County Comm. Responds to Farm Fires

Buncombe County Commissioner Terri Wells, who lives in Leicester and represents the area, when asked to respond to the farm fires replied, “It has been a long week with a lot of loss in our community with the passing of dear family friends, as well as the barn fires. Our farmers have suffered a significant […]

Inaugural Winter Season of Music at BMC

The Brevard Music Center is holding their inaugural series of concerts in the recently built Parker Concert Hall. There are a variety of musicians in the intimate, and acoustically excellent hall to be enjoyed this season. 

Silence Sometimes Speaks Volumes

As a reporter, I ask a lot of questions. Silence often speaks louder than words.

Buncombe County Addresses Dysfunctional Gov.

The commissioners discussed problems getting people to work in its Internal Audit Department and fortifying its anti-nepotism policy. Both were pivotal in reforms following the detection of extensive fraud perpetrated by former county leaders.

Rash of Barn Burnings Plaguing N. Buncombe

Arson is sweeping through North Buncombe barns.

New Faces in Town Governments

Both Weaverville and Woodfin elections resulted in an influx of new faces in local government.

Blakely, Goode, Roundtree are Among Winners

Mills River voters expunged both incumbents on its ballot, while the other four municipalities in Henderson County re-elected incumbents.

Rams and Falcons Sparkle in Volleyball

T.C. Roberson won two volleyball playoff matches and West Henderson won one. They both won league crowns.

A Postal Tradition in Leicester Comes to an End

Two generations of Coles have serviced route 3 in Leicester, the second just retired.

AVL Business Owners Seeking City Clean Up

AVL Business Owners Group corrals around its message for a more livable Asheville for residents and businesses.