Hello, dear readers! As the summer heat begins to cool down just a bit, we’re catching delightful hints of fall in the air. This week’s newsletter is full of stories that will warm your heart and keep you informed. We bid farewell to beloved musical director Dewitt Tipton, who has enriched our community with his exceptional talent over the years. Don’t miss the vibrant evening at Grey Eagle Events, featuring local stars like Ash Taylor and Andrew Wooten, where country and Americana will fill the air. Meanwhile, NC Treasurer Dale Folwell is working tirelessly to address the State Health Plan’s financial challenges, and Buncombe County’s Van Duncan is advocating for a revenue-neutral tax rate to help ease the burden on homeowners. Dive in for all the details and enjoy the subtle shift towards a new season!

❤️ Katrina Morgan, Editor

• Grey Eagle Events Presents a Night of Local Talent

  Grey Eagle Events will host an unforgettable evening at The Outpost in Asheville featuring local talents Ash Taylor, Andrew Wooten, and Fancy & The Gentlemen, showcasing a vibrant blend of country, Americana, and southern rock music.

• North Carolina’s State Health Plan On Brink of Insolvency

  The State Health Plan, a plan that covers 750,000 state employees is in deep financial trouble. NC Treasurer Dale Folwell is doing everything he can to fund the plan in the short time he has left in office.

• Pianist Prodigy Tavernier Returns Home for Concert

  Hendersonville native Christopher Tavernier and his lady friend teamed to perform a free concert last week.

• County Received Nearly $5 Million To Release Arrestees

  Did the county's multi-million dollar grant from The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation play a role in Houston's release?

• Join us for the opening reception of our latest exhibit at On the Wing Gallery on August 16, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Experience a captivating display where hand-painted insects and real butterflies converge, featuring the work of artists Deb Karash, Sam Trophia, Shane Hall, and David Trophia. The event is free to attend, and we look forward to seeing you at 20 Artful Way, #105, Asheville, NC 28801. For more information, contact David Trophia at (815) 299-1201 or via email  at  Davetinnc@aol.com.

• Join us for free tours of the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness in Flat Rock on August 17 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Tours begin inside the Carriage Door entrance and are guided by church docents. Advance reservations are required and can be made online at www.stjohnflatrock.org/tours. Tours are held the third Saturday of each month from March through December, lasting about one hour. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Location: 1905 Greenville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28739. For more information,  call 828-693-9783.

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