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Radio Station Celebrates AHS Class of 2021

Buncombe County Superior Court Judge Alan Thornburg granted a motion by the City of Asheville to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a group seeking to block the City’s planned removal of the Vance Monument.

(Editor’s note: These two talks are part of an original four-part series, with the first episode having occurred earlier this spring and the last segment to take place in July. The details of the final episode will be announced at MountainTrue.org.)

The Asheville Police Department requests assistance locating Gerald Davis, who was charged on Dec. 11 with second degree forcible rape in an incident that occurred on Aug. 3, 2008, in the area of South French Broad Avenue.

It’s 10 years and counting for AdventHealth Hendersonville in the area of patient safety as the hospital was honored with an “A” grade during the 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety licensing check.

The Asheville Christian Academy baseball team finished off a season sweep of Christ School last week in a 9-3 win on the Greenies’ home field. Two weeks ago, the Lions held on to beat Christ School, 5-4.

In just two months since opening the doors on Feb. 19, the UNC Asheville-MAHEC COVID-19 Immunization Site has administered a total of 15,000 vaccines to community members from across Western North Carolina.

The Asheville Christian Academy girls soccer team dispatched both Carolina Day and Rabun Gap last week to secure the CAA conference title.

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Carolina Day School senior Ashlyn Browne, a three-sport athlete, sports manager and senior sports journalist at Carolina Day, was accepted and has committed to Sewanee: The University of the South in Tennessee. Browne will be a member of the women's track & field and cross country teams …

Spring 2021 classes at UNC Asheville are a combination of in-person, online or hybrid, something most students are familiar with from the fall, but this semester ushered in a new aspect with the addition of 25 Student Academic Course Ambassadors.

Earth Day 2021 will be observed worldwide on April 22. This year’s theme is Restore the Earth.

UNC ASHEVILLE OFFERS SUMMER CLASSES, PROGRAMS, CAMPS

Explore Asheville Names VP of Sales

The ACA baseball team continued its season-long winning streak last week by knocking out conference rival, Christ School, 5-4.

As Earth Day 2021 approaches on Thursday, April 22, those concerned about the state of the planet look for ways to give back to Mother Nature. Whether it’s picking up litter at a local park, being extra mindful of recycling opportunities or helping out at local fairs aimed at educating peopl…

Farmers Tailgate Markets Open for Spring

Free Webinar to Explore Foot Health

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Removal of the Vance Monument on Pack Square can now move forward with the approval of Asheville City Council and a denied court motion that sought to delay its demolition.

Picnic Shelter Reservations Now Open

The Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas in Brevard, North Carolina, welcomes visitors back with exciting exhibits, including a working dog tag machine from WWII; a WWI-era organ for holding religious services in the field; and a Merchant Marine exhibit.

A virtual program shedding light on the not-so-pretty history of WNC’s first railroad in the 1880s will be held at 6 p.m. on April 13, hosted by the WNC Historical Association.

Asheville Wisdom Exchange is a new virtual Zoom platform featuring a variety of topics presented by nationally known and local speakers. Presentations are every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. with no registration or fee.

“It’s rare that we start this up, so you guys are getting a treat today,” Matt Walksler told the growing crowd.

The WNC Career Expo presented by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and Mountain Area Workforce Development Board will hold a virtual hiring event April 14-16, with an additional in-person event from 11 am. to 6 p.m. April 15 at Rabbit Rabbit, 75 Coxe Ave in downtown Asheville.

CHIMNEY ROCK — With kids across WNC on spring break this week, Chimney Rock State Park is offering a special Animal Encounters program daily at 2 p.m.

The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation will host a Zoom webinar highlighting how the foundation’s camera traps are used to study wildlife along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The class will get underway at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 6, and is free to attend.

WNC for the Planet, a collective of local organizations committed environmental stewardship, launched a virtual bingo card featuring opportunities and activities throughout April to celebrate Earth Month. Options are intended to reach a broad audience and be family friendly.

Asheville Wisdom Exchange presents “Judaism: On One Foot,” with guest speaker Rabbi Mathew Marko, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7. The presentation will take place over Zoom and is free.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper eased up on statewide COVID-19 restrictions for businesses on March 26, citing a decline in the number of positive coronavirus cases and an increase in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations.

Bullington Gardens, a horticultural education center and public botanical garden, plans to redesign and expand the usability of its grounds to enhance the organization’s mission.

Asheville Community Theatre is seeking submissions through April 10 for 20 local designers and artists for the upcoming “Costume Drama: A Fashion Show” fundraiser.

City of Asheville Offices to Close April 2 for Spring Break

If you’re feeling more energetic, happier and a little distracted these days, you’ve probably got spring fever. Romantics may be disappointed to find out that this pulse-quickening condition seems to be less about love and more about biology. Here’s why:

The S&W Market is a food hall and event space in Asheville slated to open in June. Located in the iconic 1929 S&W Building, in the heart of downtown Asheville, The S&W Market will be home to some of the best of local food and drink from Asheville’s renowned culinary community.

The Aston Park Tennis Center will open for the 2021 season on Thursday, April 1. Facility hours will be daily, with two sessions of court availability — a morning session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and an afternoon session from 3 to 7:30 p.m. There will be a one-hour break for midday cleaning.