“Pandemic Amnesty?” I Don’t Think So
Emily Oster proposes a sentiment for the country that beckons both forgiveness for our social behavior and the US government's overreaches during the "stop the spread" campaign during COVID.
City of Hendersonville Offices Closed in Observance of Veterans Day
The City of Hendersonville government offices will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2022, in observance of Veterans Day. No garbage, recycling, brush, or leaf collection will take place on Friday, November 11, for City of Hendersonville customers. Collection for Friday customers will be delayed by one week, with collection resuming on Friday, November 18, […]
50 Year Reunion for NBHS Class of 1972
A reunion for the North Buncombe High School class of 1972 was held on September 10th at the Weaverville Community Center to commemorate their 50th class reunion. There were around 54 classmates there, along with wives and friends. Charlene Morgan Young and Lenda Sprague, two former professors, participated in the celebration. The Brank Family gospel […]
Continuance of Development Review Could Lead to Lawsuit
Woodfin's planning board could face a lawsuit after it continued its review of a 110-unit development on 16.93 acres.
Hendersonville Christmas Parade Street Closures on December 3
On Saturday, December 3, Hendersonville’s Christmas parade organized by the Hendersonville Merchants & Business Association will be taking place in downtown Hendersonville. This year’s parade will take place in the evening starting at 6:00 PM with the theme ‘Christmas Lights.’ The parade route stretches from 5 Points to the southern end of Main Street at […]
Buncombe’s Plans for Solid Waste
Buncombe County's solid waste enterprise fund is trialing new ideas to extend the life of the landfill and contain greenhouse gas emissions.
Supporting North Carolina Veterans
For Air Force veteran Lane Dyer, giving back to the veteran community is more than just a job; it’s a passion. “We have come so far in our efforts to support veterans and their families,” said Dyer, North Carolina’s state director of Veterans’ Employment and Training Services. “The transition and career services available to transitioning […]
Asheville Housing Authority Ushers in New Affordable Housing Development
The "Reimagining Deaverview" initiative's first phase is a new rental complex with 82 apartments.
Bearcats, Falcons, Warriors and Rockets Win Openers
Hendersonville fended off West Lincoln 36-29 on Halloween week to spook the ghost of running opponents.
“Friends of Music” Present Dynamic Programs
The public is invited to a variety of outstanding musical programs throughout 2022 and 2023 at St. John in the Wilderness Church in Flat Rock.