2024-05-20 16:00
The dismissal of Police Chief Michael Dykes sparks community interest and raises questions about transparency in local government, highlighting the delicate balance between accountability an… Read More
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2024-05-19 18:00
Led by Artistic Director Keith Lockhart (known as the conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra), Brevard's hallmark is its powerful sense of community that re-emerges every June as faculty and… Read More
2024-05-19 16:00
Dive into a summer of watery fun with Asheville Parks & Recreation, offering a refreshing lineup of water-themed events for all ages in the community.
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2024-05-18 12:00
Jou Valdes creates professional designs for all of life's celebrations. Mostly, he prepares the backdrop, dress, and accouterments for quinceanera blowouts.
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2024-05-18 11:00
André Michaux, the French botanist, left a lasting impact on botanical history through his adventurous expeditions and groundbreaking discoveries, especially in North America. His leg… Read More
2024-05-18 09:23
Asheville Cougar soccer head coach Mike Flowe last Friday won his 1,000 career game in 29 seasons of leading boys and girls soccer.
The post AHS Coach Flowe Wins 1,000th Soccer Match; TCR Wi… Read More
2024-05-17 10:30
West Henderson and Hendersonville both won their girls’ soccer league crowns, in winding up the regular season last week ahead of state playoffs.
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2024-05-17 09:30
Get ready for an unforgettable musical experience as Friends of Music at the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness, Flat Rock, presents a captivating chamber music trio on Sunday, M… Read More
2024-05-17 07:30
Asheville Police Department honored with a proclamation to name May 12th through 18th, 2024, as National Police Week, and May 15th, 2024, as Peace Officers Memorial Day. They also got a yes… Read More
2024-05-16 15:00
Swing into Spring: An engaging aging expo connecting seniors and caregivers in Henderson County to resources for healthy aging.
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2024-05-16 12:00
According to a 2018 study by Harvard Business School, a Starbucks location like the one getting ready to open on Weaver Blvd. will increase housing prices by half a percent.
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2024-05-15 19:00
The list was long when the Tribune asked Kristie Sluder why she chose to run. Naming the transgender agenda in schools anti-Israel, anti-police, anti-parent, in short, she said it's the curr… Read More
2024-05-14 17:00
Experience the solo exhibitions of Heather Hietala, Samantha Keely Smith, and Brian Sostrom at Momentum Gallery in downtown Asheville during a grand reception.
The post From Woodfired Cerami… Read More
2024-05-14 12:00
The Weaverville Annual Memorial Day Observance is set to take place on Monday, May 27, starting at 11 am at the Community Center with a picturesque view of Lake Louise. This year’s gue… Read More
2024-05-13 14:00
Novant Health has applied for a certificate of need to build a 26-bed cancer hospital on Long Shoals Road. Statements provided to the press from Novant hint at deficiencies in local cancer c… Read More
2024-05-12 16:00
Reigning state baseball champions West Henderson in 3A and 4A T.C. Roberson took first steps in this encore season, sweeping rivals last week to again win their respective conferences.
The p… Read More
2024-05-11 19:00
The Hendersonville Farmers Market opens for the season, offering farm-fresh produce, meat, baked goods, and crafts every Saturday in downtown Hendersonville, driving community support and lo… Read More
2024-05-11 13:00
To honor mothers for the holiday, this week's business spotlight looks at how MAMA (pun intended) helps connect neonates in distress to vital care.
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2024-05-11 11:00
It’s been absent from the Town of Weaverville for three years, but on Thursday, April 25th, Rodney’s Auto Bike Nite returned to the streets of the town. As people walked around l… Read More
2024-05-10 13:00
North Buncombe won a 2-1 thriller at Enka last week, to win the Mountain Athletic Conference’s number one seeding for 3A softball playoffs that start this week.
The post Lady Hawks Ove… Read More
2024-05-10 11:00
There are many meaningful ways to show your love and appreciation of your Mother on Mother's Day.
The post Show Mom You Appreciate Her appeared first on TribPapers Read More
2024-05-10 07:30
This bell, now a relic of the past, once served a crucial role in the daily lives of Weaverville's residents. It heralded the arrival of the trolley from Asheville, giving people ample time… Read More
2024-05-09 18:00
Erik Young says knowing your customers and being a part of the community are key in running a local hardware store.
The post The Youngs’ Rise to Ace Hardware Businesses in the Mountain… Read More
2024-05-09 11:00
In the heart of Western North Carolina, amidst the picturesque landscapes and vibrant culture, lies the Hendersonville Ballet, a beacon of artistic expression and excellence. Founded by Nata… Read More
2024-05-08 19:00
"Demolition" was the word in this week's agenda briefings for Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County Commissioners.
