Dasha Morgan
Full Calendar of Events This Spring at St. John in the Wilderness
Many activities are worth noting that will be taking place at the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness in Flat Rock this spring.
NC Stage Company Brings Tony Award-Winning Play to Stage
Another delightful comedy with Equity actors will be on stage this month at NC Stage Company in downtown Asheville.
Beloved Flat Creek Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday
Friends and family gathered to celebrate the 100th birthday of their beloved musical friend, Ardeth Peeke Rice February 19.
LAF Panel Discusses State of Local News in Western North Carolina
Five leading journalists in Western North Carolina discuss their thoughts on the media today, what some of the significant factors are and how they strive to report the news best to their audience.
WNC Locals Respond to Earthquake Victims With Aid
The Togar family in Asheville has sent truckloads of nutritious hot food with chefs to prepare the meal for those hit by the horrific disaster in Turkey. Hearts with Hands in Swannanoa has also sent a team of helpers, bringing hundreds of food boxes with water, tents, and other needed items.
Local Chapter of DAR Honors Four Seniors for Citizenship
The Joseph McDowell Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recognized four high school seniors in Hendersonville for their citizenship at a luncheon meeting.
36th National Arts & Crafts Conference Returns to Omni Grove Park Inn
The Arts and Crafts Movement swept across the United States in the late 1800s, creating a demand for handcrafted items in contrast to mass-produced items. Thousands will be shopping, learning, and collecting these lovely items at the Omni Grove Park Inn for three days, Feb. 17th, 18th, and 19th.
Leadership Asheville Forum Discusses Election Integrity in NC
Justice Robert F. Orr and Chris Cooper of Western Carolina University spoke about many of the current issues facing North Carolina in holding fair elections.
Weekend Activities Honor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Andrew Aydin, a noted author and activist, and Preston Blakely, the Mayor of Fletcher, spoke at the 42nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Prayer Breakfast held at the Crowne Plaza Event Center on Saturday, January 14th. More activity followed throughout the weekend.
Black Mountain Mayor Returns to Build Better Community
In the small town of Black Mountain, Mayor Mike Sobol headed back to the office he held from 2013 to 2017. He has high hopes of "getting things done." With his many plans for the future, he wants to build a cohesive, caring community.