Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

Interested in adding an event to our calendar? Please click the green “Post Your Event” button below.

Sunday, March 22, 2020
Echofest 2020 Cancelled
Mar 22 @ 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Salvage Station

Blue Echo Radio’s annual music festival hosted by The Salvage Station! Free and open to the public!

Local Music
14+ bands
Food Trucks
Community Vendors
Free Free Free Free

**FREE SHUTTLES ALL DAY TO/FROM UNCA**

Charlotte’s Web CANCELLED
Mar 22 @ 2:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
Well
Mar 22 @ 2:00 pm
NC Stage Company

Well is a funny and touching comedy about mothers and daughters, mind over body, social activism and theatre itself. Lisa, the onstage playwright, attempts a memory play about her force-of-nature mother, Ann, who though constantly ill manages to heal a community. The playwright asks the provocative question: “Do we create our own illness?” The answers she gets are much more complicated than she bargained for as the play spins dangerously out of control into riotously funny and unexpected territory.

“deceptively deep and clever as ever.” – Curtain Up

Discretionary Warning: Adult themes and language

Great Fallls CANCELLED
Mar 22 @ 2:30 pm
ACT 35 Below

A man lost in his life drives across the American West with his stepdaughter-a young woman at the beginning of hers.  He’s trying to make peace with the ghosts of his past; she’s just trying to survive.

Sesame Street Live CANCELLED
Mar 22 @ 2:30 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Sesame Street Live (March 21-22) is cancelled. All tickets purchased at Ticketmaster will be automatically refunded. All other tickets will be refunded at the point of purchase.

Your favorite Sesame Street friends are back in Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic! When magician extraordinaire Justin visits the neighborhood to put on a magic show, Elmo wants to join in. But there’s one problem: Elmo doesn’t know how to do magic, so he teams up with Justin, Abby, and friends to practice his trick while discovering the magical moments in everyday life!

Click HERE for our standard arena policies and our most frequently asked questions. Ticket prices are always subject to change without notice. Additional fees apply.

Crafty Hour: Moss Art The North Carolina Arboretum
Mar 22 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The North Carolina Arboretum

Grab a glass and get hands-on at the Arboretum’s new “Crafty Hour” social series. Led by Melissa Thomas of Flora living boutique, each workshop features a new project design that enables participants to craft their own personalized botanical masterpiece while enjoying an afternoon at the Arboretum with friends.

Moss Art

Create a preserved moss masterpiece to display in your home. Event includes a complimentary beverage, light food, personalized instruction and supplies, and full day parking access to the Arboretum.

Location: Education Center

Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session
Mar 22 @ 3:00 pm
Jack of the Wood

 

Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session 

Sundays

1 till who knows when?

Traditional Irish music is kept alive at Jack of the Wood with our unplugged Sunday session.

Jack of the Wood

95 Patton ave

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 252.5445

http://www.jackofthewood.com/

TRAITOR by Brett Neveu
Mar 22 @ 3:00 pm
The Magnetic Theatre

This modern adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People follows the fate of a small suburb and its newly opened charter school. The science teacher, Dr. Stock, discovers issues on the school grounds and takes on a mission to inform the public. Both hilarious and heartbreaking, this play addresses themes of truth, greed and denial, while serving as a mirror for our outrageous political reality.

CANCELLED: Spoken word poet Andrea Gibson
Mar 22 @ 4:00 pm
Warren Wilson College
Andrea Gibson will speak at Warren Wilson College

Award-winning spoken word poet and author Andrea Gibson will perform at Warren Wilson College on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at 4 p.m. Andrea Gibson (who uses the nonbinary pronouns they/them/their) is one of the of the most captivating and influential performers in the spoken word poetry scene today.
Shakedown Sundays
Mar 22 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

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Every Sunday Except First of Month.

Sunday Afternoon Concert: Free Planet Radio CANCELLED
Mar 22 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Cathedral of All Souls

“Sound Meditation and World Jazz Concert” They are a dynamic trio of virtuosic and visionary musicians, inspired by exotic sounds and expressions of nature. Grounded in classical and jazz foundations, for the creation of unique music. The world acclaimed members are: Eliot Wadopian, electric and string basses, River Guerguerian, an array of global percussion instruments, Chris Rosser, dotar, oud, guitar, piano and melodica.

