The June 16 Pack Square Park festival doubles as an album release show for Secret Agent 23 Skidoo.
Conscious Party: The Mane Event
The fundraiser for Heart of Horse Sense takes place June 9 at Horse Sense of the Carolinas’ Marshall farm.
Experts and parents weigh in on sex education in public schools
The controversial topic of sex education in the public schools is drawing fire from some quarters but finding support from the majority of parents and health educators.
Asheville-area meditators quiet cacophony of thoughts
Asheville-area meditation instructors offer tips for starting a meditation practice, discuss common misconceptions about meditation and explore its health benefits.
Seniors hesitant to engage in end-of-life conversations
A lack of planning for long-term health care has left many Asheville seniors and their families unprepared to meet end-of-life medical needs. But local experts in advance planning say there are many resources available to help with such planning and suggest starting as early as possible.
Growing healthy food for kids at the Shiloh Community Garden
At the Shiloh Community Garden, generations gather to connect with one another and with the environment.
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Asheville nonprofits minister to homeless
People who are homeless often have no access to the most basic first aid, let alone full medical services. Several local nonprofits make it their mission to reach out to the homeless to help them gain access to medical care and other resources.
Mental health struggles exact physical toll, say Asheville experts
Mental Health Month, observed in the U.S. since 1949, brings awareness to the importance of maintaining mental health as much as physical health.
Asheville-area women demand more respect at gyms
Local gyms are creating safe spaces for women to work out and are encouraging them to break down gender norms by lifting weights.
Commissioners push forward with for-profit EMS contract
A 22-page report sparked an approximately two hour discussion during a Board of Commissioners meeting on April 17 about the merits of allowing a for-profit EMS system to operate in Buncombe County.
Matthew Fox headlines upcoming Creation Spirituality Community gathering at Jubilee!
The international gathering of the Creation Spirituality Community, held April 26-29 at Jubilee! in Asheville, features a keynote by renowned theologian Matthew Fox, a concert by Abraham Jam and over 20 workshops by wisdom leaders from around the world.
Commissioners hear plea from immigrant community
Starting on April 14, CIMA and other local advocacy groups received word that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were detaining people in the Asheville area.
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Local cleaning services turn to natural products
Studies show that commercial cleaning products can be harmful to our health. Local house cleaners have switched to natural products as a result of their own adverse experiences using chemical cleaning agents.
Local experts take a hard look at sustainable weight loss
Losing weight is hard, and keeping it off may be even harder. Local experts share information and tips to help sustain a healthy weight after taking off some pounds.
CTS contamination has poisoned more than drinking water
For nearly 30 years, the CTS of Asheville Superfund site has been a source of physical and social toxicity for the surrounding community. With remedial efforts to address the source of contamination finally underway, residents, activists and others reflect on the triumphs and tribulations of the decades-long battle for a clean-up and accountability.
Support groups help retired men find new purpose
Retired men are refashioning their lives with the support of other men who share their travails.
Local advocates for size acceptance work to abolish fat shaming
Asheville professionals are part of a growing movement to promote acceptance of a greater diversity in body size and shape.
Power to the people: Best of WNC 2018 voting begins
With a far out feeling, voting has begun for the beloved annual Best of WNC awards. Only you can decide who’ll be feelin’ it in the new summer of love, when winners are announced this August. You have until 11:59 p.m. on the night of Saturday, April 28 to complete your ballot and make sure your voice is heard. […]
Carolina Beer Guy: Brewery yoga catching fire
At least five Asheville area breweries and one cidery host regular yoga classes.