Publix sets Mills River opening date, plans hiring for 140 jobs
MILLS RIVER – Publix Super Markets announced its new Henderson County store's opening date and is set to begin hiring. The new store in Mills River is scheduled to open Aug. 12, according to a July 13 news release. Publix plans to hold a hiring event 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 17-19 at the Clarion Inn in Fletcher, to fill the
Free Asheville Workshop Explains Medicare Enrollment on July 24th
A free Asheville workshop on July 24 will help people preparing for Medicare enrollment understand coverage, deadlines and potential penalties. “Introduction to Medicare: Understanding the Puzzle” begins at 2:30 p.m. through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNC Asheville. OLLI says its programs take place at th
Asheville Art Museum Hosts Third Thursday on July 16th
The Asheville Art Museum will keep its doors open for an evening of music, art activities and a Southern Appalachian curator talk during Third Thursday on July 16. The program runs from 5 to 9 p.m. at the museum, 2 South Pack Square in downtown Asheville. Admission is free for museum members and is included with regula
Hendersonville Oral-History Listening Session Set for July 20th
Hendersonville residents will have an opportunity to hear firsthand accounts from the city’s historically black neighborhoods and contribute materials to a community archive during a July 20 listening session. The Neighborhood History Project event begins at 6 p.m. at St. Paul’s Tabernacle AME Zion Church, 813 Sixth Av
Buncombe County Continues Reduced Permitting Fees for Helene Recovery
Nearly 18 months after Tropical Storm Helene struck our community, Buncombe County continues to offer reduced permitting fees for residents recovering from storm damage through the Reduce to Rebuild program. “We know our community has been through a lot and helping people get back into their homes is a big...
GasBuddy: With collapse of ceasefire, gas prices rise for 1st time since May 11
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — GasBuddy reports that for the first time in eight weeks, gas prices have risen in the nation and western North Carolina. According to a July 13 news release, GasBuddy is reporting an increase of two cents per gallon in the Asheville area since last week and a rise of 10.3 cents per gallon acros
Asheville weather: Heavy rain raises flash flood threat across WNC
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Rain-soaked roads greeted Asheville and Buncombe County residents Monday morning, and while Buncombe County is not under a Flood Watch, forecasters say the threat of localized flash flooding isn’t over yet. The National Weather Service is warning that additional rounds of showers and thun
Habitat for Humanity celebrates 50 years with Asheville pop-up event
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s are hosting a pop-up anniversary celebration in Asheville. The entities have teamed up to celebrate Habitat for Humanity’s 50th anniversary and Lowe’s more than 20-year-long partnership with the organization, according to an Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity pr
Asheville indoor market features 60+ vendors and adoptable pups
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Go out and still be indoors during Uncommon Market Asheville’s Summer Extravaganza. Local vendors, delicious food, and family-friendly fun come together in a comfy indoor setting. Guests can browse a curated selection of local makers and artisans while enjoying coffee and food. The two-day...
13 Southern Record Stores That Belong On Every Music Lover’s Bucket List
Every song is just a phone tap away these days, but there was a time when discovering new music meant spending an afternoon at your local record store. While the way we listen to music has changed, independent record stores across the South are still going strong. Some are known for walls of vintage 45s, others for rar
