Earl Scruggs Music Festival Returns to Tryon International Equestrian Center
The Earl Scruggs Music Festival returns for its third annual celebration over Labor Day Weekend at the Tryon International Equestrian Center, featuring a diverse lineup of Bluegrass and Americana music, family-friendly activities, and stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
“Art of Transformation Workshop” Scheduled for September in Asheville
The Center for Spiritual Living Asheville will host the “Art of Transformation” workshop led by Ronald Rand on September 6, 2024, offering participants a chance to explore creativity through storytelling and movement, all while utilizing Stanislavsky's acting methods for personal expression.
Noel Honored for Compassionate Care
Peggy Noel grew up loving the elderly enough to take action to address gaps in care. She founded MemoryCare not only to provide affordable geriatric care, but to help train family caregivers. Her life of service is now being honored with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine.
I-26 Connector Construction Moves Forward
Waiting for work on the I-26 Connector project, Country Inn & Suites risked building a hotel, and it's been operating 8 years. EarthFare went out of business and came back. Last week, construction finally began with the first among many road closures to come on I-40 in coming months.
Ribbon Cutting for Asheville Butterfly Trail
Pollinators are under tremendous threat. Educating the public on the needs of pollinators is of vital importance.
Carrier Park Unveils New Playground
After two months of work, the new playground equipment at Carrier Park is once again a cherished destination for families.
Last Hurrah of Summer: Labor Day and more…
Labor Day weekend and the following weekend are chock full of fun festivals and events to celebrate the end of summer, and, of course, America's workers.
Volunteers Needed for Bike and Pedestrian Data Collection
The Asheville City’s Transportation Department is gearing up for its annual bike and pedestrian data collection. Each year, the bike and pedestrian data collection is held the week after Labor Day. The data collected helps staff identify bike/ped trends and also helps in implementation of the recently adopted GAP Plan. This year there are two […]
Revitalized Eagles Get Brackett’s First Victory
East Henderson has already won more games than all of last season, by winning its opener 28-22 over North Buncombe last Friday.
The Laramie Project: A Timeless Call for Compassion and Change
"The Laramie Project," directed by Catherine Gillet, will take the stage at the Tryon Fine Arts Center on September 13th, presenting a poignant exploration of love, hate, and community through verbatim theater that recounts the tragic murder of Matthew Shepard and its lasting impact, encouraging audiences to engage in vital conversations about tolerance and social change.