Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week
With spring markets in full flush, there are plenty of options to honor and spoil the mother figure in your life. No matter who you’d like to honor this week, local farmers tailgate markets are stocked with flowers, treats, and plenty of gift ideas for the special person in your life.
Minor Traffic Shift in Place on I-40 East in Asheville
N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews recently changed the traffic pattern on Interstate 40 East in Asheville. The contractor, Archer-Wright Joint Venture, will adjust the striping on I-40 East between mile markers 44 (Patton Avenue/Smokey Park Highway) and 46A (I-26 East). Crews also will install concrete...
Asheville Saw 9.7% Increase in Retail Businesses Since 2020, Study Finds
A new study on behalf of Printastic has identified the U.S. cities and states with the most retail business growth. Traditional retail has faced major headwinds over the past two decades, first driven by the rise of e-commerce and then accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. As online shopping grew, physical...
Flood Watch issued for parts of the mountains as rain moves in
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Monday is a Weather Warn Day for widespread heavy rain that could produce flooding and severe thunderstorms across the region. An area of low pressure moves from the Gulf, northeast across WNC and the Upstate. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for...
Spring storms resurface Helene’s emotional toll in WNC
When storms returned to Bat Cave, North Carolina, on Thursday, they brought more than just rain.
Meck Mile: 8 competitors run for 4 hours to raise money for Hurricane Helene...
Eight competitors in the Meck Mile ran for four hours straight on Saturday to raise money for Hurricane Helene relief.
Asheville Introduces Flowbird: A New Era in Parking Convenience
Asheville – The City of Asheville announced the upcoming launch of a new mobile parking payment app, Flowbird, set to debut on June 2, 2025. This initiative followed the City Council’s approval on December 10, 2024, and was the result of a competitive bidding process after the previous parking app provider’s contract...
Letter: Public Seder models inclusiveness and peace
One of the most uplifting experiences for me since Oct. 7, 2023, was attending the public Seder that members of the local JVP (Jewish Voice for Peace) offered to our community on April 12 in Pack Square. Seders are usually a festive family event, held in someone’s home, with a ritual service and a ceremonial dinner...
Letter: River cane’s promise for stream protection
Just after the Revolutionary War, the first white settlers came into a French Broad River Valley filled with vast seas of river cane. River cane is the only native bamboo in this area. It has slender stems and tenacious roots that can grow to a depth of 3 feet. Just...
Opinion: Hospital Week: UNC Health Pardee celebrates its people, progress and purpose
At UNC Health Pardee, we are proud to care for our community every day. While we are much more than just a hospital, we know that’s where our roots began. In the nearly 70 years since Pardee first opened its doors, we’ve grown from the Henderson County Hospital into a health care system serving patients across...
