April 8, 2020 – mountainx.com

Buncombe County extends stay-home order until further notice

April 8, 2020 by Daniel Walton

At a press conference on April 8, Buncombe County Board of Commissioners Chair Brownie Newman signed a new stay-at-home order, set to take effect when the previous order expires at 6 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, that will only expire when it is “repealed, replaced or rescinded.”

Letter: Mission Health should streamline charity care requirements for COVID-19 patients

April 8, 2020 by Letters

“It’s critical that patients and their doctors know there is no reason to hesitate for even an instant in seeking needed hospital care.”

COVID-19 recession squeezes Buncombe budget

April 22, 2020April 8, 2020 by Daniel Walton

Due to the county’s heavy reliance on tourism — an industry especially vulnerable to travel and business restrictions imposed to reduce the spread of COVID-19 — Budget Director Jennifer Barnette estimated that April, May and June would all see sales tax receipts 35% less than in 2019.

Random Animals release debut album, focus on content creation

April 8, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Asheville-based indie/soul rockers persevere with their first LP despite having to postpone their album release show.

Police, judges, attorneys work to reduce Buncombe jail population ahead of COVID-19

April 8, 2020April 8, 2020 by Virginia Daffron

Over the past month, local criminal justice officials have collaborated to reduce the number of people held at the Buncombe County Detention Facility by nearly 40%. Those efforts are aimed at helping limit the potential spread of COVID-19 among incarcerated people and community members.

Asheville hospitality industry rallies support for struggling businesses, workers

April 8, 2020 by Kay West

Groups are seeking support for workers and businesses through online initiatives, relief funds and lobbying efforts.

Buncombe County extends stay-home order until further notice

Letter: Mission Health should streamline charity care requirements for COVID-19 patients

COVID-19 recession squeezes Buncombe budget

Random Animals release debut album, focus on content creation

Police, judges, attorneys work to reduce Buncombe jail population ahead of COVID-19

Asheville hospitality industry rallies support for struggling businesses, workers

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