State Epidemiologist: Pandemic Still in Acceleration Phase in NC
It’s been a long two weeks since Gov. Roy Cooper closed all schools in the state and banned gatherings of more than 100 people due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Hendersonville, NC and WNC News
Local news for Hendersonville, North Carolina and the surrounding Western North Carolina communities.
Flat Rock Playhouse Costume Shop Sews Masks to Combat Shortage
Flat Rock Playhouse Production Manager Adam Goodrum was recently alerted to a thread on an industry forum from an Oklahoma hospital seeking seamstresses to sew cloth face masks to combat the coronavirus shortage.
McGrady Family Contributes $100,000 to Henderson County COVID-19 Response Fund
A newly created emergency response fund to assist Henderson County nonprofits responding to the coronavirus recently received a $100,000 gift from Chuck and Jean McGrady, Mike McGrady, and Kathy McGrady.
Hendersonville Restaurants That Are Open For Delivery And Takeout
Already eaten through your rations? Don’t worry — many of Hendersonville’s restaurants are open for delivery and curbside takeout!
Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order to Prohibit Utility Disconnections in the Wake of COVID-19
Governor Roy Cooper announced another step to help families by prohibiting utilities from disconnecting people who are unable to pay during this pandemic.
NC Navigators Offer Free ACA Guidance in Wake of COVID-19
North Carolinians who have lost their coverage due to the Coronavirus pandemic are eligible to enroll in coverage on HealthCare.gov, the health insurance marketplace established by the Affordable Care Act.
Statewide Fund to Provide Financial Relief to Restaurant and Hotel Workers
The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association has launched a relief fund to provide fast access to cash for restaurant and hotel workers immediately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Suspect Taken Into Custody for “Activating” Suspicious Package at UPS Store
The Hendersonville Police Department was contacted on Friday, March 27, 2020, shortly after 11:00 am, about an incident occurring at the UPS store on Spartanburg Highway.
The NC Arboretum Closes Indefinitely
Out of concern for the health and safety of staff and guests, the North Carolina Arboretum has made the decision to close until further notice.
Governor Signs New Executive Order to Get Equipment to Healthcare Workers, Schools, Local Governments
Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 122 on Monday, March 30, to help schools and local governments access state surplus property to help bridge gaps during the response to COVID-19.
Local Sewers Move Mask-making Effort Into High Gear
Masks of Love WNC is an emergency effort to bring sewers and businesses together to tackle the dire shortage of face masks threatening Western North Carolina medical workers and citizens caught up in the coronavirus pandemic.
First COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits Will Be Paid This Week in North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper has announced that the first payments for the unemployment claims related to coronavirus will begin going out this week.
