School employees eligible for COVID-19 vaccines as ACS plans return

Woman receiving a COVID-19 vaccine in Buncombe County

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners directed health staff to set aside 975 vaccine doses per week — half of the weekly 1,950 doses that North Carolina has been sending the county — for school employees starting Wednesday, Feb. 24.

Solarize Asheville-Buncombe aims to make clean energy affordable

Solar at Burton Street Peace Garden

The yearlong campaign begins April 1 and seeks to outfit at least 100 residents and businesses with solar energy systems by the end of 2021.

Around town: Actors and poets needed, plus new art exhibits and online events

Want to dance? The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts is hosting a virtual ballet workshop. Want to act? Montford Park Players is currently seeking actors for the 2021 season. Want a free stay at a local bed and breakfast? Submit your poetry to The Writers’ Workshop’s annual contest and see if you win.

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