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From CPP: Forest Service changes Nantahala timber harvest plans in face of lawsuit
The legal complaint, which focused on the 15-acre timber harvest, argued that the Southside Project is inconsistent with the U.S. Forest Service’s new plan to manage North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest and Nantahala National Forest, which the agency released in February 2023.
Glenda Weinert brings variety of experience to county school board
From child care centers to colleges, Glenda Weinert’s education experience has influenced students young and old. But it’s her business expertise and political leadership as former chair of the Buncombe County Republican Party that make her a unique addition to the Buncombe County Board of Education.
Theater review: ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ at Flat Rock Playhouse
Despite many theatergoers’ familiarity with the Oscar-nominated film — and possibly Stephen King’s source novella — the story proves surprisingly captivating on stage.
Buncombe County debuts new mobile health RV
Services on the mobile health unit include rapid testing for HIV and hepatitis C; gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis testing; vaccinations; distribution of COVID-19 tests; tests for fentanyl and xylazine; Narcan, the overdose reversal drug; antibiotic treatment for syphilis; and family planning services.
Help Asheville Bears closes after spending $2 million calling attention to injured animals
The grassroots nonprofit grew out of one family’s crusade following the 2019 discovery of a bear they’d named Peaches that was suddenly missing a limb.
From CPP: Future of Mission Health could hinge on what happens over the next month
The deadline for Dogwood Health Trust to deliver its opinion to the N.C. Attorney General’s office about whether HCA breached its Asset Purchase Agreement is fast approaching. And just one week remains until the contract expiration date of Mission Health’s nurses.
Around town: Local painter featured on PBS exhibits new collection
Local artist featured on PBS, Brevard hosts Fourth of July, Mountain Gateway Museum explores voting rights, and more!
What’s new in food: BattleCat brings more coffee options to East Asheville
The West Asheville coffee shop introduces a new location on Tunnel Road in the Beverly Hills neighborhood. Also in this week’s local food news: A long-closed restaurant reopens at Mount Mitchell State Park, Mikasa Criolla adds frozen empanadas to its offerings, a RendezVous wine dinner, summer soda and wine releases and more.
Letter: Ask officials to take steps on climate change
“Western North Carolinians are concerned about record-breaking temperatures, extreme weather and the degradation of the environment they experience in their everyday lives.”
Letter: Celebrating protest and democracy
“I believe the replacement for the Vance Monument should celebrate protest.”
Passing the torch: A Jew in Asheville
“Another watershed moment in the evolution of Jewish social acceptance came in 1992, when the Biltmore Forest Country Club accepted its first Jewish member.”
Letter: A pass on Edwards’ senseless census idea
“Whatever this ‘successful’ legislation is titled, it’s still a tired repeat of his original un-American Constitution-shredding act.”
Longer growing seasons mean more allergy issues for WNC
Asheville-area health professionals are seeing itchy, sniffling allergy sufferers up to nine months of the year.