Designed as a fundraiser for storm recovery efforts, the compilation album features acoustic tracks from more than 50 musicians.
New Stories
Historic Biltmore Village church to rebuild after first-time flooding
The Cathedral of All Souls maps its future after Tropical Storm Helene left destruction in its wake.
Aromatherapy company to convert former church into a wellness sanctuary
ADORAtherapy, a mood-boosting aromatherapy company, plans to convert a former church in Woodfin into the brand’s production center, co-working space and community hub for wellness workshops.
Council members raise concerns over slow distribution of funds for rental assistance
Asheville City Council approved relief grants for housing, businesses and emergency shelter. It also tabled updates to building codes to have more time to explore environmental impacts and the scope of the proposed changes.
Buncombe County evictions march on post-Helene
Michael Coates chose to buy a generator to keep his insulin cold rather than pay rent. His landlord evicted him. Hundreds more fear they could face the same fate.
Asheville author urges more openness about religious beliefs and practices
Asheville author, educator and reverend Vicki Garlockshe believes that by ignoring people’s religious identities, we are missing connections that could strengthen our communities.
Student documents Christ School history in new book
Grey Edens, a Christ School senior from Charlotte, recently self-published a history of the Arden school based on a year of research.
Critics say outdated flood maps provide an inaccurate picture of future threats
FEMA says a quarter of all insurance claims for flood damage occur outside the 100-year floodplain — even though homeowners in those areas aren’t required to buy flood insurance and often don’t.
Asheville native Mary Lattimore brings the harp to experimental music
The musician will make an Asheville holiday homecoming with a Dec. 27 performance at the AyurPrana Listening Room.
Tony Bayles turns heartbreak into beauty with memorial structures
The Asheville-based multidisciplinary artist and longtime interior designer discusses his latest project.
Letter: Profoundly disappointed in General Assembly
“Though they claimed the bill was a ‘disaster relief bill,’ only 11 pages out of 131 had anything to do with helping WNC.”
ACS swears-in first fully elected board, selects new chair
The Asheville City Board of Education voted 4-2 at its Dec. 9 meeting to provide bonuses to employees who volunteered in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene.
Smart Bets: Come Hell or High Water Studio Tour
More than 75 WNC artists will have work for sale online and in person during the event, Dec. 14-15.
Letter: Help derail cynical power grab of a bill
“It is a 131-page mashup of a bill, cynically named, ‘Disaster Relief.’ I can only guess the disaster referred to was their shellacking by North Carolina voters!”
Smart Bets: Merry Main Street
Burnsville’s annual holiday celebration happens Dec. 13.
What’s new in food: WNC Tip it Forward
The collaborative initiative from Asheville Independent Restaurant Association, ArtsAVL and GBX Group aims to address immediate and long-term recovery for local food-service and creative sector workers. Also this week, Fish Night at Regina’s Westside, Cocktails with Kris Kringle, a sad farewell to Vivian, a new home for the RAD Farmers Market and much more.