The Cathedral of All Souls, located in Biltmore Village, has a long history of nourishing and supporting the arts. During Lent, we invite the public to attend a series public concerts, featuring local master-class musicians and singers. Each Sunday, we will host a concert from 4 to 6 p.m. in our Sanctuary. We suggest a donation of $10, the proceeds of which will be given directly to the musicians.

The Merrell Adventure Dash CANCELLED
Mar 22 @ 4:00 pm
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Age: All Ages

The Merrell Adventure Dash is all about getting outside and challenging yourself to work hard for your good time. Suitable for families as well as adults, participants will negotiate a series of natural and man-made obstacles along the 5K course, including balance components, climbs and nets, a river-run, and raft crossing. This holiday weekend, enjoy a fun, family-friendly adventure run in the beautiful Nantahala Gorge. Merrell Adventure Dash participants can choose between the 5K dash or a 1K fun run. Kids aged 12 and under race free with a participating adult.

Registraion opens March 1, 2020. Check back for more details.
Onsite Registration is available from 1pm – 3:30pm day of. The race starts promptly at 4PM on 5/23/2020.

Remember to wear anything you don’t mind getting dirty!

Le Vine Nior/Le Beir Noir (Tasting in the DARK!)
Mar 22 @ 5:00 pm
Conundrum

WHAT IT IS… An experience unlike anything you have ever dreamed imaginable. Your host will engage your mind with charm and wit, and immerse your heightened senses of taste, smell, hearing and touch, while you sip five types of wine in complete darkness. Wine pours are paired with tasteful snacks, one liners, and hilarious hijinks. OR our beer tasting experience will take you on a journey of humor, tasting of five local beers, fun beer-friendly pairing, sight deprivation and enhancement of all remaining senses. The lights will be off, and this is not considered a meal. Designed for adults only, 21 and up. 50-60 minutes.

 

RSVP: https://book.peek.com/s/50ebbb3e-2b93-4669-8868-b0e3f44b793d/6XVp?gaClientId=25825328.1537970504&pbf=_pbf_2&mode=embedded&xp=widget

Hendersonville Racquet Club adult beginner tennis classes
Mar 22 @ 7:00 pm
Hendersonville Racquet Club

Hendersonville Racquet Club is offering a six week series of classes for adult beginner tennis players.  Try Tennis is a tennis instruction program for beginners.  The Wednesday night classes are 7 pm.  The cost is $40 for the six weeks and includes six hours of instruction, a tennis racquet and a Try Tennis t-shirt.  April 8-May 20.

“Try Tennis is a great program we do in partnership with the NC USTA.  Their help allows new players to get from couch to court in six weeks at half the price it would normally cost…plus they get a t-shirt and racquet! We will teach you the right way to play with certified tennis pros.  This is a great program to get into tennis for adults.” stated HRC Owner Chris Bull.

All classes are taught by certified tennis professionals and will be held on HRC’s outdoor or indoor courts.  To register or for more info go to www.hvillerc.com or contact 693-0040 or e-mail [email protected].

Hendersonville Racquet Club is a six acre complex that includes 7 outdoor tennis courts, 3 indoor tennis courts, four racquetball courts, three pickleball courts, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, group fitness room and outdoor leisure area by Shaw’s Creek and pond.

The Quarantine Concert Series – Streaming from The Orange Peel
Mar 22 @ 7:00 pm
www.iamavl.com

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The Quarantine Concert Series – Streaming from The Orange Peel
& PULP

Iamavl and The Orange Peel are partnering to create a free live concert streaming series for Asheville and the world to enjoy!
Full schedule below!

Tune in at 7:00 pm EST to watch these amazing performances on the Iamavl Facebook Live Stream, on their website at www.iamavl.com or on their YouTube Channel.

Also please don’t forget to donate to/tip the band at: https://iamavl.com/musician-relief-fund/ !

Sit back, relax from the comfort of home and enjoy The Quarantine Concert Series on Iamavl where we bring the music to YOU!

