09.30.2024

Today’s Forecast

73º | 60% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 7:25 a.m. | Sunset 7:15 p.m.

A letter from our team

Dear readers,

Our hearts are heavy with care for Asheville this morning. Our local team is small and mighty — Grace and Molly bring the newsletter you love to life every single day, and Ali and Emily (former editorial team members) now work for our parent company 6AM City.

Like many of you, they’ve spent the weekend in varying states of evacuation and recovery, without power, cell service, or access to their homes. They are all safe, and we are so thankful for that.

While they continue to assess conditions in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, AVLtoday is going to look a little different.

1. We are cutting back on daily social posts for the next week and will continue to evaluate this space further as we hear more from our team.

2. We are removing the events section for the foreseeable future, until we start to hear that roads are passable and businesses and organizations are re-opening. (If you want to look ahead to planned events for later in the year, our calendar is always just a click away on our website.)

3. We’ll continue to use our News Notes section to bring you the latest need-to-know information from your city.

4. We’ll use our lead and secondary story placements to direct you to community resources for service, aid, and support; volunteering opportunities (if you’re able); and positive or interesting stories about Asheville.

Please reach out, as you’ve always done, to let us know what we’re doing well, how we can improve, and what you’d like to see more coverage of.

Sincerely,
Erin McPherson, VP of Editorial
and all of us at 6AM City

News Notes

Community

Blue Ridge Public Radio is maintaining a live updates blog for news on state and federal services, as well as updates re: public health and safety in the afermath of Hurricane Helene. You can also follow their updates on Instagram.

Tech

A satellite trailer has been set up in downtown Asheville, which provides limited cellular service at the Family Justice Center (35 Woodfin Way) with a radius of several blocks. (WLOS)

Regional

If you are unable to access your home and cannot evacuate, you can check the status of current shelters — there are currently 10 operating across six counties. Whether you’re in need of supplies, or hoping to volunteer or donate, you can find a list of local resource centers here. (WLOS)

Health

Residents who have electricity are highly encouraged to boil their water before drinking. (Blue Ridge Public Radio)

Civic

The 2024 general election in Buncombe County is approaching on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The president, NC governor, Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, Asheville City Council, and more will be on the ballot — so prepare before you go to the polls + earn a cool “I voted” sticker designed by a local student.

Cause

Looking for a way to lend a hand after the storm? Whether you want to pack food for folks in need or foster pets, we have 40+ ways to help your neighbors in the 828.

Listen

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The Wrap

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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

Hi there, Ashevillians. You might not recognize my face, as I’m a Managing Editor for AVLtoday, located just up the road in Raleigh. Make sure to check in with local resources for the latest information on Helene and please stay safe.

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