IFB Solutions Honors Maximus and Guidant Global as 2024 Partner of the Year
The partnership between IFB Solutions, Maximus, and Guidant Global has led to significant employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. With advancements in technology and dedicated support systems in place, they aim to eliminate barriers and foster career growth for this underrepresented group.
Healthcare Fellows Program Motivates Students Interested in Healthcare Careers
Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS), in collaboration with Blue Ridge Community College, AdventHealth Hendersonville, and UNC Health Pardee, is proud to announce an exciting new opportunity for high school seniors: the Healthcare Fellows Program. Through this innovative partnership, 10 selected seniors will receive full financial support for their tuition, books, and required gear at Blue […]
Legacies of Love: The Lasting Impact of Two Remarkable Educators
The Henderson County Education Foundation continues its mission to invest in public education, ensuring that every child has access to quality learning experiences. As we honor our past, we look forward to a future where every educator can inspire and uplift their students.
Chris Thile and Time For Three Headline Asheville Amadeus Festival This May
The Asheville Amadeus Festival is a community collaboration of performing arts, food, and fun for the entire family. This years festival will feature Grammy and Emmy award winning performers, adult and youth symphonies and choirs, plays, interactive events, storytellers, and food, at nearly 20 local venues.
Earth Day 2025 Emphasizes Conservation and Community Engagement in W. North Carolina
Bee City USA encourages protecting pollinators during Earth Week, advocating for native flowers and natural habitats, while Asheville launches a Butterfly Trail to raise awareness about the importance of these vital creatures.
West and Hendersonville Showcase Talent in Intense Match Featuring Stellar Goaltending
Hendersonville and West Henderson tied 2-2 in girls’ soccer at HHS last Friday, in a showdown of Henderson County’s two premier programs that shows both teams are primed for deep playoff runs.
Tariffs Could Intensify Economic Strain on Asheville’s Agriculture and Brewing Industries
Local business owners in Asheville express deep concerns about new tariffs raising costs on aluminum and agricultural products, warning that such measures threaten the viability of small businesses and community resilience.
Swannanoa River Road Restored After Severe Hurricane Damage
Critical corridor improved to pre-storm conditions. A critical corridor in Asheville is set to reopen from Biltmore Avenue to Bleachery Boulevard. Local N.C. Department of Transportation engineers anticipate that Swannanoa River Road (N.C. 81) will open on Friday afternoon following six months of cleanup, restoration, and construction by multiple agencies. Hurricane Helene devastated the corridor—not […]
Tick Populations Rise in Region Following Hurricane Helene and Recent Deer Population Growth
Asheville prepares for the emergence of Brood IV cicadas in 2025, while concerns rise about invasive species and the impact of Hurricane Helene on local insect populations and ecosystems.
Unsheltered Homelessness Increases by 50 Percent in Asheville’s Latest Point-in-Time Count
This year's point-in-time count of Asheville's homeless population followed a nationwide trend with increasing numbers. Hurricane Helene tripled the numbers.