Gallant, Renovated Hendersonville High School is Hailed
"Bearcats — strong as a bear, quick as a cat." —HHS principal, Bobby Wilkins.
Superintendent Steps Down as Water System Undergoes Change
Concerns grow over necessary water plant expansions for ensuring safe consumable water is met with the plant's superintendent resigning.
Business Supports Leicester Elementary Supplies Drive
As the sun beats down and kids are still on summer vacation, it’s hard to believe that the start of school is right around the corner. Jeff Weller, an Edward Jones financial advisor in the Leicester community, knows it and is supporting a school supplies donation campaign by using his office as a drop-off location […]
Tax Inequity: Designer “Urban3” Demanding Explanations
Joe Minicozzi and Ori Baber presented to the Buncombe County Commissioners a dissenting opinion directed at the recommendations the county was going to receive from its ad hoc committee.
Peggy Marshall Leading the Education Foundation
The HCEF has a new leader in its 36th year of bolstering local education.
Group Wants To Abolish the Death Penalty in NC
“It has been sixteen years since the last execution in North Carolina, yet the death penalty remains on the books.” So begins a public service announcement sent to our newspaper promoting a film and discussion opposed to the death penalty. It goes on to say, “To honor this anniversary, please join the NC Coalition for […]
State Makes Top 10 in Motorcycle Fatalities
Many North Carolinians enjoy riding motorcycles. Who can blame residents for wanting to enjoy a great mountain road from the back of a motorcycle? Still, riding motorcycles is a more inherently dangerous mode of transportation than other forms. A recent Bike Nite event hosted by Rodney’s Auto in Weaverville showed a strong turnout with motorcycles […]
Ending NC Death Penalty Has a Coalition
“Death Penalty – Racist Roots” by Noel Nickle Zoom, August 21 @ 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. It has been sixteen years since the last execution in North Carolina, yet the death penalty remains on the books. To honor this anniversary, please join the NC Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (NCCADP) for a […]
Art of Storytelling Event
The art of storytelling will be on display when the Weaverville Center for Creative and Healthy Living presents “Cultural Exploration: A Celebration Through Story” on Friday, August 19th at 7 pm at the Weaverville Community Center. The event will feature Ray Christian, Becky Stone, Jim McDowell, and Wallace Bohanan. A quarter of storytellers includes a […]
Sourwood Honey Festival in Black Mountain
A focus on Sourwood honey graces the Black Mountain area with its annual festival.