Throughout Western North Carolina, local governments, senior centers and recreation leagues are creating opportunities for the area’s aging population to exercise, make social connections, compete and keep their minds sharp. And experts say all of that is crucial for people entering their golden years.
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Authors and poets on writing and mental health
One of the challenges in writing about trauma, says Asheville-based author Rachel M. Hanson, is that sometimes trauma is used as a narrative hook or way to build suspense. Her…Guitar virtuoso Robin Bullock celebrates 30-year career on new retrospective
The Black Mountain-based multi-instrumentalist and composer looks back at his storied musical life.Asheville artists discuss keeping pace with the rising cost of living
Local creatives find various means to afford staying in Asheville — but is it worth the effort?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!food
What’s new in food: The Market Place nominated for James Beard Award
The Market Place places in James Beard Award Semifinals. Plus: Mardi Gras masquerade comes to Eulogy, Good Hot Fish opens on the South Slope, and more!living
D. Tyrell McGirt discusses programs, opportunities at Asheville Parks & Recreation
D. Tyrell McGirt, director of Asheville Parks & Recreation, discusses opportunities for staying healthy in 2024.Mobile medical units treat patients where they are
The expansion of mobile health units throughout Buncombe County is bringing health care where it is needed most — right to them, with minimal barriers.Buncombe County Veterans Treatment Court debuts podcast
The Buncombe County Veterans Treatment Court debuted “Voices of Recovery,” a podcast hosted by program director, licensed clinical social worker and Marine Corps veteran Kevin Rumley. The podcast addresses mental…The benefits of school-based health centers
The Warrior Wellness Center, which opened in fall of 2022, is one of 34 school-based health centers — or SBHCs — operated by Blue Ridge Health around Western North Carolina,…How telehealth helps and hinders the most vulnerable patients in rural WNC
Without high-speed internet, a capable device and digital literacy, the chronically ill can struggle to manage their health in this telemedical world.news
Asheville Archives: E.W. Grove’s influence on Asheville’s image
Health issues may have led E.W. Grove to Asheville, but the entrepreneur had no interest in perpetuating the city's reputation as a landing spot for those seeking medical relief.Recreation programs provide exercise, social bonds for WNC seniors
Throughout Western North Carolina, local governments, senior centers and recreation leagues are creating opportunities for the area’s aging population to exercise, make social connections, compete and keep their minds sharp.…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…Buncombe’s strategy for opioid settlement targets short- and long-term goals
Medication-assisted treatment. Training on how to administer Narcan. Education and stigma reduction. These are just a few of the initiatives funded by Buncombe County’s opioid settlement money to address the…Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts celebrates a milestone
“Chinese medicine is a lifelong learning process," says Mary Cissy Majebé , co-founder of Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts. The school is currently celebrating its 20-year anniversary.Pisgah Legal executive shares insights, guidance on Medicaid expansion
"It’s important for readers to know there are free resources across the state to understand their options and support them in going through the enrollment process," says Jaclyn Kiger, Pisgah…Former Equity and Inclusion Director Brenda Mills looks back on her career
As former Equity and Inclusion Director Brenda Mills reflects on her career as she begins retirement, two accomplishments stand out. One is the positive reception city employees gave a plan…Warren Wilson athlete discusses challenges of playing basketball with one arm
Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel was born without a right arm. But that hasn't stopped her from earning a spot on Warren Wilson's women's basketball team.BCSO returns downtown without formal partnership with APD
Inspired by a September letter from downtown businesses, which spurred numerous meetings between business owners and county leaders, Sheriff Quentin Miller deputized Chief Deputy Herbert Blake to put together a…Development Roundup: Board of Adjustment to hear proposal for new neighborhood development
Two projects requiring special use permits and one zoning variance are on the agenda at the Buncombe County Board of Adjustment meeting at noon Wednesday, Feb. 14. The in-person meeting…TDA partner event recognizes community members and highlights upcoming developments
More than 400 community leaders and entrepreneurs gathered on Jan. 31 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton for Explore Asheville’s annual partner event, “The Year Ahead.” Led by BCTDA President…Westsiders want out of Woodfin
More than 30 residents who live on the west side of Woodfin showed up to send a message to Town Council on Feb. 1: “Let us go.”From CPP: Challenging, piecemeal process to broaden internet and telehealth access in WNC
According to Bill Sederburg, a Buncombe County resident and member of the WNC Broadband Project community advocacy group, one of the most consequential policies that shaped broadband rollout in the…opinion
Letter: Face mask advice misses mark
"Those who choose to wear a mask should be free to do so. To insinuate that those who choose not to don’t care about themselves or their community is unscientific…An Asheville ‘leaver’ checks in
"In fact, much of the ire now being aimed at the TDA — and tourism in general — merely echoes concerns about the tourism of a century ago, and the…Letter: A Christian perspective on ending child hunger
"By removing financial barriers and ensuring that every child has access to nutritious meals within the educational system, we affirm our commitment to nurturing the physical and spiritual well-being of…Potty humor
Letter: Not-so-nice newcomers in the Land of the Sky
"This was not a neighborly 'beep, beep' to hurry us along, but an angry and unnecessary wailing of the horn."Letter: There’s still plenty of crime in Asheville
"All of the above shows me there’s plenty of crime going on in Asheville, and in certain crime criteria, it’s escalating."Off the deep end
Artist Connie Bostic made her mark on Asheville
"Asheville lost one of its greatest when Connie Bostic died last month. Connie was a creator, and Asheville was her beneficiary."