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01/09/2024

https://www.asheville.com/news/2024/01/ncdhhs-to-host-live-virtual-town-hall-on-medicaid-expansion/

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

01/09/2024

https://www.asheville.com/news/2024/01/asaps-2024-business-of-farming-conference-will-take-place-feb-24th/

The 21st annual Business of Farming Conference, presented by ASAP, will be held Feb. 24 at the A-B Tech Conference Center in Asheville from 8 am to 4 pm.

01/09/2024

https://www.asheville.com/news/2024/01/help-buncombe-county-vote-become-a-poll-worker/

Are you interested in earning money while helping support the democratic process? If so, join Buncombe County Election Services as a poll worker to support the 2024 Primary and General Elections.

01/09/2024

https://www.asheville.com/news/2024/01/waste-pro-rolls-out-rate-increases-commissioners-approve-changes-to-solid-waste-ordinance-and-more/

Unincorporated Buncombe County Waste Pro subscribers will see a new rate for 2024.

01/08/2024

https://www.asheville.com/news/2024/01/north-carolina-offers-free-radon-test-kits-during-radon-action-month/

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is providing 5,000 free residential radon test kits during Radon Action Month.

01/08/2024

https://www.asheville.com/news/2024/01/budgeting-new-year/

If you had a dollar for every New Year’s resolution you’ve broken, what would you do with all that money?

01/08/2024

https://www.asheville.com/news/2024/01/energy-assistance-is-now-available-to-qualifying-households/

Do you need help paying for winter heating bills? The Low Income Energy Assistance Program is now available to eligible households.

01/08/2024

https://www.asheville.com/news/2024/01/fresh-at-farmers-markets-week-of-january-8th/

Though winter markets are smaller, you can still find a solid mix of seasonal produce. You’ll find storage crops, like sweet potatoes, potatoes, and winter squash, plus cold-weather veggies like turnips, radishes, and dark leafy greens.

01/08/2024

https://www.asheville.com/news/2024/01/dogwood-health-trust-seeks-proposals-for-independent-monitor-services/

Dogwood Health Trust has announced a request for proposals from qualified organizations to provide independent monitor services to oversee HCA Healthcare’s compliance with its commitment to provide quality healthcare across Western North Carolina.

01/05/2024

https://www.asheville.com/news/2024/01/the-blood-connection-urges-community-to-add-donating-blood-to-new-years-resolutions/

Right now, a team of doctors is scrubbing in for a surgery while a patient waits for a procedure that they hope will save their life; blood bags are prepared and ready.

01/05/2024

https://www.asheville.com/news/2024/01/flat-rock-playhouse-announces-2024-season/

With a diverse range of productions, 2024 promises to captivate audiences with its exceptional talent, thought-provoking stories, and unforgettable performances.

01/05/2024

https://www.asheville.com/news/2024/01/pisgah-legal-offering-free-health-care-enrollment-assistance/

“Pisgah Legal’s certified Navigators help thousands of people in our region find plans each year,” said Pisgah Legal’s Chief Operations Officer Jackie Kiger.

01/05/2024

https://www.asheville.com/news/2024/01/asheville-watchdog-after-ags-lawsuit-dogwood-opens-applications-for-hca-purchase-monitor/

The current monitor, Gibbins Advisors, will continue working for Dogwood “until we have a new independent monitor in place,” Dogwood CEO Susan Mims told Asheville Watchdog.

01/05/2024

https://www.asheville.com/news/2024/01/asheville-restaurant-week-2024/

Asheville Restaurant Week will take place Tuesday, January 16, through Monday, January 22, 2024, with dozens of participating restaurants all throughout the city.

01/04/2024

https://www.asheville.com/news/2024/01/inspiration-healthy-new-year/

Make 2024 your healthiest year yet! Find ways to boost your health, fitness, and well-being, and be an inspiration to others!

01/04/2024

https://www.asheville.com/news/2024/01/state-board-of-elections-approves-additional-student-and-employee-id-cards-for-voting/

The State Board of Elections has approved 21 additional student and government identification cards to be used for voting purposes in North Carolina for the primary and general elections in 2024.

01/04/2024

https://www.asheville.com/news/2024/01/outdoor-dining-program-is-now-accepting-applications/

The City of Asheville recently announced updates to its Outdoor Dining Program as applied to public space, and the application process is now open on the city’s Development Portal for 2024 permitting.

01/04/2024

https://www.asheville.com/news/2024/01/nerd-nite-asheville-set-to-burst-brains-in-new-year/

Nerd Nite, aka the global phenomenon affectionately known as “The Discovery Channel, but with beer”, is bringing a bold evening of fun facts to start off the new year on Thursday, January 11.

01/04/2024

https://www.asheville.com/news/2024/01/i-was-beginning-to-feel-like-i-was-on-a-sinking-ship-says-former-mission-hospitalist/

Before he left Mission Hospital in January 2023, Dr. Scott Joslin did what he could to stop the exodus of his friends and colleagues, including 49 of his more than 60 team members.

01/03/2024

https://www.asheville.com/news/2024/01/ftc-announces-cars-rule-to-fight-scams-in-vehicle-shopping/

The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a new rule to fight two common types of illegal tactics consumers face when buying a car: bait-and-switch tactics and hidden junk fees.

01/03/2024

https://www.asheville.com/news/2024/01/unc-asheville-to-host-free-and-open-lecture-with-steven-clontz-master-math-puzzle-maker/

Join Steven Clontz, mathematician, professor, and puzzle designer, for this year’s Parson’s Lecture in the Blue Ridge Room of the Highsmith Student Union at UNC Asheville on February 22 at 7:00 pm.

01/03/2024

https://www.asheville.com/news/2024/01/first-baby-of-the-year-at-mission-hospital-is-a-girl/

Sylvienne Ried Baker arrived at 12:30 am on New Year’s Day weighing 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and 21 inches long.

01/03/2024

https://www.asheville.com/news/2024/01/clean-slate-craft-swap-at-the-weaverville-library/

Start 2024 with a clean slate! Haul out your half-done quilts and barely-started cross-stitch samplers.

01/02/2024

https://www.asheville.com/news/2024/01/five-financial-new-years-resolutions/

It’s that time of year again. A brand new year and time when we talk about our resolutions to better ourselves at work, home, and in many other ways.

01/02/2024

https://www.asheville.com/news/2024/01/doctors-warn-hiking-contagious-2/

Doctors are increasingly writing new prescriptions for an old remedy: time in nature.

01/02/2024

https://www.asheville.com/news/2024/01/city-of-asheville-announces-interim-transportation-director-and-interim-city-engineer/

The Asheville City Manager’s office is pleased to announce that Jessica Morriss, current Assistant Director of Transportation, has been named the Interim Transportation Director. Christopher Cairns, current City Traffic Engineer, will also hold the role of Interim City Engineer.

01/02/2024

https://www.asheville.com/news/2024/01/celebrating-the-100th-anniversary-of-gershwins-rhapsody-in-blue/

UNC Asheville’s Music Department will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the debut of George Gershwin’s American classic, “Rhapsody in Blue,” with a concert titled “Rhapsody 100 (The Experiment Continues)” on February 4.

01/01/2024

https://www.asheville.com/news/2024/01/take-a-virtual-tour-of-an-energy-efficient-house/

The Energy-Efficient House Tour allows you to virtually explore ways that you can save energy and money throughout your home. Even small improvements can be meaningful for home energy savings.