A Celebration of Youth and Tradition at the Blue Ridge Jamboree
The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts will resonate with the sounds of Appalachia, echoing the rich musical traditions of the Blue Ridge region. The occasion? The “Blue Ridge Jamboree: ON THE RISE,” a showcase spotlighting the most promising young artists of the area, all under the age of 25. Scheduled for March 9 at […]
Robert Pressley: A Man of Many Hats
From racing champion to county commissioner to hotdog restaurant owner, Robert Pressley's diverse career reflects his connection to racing, community, and business. With Celebrity's Hotdogs serving as a gathering place for racing fans and locals, Pressley's legacy continues to thrive in Asheville.
Housing Subsidies Deemed Racist
After years of trying, the City of Asheville finally adjusted its Land Use Incentive Grant program to the point developers found it financially workable. Now, activists are arguing it is racist to build housing for persons earning close to 80% AMI because median incomes for people of color are far less. The city responded by putting the LUIG program on hold until it can undergo an equity analysis.
Pritchard: A Historical Portrait of a Visionary Leader
Riding along Merrimon Avenue at Chestnut Street in Asheville, you’ll find this historical marker: JETER C. PRITCHARD, United States Senator, 1895-1903, Republican leader, newspaperman, federal judge. His home is 3/10 mile east; grave is 1.3 mi. west. Jeter Conley Pritchard, a name synonymous with vision, leadership, and innovation, stands as a towering figure in the […]
Confirmed: Dead Ducks At Lake Have Avian Flu
McVey emphasized that while Avian Flu poses no immediate threat to human health for those near infected waterfowl or water sources, it presents a significant risk to domestic poultry populations, including backyard flocks and other waterfowl species.
Mission’s Patient Wait Times Exposed
After being threatened with losing Medicare and Medicaid funding, Mission HCA's plan proposes direct, intentional, and root-level actions to improve patient outcomes. CMO Anthony Spensieri has already announced he is stepping down as AG Josh Stein, Senator Julie Mayfield, and local government leaders put the heat on HCA.
Heritage, Music, and Critters: Oh My!
The Asheville Celtic Festival has been a resounding success from the very beginning, much to the festival co-founder's surprise, and it's still growing.
Town Announces First Female Police Chief
Selena Coffey, has announced the appointment of Assistant Police Chief Somer Oberlin to succeed Chief Ron Davis as Weaverville’s new Police Chief upon his retirement.
What’s going on at Leicester Fire Department?
The longtime fire chief at Leicester Fire Department is gone, and allegations of fraud, insurance laps, firings, and even alleged investigation by Haywood County Sheriff’s Office of one of the former firefighters sexting a minor. Those are some of the allegations going on that are making residents say, “What is going on at Leicester Fire […]
Caring for Trees in Your Backyard
A Tree Health Care class is to be held by the Hendersonville Tree Board, open to the public at no charge to teach techniques to help improve tree health in their own backyard.