Henderson Co. Republican Men’s Club Hosts Candidate Meeting Ahead of Nov. Election
The Henderson County Republican Men’s Club hosted all Republican candidates on the November 5th election ballot during its meeting on Saturday, September 14th, at the American Legion in Hendersonville. Candidates were encouraged to attend, bringing yard signs, campaign literature, and contribution envelopes. Each candidate was given an equal opportunity to address the attendees. Labor Day […]
$1.08 Million Approved for Carl Sandburg Front Lake Bridge
The Front Lake Dam at the Carl Sandburg Home in Flat Rock has been empty for years due to drainage issues.
Philly Italian Subs and Pasta: A Culinary Gem in Asheville
Howard Knepper insists on using the best marinara, meats, and bread in the world. Business has been so good at Philly Italian Subs and Pasta, he opened a franchise in Atlanta.
Newton Academy Marks First Education in WNC
Still in the Biltmore area this week, our next historic marker is located at the corner of Biltmore Avenue and Unadilla Avenue in Asheville. The marker reads: Established before 1793 as Union Hill Academy. Named for Rev. George Newton. Present Newton Academy School is the fourth building on this site. The origins of Newton Academy […]
Controversy Surrounds Mission Health’s Expansion Amid Concerns Over Care Quality
In a real free-market economy, we would have had three new emergency medical facilities in Buncombe County in the time it has taken for three parties to sue and countersue and exert whatever powers of pull they can muster to vie for the coveted CON to build just one. Additionally, nobody has published estimates of what all this rent-seeking is doing to the costs of local healthcare or how much the frightening polemics are discouraging patients from accessing needed care.
Saluda Grade Trail Moves Forward
The land for the Saluda Grade Trail is now under contract as Conserving Carolina provided a community update.
Electoral College Not Outdated, But Legacy of Founding Fathers
Despite the controversies surrounding it, the Electoral College remains an integral part of the American Republic.
‘Ordinary Days’ at Parkway Playhouse
The Parkway Playhouse's production of "Ordinary Days" explores the importance of chance connections, especially in the Big Apple.
Asheville Junior Theater’s Unique Take on “Into the Woods JR.”
Asheville Junior Theater presents a fresh, intimate reimagining of Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods JR.," featuring 16 young actors in a black-box theater setting, promising an engaging experience that challenges traditional fairy tale narratives and invites audiences of all ages to reflect on their desires and consequences.
Boeing-Boeing Swerves Into Funny Flight
Paris transcends from site of the recent Olympics to the fictional setting of hilarious Boeing-Boeing at Flat Rock Playhouse.