Community
3 days ago
YMCA debuts national mentoring program for kids ages 6-17

The YMCA of Western North Carolina announced today that it will take part in the national YMCA Reach & Rise Mentoring Program, a new initiative which connects adult mentors with groups of kids ages 6-17 for up to 16 week periods.

Business
4 days ago
Federal THC limit puts Asheville CBD stores at risk

New limit of 0.4mg THC per container would wipe out 95% of products and devastate North Carolina’s hemp economy, businesses say.

Health & Wellness
4 days ago
Run-up to the big run: 2026 Asheville Marathon & Half opens registration

Calling all distance runners, Boston Marathon aspirants and first-time marathoners. The 2026 Asheville Marathon & Half has opened regular registration for next year’s race.

Health & Wellness
4 days ago
‘Millions of dollars short’: NC nurses call out state legislature over Medicaid funding

In a press release yesterday, registered nurses with the National Nurses Organizing Committee-North Carolina, a chapter of National Nurses United, called out North Carolina lawmakers for “playing politics with patients’ health.”

Community
4 days ago
Help Hendersonville: Two donation drives open for toys, food, essentials

The first drive will support local families with food and personal care items, while the second will collect toys and necessities for foster children. Both drives will be open for donations from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Friday, Dec. 5 at Hendersonville City Hall, 160 6th Avenue East.

Food & Drink
1 week ago
Buncombe County SNAP update: Funding back, food drive surges

Asheville area residents donate more than 7,000 meals collected for those impacted by delays

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Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
ByHeart recalls all baby formula as infant botulism outbreak grows

At least one North Carolina infant is among those sickened in an expanding botulism outbreak tied to the organic formula brand

Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
Hendersonville hospital launches self-service resource for veterans

Veterans and military families can now connect with housing, employment and mental health resources 24/7 inside AdventHealth

Business
2 weeks ago
Buncombe County rallies to support families during federal funding gap

Food donations, market tokens, and volunteer efforts aim to ease SNAP and energy program delays

Health & Wellness
3 weeks ago
Health insurance rates in North Carolina to jump nearly 29% in 2026

Commissioner Mike Causey urges residents to research options as federal subsidies expire and health care costs climb

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