Press release from Buncombe County: As of today, there have been 53,072 total cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County and the current case rate is 136 per 100,000. This is an increase from last week’s case rate of 94 per 100,000. This coincides with an incubation following Spring Break and Holidays where increased in-person interactions […]
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UNCA’s Social Bridging Project receives Dogwood Health Trust grant to support vulnerable WNC adults
Press release from UNC Asheville: In early 2020, a team at the University of North Carolina Asheville formed the Social Bridging Project as an aid to support Western North Carolina adults and seniors experiencing isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. With a grant from Dogwood Health Trust, this community initiative can invest in additional support […]
Asheville, Charlotte airports seek OK to finance $900 million in improvements
Press release from NC Department of State Treasurer: The Local Government Commission will vote on more than $1.5 billion in financing for local government projects across the state, including about $900 million for airports in Charlotte and Asheville, at its meeting today, Tuesday, May 3. The LGC, chaired by State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, and […]
Junior League of Asheville announces 2022 Be the Change Grant recipients
Press release from Junior League of Asheville: Junior League of Asheville is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 Be the Change Grant: Babies Need Bottoms, Helpmate, Loving Food Resources, Project Dignity WNC, and Read 2 Succeed. They will each be receiving $1,000 to assist them in creating a positive impact in our community. The […]
Buncombe County Board of Education meeting May 5
Press release from the Buncombe County Board of Education: The Buncombe County Board of Education will meet in regular session on May 5, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the Minitorium at 175 Bingham Road, Asheville. Board updates and closed session will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Beaucatcher Room for the purpose of discussing confidential […]
Mars Hill University receives NEH Grant to plan new active learning center
Press release from Mars Hill University: Mars Hill University will use a nearly-$35,000 federal grant to begin planning for an expansion of the current Rural Heritage Museum into an active learning center to better connect students to the Southern Appalachian region in which the university is located. The new Appalachian HEART Hub will be located […]
Community Foundation awards grants to Children and Family Resource Center and WNC Source
Press release from the Community Foundation of Henderson County: Community Foundation of Henderson County awarded a total of $63,400 to two area nonprofits as part of their special 40th Anniversary Grant program. The awards were presented to Children & Family Resource Center and WNCSource during Sunday’s International Children’s Festival at Jackson Park. The event was organized […]
City of Asheville celebrates impactful communitymembers Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Press release from the city of Asheville: We invite you to the Community Meeting, Celebration & Conversation! As part of the city government, the Department of Equity & Inclusion plays a unique role toward maximizing the access and opportunities that all people have to satisfy essential needs, advance their well-being and achieve their full potential. […]
Awards reception recognizing local businesses for growth and contributions to the Asheville area community
Press release from Sanesco International, Inc.: Sanesco Health is a 2022 recipient of the Sky High Growth Award. Presented by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, this award recognizes the achievements of Asheville area businesses that accomplished significant growth while contributing to the local community through hard work and ingenuity. Sanesco will receive the award at […]