Katrina Morgan
N. Henderson High School Announces New Athletic Director
Dr. John Shepard, principal at North Henderson High School, announced that Mr. Adam Maybin would be stepping into the role of assistant principal and athletic director. A native of Henderson County and graduate of East Henderson High School, Mr. Maybin has spent the last ten years as a social studies teacher at Apple Valley Middle […]
Annual Winter Oysters & Champagne Party
All Day Darling is bringing back their annual Winter Oysters and Champagne Party on Sunday, January 29. The open-house style festivities will welcome attendees to stop in anytime between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. to enjoy champagne and wine from Advintage Wine, raw oysters on the half shell, lobster rolls, hot dogs from Right There […]
Peter Pan, Jr. Debuts at Diana Wortham
Asheville Junior Theater, AJT, burst onto the Asheville performing arts scene in June 2022 with their first production of Matilda the Musical Jr., following the aspirations of owner/producer/director Kelly Haas, who has a master’s degree in film from USC and extensive experience with a junior theater company in California. “We are a boutique junior theater […]
SECU Foundation Provides Grant to YMI Cultural Center
The nation’s oldest free-standing African American Cultural Center in Buncombe County receives a $40,000 SECU Foundation grant to Advance Mission. The SECU Foundation has provided a $40,000 grant to the YMI Cultural Center in Asheville to help expand support and programming. Established in 1892, the historical institution is the oldest free-standing African American cultural center in […]
Henderson County Tourism Grant Program Now Open
Applications for the Henderson County Tourism Development Authority (HCTDA) grant program are being accepted now through January 22, 2023, using the HCTDA’s online application, available at www.GrantsForTourism.com. $500,000 in grant funding will be awarded to as many Henderson County tourism projects as possible. There are three grant types: destination marketing grants, destination event grants, and […]
Shaking the Tax Collector’s Thinking
The other day as I was turning the pages of a local newspaper I came across an article that was headed, “Buncombe tries to fix its property tax appraisal system.” I thought it might shed a little light on a subject that is constantly being bantered about, so I decided I would peruse through it. […]
Blue Ridge CC Expands Early Childhood Education Program
In response to a local shortage of pre-kindergarten educators, Blue Ridge Community College will expand its Early Childhood Education (ECE) program next year thanks to a $1 million grant provided by Dogwood Health Trust. The grant funds the college’s ECE Recruiting and Success Initiative, which aims to increase pre-kindergarten options for parents in Henderson and […]
Girl Scouts Awarded for National Gingerbread House Competition
The Girl Scouts of Troop 42504 placed in the top 10 of the youth category at the 30th Annual National Gingerbread House Competition.
Pack Square Plaza Visioning Project Events in December
The City of Asheville and Buncombe County have announced public engagement opportunities and events to inform the community about the Pack Square Plaza Visioning Project.
How to Create the Perfect Charcuterie Board for Your Holiday Party
Are you hosting a holiday party and looking for a simple way to impress your guests? The Texas Roadhouse Butcher Shop is sharing steps for building an eye-catching and mouth-watering charcuterie board that will add color, flavor, and variety to your holiday table. 1. Grab a platter or surface to display your charcuterie. Anything will […]