Detect, Repair, Conserve: Town’s Proactive Approach to Water Sustainability
Spearheaded by the EPA’s WaterSense® program, Fix a Leak Week has become an annual initiative aimed at encouraging water conservation and minimizing wastage in households across the country. With small droplets from leaky faucets and unnoticed toilet tank leaks accounting for a significant portion of water waste, the event seeks to empower consumers to detect […]
Like Mission, Statistical Analysis Can Improve
John Allen Paulos’ classic, A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper, showed no mercy to the poor correspondent, who had to make numeric statements within a tight word limit and without the use of symbols. What follows is an attempt to use news math to show that some numbers printed to disgrace Mission HCA are actually making it look good.
Turkish Delights to Local Celebrities: The Vibrant Legacy of Togar Rugs
Togar Rugs has been importing the handiwork of rural Turkish artisans to the United States for 47 years.
Revolutionary War Talk
Discover the untold stories of The Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War with renowned historians Garry Linton and Craig Isaacson. Sponsored by the esteemed Dry Ridge Museum, this enlightening presentation will occur on Friday, March 22, at 10:30 am at the Weaverville Community Center. Join us for a captivating journey through the history of Western […]
Neighbors Oppose Venue’s Late Noise Plea
Residents in Weaverville opposed extending the noise curfew for the events venue Weaver House, despite pleas from venue representatives citing negative business impacts and the need to accommodate younger clientele. The town council decided not to take any action, fearing it would set a precedent for other businesses to ask for similar extensions.
Skeptics: HCA Needs Paradigm Shift to Make Mission Viable
Mission HCA passed its state and federal inspections and drafted a corrective action plan that was approved by regulators. Now, as the hospital system works to implement its plan, critics argue that patients will not receive appropriate care without a change in priorities and a change in corporate culture.
Dazzling Glass Sculptor on Exhibit at BIltmore Estate
Dale Chihuly's glass creations are awe-inspiring and are reminiscent of what a snorkeler might see underwater.
The Ides: A Unionizing Conceit of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar
Shakespeare & Friends presents "The Ides," a modern retelling of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, set in a corporate world, blending classic themes with modern technology in immersive performances in Landrum and Asheville.
Affordable Housing Plan Community Feedback Session to be Held in Asheville
Asheville’s Community & Economic Development Department will be hosting a Community Feedback Session on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, to present the findings and draft recommendations for the Affordable Housing Plan. The session aims to engage the community in interactive discussions regarding strategies to address affordable housing issues using City resources. The event will showcase a […]
Eileen’s: Over 40 and Beautiful
Eileen Connolly enjoyed a life of retail and design. Now, she's living the dream in The Village, following trends, buying, and spending time with customers to assemble looks to suit their moods and plans.