Eagle Students, HCPS Teachers Rock On
East Henderson High School students and recent alumni took to the stage on Aug. 2 to kick off the Rock On for Education concert that benefits the Henderson County Education Foundation (HCEF), and in turn Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS).
Saluda Grade Trail to Share Impact, Feasibility Study
A public meeting discussing the status of the proposed Saluda Grade Trail will be held on August 6 at Polk County High School in Columbus, NC.
21 Farms to Participate in This Year’s ASAP’s Annual Farm Tour
The Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project invites the community to explore 21 local farms during its annual Farm Tour on September 21-22, offering guided and self-guided experiences, farm demonstrations, tastings, and Spanish-language tours to celebrate regional agriculture and reconnect visitors with local farming practices.
Is Tyranny of the Belligerent Anarchy?
A diversity of political opinions is healthy. What is not OK is when one group resorts to threats and violence to coerce its views on others peacefully going about their own business. What is worse is when elected leaders appear to be doing the bidding of the intimidators. Rondell Lance and Van Duncan were interviewed for this article, not because they're both running for office, but because both have historically not been afraid to speak out against the nonsense that has been out of control too long.
The Vision Behind Biltmore’s Vision
Robert Bishop started his own business so he could live every day by his values, high among which is treating people with care. As he nears the 30-year mark, he thanks the Lord that he's been able to make a living doing so.
A Dark History Chapter in County’s History
For this week’s history article, we are departing from the state’s historical markers and going to one that was placed in the Pack Square area of downtown Asheville in 2021 by several agencies. Buncombe Community Remembrance Project, the MLK Association of Asheville, and Buncombe County joined with the Equal Justice Initiative by, placing the “Lynchings […]
Storytelling Comes to Town
The Weaverville Community Center will host an evening of captivating storytelling with members of the Asheville Storytelling Circle on Thursday, August 15th at 7 PM. The event, titled “Love From Appalachia,” features local storytellers Charlie St. Clair, Catherine Yael Serota, Sandra Gudger, and Pete Koschnick, who promise to deliver narratives that will touch hearts and […]
Maple Trace Finally Gets Annexed
"Stay for the rest of the meeting," Nagle shouted to those Maple Trace residents leaving as they walked out. The meeting was paused while the residents left. Nagle later told the Tribune that the residents got what they wanted, and they left, not caring about town business.
Meadows Reunion Coming Up
The annual reunion of the descendants of Jack and Betty Meadows is coming up soon on a different Sunday than in the past. The event will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the Leicester Community Center, located at 2979 New Leicester Highway in Leicester, North Carolina. The community center’s playground will be open […]
Lion’s Club 10th Annual Car Show
The 10th Annual Weaverville Lion’s Club Car Show was held on Saturday, July 27, on the baseball field at the Weaverville Primary School. More than 50 cars were displayed for car enthusiasts from the area to fawn over. Lion’s Club member Dr. Woody Bolinger told the Tribune that the money raised was for a variety […]