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 […]
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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 […]
Madison County Wellness Day: A community healing event on Nov. 24
Press release from Prama Wellness Center: Marshall, NC – A group of health practitioners are hosting the Madison County Wellness Day on November 24, 2024, from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Prama Wellness Center, located at 161 Wellness Way, Marshall, NC 28753. This event aims to honor and support the local community in the […]
Agenda for AB air quality November 14, 2024 board meeting
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency: Enclosed, please find the Agenda for the Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency Board meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2024, at 4:00pm in the meeting room located at the Buncombe County Permit Office at 30 Valley Street, Asheville, NC 28801. This meeting will be live streamed via […]
North Carolina sees drought, widespread abnormally dry conditions
Press release from Department of Environmental Quality: The North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council has classified most of the state, or parts of 89 counties, as abnormally dry (D0 conditions), while 11 northeastern counties are now in Moderate Drought (D1), according to the latest advisory released Thursday. The classifications follow October, a month where many […]
Asheville Police investigating Halloween night fatal motorcycle collision
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police Department Patrol Officers are continuing to investigate a motorcycle collision that occurred on Haywood Road Halloween night that claimed the life of the driver. APD Patrol Officers responded to the scene of the collision at the Interstate I-240 East on-ramp from Haywood Road around 8:31 p.m. on […]
Canopy MLS contributes $200,000 to assist Hurricane Helene relief efforts
Press release from Canopy MLS: The Board of Directors of Canopy MLS unanimously approved making a $200,000 contribution to support relief efforts in the Western Region counties of North Carolina that were impacted by Hurricane Helene. Canopy MLS, a wholly-owned subsidiary corporation of Canopy Realtor® Association, provides services to eight Realtor® Associations and Realtors® located […]
Mayor Esther Manheimer appointed to governor-elect Josh Stein’s transition team leadership
Press release from Mayor Esther Manheimer: Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer has been appointed to the leadership team guiding the transition of North Carolina’s governor-elect, Josh Stein. This critical role comes at a time when Asheville is focusing on recovery from Hurricane Helene and signals Governor-elect Stein’s commitment to restoring Western North Carolina. Mayor Manheimer’s appointment […]
Disaster recovery clean up & humanitarian worksites interest survey
Press release from Land of Sky Regional Council: Mountain Area Workforce Development Board has received funding through the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Solutions and the US Department of Labor to create a temporary employment program for clean up and humanitarian needs as a result of Hurricane Helene. The individuals employed in […]
Upcoming Veterans’ events in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Press release from U.S Department of Veterans Affairs: The Western North Carolina VA Health Care System is fully operational, including the Charles George VA Medical Center and all Community-Based Outpatient Clinics located in Hickory, Franklin, and Forest City. “We look forward to welcoming our veterans and continuing to provide the care they have rightfully earned […]