Is This How We Build a Free Society?
On the agenda for the Buncombe County Commissioners' September 20 meeting were a few items that unabashedly pushed forward those trends that give government its reputation as a power that bites the hand that feeds it, using tax dollars on campaigns to sell programs that foster dependencies, doing for others what they can do for themselves, and also draining its own tax base.
Buncombe’s Plans for Opioid Expenditures
The Buncombe County Commissioners received an update on how staff was going to be responding to the community for using next year's tranche of dollars of opioid settlement funds. Applications included support for distributing free needles, strategic planning, housing, and more.
Prayer & Trash Draws a Larger Crowd Than Usual
A couple of issues drew residents to the Woodfin Town Council's monthly meeting, including the removal of the invocation from the meeting agenda and the town's new trash containers.
2022 North Buncombe Homecoming Court
The 2022 North Buncombe Football Homecoming Courtmembers are (left to right) Lulu Hunter, Gracie Edmonds, Charity Clinedinst, Lorena Alamo, JoJo Cooper (queen), Devon Davis (runner-up), Claire Dewey, Sofia Nave-Ingrao, Christina Harwood and Jasmine Iskandar. Photo by Clint Parker.
Rams Dominate at Black Hawks’ Homecoming Game
The losing streak continued for North Buncombe Friday as the TC Roberson Rams scored almost at will against the Black Hawks on Homecoming night.
Marvel at “God of Carnage” Up Close
A play on feuding couples evolves into a clash over parenting and marriage values.
Pony Rides, Foxhunts and Freestyle Dressage
Tryon's fall equestrian activities are fun for riders and non-riders throughout Western North Carolina.
Mountain Heritage Festival Returns
The Mountain Heritage Festival returns to Mars Hill after two years off due to the pandemic.
Four Weekends of Artistic Pumpkin Displays at Silvermont Park
October weekends (Friday and Saturday) can be filled with family-friendly evening walks through Silvermont in Brevard to enjoy seeing the amazing lighted pumpkin displays.
Bearcats Poke Polk; AHS, ACR, West Roll
Football league title elimination games are underway, as the contending fields thin.