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2024-05-07 12:00
After surviving a rapid-fire onslaught of disabling health issues, one Weaverville resident did some soul searching and started his own business to live a more purposeful, service-oriented l… Read More
2024-05-06 13:00
Camille Daniels, Event Assistant with the Weaverville Business Association, proposed a social district for the "Music On Main Street," which will allow local businesses to sell all types of… Read More
2024-05-06 12:00
On April 24, Leadership Asheville Forum held their monthly Critical Issues Luncheon at the Asheville Country Club on the topic “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Correcting Inequity or… Read More
2024-05-05 19:00
Discover a botanical extravaganza at the Annual Spring Plant Sale on May 18th, where attendees can explore a variety of seedlings, starter plants, and gardening expertise suitable for enthus… Read More
2024-05-05 17:00
Woodfin Town Manager Shannon Tuch addresses rumors surrounding Police Chief Michael Dykes' departure, assuring public safety and potential transparency under state laws. The arrival of inter… Read More
2024-05-04 13:00
Asheville City Council approved a package of loans that will be awarded from the Housing Trust Fund this year. The grand expenditure from the city's widening portfolio appeared to miss the m… Read More
2024-05-04 11:00
Weaverville recognized the contribution of its 75-year-old club, the Lion’s Club, at the April meeting of the town council. Lion’s Club leaders Dr. Woody Bolinger (center) and Ri… Read More
2024-05-03 12:00
The entire community turned out to support Woodfin’s “Read, Write, Run” 5K. It was a festive event with a clown on stilts, a unicycle rider, booths, and runners of all ages… Read More
2024-05-03 11:00
The Mountain Athletic Conference regular-season title comes down to a two-game series between arch-rivals who’ve dominated the conference for the past three seasons.
The post Diamond R… Read More
2024-05-03 08:00
Trees are a vital part of a healthy and vibrant community, providing ecological, aesthetic, and economic benefits.
The post Arbor Day Event Emphasizes Importance of Trees appeared first on… Read More
2024-05-02 11:00
A Mountain Athletic Conference girls soccer showdown on Monday followed the top two teams disposing of the next two schools in league standings.
The post AHS ‘Foo Fighters,’ Rapi… Read More
2024-05-01 16:00
Asheville Parks & Recreation presents the highly anticipated Movies in the Park series in Pack Square Park, offering a summer tradition of family-friendly films with pre-movie entertainm… Read More
2024-04-30 18:00
One of those 86 Republicans was WNC's own Chuck Edwards. He joined fellow North Carolina Republican representatives: Virginia Foxx, Patrick T. McHenry, Gregory F. Murphy and David Rouzer in… Read More
2024-04-30 13:00
Exploring the impact of advanced technology on society through a diverse range of perspectives and scenarios.
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2024-04-29 15:00
The 2024 Affordable Housing Summit in Hendersonville features housing policy expert Shane Phillips to discuss solutions for the housing crisis.
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2024-04-29 11:00
This week’s historical marker starts a series of markers in the Black Mountain area and this one can be found on Old US 70 at Old Toll Road east of Black Mountain, which reads, “… Read More
2024-04-28 12:30
In a move that has garnered significant attention in aviation circles, Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) announced the appointment of Ms. Alexandra “Lexie” Farmer, C.M., A.C.E., a… Read More
2024-04-28 12:00
Erik Young says knowing your customers and being a part of the community are key in running a local hardware store.
The post The Youngs’ Rise to Ace Hardware Empires in the Mountains a… Read More
2024-04-27 19:00
A court challenge by Mission-HCA, who sued the state for the decision, is all that stand in the way of a new hospital in Weaverville.
The post AdventHealth: “This Is Your Hospital&rdqu&hell…Read More
2024-04-27 16:00
The Red House, home of the Swannanoa Valley Art League was forced to move, but is thriving in it's new location. They have something for everyone, at all price points. Check it out!
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2024-04-26 17:00
It is impossible to overestimate the lasting influence Thurgood Marshall has had on the racial politics of the United States.
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2024-04-26 15:00
The Carolina Airstream Club hosts its third annual "Trot into Tryon" rally, inviting the public to tour unique Airstream trailers and support local businesses in downtown Tryon.
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2024-04-26 13:00
Exciting local softball squads in Buncombe County include freshman-dominant Owen and veteran squads of league leader Enka and recent state runner-up North Buncombe.
The post Seasoned Jets, H… Read More
2024-04-25 17:00
A quartet of talented Buncombe County girls’ soccer varsity squads are primed to make the state playoffs.