SCHEDULE:
3/19 – Russ Wilson and his King’s of Jazz – 7:00 pm
3/20 – Travers Brothership – 7:00 pm
3/21 – Screaming Js – 7:00 pm
3/22 – Andrew Scotchie (of Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats) – 7:00 pm
3/23 – Bill Altman – 7:00 pm
3/24 – Asheville Music Hall presents The Tuesday Night Funk Jam – 7:00 pm
3/25 – The Moon and You – 7:00 pm
3/26 – The Connor Law Duo – 7:00 pm
3/27 – Asheville Circus – 7:00 pm
3/28 – Jeff Sipe and Friends – 7:00 pm
3/29 – Richard Shulman, Composer of New Age, Jazz, and Classical Music – The Richard Shulman Trio – 7:00 pm
3/30 – Lo Wolf – 7:00 pm
3/31 – Bardic Academy – 7:00 pm
4/1 – Hustle Souls – 7:00 pm
4/2 – Darby Wilcox – 7:00 pm
4/3 – Vaden Landers – 7:00 pm
4/4 – PYLETRIBE – 7:00 pm
4/5 – Pleasures of the Ultraviolent – 7:00 pm
4/6 – Lotion – 7:00 pm
4/7 – Sparrow Pants (of The Resonant Rogues) – 7:00 pm
4/8 – Dr. Bacon – 7:00 pm
4/9 – Anthony Wayne Vibe – 7:00 pm
4/10 – Ambiguous Roots – 7:00 pm

Comedy at Fleetwood’s: Jeff Scheen
Mar 22 @ 8:00 pm
Fleetwood's

Jeff Scheen is a stand-up comic hailing from the Michigan woods. His offbeat humor and affable demeanor pairs well with expressive yet stupid face. Jeff has been featured on the FOX TV series Laughs and was a finalist in the Laughing Skull Festival in Atlanta, GA. He’s also been in a number of other comedy festivals including The Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Big Sky Fest, Montreux Switzerland’s Jokenation, and Laugh Your Asheville Off in North Carolina. Jeff has opened for Ryan Hamilton, Chris Gethard, and can be heard on XM radio.

Featuring Cody Daniel Hughes

ages 18+
Tickets $10 advance, $12 day of
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-at-fleetwoods-jeff-scheen-tickets-89634508227

Monday, March 23, 2020
30th Annual Conference and Trade Show Carolina Recycling Association POSTPONED
Mar 23 all-day
Raleigh Convention Center

The CRA Board and Staff have been closely monitoring the coronavirus situation along with the concerns of our members and attendees. The Board met this morning and agreed that postponing the conference is best.  CRA is working diligently to finalize the details for the rescheduled conference, tentatively scheduled for August 4-7.  We will send out updated details as soon as possible and ask for your patience as we work through this process. 
Please read the information below for important information about hotel reservations and registration The CRA website will have the most updated information, please check www.cra-recycle.org for updates.

  

Please direct any questions and inquiries to [email protected] or call us at 877.972.0007

 

More than 500 representatives of recycling companies, local governments, state and federal agencies, universities and colleges, state recycling organizations and other non-profits will gather in Raleigh, NC – the vibrant capital of North Carolina – at the Raleigh Convention Center from March 23-26, 2020 to network, learn, plan, and influence issues affecting recycling in both states and beyond.

Asheville Area Arts Council Arts Impact Surveys
Mar 23 all-day
Asheville Area Arts Council On-line

Asheville Area Arts Relief Fund Survey

We are looking into starting an arts relief fund, but donations are hard to come by right now. Please complete this very short survey to help us determine how we can work together to support our local arts community during this pandemic.
Take the Survey

Americans for the Arts Economic Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the Arts and Cultural Sector Survey

This survey is designed to collect information about the financial and human impacts that the spread of the coronavirus has had on arts and cultural organizations. The survey also collects basic information about the participating organizations so that the data can be parsed by specific geographic regions, artistic disciplines, and budget categories.
Take the Survey

Asheville Development Services Department – Inspection safety instructions and online permitting
Mar 23 all-day
Asheville Development Services Department
Hello,
We hope you and your family are coping with this unprecedented situation. The City and Development Services Department (DSD) recognize the essential importance of construction activity to the well-being of our community. In order to serve you during this time, we need your help! To ensure that permits and inspections are completed efficiently- and most importantly, safely– please read the messages below. Thank you!
Finally, a few reminders:
  • DSD’s physical location is closed to the public. There are bins to drop off and pick up paper plans and permits if absolutely necessary. Permits submitted using the Development Portal will be prioritized for processing and routed for staff review more quickly.
  • Customers may call and email staff as usual. Our main number is 828-259-5846. Please have patience with us, as there may be a higher-than-normal call volume. Additional contact information is available on this page.
  • Staff remain available for pre-construction and early assistance meetings by remote video conference. Use the buttons on the Development Portal to sign up.
  • Please check the DSD home page often for updates! https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/development-services 
Asheville Development Services Department Continue business: DOORS CLOSED
Mar 23 all-day
Asheville Development Services Department
Asheville Development Services Department to continue business, but will close doors

