On The Town
1 year ago
Explore Black history through the eyes of artists at Southside Center

An annual art gallery celebrating Black artists has returned to the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center.

Education
1 year ago
School delays across Western North Carolina

Several schools districts in The 828 are opening a few hours late this morning over safety concerns. Find out if your student’s school is affected.

Education
1 year ago
‘Body’ of work: UNCA professor Mildred Kiconco Barya wins literary prize

Asheville writer, poet, essayist and University of North Carolina Asheville professor Mildred Kinconco Barya was honored last week with the 2025 Jacobs/Jones African American Literary Prize for her essay, “Sing for the Women.” The piece is all about the resilience of the body.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Oh cluck: Chickens, eggs endangered by bird flu, inflation

Read about the state of eggs and chickens in restaurants and agriculture in our interviews with Biscuithead manager Fern Coomer and Tractor Supply Co. “chicken lady” Syrenity Burns.

Business
1 year ago
Black bear businesses: February is Love Asheville, Go Local month

Go Local Asheville is an annual fundraiser for local public schools that unites over 600 local businesses. A Go Local card costs $25 and offers a perk or discount at every business listed in the directory. February celebrates Love Asheville, Go Local month in town, bringing special attention to the organization.

Outdoors
1 year ago
No Man’s Land: Short films for the next generation of adventurous women

The French Broad River Academy will be hosting the No Man’s Land Film Festival, a short film fest celebrating women in the outdoors, this Thursday, Jan. 30.

Business
1 year ago
Valentine’s week job fair heading to WNC Ag Center, seeking employers

The Hearts & Hires Job & Resource Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12 at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center.

Pets
1 year ago
Crawl over to the WNC Agricultural Center for Repticon this weekend

The reptile, amphibian and exotic animal convention will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, 775 New Airport Road, Fletcher.

Education
1 year ago
Buncombe County pulls almost $4.7 million from schools

Helene-related expenditures are forcing Buncombe County officials to rework the budget.

Education
1 year ago
Schools delayed in Western North Carolina

Out of a need for caution, schools have been delayed or move online to protect students in the Greater Asheville area from the elements.

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