“The work hanging in your house often has a story, and if you get to actually meet the artist, the work becomes gold to you. I love that about what we do.”
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Area nonprofits combat hunger despite supply chain woes
Nearly two years after COVID-19 first disrupted daily life, local food-based nonprofits continue to struggle with logistical matters caused by the health crisis.
From CPP: Pisgah-Nantahala National Forest Plan nears completion
Groups in Western North Carolina are continuing their projects while the U.S. Forest Service finalizes its choices for the comprehensive 20-year plan.
WNC Scary Stories: What happened at Helen’s Bridge
“So some friends and I drove up there for a little spooky fun, and I turned the car off.”
WNC Scary Stories: Do spirits still roam the Old Kentucky Home?
Was it a house of death and tumult or a peaceful place? Tom Muir, historic site manager at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, considers the Old Kentucky Home during its heyday and the spirits that may still linger there.
WNC Scary Stories: Passing by the cemetery
“As we approached the curve at the cemetery on the hill at the Baptist church, imagine my surprise …”
WNC Scary Stories: A mysterious entrance
“After that night, many times we would be sitting in the same room and suddenly smell a waft of perfume, as if someone just walked by.”
WNC Scary Stories: A presence in the forest
“After seven months on a mountain, a lot of the forest’s sounds become normal. Not this night.”
Formerly homeless residents discuss path toward self-sufficiency
To move clients from reliance on shelters and services to self-sufficiency, homeless advocates say, community support and permanent affordable housing are key — and their lack is the main barrier to reducing the homeless population in Asheville.
WNC Scary Stories: A visit to Zealandia Mansion
“Fifty years ago, when I was a teenager, two carloads of us went up to the Zealandia Mansion to see the legendary ghost.”
WNC Scary Stories: Heavy history haunts the Smith-McDowell House Museum
Docents and visitors alike report unease inside the basement of the Smith-McDowell House Museum, notes its Public Programs Director, Trevor Freeman.
From CPP: NC counties base jail decisions on controversial consultant work
Recommendations to build bigger jails in North Carolina often come from the same firms that land jail design contracts, reports Jordan Wilkie of Carolina Public Press. Consultant methods may stack the deck in favor of big investments in jail construction.
Vámonos outside! Conserving Carolina intern shakes change into Spanish-speaking community
“I gave it my all to make sure that there would not be another family that turns back a quarter-mile into a trail, all because they could not understand the signage or felt unknowledgeable about what awaits them.”
Women in business: Never give up
“A big lesson I learned is that plans don’t always go as expected, and you must roll with it.”
Women in business: Explore your ideas and see what’s possible
“To other women considering launching their own retail business, especially moms, I want to let them know that it is possible.”
Women in business: Explore Asheville’s business resources
“There are so many fantastic resources available to those looking to start a businesses in Asheville, and many of them are free.”
Women in business: Ask for help (and help others)
“As an entrepreneur, I’ve learned many important lessons along the way: the necessity of having a mentor for accountability, creating a board of advisors and knowing your core values.”
From NC Health News: Six Republican counties in WNC pledged their support for Medicaid expansion. What’s changed?
For months, the CEO of the Cherokee Indian Hospital has quietly traveled to county commission boards throughout the western part of the state, giving presentations on the benefits of Medicaid expansion. As local leaders throughout the conservative region show support for the policy, will they change the minds of state Republicans?
Women in business: It’s OK to say ‘no’
“I hope that other women business owners exercise their voices in order to secure their place at the table.”
Women in business: Stay the course of what you know is right for you
“What I want young women to know is that it is your job to follow your instinct and stay the course of what you know is right for you! You are the expert on your life!”
Women in business: Never apologize for who you are
“Stand tall, be proud of the work you’re accomplishing and respectfully correct people when they make you feel uncomfortable.”