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MILL SPRING, N.C. – The UNC Asheville track & field team wrapped up competition at the Big South Indoor Championships on Saturday, Feb. 28. Two school records highlighted the final day, as the men placed fourth with 63 points and the women finished fifth with 35 points. BULLDOGS ON...

Tucked into a cozy cottage in Hendersonville, NC, A Southern Cup Fine Teas offers a charming tea experience. Think lace accents, pretty teapots, fresh flowers, and soft music in the background. It’s the kind of place where you can relax with family and friends and celebrate special occasions. A...

When two sisters want to take a third to the perfect Afternoon Tea for her birthday, it can take lots of research and discussion. There’s price, dates that work for all of us, sharing allowed or not, dietary restrictions, location near or far. It’s not easy. 🙂. The...

I’m motivated to respond to the subject of schooling because of the variety of my 29 years teaching in the public schools. My experiences range from third graders to high school students; includes children with reading disabilities and emotional problems; all subjects, including a few years of history in high school...

MARS HILL - Feb. 13 was a special night for the Madison County community, and for the more than 50 participants of an adult prom at Mars Hill University. The university hosted Night to Shine, a free event for people with special needs hosted by local churches around the world and is open to anyone living with...

I wanted to reach out about an article I read today about the gaps in maternal care here in Western North Carolina [“Support for Mothers: WNC Nonprofits Work to Fill Gaps in Maternal Health Care,” Jan. 28, Xpress]. The article is absolutely spot on with the gaps and need for more OB-GYN care, especially in the more...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Buncombe Continuum of Care (CoC) celebrated its second anniversary on Feb. 26, confirming its participation in Right at Home, a new national initiative aiming to stop homelessness before it starts. According to a news release, the Asheville Buncombe CoC is one of 10...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Strangeville explores the curious and unexplained stories that have long defined Asheville and Western North Carolina. The region is full of unanswered questions, from old folklore and local legends to eerie encounters, unsolved moments in history, and the true-crime mysteries that still leave people...

Guest columnist Julie Mayfield’s public call to CEO Sam Hazen (Feb. 15, 2026) “ HCA must fix Mission Hospital’s safety issues ”) ignores the fact that the Frist family is the principal owner of Mission Hospital; Sam is merely a managerial agent. Principal owners separated from agent managers do not earn income...

ASHEVILLE, NC. (WLOS) — WLOS was recognized by state officials for its efforts to inform and tell the stories of western North Carolinians during and after Helene. State Auditor Dave Boliek presented the station with the Cardinal Award on Feb. 27, 2026, for its news coverage during and in the wake of the storm, which...