
North Buncombe Quarry and Southern Concrete Materials are proposing a new concrete plant on a five-acre parcel of land directly adjacent to the quarry along Goldview Road outside Woodfin, N.C. Residents aren’t happy.

Stroud is the youngest volunteer employee with the 21st Century Packhorse Librarians, an organization that has been distributing free books across Western North Carolina as a relief effort from the impact of Hurricane Helene.

Two animal-centric films are in the December cinematic zeitgeist: “Nightbitch,” starring Amy Adams, and “Mufasa: The Lion King,” a prequel “Lion King” film.

“A Court of Thorns and Roses” is a popular fantasy series by Sarah J. Maas. This Saturday, Dec. 21, Hi-Wire Brewing will bring the books to life at their Starfall Ball.

Contra dancing is a integral part of Appalachian community culture and a recurring event in the mountainous parts of North Carolina, especially in the small town of Hot Springs.

Pianist Andrew Fletcher will play live piano music during the screening of the 1922 silent vampire film, which will be projected onto a screen beside him.

The arts at elementary, middle and high schools across Buncombe County are holding showcases and concerts tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 17 before winter break.

Asheville is open, and area artists, chefs and business owners invite visitors to return.

The “Yarn Bomb of Love” art project on Wall Street adorns the lampposts and tree trunks of the block with colorfully crocheted yarn.

Christmas Morning Magic is a free holiday festival with everything from free food to camper winterization advice. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday morning, Dec. 14.