Restoration Update: City Hall
In recent years, the City of Asheville has spent millions of dollars fixing up City Hall. Staff members argue the building is on the National Register of Historic Places, so it is in the taxpayers' interest to conserve the landmark. This 100-year-old building, outfitted largely with original equipment until recently, is also the office space for several workers, who deserve not only functional HVAC but a safe workspace devoid of water damage.
Two UNCA Students Receive Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship for Science Research
UNC Asheville undergraduates Dylan Major and Ari Puentes have been awarded the Goldwater Scholarship for their work in natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics.
Buckminster Fuller’s Plans to Save the Planet Exhibit
R. Buckminster Fuller’s creations and designs are brought to Western North Carolina as part of the exhibition Altruistic Genius: Buckminster Fuller’s Plans to Save the Planet, which also informs visitors about Fuller’s engineering, mathematics, and housing solutions for the sustainability of people and the planet. The show is divided into three sections: Inventions; Synergetics; and […]
Three Historic Markers Within Feet of Each Other
You're told that you should never discuss religion and politics. Still, this week, that's going to be unavoidable, as at the corner of these two roads, you'll find three very interesting plaques marking an early missionary and two politicians.
Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra Elevates the Youth’s Listening
Since 1971, the Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra (HSO) has been a vital part of the local arts scene, promoting a love of music through outreach programs for people of all ages in the community.
Magnetic Theatre’s Fish Proves a Vantablack Comedy!
The blackest paint in the world was invented in 2014. Its’ name is Vantablack. "Fish," the new play at The Magnetic Theatre, isn’t just a black comedy—it’s vantablack.
A River Runs Beside It: French Broad River Academy
Most days it runs lazily through the mountains of Western North Carolina, but after a good couple of days of rain, it can rage out of its banks to threaten buildings and infrastructures along its river banks. The French Broad River is an age-old part of the mountains here and a significant part of the […]
New Bill Would Limit What Weaverville Can Do About STRs
A bill in the North Carolina Senate could make any attempt by the Weaverville Town Council to limit whole-house short-term rentals (STR) an ineffective effort. It could also end STR bans in other North Carolina towns and cities like Asheville.
East Eagles Learn Various Adulting 101 Tips
Many adults say they wish they were shown the ropes on responsibilities. Now, some local students learned practical lessons in a potentially trend-setting experience.
‘Mary Poppins’ Comes to North Buncombe High Stage
North Buncombe High Students bring another great production to the high school stage.