Press release from APD Asheville Police are on the lookout for a suspect(s) who broke into a local gun business earlier this month and stole multiple guns before leaving the building. APD officers responded to Carolina Guns and Gear West at 3106 Sweeten Creek Road on October 1st to investigate reports of a breaking and […]
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Tropical Storm Helene recovery resources
Press release from The City of Asheville City offices re-opened to the public on Wednesday, Oct. 23. This does not include City recreation centers. Burning yard waste and debris is not allowed within city limits due to many safety concerns. LOCAL UPDATES Public officials will hold a news briefing today, October 24 at 11 a.m. […]
ArtsAVL receives substantial contribution from the North Carolina Arts Foundation for Emergency Relief Grants
Press release from Arts AVL ArtsAVL has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the NC Arts Foundation’s new NC Arts Disaster Relief Fund. Funding will support ArtsAVL’s Emergency Relief Grant, which is providing $500 stipends to Western NC artists substantially impacted by Hurricane Helene. Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc across much of Western NC in late […]
Asheville Disaster Recovery Center moving; temporary centers available to help
Press release from FEMA The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at A.C. Reynolds High School in Asheville will be closing 7 p.m., Oct. 24 to allow the school to open and students to resume learning. A new fixed site in Buncombe County will be announced soon. In addition to a fixed site, Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers […]
City of Asheville Tropical Storm Helene updates for Wednesday, Oct. 23
News release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville continues to provide Tropical Storm Helene recovery resource updates on a daily basis. Helene recovery water quality Water Resources lab staff continue to conduct daily testing at the source and throughout the distribution system for total coliform, E. Coli and chlorine. To ensure the […]
Buncombe County update for Wednesday, Oct. 23
News release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Government offices including Health and Human Services at 40 Coxe Ave. in Asheville are open again today, but due to safety concerns, most of the County’s parks are closed. Currently, the only open parks are Hominy Valley Park and North Buncombe Fields. Buncombe County libraries are open with […]
APD makes looting arrests in Biltmore Village
News release from The City of Asheville: The Asheville Police Department, with the assistance of the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol, arrested three individuals and successfully prevented looting at two businesses near Biltmore Village late last night. The Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol, who have been assisting in law enforcement efforts in Asheville, encountered a suspicious vehicle […]
Mitchell County to hold flag raising ceremony Friday, Oct. 25
News release from Mitchell County: We are pleased to invite you to join us for a special Flag Raising Ceremony in Mitchell County, where we will proudly raise the American Flag, the North Carolina Flag, and for the first time, the newly created Mitchell County Flag. This event marks a significant moment for our community as we transition to […]
Haywood Community College hosts drive-thru trick-or-treating event
News release from Haywood Community College: Haywood Community College is bringing back a favorite community event, the Boo-Thru. This drive-thru trick-or-treating event is designed to bring some Halloween fun to the community in a unique way. As the area continues to recover from hurricane Helene, offering community connectivity opportunities is an important part of these […]
City of Asheville daily information sheet — Wednesday, Oct. 23
News release from the City of Asheville: City offices will re-open to the public today, Wednesday, Oct. 23. This does not include City recreation centers. Burning yard waste and debris is not allowed within city limits due to many safety concerns. LOCAL UPDATES Public officials will hold a news briefing today, October 23 at 11 […]
AmeriCorps ramps up disaster response in NC and FL following Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Press release from AmeriCorps: AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, announced today that more than 140 additional AmeriCorps members are deploying to North Carolina and Florida this week in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. These AmeriCorps Disaster Response Team members will join ongoing recovery and relief efforts […]
Air Quality Forecast – Yellow
Press release from the Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Wednesday, October 23, 2024, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. For up-to-date forecasts and discussion, go to: https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/
Buncombe County Board of Elections approves revised Election Day polling locations
Press release from Buncombe County: The Buncombe County Board of Elections tonight voted unanimously to approve the polling locations for Election Day, Nov. 5. Residents can view the complete list of sites here. Tropical Storm Helene’s destruction required the county to replace or transfer to another location 17 of the 80 voting sites across the county. […]
CIBO storm recovery update for Tuesday, Oct. 22
Press release from the Council of Independent Business Owners: Storm Recovery Update for Tuesday, October 22, 2024 (Note: The following three reports are for the entire region affected by the storm. North Carolina Department of Public Safety (from Eddie Buffaloe, Secretary of the Department of Public Safety) -State emergency operations center is still open. -All regional […]
Asheville Parks and Recreation hosts Halloween happenings with more programs on the horizon
Press release from the City of Asheville: After postponing programs and events during the initial emergency response to Tropical Storm Helene, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) today announced a series of events for kids, families, and community members to celebrate Halloween with additional programs in November. All events are free and do not require registration. “APR’s […]
WLOS Launches #togetherWNC Helping After Helene fundraiser to support flood victims in Western North Carolina
Press release from WLOS: WLOS, the leading news source in Western North Carolina, proudly announces the launch of its fundraising campaign, #togetherWNC Helping After Helene, to support those affected by the recent devastating flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The campaign kicks off on Thursday, with WLOS broadcasting live from Manna Food Bank throughout the day, starting […]
County offices reopening, NCDMV updates and restaurant re-opening plans
Press release from Buncombe County: On Wednesday, Oct. 23, Buncombe County will reopen to the public during regular business hours with the exception of most parks and two libraries. Only North Buncombe Fields and Hominy Valley Park will open; all other parks remain closed. All libraries will open with the exception of Oakley/South Asheville Library […]
A-B Tech to Reopen on Monday, October 28
Press release from A-B Tech: A-B Tech Community College Reopening Set for October 28, All Academic, Continuing Education and Adult Education Programs to Resume A-B Tech Community College will reopen for all students and programs on Monday, October 28, following a month-long closure due to impacts from Hurricane Helene. The college has power, non-potable water, […]
Nurses ratify new union contracts at 17 HCA hospitals
Press release from National Nurses United: Nurses at 17 HCA facilities in six states ratify new union contracts The new agreements bring improvements in staffing practices and patient care. Registered nurses at 17 hospitals managed by HCA have voted in favor of ratifying new three-year contracts in recent weeks, concluding a massive 2024 bargaining […]
City of Asheville Daily Information Sheet – Tuesday, Oct. 22
Press release from the City of Asheville: City offices will re-open to the public tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 23. This does not include City recreation centers. Burning yard waste and debris is not allowed within city limits due to many safety concerns. LOCAL UPDATES Public officials will hold a news briefing today, October 22 at 11 […]
Small Business Info Session: Recovery update
Press release from the Asheville Downtown Association: Go Local Asheville and the Asheville Downtown Association continues its series of informative sessions for businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene. The next session, focused on navigating the ongoing recovery process, will take place on Thursday, October 24, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Mojo Coworking. This session will […]