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Haywooc County-- Haywood County Health Department -- If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Haywood County COVID-19 Helpline at (828) 356-2019. This line is answered Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Buncombe County -- Bucombe County Government When a grieving parent came to Register of Deeds Drew Reisinger looking for ways to help raise awareness around opioid-related deaths, she spurred a change in how data and public records intertwine.

Asheville -- City of Asheville: In September, the City of Asheville will launch an extensive series of listening sessions with the community to help us reimagine the way public safety services are delivered.

Buncombe County -- Bucombe County Government Have you registered to vote? If so, are you certain all of your information is correct? Have you moved lately? Well, today is your lucky day. 

Haywood County -- Haywood County Schools reported a ransomeware attack on Augutst 25, 2020 and have given daily updates. Yesterday, schools were given Optional Workdays Thursday and Friday. The original ransomeware attack announcement and updates can be read below:

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — An insurance company founder and big political donor heading to prison after being convicted of attempting to bribe North Carolina’s top elected regulator of the industry remains confident he’ll get a new trial or overturned conviction.

RODANTHE, N.C. (AP) — An employee who died while working on a bridge on North Carolina’s Outer Banks was crushed by a crane, officials said.

Raleigh -- Press Release Aug 25, 2020 North Carolina Governor Cooper's Office -- Funding covers three new initiatives to help North Carolinians

Hendersonville -- City of Hendersonville: August 26, 2020 July proved to be a hot month in more ways than one after two anglers shattered two catfish state records within days of each other.

Hendersonville -- The Brevard Music Center (BMC) will host the Grammy-winning progressive bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers on Thursday, Aug. 27, at 8:30 pm, as they kick off their three-concert WNC Drive-In Tour.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has reopened registration for economic impact payments (EIP) to families who were unable to enter their information before the last deadline. Eligible families should fill out the EIP registration form by September 30 to receive $500 per child.

Raleigh, N.C. -- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Aug 25, 2020 The North Carolina Department of

North Carolina -- NC Department of Health and Human Services: Knowing when to dial up or down measures that slow the spread of the virus depends on North Carolina’s testing, tracing and trends. This dashboard provides an overview on the metrics and capacities that the state is following.

Western NC -- Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office Western District of North Carolina