WNC Bridge Foundation press release: WNC Bridge Foundation’s Community Initiatives and NOW Grants are available to support Hurricane Helene relief and recovery efforts. Community Initiatives: Our Community Initiatives (CI): assist underserved individuals in the 18 counties and Qualla Boundary of Western North Carolina with basic and medical needs to remain safely in their homes. In […]
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Novant Health-GoHealth Urgent Care offers free services at its Black Mountain center
Press release from Novant Health-GoHealth Urgent Care: Novant Health-GoHealth Urgent Care will reopen its Black Mountain location to serve neighbors in need starting Friday, Oct. 11. Walk-in urgent care will be available at no charge at this location ONLY from 10/11-10/19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ID required, no insurance will be collected Normal center […]
Buncombe County Board of Elections approves modified early voting plan
Buncombe County Board of Elections press release: In response to Tropical Storm Helene, the Buncombe County Board of Elections approved new times and locations for early voting under authority of an emergency resolution by the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE). On Oct. 7, the NCSBE authorized Buncombe and a dozen other counties that […]
Henderson County Public Schools and Fazio Family Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County support Atkinson Elementary School
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) is excited to welcome back students next week after the impacts of Hurricane Helene. While 22 schools will resume their regular operations, Atkinson Elementary School experienced flooding during the storm, resulting in some damage that needs to be repaired before students and staff […]
ArtsAVL launches emergency relief grants for WNC Artists
Press release from ArtsAVL: Western North Carolina artists of all disciplines substantially impacted by Hurricane Helene are invited to apply for ArtsAVL’s Emergency Relief Grant. The grant is open on Monday, October 14 and will award $500 stipends to arts professionals working in visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, music, film, choreography, interdisciplinary arts, and […]
City of Asheville update Oct. 11
Press 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 Update The Water Resources Department continues to make progress in restoring water service to the city. Water Resources personnel and city contractors are working 24 hours a day to […]
U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards’ mobile office in Black Mountain Oct. 15
From U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards: U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards’ mobile office, the Carolina Cruiser, will be at the Black Mountain Police Department, 106 Montreat Rd., Black Mountain, NC on Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 2 -3:30 p.m. The congressman’s staff will be parked outside with the Carolina Cruiser ready to meet with constituents and assist with casework, including […]
FEMA extends renewal period for flood insurance policyholders in seven states affected by Helene
Press release from FEMA: While renewal dates have passed for some National Flood Insurance Program policyholders in states affected by Helene may be able to take steps that will renew their policy and receive immediate help. Policyholders who received flood damage from Helene should be sure to ask their insurance agent or company about advance […]
Weaverville ReStore is now open
Press release from Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity: We are happy to share that the Weaverville ReStore has reopened! We are operating solely out of our Weaverville location while we work to rebuild the damaged Asheville store. We have resumed our normal business hours of 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. Proceeds from […]
Preservation grants available
Press release from the Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County: In light of Hurricane Helene, preservation grants from $500 – $5000 are currently available in the category of Brick-and-Mortar. The following are some guidelines for this current grant cycle (see grant application below). There is currently no grant application deadline and applications will be reviewed […]
Board of Commissioner meeting materials – October 15
Press release from Buncombe County: The Board of Commissioner meeting materials for the upcoming October 15 meeting has been posted online and can be found here. Please note that in-person attendance is not permitted at this time due to lack of water in the building. The meeting can be viewed on the County Facebook page and […]
Henderson County lifts curfew
Press release from Henderson County: Henderson County has lifted the county-wide curfew, effective at 7:00am, Thursday, October 10, 2024. The State of Emergency for Henderson County remains in place. There is still restricted travel along Highway 64, Highway 74 and Highway 9 in the Bat Cave and Gerton areas of Henderson County. For the latest […]
Hendersonville’s water system substantially restored to normal operations
Press release from City of Hendersonville: Hendersonville, NC (October 10, 2024) – The City of Hendersonville is pleased to announce that the water system has been substantially restored to normal operations. Today, water service was fully restored to the Hoopers Creek area, marking the completion of the system-wide restoration efforts. “The dedication of our staff […]
A message from the Haywood TDA about tourism
Press release from Haywood County: Dear Friends of Haywood County, This message is current as of October 10, 2024. Expect an updated version in approximately one week. It’s been two weeks since Tropical Storm Helene struck, leaving a significant impact on Haywood County and our five mountain communities—Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Canton, Clyde, and Lake Junaluska. […]
Join the Love Asheville from Afar Initiative
Press release from Explore Asheville: While travel is not possible at this time due to the significant impacts of Hurricane Helene, Explore Asheville is launching the Love Asheville from Afar initiative in partnership with the Asheville Downtown Association, Go Local Asheville, ArtsAVL, the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, Asheville Independent Restaurant Association, MADE X MTNS, Mountain […]
Luke Combs picks local charities to benefit from Concert for Carolina
Press release from Eblen Charities: (Asheville, NC) Eblen Charities is one of the 4 local nonprofits that Luke Combs picked to benefit from the Concert for Carolina at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, October 26, 2024, presented by Explore Asheville. Luke Combs was raised in Asheville, NC. Tickets go on sale at 10am ET […]
City of Asheville Tropical Storm Helene updates for Thursday, Oct. 10
Daily update from the City of Asheville.
Buncombe County Tropical Storm Helene updates for Wednesday, Oct. 9
Buncombe County’s daily 11 a.m. briefing on Wednesday, Oct. 9 included updates on public school districts, elections, the City of Asheville’s water system repair progress, trash collection updates and more.
CIBO storm recovery update for Wednesday, Oct. 9
Press release from The Council of Independent Business Owners: Buncombe County -All board and commission meetings will be suspended until further notice. -The County is working with New York City Fire Department personnel to establish comfort stations (water/toilets/etc.) throughout the County. -Do not burn debris along stream banks until it can be searched. -Some post office […]
City of Asheville water service updates for Wednesday, Oct. 9
Contractors continue to make progress on large-scale repairs to primary transmission mains in the water distribution system.
NCWorks AVL temporary location
Press release from Mountain Area Workforce Development Board: • NCWorks Career Center Services are currently available at 339 New Leicester Highway, Suite 140, Asheville, NC 28806 inside the offices of the Land of Sky Regional Council. The NCWorks Mobile Unit will also be on site for the time being to provide assistance as well. • […]
