Anthony Abraira
ALDI Reopens Asheville Store with Community Support
ALDI reopened its East Asheville store on July 10, 2025, celebrating community resilience post-Hurricane Helene with a $10,000 donation to MANNA FoodBank. The event featured giveaways and highlighted ALDI's commitment to affordable groceries and local support.
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.
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.
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.
The New Frontier of Women’s Health: Novant Health Women’s Specialty Care
Women’s health is no longer an afterthought; it is at the forefront of healthcare transformation in Asheville, thanks to Novant Health Women’s Specialty Care – Asheville.
Asheville Declares July 2025 Independent Retailer Month
Asheville has proclaimed July 2025 as Independent Retailer Month, encouraging residents to shift their spending towards local businesses. The initiative includes various campaigns aimed at boosting community engagement and supporting the local economy.
Local Artists Showcase Their Talent at MHU’s Weizenblatt Gallery
The Madison County Arts Council and Weizenblatt Gallery at Mars Hill University announced FRESH:ReFRESH, an art exhibit featuring new works from 42 local artists. Running from June 27 to August 1, 2025, it includes various media. Receptions are scheduled for June 27 and August 1. The exhibit highlights community engagement in the arts.
The Resilience of Local Food: ASAP’s 2025–26 Local Food Guide
The 2025–26 Local Food Guide from ASAP is a vital resource that highlights local farms and food producers while celebrating community resilience in the face of adversity. With stories of recovery from Hurricane Helene and initiatives like SNAP at farmers markets, this guide underscores the importance of supporting local agriculture.
The Child Care Crisis: A Call for Action in North Carolina
In this critical moment for child care in North Carolina, advocates are calling for immediate action to ensure that every child has access to quality education without compromising family stability or educator livelihoods.