On The Town
9 months ago
How Plants for Everyone grows community through an annual sale

The Plants for Everyone plant sale will be held from noon to 6 p.m., Saturday, March 1 at Smith Mill Works, 80 Cowan Cove Road.

Health & Wellness
9 months ago
Sunny reopening at Veterans Healing Farm, newly minted telehealth station

Nonprofit organization Veterans Healing Farm marked their recommencement with a double ribbon cutting ceremony: The occasion was accompanied by the debut of a VA Telehealth Station.

Health & Wellness
9 months ago
Column: American Heart Month a great time to check your heart health

It is important at any age to have a heart-healthy lifestyle, which can help reduce the risk of heart disease.

Health & Wellness
9 months ago
Gas leak: Avoid North Lexington Avenue says Asheville Fire Department

The Asheville Fire Department has issued a warning to avoid North Lexington Avenue as crews work at the scene of a gas leak.

Outdoors
9 months ago
Is the future of the Forest Service in flames after firings? Ask Jenifer Bunty

Jenifer Bunty is one of 17 Forest Service employees in North Carolina that have been terminated from their USAD Forest Service positions over the last week. According to Bunty, the firings come at a uncertain time for the Forest Service with the unresolved damages of Hurricane Helene still on the front door of the forest floor.

Health & Wellness
9 months ago
Blood Donations Encouraged During Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month

March is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, and AdventHealth is urging the community to donate blood to help save lives.

Lifestyle
9 months ago
What to do this week in The 828: Feb. 21-23

From a children’s rock and roll concert to an awards show, Asheville has a lot going on this weekend. Find your event for this weekend.

Health & Wellness
9 months ago
Bird flu part two: Dead waterfowl at Osceola Lake positive for virus

Several dead waterfowl were found at Osceola Lake earlier this month. One of them has tested positive for Avian Influenza H5N1, also known as bird flu.

The American Academy of Neurology says reading stimulates the brain and has been shown to slow down cognitive decline in old age.
Health & Wellness
9 months ago
Senior Living Series: The impact of reading on cognitive decline

The American Academy of Neurology says reading stimulates the brain and has been shown to slow down cognitive decline in old age.

On The Town
9 months ago
‘Beautiful and weird and strange’: Comedian Rory Scovel to perform WNC benefit show

Nationally renowned comedian Rory Scovel is bringing his signature brand of oddball Southern charm to the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts next week.

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