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PRESS RELEASE from Buncombe County: Rent, Mortgage, & Utility Assistance Available: Commissioners Accept $900K in Federal Aid for COVID-19 Relief More funding for those in need of pandemic-related assistance will soon be available. On Jan. 5, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved accepting $900,000 of federal funding via a Community Development Block Grant […]

Family Forward NC COVID-19 Rapid Response Program provides no cost access to HR experts to assist employers in identifying industry-appropriate, family-friendly workplace benefits during re-opening/retooling. These supports help employers and working parents build resilience during and after the COVID crisis. Rapid Response focuses specifically on small business, manufacturing and hospitality industries, but recommendations and tools […]

On December 23, Buncombe County and City of Asheville officials announced tighter restrictions to help slow the spread of Covid-19 in our community. Key points: Buncombe County, City of Asheville, and Town of Montreat will move to add more stringent measures in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. The new local order signed on Dec. 23, 2020, reduces the capacity […]

ASHEVILLE, NC — Go Mini’s is excited to announce its first installment of the #OnTheGoMini event series with a COVID-friendly Meet & Greet Santa and Coat Drive, brought to you by Go Mini’s Portable Storage in partnership with Stephan Pruitt Photography, Eblen Charities, Harrah’s Cherokee Center, Appalachian Santa, and Asheville Strong. Asheville, it’s been a […]

The Asheville Downtown Association today announced the winners of its annual Downtown Holiday Windows Contest. Judge’s scored on creativity, originality, interpretation of theme, use of merchandise and the WOW factor. The theme is “Home for the Holidays,” fitting for 2020. “Even in a challenging year, downtown businesses have given us beautifully decorated windows,” said Meghan […]

WWE Star Titus O’Neil Gives a Little Extra “Muscle” to Help Asheville Families at Holiday Family Food Box Giveaway this Saturday Asheville, NC (12/9/20) – In a year of many “firsts” and “new norms,” there is one certainty: the compassion and care for our community continues to forge wonderful new partnerships. This Saturday, one of […]

Governor Roy Cooper announced new Covid-19 restrictions on Dec. 8. These include begin Dec. 11 and include: Statewide Stay at Home Order from 10pm – 5am with exceptions for essential workers and essential travel Onsite alcohol sales must end at 9pm, restaurants to close for dine-in service at 10pm, but may continue to serve takeout […]

Photos with Santa can be found at this link.

County and City leaders held a press conference today (Nov. 25) to announce new requirements for businesses, as well as plans for enforcement. They issued a Local Emergency Declaration outlining these new requirements. All businesses must post their Maximum Emergency Capacity and signage regarding face coverings at public entrances. Signage resources can be found here. […]

City staff has released revisions to the Noise Ordinance and they’d like your feedback. The revision process began in 2019 and included significant community engagement. Changes in a nutshell include: • Establishes objective decibel standards and clarifies sound measurement criteria for commercial and industrial noise sources. • Restricts construction in all districts to 7 a.m. […]