Progressive Politicians Hurt Downtown
Progressives are far more likely than conservatives to prefer walkable, high-density communities over auto-dependent, detached-dwelling neighborhoods says John Hood.
Town votes to let county collect taxes, passes $7.24M budget
The Weaverville Town Council voted to pass a $7.24 million budget for 2020-2021 with a property tax rate of 38 cents per $100 of evaluation.
Learning and growing at Big Ivy Community Center’s first Unity Garden
Community gardens are known to improve gardener health and nutrition, to engage children in the natural world, to increase self-sufficiency and strengthen neighborhoods. The Big Ivy Unity Garden, in its first year, even in a pandemic, may have begun delivering those benefits.
Area student selected for livestock show team
On August 1st of this year the National Roper’s Supply (NRS), provider of western wear and horse tack, inducted its third ever NRS livestock “Show Team.” Shelby Candler was one of its members.
Triathlon returns this time to Hendersonville’s Patton Park
Due to the popularity of the Asheville Triathlon in July, iDaph Events is proud to announce that registration is now open for the Hendersonville Triathlon, which takes place Sunday, September 20, 2020! Same location, same course — new name!
Commissioners disagree about statues, agree love wins
The Buncombe County Commissioners, along party lines, voted 4-3 in favor of the joint resolution with Asheville City Council to remove statues honoring heroes of the Confederacy on city/county-owned land.
“Natural Beauty” at the Asheville Gallery of Art
Asheville Gallery of Art’s September show, “Natural Beauty,” features Elinor Bowman, known for her watercolor figures, and Olga Michelson, known for soft, ethereal landscapes. The show runs September 1st - 30th during gallery hours, 12-5 pm, Fridays and Saturdays.
Intense fireworks showcase in Hendersonville on July 4th
Hendersonville refuses to let their highly successful 4th of July celebration totally fizzle due to COVID19.
Patterson, Porter, Pickens, Hillier Among WNC Winners
WNC Sports Awards have announced local winners for 2019-20.
Leicester church distributes food in time of crisis
A substantial May donation to MANNA Foodbank allowed for expansion to even more local pantries, including Leicester Baptist Church. MANNA works with hundreds of smaller nonprofit partner agencies to distribute food within smaller communities.