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On The Town
3 months ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Jan. 16-18

Salsa dancing, plant bingo, zombie movies and winter markets are all on the docket in our weekly weekend guide.

Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Try these food resolutions for a healthy start to 2026

Looking for a few food goals to aim for in 2026? Give these suggestions a shot.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The child’s cheek shows the characteristic rash associated with measles.
Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Measles, chickenpox cases trigger Buncombe County alert

Asheville area health officials stress vaccination as county investigates possible exposures

Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Three measles cases confirmed in Asheville area

Health officials say siblings were exposed during recent travel; possible exposure reported at Mission Hospital ER

Health & Wellness
3 months ago
YMCA spotlights free mentorship program for National Mentoring Month

Reach & Rise is a free mentorship program for youths age 6 to 17 offered through the YMCA. The local YMCA chapter, YMCA of Western North Carolina, is encouraging community members to come onboard as mentors this January, National Mentoring Month.

Education
3 months ago
Chickenpox outbreak confirmed at Fairview Elementary

Buncombe County health officials also monitoring an increase in flu and other communicable illnesses

Gracie Rose Kendall was born at 7:52 p.m. Jan. 1 to Morgan and Levi Kendall, of Fletcher.
Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Fletcher family welcomes AdventHealth’s first baby of 2026

New Year’s Day birth holds special meaning for family

Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Why your body needs more heat in a winter yoga practice

Heated yoga offers a purposeful way to introduce warmth into the body. Heated classes create an environment that supports movement, circulation and recovery during colder months.

Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Mission Health limits visitors as flu cases surge in Asheville area

Hospitals restrict visits to protect vulnerable patients amid increasing influenza activity

Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Health officials warn influenza activity is increasing statewide

Buncombe County doctors urge vaccination after state reports pediatric flu death

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