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.

Outdoors
9 months ago
Update: UNC Asheville addresses ‘Save the woods’ neighborhood movement

An Asheville Facebook group called Save the Woods has amassed nearly 2,800 members in support of preventing the development of a section of forest near University of North Carolina Asheville.

On The Town
9 months ago
GALLERY: Asheville Art Museum unveils multimedia splendor of ‘Asheville Strong’

The “Asheville Strong: Celebrating Art and Community After Hurricane Helene” exhibit will be open at the Asheville Art Museum from Feb. 14 to May 5.

Local
9 months ago
Strangeville: Three-time presidential nominee’s house in Asheville

The home of William Jennings Bryan, the famed orator and three-time Democratic presidential nominee, is in Asheville, N.C. near the Grove Park Inn.

On The Town
9 months ago
Non-profit celebrating black community leaders in Asheville

Black Wall Street AVL will honor five Asheville community leaders who helped their neighbors weather the storm on Feb. 22.

Local
9 months ago
Tombstone Tales: ‘Mayor of Shiloh’ buried in Asheville

Linwood Crump, known as “the Mayor of Shiloh,” left such an impact on his neighborhood that the community center he served at was renamed to honor him.

Local
9 months ago
Cold, windy, wet weekend ahead for Asheville area

Rain returns to the forecast Saturday with showers likely across much of the area along with temperatures in the low 50s.

Business
9 months ago
JCPenney store in Asheville Mall set to close

JCPenney has announced plans to close several stores — including the one in Asheville Mall.

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Juvenile charged with vehicle theft, gun and drug possession

A juvenile was arrested in the early morning hours of Feb. 14 in South Asheville for charges related to attempting to steal a motor vehicle and possession of contraband.

Local
9 months ago
I-26 Connector project gets $124 million price cut

The biggest savings — more than $63 million — came after the team reduced the number and width of the bridges across the French Broad River