Asheville protests got out of hand but most wanted healing
On June 2, after two nights of protest, Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer declared a citywide state of emergency and put an 8 pm - 6 am curfew into effect immediately and indefinitely. The curfew was lifted this past Saturday, June 6.
Asheville Gallery of Art Invites Area Artists to Submit Work
The Asheville Gallery of Art is inviting area artists to apply for membership by June 15.
Cawthorn courts voters for runoff election
Republican 11th congressional Candidate Madison Cawthorn hobnobbed with supporters on Friday night out in the Leicester community. The Henderson native is facing a runoff with the other GOP candidate for the seat, Lynda Bennett.
Local company still doing its part to fight virus
One local company is still fighting again COVID-19 with the introduction of a new disposable thermometer to its line of products.
ACT Storytelling, Magnetic’s Play Fest Among Shows online
Local theaters are monetizing productions online to get through their prolonged Coronavirus-triggered shutdown, such as Asheville Community Theatre shows and a festival of one-act plays in Magnetic Theatre.
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 […]