More than 25 organizations have signed on to the Asheville Area Arts Council’s pledge to require masks indoors and strongly encourage masks outdoors. “Arts leaders have […]
Notice from Vaya Health: The Board of Directors of Vaya Health amended the 2021 Schedule of Meetings to extend the Aug. 26 meeting by an additional day. The Vaya Board of Directors will conduct a regular Board meeting on Thursday, Aug. 26 and a retreat session on Friday, Aug. 27, via electronic communication (real-time two-way […]
Press release from Mission Health: Mission Health is accepting applications from throughout the community for the Kesha Young Health Careers Scholarship, with the aim of making college more affordable for minority high school seniors and college students from Western North Carolina who are pursuing careers in healthcare. Scholarship amounts range from $1,500-$2,500 for the 2021-22 […]
Press release from A-B Tech Community College A-B Tech President John D. Gossett announced today that the college will reinstate its mask requirement at all A-B Tech locations for the fall semester, following the lead of federal, state and local guidance. A-B Tech still plans to continue in-person classes this fall, but will enforce masking, enhanced […]
Press release from Buncombe County Health and Human Services Department Buncombe County Health and Human Services and community partners present Let’s Talk Back-to-School Immunizations, a parent-led, community-centered discussion about back-to-school immunizations. “Immunizations provide a shield of protection for our community,” says Dr. Jennifer Mullendore, the Buncombe County Medical Director. “The COVID-19 pandemic caused many kids […]
Press release via Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: UPDATE, 4:30 p.m.: Brandon Matthew Singleton has been taken into custody without incident by the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office. Press release via Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, 12p.m.: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate Christopher Brandon Wilson. Wilson is described as a male with gray and […]
Press release from Asheville Police Department An individual who was shot 10 times on the porch of a residence on Shiloh Road was transported to the hospital with critical injuries. The victim is in stable but critical condition. Seventeen shell casings from 3 different guns were located. Officers responded to reports of a person shot […]
Press release from the Buncombe County Board of Education: There will be a Special-Called Meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Education on August 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Minitorium at 175 Bingham Road, Asheville, NC 28806. The Special-Called Meeting has been scheduled in accordance with BCS Board Policy #2300. Information concerning the Board of […]
Press release from Buncombe County Planning and Development: The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for August 11, 2021 has been cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The next meeting of the Board will be held on September 8, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.
Press release from North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: North Carolina experienced the largest single day jump in hospital ICU admissions since the beginning of the pandemic. Weekly COVID-19 hospitalizations among people ages 20-49 are at an all-time high. ICU admissions related to COVID-19 jumped to 557 yesterday from 502 the day prior. From […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: Given changing information about the impact of the Delta Variant of COVID-19 and given new guidelines issued for UNC System and UNC Asheville faculty, students, and staff, we at OLLI at UNC Asheville are going to delay our Fall 2021 registration in order to consider the most prudent and sustainable […]
Press release from City of Asheville: Because of the rising number of COVID-19 cases in our community, on Aug. 9 Buncombe County began requiring masks in all County buildings regardless of vaccination status. The City of Asheville has followed the public health guidance from the Buncombe County Health Department throughout this pandemic and we will […]
Press release from N.C. Department of Transportation: The Integrated Corridor Management System will be utilized to facilitate Interstate 26 traffic on seven of the next nine nights. N.C. Department of Transportation contractors widening the interstate will close one direction of travel between U.S. 25 Business (Exit 44) and Long Shoals Road (Exit 37) for multiple operations […]
Press release from Buncombe County: Since the COVID-19 update at the Aug. 3 Board of Commissioners meeting, the COVID-19 incidence rate has grown to 219 per 100,000 per week, which is a two-fold increase from two weeks ago. More than 90% of all newly investigated cases are in those not fully vaccinated. In addition, the […]
Press release from Mars Hill University: Mars Hill University is providing grants to help eligible students pay their fall 2021 semester billing charges. The grants are part of the third round of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, a part of the American Rescue Plan which was signed into law in March, to help institutions […]
Press release from Haywood County Emergency Services: Haywood County Health and Human Services has identified a COVID-19 cluster connected to the staff of Frankie’s Italian Trattoria restaurant. A total of five positive cases are connected with this cluster including employees and their close contacts. “We encourage those with COVID-19 symptoms or exposures to remain home […]
Press release from City of Asheville: The City of Asheville has announced that all meetings will be conducted virtually, due to the community spread of Covid-19. For that reason, the previously scheduled in-person August 12 community informational meeting about the City’s emergency shelter at the Ramada Inn will now take place virtually. Join the meeting […]
