Frosty Temps, Measles Alert, Walgreens Reopens, Bulldog Hoops, and Weekend Vibes in Asheville

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Saturday, January 17th. Bundle up, Asheville, because that frigid Arctic air and gusty winds are sticking around, turning wind chills downright biting and ramping up fire risks across our mountains today. The Asheville Fire Department is reminding everyone to stock those emergency kits, bring pets inside, and check on neighbors, as hypothermia and frostbite dont play nice in these temps. Expect sunny skies with a high near 47, but light snow showers or a quick sleety mix could pop up overnight into early morning, with little accumulationmostly just enough to make mountain drives a tad slick. Colder nights ahead, dipping to the teens by Sunday, so plan accordingly for whatever adventures you chase. On the health front, Buncombe County Public Health has quarantined about 100 folks linked to two new pediatric measles cases at Asheville-Pisgah Christian Schoolunvaccinated siblings bringing the state total to seven. Its not a full lockdownyou can still hit the park with familybut officials stress knowing your immunization status, especially with local school rates hovering around 90 percent, below the 95 needed for solid community protection. Call your doc first if symptoms show, and lets keep our kids safe amid this uptick. Great news for everyday errands: the Walgreens on Tunnel Road, shut down 16 months after Hurricane Helene flooded it out, reopens next week. Thats a real win for Swannanoa River neighbors rebuilding post-storm, getting back pharmacy access without the detour hassle. Sports fans, gear up in black for UNC Ashevilles mens basketball at Kimmel Arena this afternoon at 2pm, hosting Winthrop in a Big South clash streamed on ESPN+. The Bulldogs, sitting at 8-11, just missed a road upset and welcome Toyaz Solomon to the 1,000-point club. First 500 fans score a free black replica jersey in this Dark Mode game, plus an on-court tribute to local legend Wilma M. Sherrill during the first timeout. Catch the action and feel that community pulse. For evening vibes, Atmosphere with Sage Francis rocks The Orange Peel at 7:30pmhip-hop heads, snag those tickets fast. Or get creative at Fired Up Lounge on Wall Street with their Saturday paint night, perfect for shaking off the chill. Art lovers, swing by Jaime Byrds gallery in the River Arts District from 11am to 4pm for massive contemporary oil paintings bursting with light and calmperfect for your space. And families, Asheville Community Theater wraps Frozen Jr. today with shows thatll have kids singing Let It Go all weekend. Stay warm, stay connected, and make today count in our vibrant mountain town. This has been Asheville Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.