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Baseball Juggernauts Getting into Full Swing
Local baseball powerhouses T.C. Roberson and Asheville are in full swing in the new season, with A.C. Reynolds and West Henderson less consistent but also providing highlights.
‘Crafty Brewers’ Lead East to Historic 27-1 Season
East Henderson Eagle’s magical season ended at 27-1 on Friday with a heart-wrenching, last-second defeat but their fans promptly honored their achievements.
Meet the Seniors of T.C. Roberson: Key Players for Back-to-Back Champions
T.C. Roberson is swinging for state history, returning its star nucleus in striving for three straight 4A state baseball titles in a row.
Can East Henderson Win Three Consecutive M7 Tournament Titles?
The Hendersonville-Asheville area is known for its many unique craft brewers, and now also for “Crafty Brewer” brothers Caiden and Jaylin and their talented, unbeaten East Henderson Eagle basketball brethren.
Celebrity Tennis Benefit for Storm Recovery Proves a Blast
Stars Servin’ Up Love delighted a packed crowd with plenty of crisp shots and wide grins, raising money for several local organizations to help them recover from severe Tropical Storm Helene damage.
Relive the Best of the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s with Mix Tape at Flat Rock Playhouse
The Flat Rock Playhouse is delivering the hit musical 'Cats', a few months after it was postponed due to Tropical Storm Helene.
Live Music & Community Spirit: Zuma Coffee’s Recovery Fundraiser Event
The Zuma Coffee Recovery Fundraiser on January 31 will feature live music from various artists to support storm repairs and the reopening of Zuma Coffee Provisions, which suffered severe flooding from Hurricane Helene, with net proceeds going towards restoration efforts.
State Titles in 2024 for Diamond Rams, Falcon Volleyball and Cheerleaders
The Buncombe-Henderson sports scene in 2024 is highlighted by state champion programs of West Henderson in volleyball and cheerleading, and T.C. Roberson baseball.
Baseball Rams Maybin, Coach Smith Join WNC Sports Hall of Fame
Cameron Maybin, one of the most celebrated local baseball players ever, joined the WNC Sports Hall of Fame along with his crusty T.C. Roberson high school baseball coach, Tom Smith.
Rockets Reach Final Four in Soccer; Jets Next-Best
A.C. Reynolds Rockets edged visiting Enka 2-1 in double overtime in a third-round battle of Mountain Athletic Conference co-champions, then went won again to reach the 3A state playoff’s final four.