Community
4 months ago
Giveaways galore: AMH to distribute school supplies, clothes and more

Appalachian Mountain Health is celebrating their 3rd annual health fair with free activities, food and giveaways for the whole family, from cotton candy to kids clothing.

Education
4 months ago
Retired Enka teacher has kept bus stop clean since 1980s

‘I enjoy doing it and my other volunteer work.’ — Steve Ianniello

Education
4 months ago
Asheville teen organizes blood drives ahead of college move

Ever van Rijssen, who served as a drum major in the Reynolds High School marching band, has partnered with the American Red Cross to host two events.

Education
4 months ago
Community urged to help foster kids with back-to-school donations

The initiative aims to ensure all 325 foster children in the Asheville area are equipped with the tools they need to start the school year strong.

Outdoors
4 months ago
Become a citizen scientist as National Moth Week flutters across N.C.

North Carolina has embarked on a week-long celebration of all things moth. From Saturday, July 19–Sunday, July 27, the night-flying insects are the focus of National Moth Week, a global effort to encourage citizen science through the documentation of moths.

Education
4 months ago
Asheville City Schools to offer free meals for all students

Asheville City Schools will provide free breakfast and lunch to all students starting in the 2025-26 academic year

Asheville Museum of Science
Education
5 months ago
Cardholders invited to explore Asheville Museum of Science for free

The Museums on Us program runs the first full weekend of each month

North Carolina Arboretum Executive Director Drake Fowler and Vic Isley, president and CEO of Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County TDA, on Thursday announced the coming of an outdoor art exhibition by renowned Danish artist Thomas Dambo.
Education
5 months ago
Curious trolls coming to Asheville to study … humans

A dozen trolls created by renowned Danish artist Thomas Dambo are packing their bags for a winter visit to the North Carolina Arboretum.

Education
5 months ago
School of rock: How an AMS teacher is making new musicians out of old guitars

Joe Hooten, an 8th grade social studies teacher at Asheville Middle School, has been collecting old instruments from the Asheville community. He plans on gifting them free-of-charge to students in need this upcoming school year.

Education
5 months ago
UNCA’s plans for the woods include stadium, mixed-use housing

UNCA’s South Campus project includes plans for housing and a multi-purpose stadium