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Governor Roy Cooper ordered people in the state of North Carolina to stay at home for thirty days, until April 29, 2020, in another step to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Governor Cooper’s Executive Order...Read More
Both Ingles and SaveMore have said they will be open for seniors and folks with compromised immune systems from 7-8 AM on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings starting tomorrow morning, Tuesday, March 23rd at 7AM....Read More
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The Mitchell Senior Center stopped opening to the public on Monday March 16, 2020. However, on that date we began doing drive-thru meals for those who call in to let us know they need one. We also...Read More
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Avery, Mitchell, Yancey Co. Child Care Centers as of 03/27/2020 Avery Co. Children’s Castle (NO openings for child care) 1019 Walt Clark Road Newland 828-733-2030 Kingdom Kids Child Care (Has openings for: one 1yr old, three...Read More
As of Friday March 27th at 6 pm, throughout the state of NC: Presumptive and Confirmed – 763 Deaths – 3 NC Completed Tests – 15136 There are no presumptive or confirmed cases in Yancey County (From...Read More
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Good morning Task Force, hope you all are staying well! Home Remedies: I am excited to share with you all the link to our first Home Remedies virtual session which is taking place this Saturday at 10am! Our topic, Super...Read More
The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners met Thursday afternoon to discuss the Coronavirus situation in light of the first positive test result in Mitchell County. The purpose of the meeting was to receive updates from Emergency Management,...Read More
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For people who think they might have COVID-19 and have mild symptoms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends they stay home and call their doctor for medical advice. Most people who get COVID-19 will have mild...Read More
(Notice from District Attorney Seth Banks) During these difficult times the District Attorney’s Office in Avery, Madison, Mitchell, Watauga, and Yancey Counties remain open with staff members standing by to assist members of the public,” District Attorney...Read More
Toe River Health District Announces First Confirmed Case of COVID-19 in Mitchell County Ledger, NC (March 25, 2020). The Mitchell County Health Department, part of Toe River Health District, was notified at 8:30 Wednesday night (3/25/20) that...Read More
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Division of Health Benefits (NC Medicaid) will temporarily increase payments rates to long-term care providers and facilities to support them in caring for Medicaid beneficiaries who are...Read More
Dear friends and partners, I am pleased to announce that earlier today, in partnership with the Golden LEAF Foundation, Thread Capital, and other nonprofit lenders throughout the state, the NC Rural Center launched a new emergency small business...Read More
Task Force Members, See below tips from Yancey Emergency Services as well as an attached document from Pyramid Health detailing virtual recovery resources. Suicide Prevention Lifeline Coping Tips People that are feeling emotional distress related to COVID-19...Read More
(March 25, 2020) The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina announced 38 grants totaling $286,800 from its Emergency and Disaster Response Fund to nonprofits addressing COVID-19 pandemic response and relief efforts in 18 counties of Western North Carolina...Read More
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The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to pose a looming threat to the health and safety of the people of Mitchell County. As the situation continues to develop and new cases are reported throughout the state and the...Read More
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has partnered with the North Carolina Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) network to launch a hotline to provide child care options for children of critical workers...Read More
CMS Approves Medicaid Section 1135 Waivers for 11 Additional States in Response to COVID-19 Section 1135 waivers give states and providers regulatory relief on a range of requirements Today, in keeping with its commitment to ensure...Read More
Good morning Task Force members, hope you all are staying well during these difficult days. Below are important updates: 1. The Home Remedies Initiative will begin virtual sessions this Saturday, March 28 at 10am. Login details will be provided...Read More
As of Monday, March 23rd at 6 pm, throughout the state of NC: 297 Cases (Presumptive and Confirmed) – 297 Deaths – 0 NC Completed Tests – 8438 There are no presumptive or confirmed cases in Yancey County...Read More
In response to the growing concern amid Covid-19 Mitchell County offices will be closing to foot traffic effective today March 23rd. It is the goal of Mitchell County to continue to serve our citizens and be available...Read More
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While public operations at Dept. of Natural and Cultural Resources institutions remain temporarily suspended, many of our engaging programs and resources can be experienced online. NCLearn@Home (www.ncdcr.gov/nclearn@home) is a new website designed to gather online content and educational...Read More
Due to the CDC and government recommendations encouraged worldwide with the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and the recommendation from USA Cycling, the Freewheelers Association of Spartanburg has decided to cancel the 45th Annual Assault on Mt....Read More
WASHINGTON – President Trump signed into law S. 3503 [congress.gov], March 21, which will enable the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue providing the same level of education benefits to students having to take courses online due to the coronavirus...Read More
As of 6pm Sunday, throughout North Carolina, there are 255 Presumptive and confirmed cases of COVID-19 and no deaths in the state. On Friday afternoon the State Board of Elections rescheduled the Republican second primary in the...Read More
Two mountain hospitals have announced new restrictions. On March 21, 2020, in a release, Mission Health says they will no longer be allowing visitors to any facilities due to COVID-19 outbreak concerns. AdventHealth Hendersonville is also suspending...Read More
Mission Hospital to Suspend Non-Essential Surgeries and Procedures Effective Monday, March 23, 2020 ASHEVILLE, N.C. – March 21, 2020 – Today, Mission Hospital announced the suspension of all non-essential surgery and procedures effective Monday, March 23, in...Read More
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Exercising her emergency powers on Friday, State Board of Elections Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell rescheduled the Republican second primary in the 11th Congressional District to Tuesday, June 23. The contest between Republican candidates Lynda Bennett and Madison...Read More
We are ready to share our plan now for remote learning. Our middle and high school students should have received an email from their teachers about assignments for next week. Our elementary schools will be ready on...Read More
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SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to North Carolina Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) ATLANTA– TheU.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to North Carolina small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as...Read More
The NC High Peaks Trail Association will suspend all hikes for the next few weeks on the advice of public health officials who say groups of more than 10 should not gather even for healthy recreational activities....Read More
Governor Roy Cooper has announced NC 2-1-1 by United Way of North Carolina as a resource for people to call for assistance related to the COVID-19 coronavirus. NC 2-1-1 is an information and referral service that families and...Read More
Regional Funders Partner to Award Emergency Grants in Response to COVID-19 Nonprofits Invited to Apply (March 18, 2020) A coalition of regional funders has come together to support an Emergency and Disaster Response Fund activated and administered...Read More
There has been NO illness during the current session at Penland School of Craft. However, responding to the rapidly changing public health situation, the staff has decided to close down the session today. Many of our students...Read More
Partners Aligned Toward Health (PATH) In-person Home Remedies sessions have been cancelled until further notice. In the meantime, we are working to develop “virtual” sessions that community members will be able to take advantage of from the...Read More
Out of an abundance of caution and both Governor Cooper’s recommendation to cancel or postpone gatherings of over 100 people, and the CDC’s current recommendation against gatherings of 50 or more people, due to the COVID-19 virus, the MCAR Board has made...Read More
The situation surrounding Covid-19 is constantly changing. The MCAR staff and Board of Directors are monitoring updates and information about the virus very closely. The health and safety of our staff, visitors, and the animals in our...Read More