Hello, we want to inform you of the latest news from the Development Services Department regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The City recognizes the essential nature of construction activity and its impact on the lives of our community. We are continuing to do business, but with significant changes.
  • First, the Department’s physical location at 161 S. Charlotte Street will be closed to the public indefinitely starting Tuesday, March 17.
  • All inspections will take place as scheduled, but with social distancing precautions.
  • Customers are encouraged to submit permit applications or other requests electronically using the Development Portal. We will make other online options available very soon.
  • Customers may drop off paper plans when necessary at the building. A drop-off box will be made available at the north entrance of the building.
  • You may call and email staff as usual. Our main number is 828-259-5846. Additional contact information is available on this page.  Please have patience with us, as there may be a higher-than-normal call volume.
  • Please check our home page often for updates!
Asheville restaurants where you can feed your child for free while school is out
Mar 23 all-day
Asheville Restaurants

Old Europe downtown will offer a free breakfast pastry and juice to any school-aged child from 7 a.m.-noon.

The door will be open for walk-in or call for curbside pickup, said an employee at the store.

“We hope this can help our community and reduce any struggles of replacing a school meal,” said the owners on Facebook. 13 Broadway St., 828-255-5999.

White Duck Taco Shop: One free regular priced taco for school-age children per day, Monday-Friday for lunch or dinner.

Baked Pie Company: Brown bag lunches will be available for school-age children, Tuesday-Saturday. Available at the Arden location, 4 Long Shoals Road from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Call ahead for curbside pickup: 828-333-4366.

Biscuit Head Biltmore: This popular biscuit shop has shifted to take-out only at its Biltmore location, with the request that customers call in orders. The West and South Asheville locations are now closed.  Call 828-505-3449. Pick up at 417 Biltmore Ave., suite 4F.

ConoSur: This Mills River restaurant will serve one free burger and fries to kids while schools are closed. Children have to be present. This restaurant has shifted to takeout only. 4195 Haywood Road, Mills River. www.conosurasheville.com. 828-513-1731.

Strada Italiano: Now through the end of March, this restaurant will offer a free slice of cheese or pepperoni pizza to grade-school students during weekday lunch.

The offer is available for curbside service only. The restaurant opens at noon. Call 828-348-8448 to order. 27 Broadway St.

Copper River Grill: Through April 3, this restaurant offers a complimentary lunch for school-aged children from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Order anything from the kids’ menu, no purchase necessary. 1302 Hendersonville Road. Call ahead: 828-210-8999.

Sand Hill Kitchen: Call 828-633-6868 to request a free bagged lunch. Lunches include peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, an apple, house-fried chips and pickles. Pick up in the drive thru at 491 Sardis Road.

Pescado’s Burritos: This Brevard restaurant offers free tacos for kids in need while schools are closed.

“If you or someone you know has children who may go hungry without a meal please come by and grab a taco, with chips and salsa,” they posted on social media. “No questions asked.”

The restaurant is asking diners to “pay it forward by and donating what you can spare. We can’t do this ourselves, the whole community needs to come together during this time of need.” 265 N Broad St., Brevard 828-884-5559.

Blood Donations Where Lifesaving Starts
Mar 23 all-day
Blood Connection

It is very important for donors to continue donating in the weeks and months ahead in order to maintain an adequate local blood supply. If you are feeling healthy and well, please make an appointment before donating so we can maintain the proper social distancing. The safety of our donors and staff is our top priority!

Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smokies, state parks, forest: FACILITIES CLOSED
Mar 23 all-day
Western North Carolina

According to experts, outdoors might not be much safer as far as this fast-moving virus is concerned. Maintaining a distance of at least 6 feet from others, no matter indoors or outdoors, is the recommended practice during this pandemic.

 the Blue Ridge Parkway closed its year-round Visitor Center in Asheville, at Milepost 384 near the U.S. 74A entrance, out of safety concerns for staff, volunteers and visitors.

“Other year-round facilities on the parkway managed by local partners will remain open at this time,” according to a statement from the National Park Service. “These sites include the Folk Art Center at Milepost 382 and the Museum of NC Minerals at Milepost 331.”

