Measles Alert, Hoops Galore, and Art Unwined: Asheville Local Frequency

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Wednesday, January 7th. Folks, we start today with an important health alert thats hitting close to home. Buncombe County health officials have confirmed three cases of measles in children from the same family, the first in decades here after they traveled to an outbreak in Spartanburg, South Carolina. If you were in the Mission Hospital emergency waiting room at 509 Biltmore Avenue between 2 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, January 4th, you might have been exposed, so call the public health department at 828-250-6100 right away for guidance. Symptoms like fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes, and a red rash can show up seven to 21 days later, and this highly contagious virus hangs in the air for hours. The good news? Its vaccine-preventable. Head to the Buncombe County Immunization Clinic at 40 Coxe Avenue for walk-ins today after 9:30 a.m., or see your doctor to check your MMR status, especially with cases rising statewide and nationally. Staying vaccinated keeps our community strong, just like we pulled together after Tropical Storm Helene. Shifting to brighter skies, basketball fans, catch the UNC Asheville mens Bulldogs hosting Longwood tonight at 6:30 p.m. in Kimmel Arena on ESPN Plus. Its YMCA Night, so flash your membership for free tickets. The Bulldogs are hungry after a close loss, with Justin Wright averaging 17 points and Toyaz Solomon dropping career highs. Womens team hits the road to face Gardner-Webb at 7 p.m. in Boiling Springs, leading the Big South in defense. Support our local squads and feel that arena energy. For creative vibes, unwind at Unwined Wednesday Wine and Watercolor event today, where basic supplies are provided, or bring your own to sip and paint with friends. And if youre into glass art, check out the Flame Shop at North Carolina Glass Center for a quick make-your-own session starting at 10:30 a.m. Nature lovers, note a prescribed burn in Cades Covetoday and tomorrow, covering 900 acres to restore meadows, cut fuels, and boost wildlife like deer and birds. Expect smoke but no major closures yetdrive carefully if heading that way. Meanwhile, our moderate drought persists, but weekend rains could deliver up to two inches in the mountains, a welcome boost after a dry spell. Dont miss the Community Engagement Market at Aston Park Apartments this afternoon at 3 p.m., connecting neighbors and resources. Stick around Asheville, weve got heart, hoops, and healing ahead. 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.