Governor Orders Utilities to Keep Lights On, Water Flowing
Utilities are not allowed to disconnect service for nonpayment or charge late fees, penalties, interest,
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Wear a Mask
Slow the spread of the coronavirus by wearing a mask. Masks — whether N95, surgical-grade,
Going to Visit a Friend Is a Bad Idea Right Now
Is the quarantine testing your mental health while giving you an unbearable sense of loneliness?
First COVID-19 Associated Death in Buncombe County
An elderly individual died from complications associated with the coronavirus on March 28, 2020 at
Coronavirus Economic Relief Bill
Members of Congress have passed a $2 trillion emergency relief bill addressing the coronavirus pandemic
COVID-19: Fears & Myths
There is a lot of false information on the internet about the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
Poverty Amidst Pandemic
Reverend Dr. William Barber II and Reverend Dr. Liz Theoharis, the co-chairs of the Poor
No Kid Hungry
Free meals for kids age 18 and under are available during COVID-19 school closures. Find
Child Care Options for Children of Critical Workers
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has partnered with the North
Buncombe County Reports Additional Coronavirus Cases
Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) has identified additional cases of the novel coronavirus
Gov. Roy Cooper Video Update on COVID-19
Gov. Roy Cooper gives update on COVID-19 outbreak Gov. Roy Cooper gives update on COVID-19
Governor Cooper Broadens Unemployment Insurance Benefits in Response to COVID-19
The order lifts some restrictions on unemployment benefits to help workers unemployed due to Covid-19