The parkway motor road and all accessible trails will also remain open where not otherwise closed due to weather. Decisions regarding planned seasonal, spring openings, such as park campgrounds and visitor centers, will be made at a later date.

Similarly, Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced March 17 that Sugarlands, Oconaluftee, and Cades Cove visitor centers are closed until further notice for public safety.

Seasonally open park campgrounds, picnic areas, roads, trails and restroom facilities located adjacent to visitor centers remain open and accessible to the public.

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site temporarily closed the Sandburg Home and Barn on March 17. This includes Sandburg Home tours, the park store, access to the goats and farm animals, all special events, all volunteer shifts, and in-park and off-site programs. Park grounds, except for the barn area, trails, and restrooms will remain open.

British Museum Virtual Tour Museum of the World
Mar 23 all-day
British Museum O-line

https://britishmuseum.withgoogle.com/

THE MUSEUM OF THE WORLD interactive

Buncombe County Coronavirus (COVID-19) Daily Update
Mar 23 all-day
Buncombe County Online

Buncombe County Coronavirus (COVID-19) Daily Update

Buncombe County: CLOSED all PARKS, LIBRARIES
Mar 23 all-day
Buncombe County

All nonessential, public-facing functions are closed. Essential operations — including emergency services, Public Health and Health and Human Services mandated services, sheriff’s office, permitting, solid waste, and Transportation — will continue.

“Since this is a rapidly evolving situation, we will reevaluate these changes as more information becomes available and provide more detailed information at buncombecounty.org,” said Day.

Until further notice, Buncombe is taking the following measures until further notice:

  • Some nonessential employees will temporarily telecommute and/or be in emergency on-call status.
  • For essential employees unable to work remotely, increasing physical working space between employees and modifying operations are among the options being evaluated.
  • Public access to county facilities that house nonessential functions will be restricted or closed.
  • All public libraries will be closed.
  • All County parks will be closed.
  • Permitting Office will be closed, but permitting remains available.

The county also offers the following online resources:

Buncombe County: COVID-19 Resources for Community Employers
Mar 23 all-day
Buncombe County

North Carolina Business Relief Resources

For all general questions, call Business Link North Carolina (BLNC) at 800.228.8443. BLNC staff are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. BLNC staff will connect your business to the appropriate organization for assistance. All inquiries will receive a response from a confidential business counselor within three (3) business days. “Se Habla Español.”

Is your business experiencing supply chain disruptions due to the impact of COVID-19?
Find the Manufacturer or Supplier your business needs at ManufacturedNC:

  • This database of suppliers contains every kind of thing produced in NC. Whether you’re a manufacturer who wants to localize your supply chain or a business searching for packaging suppliers, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for here.
  • If you are a N.C. manufacturer, please register your business with ManufacturedNC here. Other businesses may be looking for you!

Looking for funding resources that can provide low interest lending options?
North Carolina is home to a variety of non-profit lenders that can provide access to the capital your business needs. Each of these organizations is a Certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). These include (in alpha order):

Carolina Community Impact, Inc.
919.861.5321
Carolina Community Impact, Inc. provides access to credit building and asset building techniques and services through financial education and small-dollar consumer loans.

Carolina Small Business Development Fund
(formerly known as The Support Center)
919.803.1437
Founded in 1990 to promote economic opportunity for all, the Carolina Small Business Development Fund is passionate about supporting small businesses. Because those who go into business for themselves should
never be left by themselves. Offices are located across the state.

 

N.C. Community Development Initiative
919.828.5655
Initiative Capital, the N.C. Community Development Initiative’s lending arm, provides strategic lending and investment for community economic developers and businesses that create jobs, promote economic growth
and facilitate the development of affordable housing and community revitalization, particularly in low-resource areas of the state.

Self-Help Credit Union
Lending Office: 800.476.7428
Business Loan Webform
Self-Help’s mission is to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity for all. They do this by providing responsible financial services; lending to individuals, small businesses and nonprofits; developing real estate; and promoting fair financial practices. Branch locations are in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.

Thread Capital
919.212.4950
[email protected]
Launched in June 2018 by the N.C. Rural Center, Thread Capital gives N.C.’s small businesses and entrepreneurs access to the resources they need to thrive. Thread Capital provides small business loans up
to $50,000 to traditionally underserved entrepreneurs in North Carolina. Thread Capital also provides disaster recovery loans up to $250,000. Rapid Recovery loans provide immediate cash to businesses to keep
their doors open in the aftermath of a natural disaster. Resilient Recovery loans are designed to help small businesses be better prepared for future disasters.

