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Food Trails Explore Cheese, Ice Cream, Breweries and Vineyards
An easy way to connect and locate local craftsmen and gourmet artisans is to look online at the cheese, ice cream, and beverage Trail Maps.
Mission Impossible Villain Esai Morales Delights Locals
Distinguished actor Esai Morales showed his jovial side in a tennis benefit in Asheville this year, sharply contrasting with his magnificently sinister Gabriel character now battling Tom Cruise on the big screen.
Mayor Manheimer Highlights Progress Since Hurricane Helene
As summer progressed in Western North Carolina, Mayor Esther Manheimer reflected on recovery since Hurricane Helene, noting over 160,100 households received $468.8 million in FEMA assistance. While significant progress has been made, questions about long-term sustainability persist. Manheimer encouraged residents to access resources and emphasized the need for ongoing emotional support as the community recovers.
Executive Orders Impacting Buncombe County
As lawsuits opposing executive orders to eliminate DEI and disincentivize illegal migration are working their way through the court system, the Buncombe County Commissioners went into closed session to discuss three of them.
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Heritage Fire Ignites Culinary Excitement
Heritage Fire is an all-inclusive culinary event featuring local chefs grilling heritage-breed proteins and heirloom vegetables. Set for July 13, 2025, at The Horse Shoe Farm in Hendersonville, it promises an engaging experience for food lovers.
Trolls to Enchant Asheville This Winter
Trolls: A Field Study is an outdoor art exhibition by Thomas Dambo featuring twelve interactive sculptures made from reclaimed materials. It opens at The North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville on November 15, 2025, running until February 17, 2026.
Saluda Grade Trail Purchase Makes Rail Trail a Reality
A coalition of nonprofits announces the purchase of a rail corridor for the Saluda Grade Trail.
Local Student Receives Prestigious Scholarship from NYIT
Citlally Diaz Mar from Hendersonville received the Theodore K. Steele Memorial Scholarship at NYIT for achieving a GPA of 3.75. The scholarship highlights academic excellence and supports students in their educational pursuits. NYIT offers diverse programs and has a global network of alumni dedicated to innovation and addressing modern challenges.
New Mandate for Airbnb Managers
Legislation went into effect on July 1 requiring all North Carolina property managers renting lodging accommodations to receive human trafficking awareness training. A lodging facility's employees and contractors involved in housekeeping, maintenance, guest registration, or food and beverage service must also receive the training.
Nominations Open for 2024-2025 Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award
The Asheville Museum of History opened nominations for the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award, celebrating literary works published between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2025. The award includes a $2,500 prize and honors authors connected to western North Carolina. Nominations are due by July 31, 2025, with a ceremony planned for December 2025.