Bill Cheek, co-owner of Nature’s Vitamins & Herbs discusses popular products, the need for kindness and the importance of getting outdoors.
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Letter: TDA should pay for McCormick Field upgrades
“The Tourism Development Authority is the party that needs to pony up the money!”
Groups work to strengthen and reimagine local food systems
“We must address classist and racist systems and structures through policy change, food sovereignty and food justice.”
Letter: Spend tax dollars on infrastructure
“I think tax dollars could be better spent on infrastructure — perhaps an upgraded water system?”
Letter: Please keep Tourists baseball in Asheville!
“I can’t even get my head around $30 million or how we can find a way to get it, but I’m pretty sure there’s enough people with that kind of money to preserve our honored tradition in our wonderful city!”
Health checkup: The benefits of psychedelics
Ehren Cruz, founder of The SpArc, discusses the role psychedelics play in healing and the misconceptions people have about them.
Young adult novel brings Asheville’s street-music scene to life
Buskers, bullies, a menacing pet pig and various homages to the characters and colorful businesses that populate the Asheville downtown area show up in local author Jennie Liu’s latest young adult novel.
Buncombe board to vote on support for reparations audit
On Tuesday, Feb. 7 — the same night the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will issue its proclamation for Black Legacy Month — its members will vote on approving a racial equity audit of Asheville and Buncombe government requested by the Community Reparations Commission.
Health checkup: Yoga and music
Whitney Shroyer, co-owner of Purna Yoga 828 and a local DJ, discusses self-care, music’s role in health care and the respect he has for the history and tradition of yoga.
Health checkup: Balance and joy
Chad Johnson discusses bringing the body into balance, misconceptions about acupuncture and cultivating joy.
‘Blended learning’ here to stay in Buncombe County Schools
Janet Frazier, the school system’s media technology specialist, explained that even prior to the pandemic, BCS had begun incorporating more technology for both staff and students.
New and established dance studios and classes help locals stay fit and feel great
Despite pandemic setbacks, Asheville still offers a wide range of adult dance classes that get feet tapping and spirits soaring. Here’s a look at some new studios and classes on offer, as well as why local instructors and students find dance so fulfilling.
Center for Craft broadens impact with new five-year plan
The Craft Matters plan is centered on activating resources, catalyzing craft communities and amplifying craft’s impact.
Q&A: Local pharmacist earns statewide award for community work
Dr. Shawn Taylor discusses her local and international work, as well as how alternative treatments and pharmaceuticals can work together.