‘Ordinary Days’ at Parkway Playhouse

The Parkway Playhouse's production of "Ordinary Days" explores the importance of chance connections, especially in the Big Apple.

Asheville Junior Theater’s Unique Take on “Into the Woods JR.”

Asheville Junior Theater presents a fresh, intimate reimagining of Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods JR.," featuring 16 young actors in a black-box theater setting, promising an engaging experience that challenges traditional fairy tale narratives and invites audiences of all ages to reflect on their desires and consequences.

Boeing-Boeing Swerves Into Funny Flight

Paris transcends from site of the recent Olympics to the fictional setting of hilarious Boeing-Boeing at Flat Rock Playhouse.

Unexpected Diversity On Display: Trump’s Asheville Rally

Trump makes stop in Asheville to lay out his platform to an intimate crowd of 2400 people. The attendees who came to hear him speak were exceptionally diverse, from every walk of life.

Weinert Files for School Board

Buncombe County businesswoman Dr. Glenda Weinert has announced her candidacy for the Buncombe County Board of Education Member at Large. Weinert will appear on the November ballot following her appointment to the position after the resignation of Amanda Simpkins in May 2024. With extensive experience in education, from early childhood to higher education, Weinert’s background […]

New Owner Continues Legacy of Preserving Memories

On the cusp of retirement, Ralph Squiers of Videomaster Productions looks back on 38 years of preserving customers' precious memories as one after another recording medium became obsolete. At the helm now is Elliot Kulwiec, owner of Ball Photo.

Giving Multiplied: Families Unite to Provide School Supplies for Children Worldwide

As summer winds down and the back-to-school frenzy begins, families are not just stocking up on supplies for their own children. In a heartwarming twist, many are also gathering essential items to fill shoeboxes for children in need around the globe. This initiative, led by Operation Christmas Child, is transforming lives one gift-filled box at […]

Beloved Musical Director Dewitt Tipton to Retire

So many have benefited from the quality of music and high caliber musicians he has brought to this area for their enjoyment.

Public Input Opportunities for School Consolidation

Members of the public are invited to share opinions about school consolidation at select times and places. All comments will be relayed to the NCGA in a report being compiled by Prismatic Services.

Making Biltmore House A Lasting Legacy of Vanderbilt

Called “America’s Finest Home,” this week’s historical marker celebrates the area’s best-known tourist attraction, the Biltmore House. The marker, located off McDowell as you enter the estate, reads: “Designed for George W. Vanderbilt by Richard M. Hunt. Constructed, 1890-1895. Opened to the public, 1930. Three miles west.” As the historical sketch outlines, George Washington Vanderbilt, […]