Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Walking and biking on Asheville greenways at an all-time high

Surveys reveal usage patterns, spending habits and safety preferences on city greenways

Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Buncombe County warns of growing chickenpox outbreak

Infants, teens and unvaccinated residents most at risk, officials say

Food & Drink
1 month ago
Drink safely this holiday season

Alcohol may play a role in holiday celebrations. Through responsible and safe behavior, the holidays can remain merry. Here are some tips to avoid getting tipsy this holiday season.

Mission Health collected more than 10,000 pounds of food this year through its annual Healthy Foods for Healthier Tomorrows drive
Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Mission Health collects 10,000 pounds of food for WNC families

Annual drive supports Asheville-area food banks and provides year-round nourishment to neighbors in need

Ask The Expert
1 month ago
Three ways to be grounded in gratitude this holiday season

As the holidays approach, life starts to speed up with family gatherings, travel plans and end-of-year deadlines. Amid the flurry, it’s easy to lose our sense of steadiness. Yet November also invites something deeper: a reminder to pause, breathe and reconnect with gratitude for the simple things that keep us grounded.

Community
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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.