Graduation 2020 style
A far cry from the traditional graduation commemorations was the 2020 high school ceremonies across the area this weekend. Of the three high school graduations the Tribune covered, all differed in various ways, but all accomplished the same goal: conveying the title of high school graduates to the recipients.
Mountain Heritage Trout Waters
The Mountain Heritage Trout Waters program is a cooperative effort between the NC Wildlife Resources Commission and local governments to encourage trout fishing as a heritage tourism activity in western North Carolina cities that are designated as a “Mountain Heritage Trout Water City.”
Business going to the dogs and beer
Wagbar in Weaverville is a new pet-friendly, outdoor bar.
Hendersonville’s document shred & drug take back event
The City of Hendersonville will sponsor its popular Document Shred and Drug Take Back Event for City residents on Friday, June 12, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Governor vetoes bill that would have opened bars, expanded restaurant seating
Gov. Roy Cooper (D) late in the afternoon of Friday, June 5, vetoed a bill that would have reopened private bars and clubs, as well as expanded outdoor seating in restaurants and brewpubs.Cooper signaled all along he would veto the measure, House Bill 536. He publicly expressed concerns about lawmakers taking away some of his […]
Some thoughts on the death of George Floyd & recent protests
The horrifying death of George Floyd has set in motion events that could alter our nation’s future forever. Either for the betterment or destruction of our country.
136 year old patriotic tradition forced to take the year off
The oldest continual community Fourth of July celebration in the state has been canceled, the 136th year of the event at the Beech community.
Hale chosen as Rodeo Queen for the state by NHSRA
The National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) recently announced its winner for the North Carolina High School Rodeo Queen, and she’s a local from Weaverville.
New bill would reopen gyms and bars, governor hints at a veto
The NC Senate plans to vote Tuesday, June 9, on legislation that would reopen gyms, bars, and expand in-person dining at restaurants.
Public Parks Open Up Cautiously
Parks in Asheville and Hendersonville are open, including dog parks, outdoor courts, fields, boat accesses and fishing ponds.