Local Star Brayden Corn Picked in MLB Draft
North Henderson Knight alumnus Brayden Corn has already signed with the Seattle Mariners, the MLB club that drafted him last week.
Thrilling Grand Prix Equestrian Competitions
Tryon International, located in the Blue Ridge Foothills of Mill Spring, NC., is a destination for all who love horses, outdoor living, and an active lifestyle.
Baseball Collegian Honeycrisps are Playing Crisply
Local high school baseball players of recent stardom are shining on the division-leading Hendersonville Honeycrisps, in a summer league for collegians.
Mission Impossible Villain Esai Morales Delights Locals
Distinguished actor Esai Morales showed his jovial side in a tennis benefit in Asheville this year, sharply contrasting with his magnificently sinister Gabriel character now battling Tom Cruise on the big screen.
WNC’s Slugging Cal Raleigh is on Pace for Historic MLB Season
Area native Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners is on pace to hit more major league home runs than any catcher and any switch-hitter ever, and has slugged more (33) homers than any catcher in the first half of a season.
Local Boys’ Tennis Squads Hold Court
Buncombe and Henderson county public high schools again sparkled in boys’ tennis with championships in all four conferences they compete in, and with T.C. Roberson and West Henderson each winning in three playoff rounds.
The Future of Track: Tryon International’s New High-Speed Indoor Track
This article explores Tryon International's upcoming installation of a high-speed indoor track designed to host elite athletic events. With insights from Indoor Track Meet Coordinator Ben Paxton, it highlights the facility's potential impact on local athletes and its commitment to excellence in sports.
Two Local Squads Reach Round Three in Soccer
Hendersonville Lady Bearcats and West Henderson Lady Falcons went furthest in girls state soccer playoffs, both reaching round three where they lost on the road.
Karlyn Pickens: North Buncombe Alum Shines on National Stage
Weaverville’s own Karlyn Pickens is turning heads as she leads the Tennessee Lady Volunteers into the 2025 Women’s College World Series. The former North Buncombe High School standout has emerged as one of the most dominant pitchers in collegiate softball, and her recent performances have only solidified her national reputation. In the Knoxville Super Regional […]
Local State Champion Squads Win WNC Sports Awards
The 2025 WNC Sports Awards winners from Buncombe and Henderson county high schools include three-time reigning state baseball champion T.C. Roberson Rams and star Micah Simpson, state volleyball champion West Henderson Falcons and Emma Bryson, and Erwin football receiver and track leaper Lawson Reynolds.