Jacobi Alexander

8th Annual Distinguished Citizen Dinner Honoring Oscar Wong

For the last eight years, our city of Asheville has been proud to put on the Annual Distinguished Citizens Dinner to honor some of the exemplary people living in our community. Founded by the Daniel Boone Council, Boy Scouts of America, the award honors those who have gone above and beyond in showing service to […]

Local Teacher Gets the Hot Sauce Right

With backgrounds in chemistry and business broking, it's no wonder George and Kathy Batten are making such flavorful hot sauces and pepper jams today.

Green Man & Jack of the Wood Toast St. Patrick’s Day

Looking back, our nation has been celebrating St. Patrick’s Day for much longer than one might imagine. The first celebration that took place on this side of the world was in 1600, in a Spanish colony that is now Saint Augustine, FL, with the first parade being held a year later. As a nation, we […]