Do you need business counseling services, including layoff aversion strategies?

Business Edge Services
919.814.0400 or Toll Free: 800.562.6333 (Choose Option 2 – Business Services)
[email protected]
Business Edge is a series of layoff aversion strategies and activities designed to help North Carolina employers prevent or minimize job losses. Through Business Edge, workforce partners collaborate with
business leaders to assess the needs of, and options for, “at-risk” firms, and to deliver services that address those needs.

Small Business and Technology Development Center
919.715.7272 or Toll-Free: 800.258.0862
The Small Business and Technology Development Center provides management counseling and educational services to small and mid-sized businesses, including those in distress. Most of the SBTDC’s services are free of charge, and all are confidential. Offices are located across the state.

Small Business Center Network
Find your local office at a community college.
The Small Business Center Network is here to assist you and your business with resources and assistance related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The SBCN works in partnership with Federal, State and Local organizations to provide the information and strategies to help your business move forward. Offices are across the state in your local community colleges.

Do you need to file an Unemployment Insurance claim?

N.C. Division of Employment Security
888.737.0259
If you have lost your job or been laid off, file an Unemployment Insurance (UI) claim. If you are not eligible for UI benefits, the business owner and/or employee may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). DUA is a federal program that provides temporary payments to people in a federally declared disaster area whose employment has been lost or interrupted as a direct result of the disaster. Business owners that are self-employed, farmers, or commercial fishermen, who are unemployed as a direct result of the disaster may be eligible.

Looking for other helpful government resources?

N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services: COVID-19 Recommendations for Businesses and Employers

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers

U.S. Small Business Administration: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources (Please note: North Carolina has not received a federal disaster designation yet.)

Buncombe County: COVID-19 Resources for Community Members
Mar 23 all-day
Buncombe County

As we continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, we know that many people in Buncombe County are in need of assistance. The following list has updated information on public assistance, community resources, new unemployment information, and other resources that might be beneficial to you.

We will continue to update this list as additional resources become available.

This list was updated March 19, 9:05 a.m.

Community Resources in Buncombe County for Helping with Financial Needs

As our community is working to address the needs of those impacted by COVID-19, please know that what is available to help may change.

You can also call 211 anytime to have someone help you find the resources you need.

Buncombe County Economic Services/Public Assistance: Provides low-income individuals and families with the following assistance to support their self-sufficiency through economic supports for families.

Medicaid for Adults: Medicaid is a health insurance program for those whose income is below the amounts set by the federal and state government.

  • Medicaid for Age 65+, Blind and Disabled: If you are over 65, blind or disabled, the income limit to receive Medicaid is equal to 100% of the poverty level. There is a limit on resources.
  • Long Term Care: Medicaid pays for medically necessary nursing home care for patients in skilled or intermediate care nursing homes or in intermediate care facilities for people with developmental disabilities.
  • Medicare-Aid: Individuals who have Medicare coverage may be eligible to have their Medicare premiums paid by Medicaid if their income is between 100% and 135% of the poverty level.

Special Assistance: An assistance payment to eligible individuals who reside in licensed domiciliary homes, rest homes or family care homes. Medical assistance (Medicaid) is also provided to help pay medical bills.

Emergency Assistance: Emergency funds as they become available for families in short-term financial crisis due to unusual circumstances.

General Assistance: A program to help resolve a crisis when other resources are unavailable.  The program is often used to pay for medication, utility and rent assistance, or training associated with other DHHS programs.

Crisis Intervention Program (CIP): Provides assistance to low-income households that are in a heating or cooling related emergency and have an income that is below 150% of poverty level.

Energy Assistance: Programs are available that may help you pay your heating bills.

Families and Children:

  • Child Care Subsidy: Subsidized child care is a program funded through State and Federal dollars to assist parents with the cost of child care. Families receiving financial assistance may choose the child care program that best meets their needs.
  • Child Support: Child support services agents by contract with Buncombe Child Support Services Agency to help locate absent parents and assist in establishing paternity and getting child support payments ordered by the courts.
  • Medicaid Programs for Families and Children: Medicaid is an insurance program for certain low-income individuals and families who cannot afford healthcare cost. Family Medicaid programs can provide assistance to children 18 and under, parents or other caretakers/relatives with children ages 18, pregnant women, and young adults ages 19-21.

