Activists Fault City’s Approach to Equity
A second problem with today’s approach to equity and inclusion is that, instead of encouraging a search for common ground, a tried and true first-step in relationship-building, it seeks to put people in silos.
WCRM’s ‘Coats for the Cold’ Event Being Held Outdoors
Western Carolina Rescue Ministries (WCRM) is prepping for its annual Coats for the Cold event, happening Saturday, November 7, 2020, from 12:00-3:00 p.m. The event will take place at Western Carolina Rescue Ministries, located at 225 Patton Avenue.
Commissioners Addressing Full Plate of Crises
At their last work session, the Buncombe County Commissioners heard several reports about the extraordinary actions the county is taking in response to these extraordinary times.
Bullington Gardens Announce Dahlia Quilt Winner
On October 2nd Bullington Gardens' quilt winner was announced: Carrie Blair from Brevard.
Buncombe county government reviews current shutdown statistics
The Buncombe County Commissioners’ last briefing began mildly, with an update from Health Director Stacie Saunders on local COVID-19 statistics.
Residential treatment facility confirms case of COVID-19
Solstice East, a residential treatment facility has confirmed they had a case of COVID-19 in their center.
My first sporting event since the era of BLM & COVID-19
I watched my first sporting event since the era of Black Lives Matter (BLM) and COVID-19 began, and I thought I’d relate my impressions of my viewing experience.
Festivities abound for Labor Day weekend in Hendersonville
Hendersonville's annual apple festival parade was cancelled due to COVID-19. Instead, Downtown Hendersonville held a Labor Day celebration.
Absentee ballots with built-in safeguards differ from mail-in ballots
It is important that North Carolinians know that voting by mail in North Carolina is not the same as the current national discussion of a mail-in ballot.
How about some pie, anyone?
Baked of Woodfin re-opened on July 15 for takeout.