News release from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services: Novant Health Asheville Imaging Center LLC and Novant Health Inc. have filed a certificate of need application with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to develop a diagnostic center in Asheville, N.C. The project is expected to cost $8.3 million and […]
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Asheville Tropical Storm Helene recovery updates for Nov. 13
News release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville continues to provide Tropical Storm Helene recovery resource updates on a daily basis. Water Service Restoration As of Wednesday, November 13, the turbidity reading at North Fork had fallen below 15. The third round of in-reservoir treatment will begin today. North Fork’s capacity to […]
APD seeks public’s assistance locating missing woman
News release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting the public’s help in their continued efforts to locate a missing person. This week marks two years since Keri Lynn Buckner’s disappearance. Keri Lynn Buckner, 32, was last seen on November 11, 2022, on Biltmore Ave in the Biltmore Village area. She […]
Haywood Community College students support local community
News Release from Haywood Community College: As students prepared to return to the classroom following the campus closure from Hurricane Helene’s impacts, they not only worked to help their own family and friends but also to help neighbors and community members. HCC and Tri-County Community College students in the Nursing program were eager to start […]
Buncombe County gives grant updates at Tropical Storm Helene briefing Nov. 13
News release from Buncombe County: Homeowner Grant Applications Buncombe County residents have until this Friday to apply for the 2024 Homeowner Grant Program. Applications can be obtained at buncombecounty.org/homeownergrant or by calling (828) 250-5500. Phone support is available in any language. Qualified homeowners can receive financial assistance for housing-related costs such as property tax bills and other […]
Winter Lights display opens Friday, Nov. 15 at The North Carolina Arboretum
News release from the N.C. Arboretum: The 11th annual Winter Lights returns to The North Carolina Arboretum on Friday Nov. 15, with the show running nightly through Dec. 31. This year, Winter Lights is unveiling “Seasons of Light,” a celebration of the four seasons interpreted in more than one million lights. From the towering flowers of […]
Helene victim assistance center announced in Yancey County
News release from the N.C. Department of Insurance: North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced that a Victim Assistance Center (VAC) will be open in Yancey County to assist those affected by Hurricane Helene. The VAC will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at the Yancey County Annex […]
Hendersonville announces Home for the Holidays event
News release from Visit Hendersonville: In a season known for giving presents, the biggest gift people can offer Hendersonville this year is simply their presence. The annual Home for the Holidays celebration will be the town’s first large-scale event after reopening following the damage from Hurricane Helene. Activities take place from late November to New […]
Hendersonville Police Chief named vice president of the International Association of Chiefs
News release from the City of Hendersonville: Hendersonville Police Chief Blair Myhand has been elected as the Fourth Vice President of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), marking a significant milestone in a distinguished career. The election took place during the IACP’s annual conference in Boston, Massachusetts, held from October 19-22, 2024. The […]
HCA healthcare donates $75K to ABCCM veteran’s restoration quarters
Press release from HCA Healthcare: Over the years, Mission Health and ABCCM have shared our Veterans Day together in celebration of the courage and dedication of veterans everywhere. This year was no different, despite the extensive damage to their Veterans Restoration Quarters (VRQ) from Hurricane Helene. Our Mission Hospital teams joined ABCCM at their Honor […]
Local cultural center seeking people to interview about their Helene experience
Press release from Center for Cultural Preservation: The Center for Cultural Preservation, WNC’s History and Documentary Film Center, is collecting stories about those who have been affected by Hurricane Helene for our oral history archive as well as for a possible new documentary. The Center produced Come Hell or High Water, Remembering the Great Flood […]
The Southern Conference Wrestling Championship returns to Asheville
Press release from Explore Asheville: Today, the Southern Conference announced that the Explore Asheville SoCon Wrestling Championship will return to Asheville, North Carolina, for a two-day event in both 2025 and 2026. The event, sponsored by Explore Asheville, will strengthen a longstanding partnership between the league and the Asheville community, expand the championship’s reach, and […]
Housing Authority City of Asheville Board of Commissioners announces leadership change
Press release from the Housing Authority City of Asheville: Asheville, NC — 11/08/2024 The Housing Authority City of Asheville (HACA) Board of Commissioners announces that, effective as of yesterday, Monique L. Pierre is no longer serving as President & CEO. Rhodney Norman has been appointed as the Interim CEO and will assume leadership of the organization […]
Recovery center opens in Buncombe County
Press release from FEMA: RALEIGH, N.C. – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open Saturday, Nov. 9, in Asheville (Buncombe County) to assist North Carolina survivors who experienced loss from Tropical Storm Helene. The DRC located in Cane Creek Pool will close Nov. 8 as FEMA staff will transition to the new DRC in Asheville. The […]
Always Asheville Fund applications due Nov. 11
Press release from Explore Asheville: Explore Asheville launched the Always Asheville Fund to support small, independent travel and hospitality businesses throughout Asheville and Buncombe County in reopening after the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene. As of today, nearly $800,000 will be available in microgrants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. Explore Asheville has a long and […]
Re-opening of Homeowner Grant Program, free legal counseling, funding for property resiliency
Press release from Buncombe County: Last night, keys were handed over to the first family receiving a manufactured home from FEMA. This home was placed on their property, and with those keys, hopefully a small sense of normalcy was regained. About 142 families have qualified for homes like these. Next, their properties will be inspected to […]
Volunteers assist with cleanup in Pisgah National Forest after Helene
Press release from The Pisgah Conservancy: Pisgah Forest, NC – More than one hundred volunteers gathered at Sycamore Flats the first two Fridays of November to kick off the cleanup of one of Pisgah’s most popular and cherished recreation sites. The cleanup events were part of The Pisgah Conservancy’s ongoing efforts working alongside the U.S. […]
City of Hendersonville celebrates 2024 NCDOT Mobi Awards for the Oklawaha Greenway
Press release from City of Hendersonville: Hendersonville, NC (November 8, 2024) – The City of Hendersonville has been honored with multiple awards from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Mobi Awards program for the Oklawaha Greenway, a project recognized for its positive impact on multimodal transportation and community connectivity. The awards highlight Hendersonville’s commitment to […]
City of Asheville Helene update for Friday, Nov. 8
Press release from City of Asheville: The City of Asheville continues to provide Tropical Storm Helene recovery resource updates on a daily basis. Veteran’s Day In observance of Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, City of Asheville offices, including Parks and Recreation community centers and Harrah’s Cherokee Center, will be closed. Public safety services, including police, fire, […]
City Council Agenda – November 12
Press release from City of Asheville: The electronic agenda for the November 12, City Council formal meeting is now available by clicking on the link below. If you have any questions, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 259-5601. http://www.ashevillenc.gov/council/meeting_agenda.htm Persons wishing to speak live at the meeting will be required to attend in person and […]
Commissioners get update on hurricane recovery efforts, accept grant funding to combat opioid usage
Press release from Buncombe County: The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners continues to work on Hurricane Helene recovery efforts and got an update on that work during its meeting on Nov. 17 (Commissioners held a Thursday meeting due to Tuesday being Election Day). The presentation included a brief video, created by County staff, and information […]