Food and Nutrition Program (Food Stamps): Federal program that provides a monthly allotment of Food Stamp benefits issued via Electronic Benefit Transfer cards (ATM cards).

Skills Training and Employment Program: If you are a Food and Nutrition Services recipient in Buncombe County and under the age of 60, the STEP program can help you find a job, get a better job, obtain skills training, or earn a GED at no cost to you.

Work First: Work First Employment Services assists with training, work experience, and supportive casework services.

NC Works Career Center: Assistance in managing unemployment insurance claims. Individuals who are seeking jobs and need assistance can call, the Career Center at (828) 251-6200.

NC Department of Employment Security: NC DES provides support for both employers as well as individuals needing unemployment insurance support. For more information, click here.

Employer Call Center (attached document with this contact information): Contact the DES Employer Call Center with any questions or concern by calling 866-278-3822 or click here.

Unemployment Insurance: To apply, call 888-737-0259 or click here.

Community Resources

ABCCM: Utility Assistance, Rent Assistance
828-259-5300; abccm.org

Eblen Charities: Utility Assistance, Rent Assistance
828-255-3066; eblencharities.org

Salvation Army of Buncombe County: Utility Assistance, Rent Assistance
828-253-4723; salvationarmycarolinas.org/commands/asheville

OnTrack WNC: Financial Counseling
828-255-5166; ontrackwnc.org

Self-Help Credit Union: Small Business Lending
828-676-2196; self-help.org

The Following Utilities and Services will not disconnect their services due to nonpayment while our community responds to COVID-19.

No action is needed by customers to make sure services are not cut off.

Utilities

  • City of Asheville – Water and Trash Collection
  • Duke Energy/Progress Energy
  • PSNC/Dominion Energy

Phone and Internet Service – No late fees at this time as well

  • AT&T
  • Charter – Also offering unlimited data for 60 days for those with data plans
  • Sprint – Also offering unlimited data for 60 days for those with data plans
  • T-Mobile  – Also offering unlimited data for 60 days for those with data plans.  Free international calls to level-3 impacted countries
  • Verizon – Also offering unlimited data for 60 days for those with data plans

Not finding what you need or have an additional need? Call NC 211 24/7/365

Buncombe County: COVID-19 Update on Jury Duty
Mar 23 all-day
Buncombe County

COVID-19 Update on Jury Duty

From the Clerk of Superior Court:

In compliance with orders from North Carolina Chief Justice Beasley, all North Carolina District and Superior courts are suspended through April 17.

If the service date on your jury summons is between March 16 and April 17, you are automatically excused under Judicial Branch orders. If the service date on your jury summons is April 20 or later, follow the reporting instructions on your jury summons, and continue to monitor local news and our website at buncombecounty.org.

Jury Excuses will not be heard on Friday, March 20. Medical, age, non-resident, and other excusal instructions can be found on your summons. Should you need further assistance with your jury summons, please call 259-3400, option 2, or email [email protected].

While the Buncombe County courthouse remains open to the public, you are strongly advised to avoid visiting the courthouse. Please exercise every health precaution for yourself and your family as we continue to ensure the health and safety of the public and our judicial community.  Thank you.

Detention Facility Lobby Closed to Public
Mar 23 all-day
Buncombe County Detention Facility

March 20, 2020 Updated information for Identification Bureau

From the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office:

Effective Sunday, March 15, the Buncombe County Detention Center lobby will be closed to the public amid the growing concerns of COVID-19, and only essential Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office and Detention staff will be allowed to enter the Detention Facility. The Magistrates’ Office lobby and City County Identification Bureau will still be open to the public.

We do not have any cases of COVID-19 in our facility, and this temporary restriction has been made in order to help keep our vulnerable inmate population safe. If you have a family member in custody, we want you to know that the Detention Center Command Staff has and will take every precaution to ensure the safety and well being of those in our custody.

For the past two weeks, our Detention Facility has been taking proactive measures to care for our inmates by screening detainee arrivals for the last 2 weeks. Soap and oral hygiene products are provided at no cost to any detainee. Disinfectant sprays, wipes and various other items are on site and available to keep staff, detainees and staff as safe as possible.

We are encouraging any Detention Officers or staff that may feel sick or have symptoms to stay home. We have contingency plans for staffing or isolation for detainees should that become necessary.