Local Historian Recognized at Council Meeting
Among other actions at the meeting, Weaverville Mayor Patrick Fitzsimmons presented local historian Jan Lawrence with a proclamation naming April 21st, Jan Lawrence Day in Weaverville.
Friends of the Library’s “Spring Thing”
It’s a “Spring Thing” at the Friends of the Weaverville Library Used Book Store – Saturday, April 15th, 10:30-4:30. Spring Storytime for kids of all ages with songs, stories, and crafts with Miss Jill 11 pm; Pysanky (Ukrainian decorated eggs) talk and demonstration 1 pm; Worms! To keep your soil and garden healthy (hands-on!) with […]
The Truth of the Resurrection
Easter is upon us, and it’s one of two annual special holidays for Christians. Christians celebrate it as the time when Christ arose from the dead. Doubters claim many reasons not to believe in the resurrection, from the belief that Jesus never existed to that he only fainted on the cross and never really died […]
Cordell Completed Advanced Leadership Corps Training
Weaverville Council Member Catherine Cordell successfully completed the Advanced Leadership Corps (ALC) training offered annually to select local elected officials by the School of Government at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. ALC is an intensive leadership development program designed by the School’s Center for Public Leadership and Governance. The weeklong residential program […]
Musical Event in Weaverville
“Homespun Tales and Music” with Michael Reno Harrell and Josh Goforth – Thursday, April 20th 7 pm at the Weaverville Community Center. These nationally known entertainers whose friendship spans many years have put together a unique blend of stories and songs for their first public performance together. Each has roots going back several generations in […]
Little House on the Parking Lot
The owners of Brookstone Baptist Church on Merrimon Avenue wished to rezone the property to convert the existing structures into office spaces. They wanted to save the parking lot, but it didn't fit neatly into any existing zonings.
Is There Reason To Be Concerned?
Last week, I reported on Weaverville Councilwoman Michele Wood’s and Mayor Patrick Fitzsimmons’ concern over whole-house short-term rentals (STRs) in the town. “We’re really concerned with the whole house.” Wood explained that this issue was brought up because neighbors noticed changes in their neighborhood. “The time is right” for regulation of STRs, Wood told the […]
Weaverville’s Responses to Question Regarding STRs
The Tribune asked its Facebook followers, “Are you concerned about the number of whole house short-term rentals in the town?” Here’s what they said: Howard Dusenbery – We are becoming a town of Airbnbs no actual neighborhoods. Need a reg that requires the owner to live on the premises. Michele Clevenger Robinson – Born and […]
Falcons Flying Toward Historic Triple Crown
West Henderson is in “attack mode,” thrashing most baseball opponents.
Don’t Miss This Exhilarating Garden Club Plant Sale
The 71st Annual French Broad River Club Foundation Plant Sale will be held April 22 at 1000 Hendersonville Road. The theme this year is Celebrating Pollinators on Earth Day.