Nonprofits dedicated to providing food to the community have relied on COVID-era programs and knowledge to help WNC’s farms survive the impact of Tropical Storm Helene.
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Smart Bets: Cocktail Hour: The Show
The pop-infused ballet from Ballets with a Twist lands in Tryon for a one-night show on Thursday, Nov. 21.
Smart Bets: Caverns of Gold
The compilation album — a fundraiser to support Beloved Asheville’s post-Helene relief work — features songs from 279 local, regional and international artists with connections to WNC.
Smart Bets: The Palmist of Marshall
All proceeds from the romance story set in Marshall will support storm recovery efforts in Madison County
Smart Bets: Oral history exhibit
The new mini exhibit, “In the Spotlight: How Older Adults in Western North Carolina Serve their Communities,” runs through Feb. 1, 2025, at the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center.
Flooded before opening day, much-anticipated RAD restaurants seek high ground
Gourmand, Black Cat Sandwich Co. and ButterPunk were poised to open in the RAD when floodwaters set them adrift.
Fresh Dish: Camille Cogswell on baking stardom, legacy ovens and pie crust
The Asheville native talks about her James Beard Award, the events that brought her to Madison County, how to heat up a wood-fire brick oven and the secret to perfect pie dough.
Smart Bets: Highland Brewing’s Cold Mountain Release Weekend
In addition to the release of the much-loved winter ale, this year’s four days of events will feature a beer dinner, live music and more.
Smart Bets: Hurricane Relief Burger Bash
Music, burgers and storm recovery support are on the menu for the Nov. 3 event at Colfax Creek Farm in Bostic.
Smart Bets: Center for Craft Emergency Relief Fund for WNC Artists
Emergency relief grants are being distributed to impacted artists and crafters within 29 counties on a rolling basis.
Smart Bets: Lake Logan benefit concert and volunteer weekend
A weekend of music and food combines with post-Helene river and lake cleanup efforts in Haywood County.
WNC farms face the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene
From loss of infrastructure, crops and market outlets to erosion of precious topsoil, WNC’s farms are struggling to pick up the pieces left behind after the storm.
Jamie McDonald partners with World Central Kitchen on the South Slope
In the wake of the storm, Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ transformed into the Asheville hub for the international meal distribution organization.
WNC’s brewing industry is down but not out
Asheville Brewers Alliance director Karis Roberts says amid the destruction of Tropical Storm Helene, local breweries are finding ways to collaborate and stay hopeful.
ArtsAVL focuses on relief resources for the arts community
ArtsAVL is coordinating disaster recovery support for WNC artists. Also: updates from other local arts organizations on relief efforts, events cancellations, opportunities to donate and volunteer and more.
MANNA FoodBank rallies to rebuild food distribution
Despite the destruction of its East Asheville facility, Western North Carolina’s main hunger-relief hub is finding ways to serve the community. Also: updates from Equal Plates Project, WNC Food Systems Coalition, Food Connection and Asheville Independent Restaurants.
Asheville playground upgrades address accessibility, inclusivity
Among a handful of city recreation sites updated with 2016 bond money, Murphy-Oakley Park’s playground relaunched in late June with an adaptive design and equipment that’s accessible to residents of all abilities.
What’s new in food: Fair celebrates Burton Street history and the fall harvest
On Saturday, Sept. 7, the Burton Street Community Association will honor the legacy of E.W. Pearson with free food, activities, music and more at the Buncombe County District Agricultural Fair. Also in this week’s food news: A new late-night hot dog eatery, Asheville Charcuterie Co.’s first brick-and-mortar space and more.
Syphilis cases have nearly tripled in Buncombe County since 2015
Dr. Jennifer Mullendore, medical director for Buncombe County Department of Health & Human Services, discusses the disease and its growing prevalence in the Asheville area.
Oral history project focuses on WNC’s Black and Indigenous growers
Asheville was a host site this summer for a team of Princeton University and Spelman College interns who gathered stories from WNC’s Black and Indigenous farmers, gardeners and seed savers.
What’s new in food: DayTrip brings ’70s bar concept, burgers to Amboy Road
The soon-to-open business will fill the space across from Carrier Park vacated by Cascade Lounge and Home Ground Coffee & Deli. Also in this week’s food news: Big Tikka opens on Rankin Avenue, the A-B Tech culinary team brings home its second national title, Southside Community Farm hosts its monthly BIPOC Farmers Market and more.