The post Four Squads Emerge Atop MAC in Soccer appeared first on TribPapers Read More
2024-04-24 18:00
Hardly a week passes anymore that Mission HCA isn't in the news for some action taken against it. The latest complaint was filed by Buncombe County in Buncombe County Superior Court
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2024-04-24 08:00
For the last 50 years, MAHEC has been training physicians through classroom studies and hands-on clinics that take care of Western North Carolinians' dental, psychiatric, OB/GYN, and other m… Read More
2024-04-23 15:00
Experience the vibrant bounty of Buncombe County's spring farmers markets, connecting the community to fresh, locally sourced foods and fostering a commitment to sustainable, healthy living… Read More
2024-04-22 15:00
As the Pigeon Community Multicultural Development Center (PCMCDC) gears up to host their annual Cinco de Mayo fiesta, residents of Waynesville are invited to partake in an evening of vibrant… Read More
2024-04-21 19:00
The City of Hendersonville will celebrate Earth Day in style with the return of the Hendo Earth Fest on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival will stretch from 6th Avenue t… Read More
2024-04-21 12:00
It’s spring high school play season again! North Buncombe High will present Into the Woods in the school theater at 890 Clarks Chapel Rd., Weaverville, this year. Based on the fairy ta… Read More
2024-04-21 11:00
DiCristina said what sparked the session was the council's desire to know the impact of short-term rentals in Weaverville.
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2024-04-20 12:00
After experiencing highs and lows in a turbulent weekend series against the Brooklyn Cyclones, the Asheville Tourists ultimately fell in a pair of games on Saturday following a dominant 7-1… Read More
2024-04-20 11:00
WNC all-time female high school goal-scoring leader Marianne Maxon and a strong supporting cast make West Henderson a formidable force in 3A soccer.
The post West Reaches Max-on Soccer Poten… Read More
2024-04-19 18:00
Music, nature, and community come together in perfect harmony at the Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville. On Saturday, April 20, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Kanuga presents A Family Earth… Read More
2024-04-19 17:00
A special spring performance is in store this month when North Carolina actor Susan King will portray legendary writer Emily Dickinson in William Luce’s The Belle of Amherst (one-hour… Read More
2024-04-18 16:00
Step into a world of vibrant butterflies suspended in acrylic cases, where owners Shane and Sam Trophia combine artistic vision with conservation efforts to preserve the majestic monarch pop… Read More
2024-04-18 13:00
Come enjoy an eclectic selection of music performed by the Asheville Symphony Chorus and the newly recreated Asheville Youth Chorus in their springtime extravaganza concert, with music from… Read More
2024-04-18 11:00
All sale proceeds go toward Bullington’s mission to “teach, connect, and heal through plants.”
The post Bullington Gardens’ 20th Annual Spring Plant Sale appeared fir… Read More
2024-04-18 09:00
West Henderson won by 15 runs a day before A.C. Reynolds won the rematch by a run, as the premier 3A level baseball programs of Hendersonville and Buncombe counties clashed last week in a po… Read More
2024-04-17 12:00
The luncheon highlighted Pratt & Whitney's transformative impact on Buncombe County's economy and community through their advanced manufacturing facility.
The post Leadership Asheville F… Read More
2024-04-16 13:00
A week or so ago, the Tribune published an article on the Shelton Laurel massacre (SLM), just one of the hundreds, maybe thousands, of tragedies and atrocities that happened during the Civil… Read More
2024-04-15 18:00
The Henderson County Republican Men’s Club will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, April 13th at the American Legion on Washington Street starting at 9 AM. This event is open… Read More
2024-04-14 17:00
Are you interested in making a positive impact on the lives of older adults residing in long-term care facilities? The Ombudsman Program at Land of Sky Regional Council Area Agency on Aging… Read More
2024-04-13 14:00
The newest local celebrity, Charlotte the Stingray, is making waves worldwide since she is pregnant in the absence of a male ray.
The post Local Stingray Mystifies With Her Self-Pregnancy ap… Read More
2024-04-13 11:00
Unanswered questions about the new AdventHealth hospital leaves questions for community.
The post AdventHealth’s New Hospital Leaves Questions For Community appeared first on TribPaper… Read More
2024-04-12 13:00
Real estate associations are organizing to resist attempts by Buncombe County to make it more difficult to own and operate Airbnbs. What is being called a ban is based on the assumption that… Read More
2024-04-12 12:30
Anyone, who is passionate about plants or simply wants to learn more about gardening, is encouraged to attend this plant sale at Clem's Cabin, south of Biltmore Village.
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2024-04-12 12:00
The Henderson County Cooperative Extension Center hosts an eclipse party to spread awareness of its services, offering a prime viewing location and hands-on educational activities for famili… Read More
2024-04-12 11:00
The spring LEAF Global Arts Retreat features rhythmic sounds of Cimafunk and other headliners.
The post Afro-Cuban Band Headlines LEAF Retreat appeared first on TribPapers Read More
2024-04-12 08:30
Many foods from Big Agra are lacking the nutrients these same foods had in the past, but locally grown foods offer more nutrients, cost savings, and also help to support our local farmers an… Read More
2024-04-11 18:00
Somer Oberlin, now to be known as just 'Chief,' took her oath of office in front of about 80-plus people on Monday, April 1.
