Tom Balestrieri discusses the inspiration behind launching Weaverville Center for Creative and Healthy Living, surprises he’s encountered since its debut and what it means to matriculate at UNC Asheville as a nontraditional student.

Tom Balestrieri discusses the inspiration behind launching Weaverville Center for Creative and Healthy Living, surprises he’s encountered since its debut and what it means to matriculate at UNC Asheville as a nontraditional student.
The Goombay Festival celebrates African and Caribbean heritage in Asheville. Plus, the N.C. Apple Festival returns for its 75th year, Weaverville gets ready to open a new community center and a local author publishes a children’s book.