Chefs will turn up the heat at Heritage Fire event
Flames will ignite, chefs will compete and guests will feast as Heritage Fire takes over Asheville on Sunday, July 19. The tasting event brings together the region’s top chefs, pitmasters, farmers, ranchers and culinary artisans celebrating Asheville’s renowned food culture. All weekend, enjoy live-fire cooking, premiu
New parents can find community at weekly Weaverville gathering
Expecting a baby or being the new parent of a baby can be a fun and emotional time. The Weaverville Library hosts a “Community Building for Expectant and New Parents” meeting at 3 p.m. every Friday. This is a casual gathering of expectant and new parents/caregivers of babies...
Hendersonville PD manager graduates from rigorous management program
Hendersonville Police Department's bureau manager for Communications & Technology recently graduated from the School of Police Staff & Command, a 10-week management program for public safety professionals. “Graduating from Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety was an incredible experience,” said Amber Klep
Edneyville Community Center to offer pickleball clinics
Edneyville Community Center will offer pickleball clinics for youth and adults on Saturday, July 25. Kids can attend a clinic for ages 10-15 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Adults (16 and older) can attend a clinic with a trained pickleball instructor from 9-11 a.m. A partner is not required. If you...
Storytelling show highlights shared experiences, human connection
The Story Parlor will host “Wise Women-Fearless Sisters” at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 19. The event highlights the power of spoken word to connect and inspire the community. Chuck Fink, a storyteller, teacher/coach and producer dedicated to creating community spaces for shared narratives, will produce the show with a goal
Suffrage and segregation: Independence Day shines light on WNC history
While we celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary, the ideals of liberty and equality didn’t end with the founding fathers. Torch bearers have continued to fight for the principles enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, which took generations to achieve for women and minorities who were disenfranchised for much
Mission Health drops BSN requirement for newly hired registered nurses
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Mission Health is changing its hiring requirements for registered nurses as it works to grow its workforce and fill open positions. The health care system will no longer require newly hired nurses to have a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree or to earn one within five years o
Haywood Regional program helps staff earn medical assistant certification
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Haywood Regional Medical Center is offering a Certified Medical Assistant Training program to help staff expand their skills. The program allows clinic personnel, including front desk staff, lab assistants and medical assistants, to take a three-week abbreviated course. At the end of the c
This North Carolina Orchard Lets You Pick Asian Pears So Crisp They Might Spoil...
Regular pears have been getting away with too much for too long. One Western North Carolina orchard is making that very clear with fruit so crisp, juicy, and snackable that the grocery-store version may need a support group. Asian pears are the troublemakers here. They look innocent on the branch,...
New legislation will impact Buncombe County property owners
Buncombe County leaders held a press conference last week to explain the hot mess that’s resulted from a state bill blocking property revaluations — sending Buncombe County’s budget and property tax rate into a tailspin. The General Assembly issued a moratorium halting counties from implementing property revaluations..

