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2024-04-11 15:00
Golf carts will now be allowed to operate on certain town streets at the Reems Creek Golf Course.
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2024-04-11 13:00
Brother Wolf’s Executive Director Leah Craig Chumbley explained, "We want all living beings to thrive here so that the animals can have incredible lives ahead of them due to our work a… Read More
2024-04-10 14:00
City of Asheville introduces bear-resistant trash carts and Ultimate Trash Locks to promote responsible waste disposal practices and enhance wildlife management.
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2024-04-09 13:00
Black Hawk Senior Maya Flynn signed up last week in North Buncombe High’s cafeteria with Winthrop University to run track and field. She is a state champion in the girls’ 4×&hell…Read More
2024-04-09 13:00
"The new owner of the properties in question is Advent Health Asheville, LLC, who acquired the properties back in February," said James Eller, Weaverville Town Planner, when asked about the… Read More
2024-04-08 15:00
Although he could have been running a hospital now, Mike Roberts is living the dream, with his family, as owner-operators of Epic Cycles.
The post Epic Cycles: Where Community and Biking Uni… Read More
2024-04-08 13:00
Arthur (1851–1912) was an American historian, educator, and author. Born in Rutherford County, North Carolina, Arthur grew up in the Appalachian region and developed a deep appreciatio… Read More
2024-04-07 13:00
The Asheville Art Museum presents The New Salon: A Contemporary View exhibition, featuring diverse and fantastical narratives in New Contemporary figurative art, inspired by rebellion agains… Read More
2024-04-07 06:42
The Western North Carolina Chapter of Project Linus is requesting handmade blankets to restock our inventory. This winter we have donated to numerous local agencies and organizations to prov… Read More
2024-04-06 11:00
Mountain Piecemakers Quilt Guild will be meeting on Tuesday April 9 at 6:00 in the Burnsville Town Center. Business meeting will begin at 6:30 followed by the program “A Deep Dive Into… Read More
2024-04-06 11:00
Water rates, annexations, noise and more were all part of the March meeting for the Weaverville Town Council.
The post March Meeting Tackles Numerous Issues appeared first on TribPapers Read More
2024-04-06 11:00
A.C. Reynolds girls basketball had a final hurrah in 2023-24 basketball as its coaches led the red team to victory in the WNC All-Star game last Saturday.
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2024-04-05 11:00
The Gardening for Life Celebration in Columbus, NC highlights the essential role of moths in the environment and promotes conservation efforts for future generations.
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2024-04-05 10:30
Join the Friends of the WNC Nature Center for a unique 5K race and nature walk event, celebrating the animals of the Southern Appalachian Mountains and supporting wildlife conservation effor… Read More
2024-04-05 08:00
Mark your calendars for the 9th Annual Woodfin 5K, scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 27, at 9:00 AM. This exciting event not only promises a morning of exhilarating exercise but als… Read More
2024-04-04 18:08
The works of Lynne Riding, Kristi Ryba, and Mary Walker in a series of captivating exhibitions promise to enchant art enthusiasts of all ages with scenes from the Lowcountry of South Carolin… Read More
2024-04-04 18:00
Henderson and Buncombe counties had an impressive impact on the boys’ WNC All-Star Game last Saturday, including former Hendersonville star Keenan Wilkins playing against a later Bearc… Read More
2024-04-04 17:00
Asheville City Council is poised to create a new taxing district to raise revenue to provide adequate public safety and sanitation downtown. A proposed 10-cent rate hike on property taxes do… Read More
2024-04-02 16:00
Mission nurses speak out about the challenges, and the recent second Immediate Jeopardy action from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
The post Mission Hospital: A View from t… Read More
2024-04-02 11:00
Asheville Parks & Recreation initiates community-driven plan Recreate Asheville to shape the city's parks and recreation decisions for the next decade, welcoming resident feedback throug… Read More
2024-04-01 19:00
The Shelton Laurel Massacre in 1863 targeted suspected Union sympathizers in Madison County, North Carolina, resulting in the deaths of at least 13 men and boys.
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2024-04-01 18:00
It was an emotional and memorable event for many individuals who gathered to celebrate the retirement of Weaverville Police Chief Ron Davis. The retirement party took place on Thursday (Marc… Read More
2024-03-31 15:00
Tommy Ausherman finds making all-terrain 4WDs that even quadriplegics can drive is a great way to apply his talent for making things in a meaningful, purposeful, and impactful way.
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2024-03-31 15:00
After Waste Pro informed Buncombe County that they would need to increase rates substantially to keep up with rising costs of service delivery, the county opened an RFP process for a new con… Read More
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