Country’s independence day celebration a bit different this year
Fourth of July celebrations across Western North Carolina were muted this year with only a few towns and groups conducting fireworks displays or holding events.
Newest Farmers Market is at the Train Depot
The new Hendersonville Farmer's Market is at the Historic Hendersonville Train Depot at 650 Maple St. off Seventh Avenue, Saturdays 8 am to 1 pm.
Reems Creek Nursery plants community
In an innovative effort to curb food waste and bolster self-reliance, Reems Creek Nursery is donating food destined for Beacon of Hope food pantry in Marshall.
Sky is limit for Air Force Academy pilot trainee Mike Schmidt
Mike Schmidt made sensational split-second decisions in open field football running for Hendersonville Bearcats then Air Force Falcons, and next will make snap decisions in open-air maneuvers in military pilot training.
UNCA awarded funding for COVID-19
The UNC Board of Governors announces that the University of North Carolina Asheville will receive $610,000 in funding, through its recently announced partnership with the N.C. Policy Collaboratory at UNC-Chapel Hill, to help fight COVID-19.
North Buncombe student one of six picked in AgYouth program
A graduating senior of North Buncombe High School is one of six students from across the state to be chosen for the 2019-2020 AgYouth Leadership Award Program.
Blue Ridge & Asheville conduct submarine familiarization
While Asheville is nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge - they’re also out at sea. USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) participated in a submarine familiarization (SUBFAM) training with the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758), June 14.
Open letter from NC Division SCV to local governments North Carolina’s Heritage Protection Act
Written on behalf of the North Carolina division for the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Inc., a North Carolina non-profit corporation.
Weaverville passes ADA transition plan
The Town of Weaverville passed the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) transition plan last Monday evening (June 22) at the town council meeting to increase physical accessibility to municipal facilities, programs, activities, and services.
Cawthorn now a darling of GOP & media
Once the outsider and longshot at being the Republican nominee for the 11th Congressional District race, Madison Cawthorn is now the darling of the GOP and media.