Fraudulent Website Alert:
Dogwood Health Trust warns about a fraudulent website falsely claiming to offer Western North Carolina Small Business Initiative (WNCSBI) grants. Applications should only be submitted through the official portal: Appalachian Community Capital. Report suspicious activity at NC DOJ’s Complaint Page.
Storm Debris Removal Updates:
- Right-of-Way Debris Removal – Crews are making multiple passes to collect storm debris. Separate debris by type (appliances, hazardous waste, etc.) and avoid using black trash bags.
- Private Property Debris Program – Buncombe County residents can apply to have disaster debris removed from private properties at no cost. Applications are available online and in-person. Learn more here.
- Waterway Debris Removal – FEMA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are assessing waterways for debris that threatens public infrastructure or properties.
Grants
- Buncombe County Homeowner Grant – Applications for this program close today, November 20. Eligible homeowners can receive financial assistance for housing-related costs. Apply now.
- Hazard Mitigation Grant – Funding is available for property projects like home elevation, reconstruction, or acquisition. Applications are open for a year. Learn more and apply.
- Small Business Grants
Holiday Highlights
- Gingerbread Creations Around Town – Over 45 gingerbread masterpieces will be on display across Asheville from November 23 to January 5. Download the map here.
- Winter in Downtown – Enjoy vibrant holiday lights, festive events, and local business specials in downtown Asheville. Stay connected with events here.
- Thanksgiving Dining Options:
- Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ – Offering Thanksgiving catering to make your holiday meal stress-free. Learn more and order here.
- Luella’s Bar-B-Que
Enjoy Luella’s signature holiday offerings. Check their website for details on pre-orders. Visit Luella’s.
- Sunny Point Café – Celebrate Thanksgiving with Sunny Point’s seasonal dishes. Pre-order now for a hassle-free feast. Learn more.
- Everyday Gourmet – Offering a variety of Thanksgiving meals to-go, perfect for families of any size. Find details here.
- Posana – Enjoy a Prix Fixe Thanksgiving menu at Posana this holiday season. Reserve your table.
- See more from AIR.
- A Swannanoa Solstice – Wortham Center for Performing Arts presents this annual holiday tradition on December 22 at 2 PM and 7 PM. Tickets available at worthamarts.org.
Happenings:
- Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective’s “Ti[r]ed”-Black Women will run Tuesday, January 20th,at 7 p.m., for one night only. A live Q&A session with the creators and performers will follow the premiere, providing an opportunity for audiences to engage in meaningful discussions about the themes explored in the work. “Ti[r]ed”-Black Women, a powerful and thought-provoking new online production offers a raw, unapologetic, and deeply moving exploration of the lives of Black Women in America. Learn more & get tickets.