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.
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Amid despair, local churches find ways to rebuild community and hope
For some religious residents in Western North Carolina, Tropical Storm Helene not only left behind a trail of wreckage but also raised questions tied to their faith. Even still, churches across the region pulled together and found strength in their beliefs.
Pop-ups revive holiday spirit for local retailers
Through festive downtown initiatives, Asheville businesses lend support to local shops set adrift by Tropical Storm Helene.
Owners of historic homes face unique challenges of restoring storm-damaged properties
Many residents face the daunting task of cleanup and repair post-Helene, but those with historic houses have an added layer: preserving the area’s past for the future.
County commissioners approve expanded emergency housing
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners approved $1.5 million for rental assistance and expanded emergency housing within the county in response to Tropical Storm Helene.
Youth art exhibit highlights work from emerging creatives
The upcoming exhibit features paintings, metalwork and drawings from youths in the Under Construction program.
Around town: Annual Maker Faire hosts innovators of all ages
Maker Faire Asheville returns. Plus: Scuttlebutt premieres at LaZoom Room; a poetry showcase comes to Weaverville; and more!
Around town: Documentary embraces death
The Last Ecstatic Days documents a young man’s final days, with live music score at the White Horse Black Mountain. Plus: Monument honors crew of Asheville gunboat, Connie Bostic retrospective and more!
Around town: Story Medicine Worldwide founder passes the torch
Story Medicine Worldwide founder passes the torch to new spiritual teachers. Plus: Casting call for Asheville Musical Theatre, passion mapping at the Art Garden and more!
Around town: PBS show begins national adventure in WNC
Local resident Scott “Doc” Varn co-hosts a new PBS show. Also: Nina Simone’s brother performs at Warren Wilson, Asheville’s Franklin School holds TED talk and more!
Personal trainers and gym members rethink approaches to physical health
Embarking on a journey toward a healthier lifestyle can be a daunting task for some, especially in a world overwhelmed with ever-changing diet fads and gym regimes. The fitness landscape is often clouded with trends that promote quick fixes and unrealistic expectations.
Around town: Benefit to fight period poverty
‘Valenween’ benefit merges Valentine’s and Halloween to fight period poverty. Plus: Valentine’s Day card drive for senior citizens, Black History legacy month events and more!
Around town: Book club spotlights literature by Black authors
The Black Experience Book Club prepares for 2024 with its latest gathering. Also: Catherine Bostic Southern remembers her late mother, Anna Victoria celebrates her debut album and more!