Press release from City of Asheville: The electronic agenda for the October 22, 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 […]

Press release from Haywood County: If your road, bridge, or culvert providing access to your home or property was damaged by Helene, please fill out the form below to report it. 🔗 https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/6cc597214f9d46ac8ca8955a75ee6a15 Important: Do not use this form to report damage to your home or structure. For that, please call 828-452-6638. County assessment teams […]

Press release from Land of Sky Regional Council: Land of Sky Regional Council Board of Delegates will meet next Wednesday, October 23 from 12:25 pm – 2:00 pm at the Council’s office at 339 New Leicester Highway, Suite 140, Asheville, NC 28806 or remote via zoom.  A catered lunch will be available at 11:45 am.  The […]

Press release from Buncombe County Schools: The Buncombe County Board of Education has called an Emergency Called meeting on October 18, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. in the Minitorium at 175 Bingham Road, Asheville for the purpose of discussing Buncombe County Schools’ response to Tropical Storm Helene and the reopening of schools. The Emergency Called Meeting […]

Press release from The University of North Carolina System: University of North Carolina institutions will waive application fees for all students from 39 disaster-declared counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians during College Application Week, Oct. 21-27.   College Application Week is a statewide initiative to encourage high school seniors to pursue higher education, […]

Press release from New Belgium: In partnership with Wine to Water, New Belgium Brewing Asheville will host a public FLUSH distribution and sanitation education center onsite. Description: New Belgium will host a bulk Wine to Water FLUSH water distribution site for community members impacted by Hurricane Helene every week, Tuesday through Saturday, from 12:30-6 pm […]

Press release from MANNA FoodBank: 1. Final Distribution Date at WNC Farmers Market – Saturday, October 19, 2024 The last day of distribution at the WNC Farmers Market will be Saturday, October 19, 2024. MANNA is resuming regular distribution operations, delivering much-needed food, water, and supplies to our network of over 220 partner agencies across 16 counties […]

Press release from Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina: Individuals and families needing assistance recovering from Hurricane Helene are encouraged to visit community hub sites offered by Goodwill Industries of North Carolina and its community partners. Services available at the hubs will include assistance filing for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), FEMA claims, and other benefits. […]

Press release from Naventure: Pisgah, NC, October 17, 2024 – Naventure, in coordination with the U.S. Forest Service, is pleased to announce the reopening of several campgrounds and recreation areas in Pisgah National Forest starting Friday, October 18, 2024. After temporary closures due to Hurricane Helene, visitors can now enjoy these beloved natural spaces once […]

Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County has an expedited process for reopening food service establishments. Restaurant operators should complete the Emergency Operations Plan for Food Service Establishments. Once a form has been submitted, food service operators will receive notification if a visit from Environmental Health is required before reopening. An inspector will reach out […]

Press release from UNC Asheville: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The UNC Asheville vs. App State men’s basketball contest scheduled for November 14, 2024, at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville, has been postponed to the 2025-26 season as the Western North Carolina region continues to recover following Hurricane Helene. The announcement was made on Wednesday (Oct. […]

Press release from Center for Craft: The Center for Craft is reactivating the Craft Futures Fund emergency relief grant program to direct essential resources to the artists and community of Western North Carolina (WNC) in the wake of Hurricane Helene. The Craft Futures Fund’s relaunch is made possible by initial crowdsourced funding and major gifts […]

Press release from City of Hendersonville: Starting Monday, October 21, recycling collection will resume for all customers on their regular pick-up day. As we return to normal service, we urge residents to be mindful of what items can and cannot be recycled. Proper sorting is crucial for the recycling process, and any carts found with […]

Press release from Buncombe County Despite the effects of Tropical Storm Helene Buncombe County Election Services will maintain 80 Election Day polling locations with Buncombe County voters seeing changes to 16 of those venues. The Board of Elections unanimously approved a resolution on Wednesday, Oct. 16 revising Election Day polling locations. As part of the […]

Press release from Haywood County: In the three weeks since Tropical Storm Helene fell upon Western North Carolina, Haywood County has seen incredible progress across our five mountain communities – Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Canton, Clyde, and Lake Junaluska. With the continued support of visitors like you, we are rebuilding and emerging stronger every day! We’re excited […]