Nancy Tabel, a volunteer at Haywood Street Congregation, discusses the church’s efforts to address hunger and homelessness in Western North Carolina.
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The N.C. Arboretum announces new executive director
After 37 years, George Briggs will step down from his leadership role at The N.C. Arboretum. Drake Fowler will replace him in August. Plus: “Blue Ghost” fireflies return; Kid’s Merchandise Design Contest is now underway; and more!
Laps and Naps saves senior cats
“We’re helping people as much as we’re helping cats, though it isn’t what we first set out to achieve,” says Nancy Gavin, cofounder of Laps and Naps, a local nonprofit serving senior cats.
What happens if UNC dismantles diversity programs?
“In academia, DEI crosses multiple disciplines, and in the real world, as in our classrooms, DEI is about learning to pass the mic.”
Candidates talk affordable housing, homelessness with business leaders
Three candidates for Buncombe County Board of Commissioners gathered at the May 10 Council of Independent Business Owners meeting to lay out their vision for the county’s future direction.
County manager to present 2024-25 budget
The last time the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners met on May 9, it was facing an almost $14 million spending gap and the possibility that it would have to raise property taxes to fill it.
Why I volunteer: Committed to educating children
Samantha Maynard is a volunteer at Black Mountain Home for Children, a nonprofit that serves children as young as infants and as old as college age.
Buncombe child care providers face financial crisis when state grants evaporate in June
Buncombe currently has 95 child care facilities serving children up to age five, and advocates worry some will close or reduce services when the grants run out.
Asheville filmmaker celebrates local debut in symphony collaboration
Asheville filmmaker Adam Larsen puts his considerable talents to work to illustrate Asheville Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming ALT concert at The Mule.
Why I volunteer: Building dreams and making a difference
Peggy Crowe, a volunteer at Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, discusses how the organization’s Women Build Advocacy Team changed her life.
Marketer trains sights on local artists
“Artists are not respected,” says Louise Glickman, co-founder of Artsville USA. Based in Biltmore Lake, Glickman hopes to change that narrative through her nonprofit’s mission and work.
With Bouchon for sale, chef Michel Baudouin reflects on its history, his future
The longtime Asheville restaurateur and co-founder of Asheville Independent Restaurants Association is looking ahead to a slower pace — and a new business venture.
Taylor Brown’s latest historical novel explores 1921 trench warfare on American soil
If you’re unfamiliar with the story about the Battle of Blair Mountain — the largest labor uprising in American history that resulted in over one million rounds fired as well as bombs dropped on Logan County, West Virginia — well, you’re probably not alone. But author Taylor Brown hopes to change that with his latest novel.
AVL Beer Week events highlight sustainability and philanthropy
Asheville Brewers Alliance Executive Director Karis Roberts reflects on her first year spearheading AVL Beer Week and what’s in store for the 2024 edition.
Despite abundance, hunger soars in WNC
A recent community food assessment shows post-COVID food insecurity and hunger are surging in Macon, Swain and Jackson counties. The data is dire but could offer a roadmap for a better regional food system.
A story of how the TDA decides what to fund
Last month, the BCTDA awarded its first slate of 12 grants from the fund, helping finance projects for organizations from the Swannanoa Valley Art League and Black Wall Street AVL to the Asheville Museum of Science and the City of Asheville.