Whether you are an employer looking to hire a qualified candidate, or a job seeker in search of solid position with a future, it’s fair to say that the employment landscape has been transformed by the pandemic.
The Asheville region’s housing market shows no sign of slowing down as summer sales marked another month of gains, with 1,296 homes sold across the 13-county area of the Western North Carolina mountains, representing a 24.4% year-over-year increase over sales in June 2020.
Significant audiovisual upgrades to City Hall’s First Floor North Conference Room have been completed just in time to welcome meeting visitors, along with board and commission members, starting in August.
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) has launched a national advertising campaign focused on increasing awareness and choice of North Carolina as a place where diverse businesses and workforce talent can thrive.
WNC Nature Center marked the passing of one of its favorite residents, Barney the coyote, on July 22.
The Western North Carolina Historical Association will present a multi-generational discussion of Asheville’s historic Shiloh community with moderator Jefferson Ellison of Asheville’s Jawbreaking Creative on Thursday, Aug. 12, from 6:30-8 p.m.
Danny Johnson, CarePartners Hospice volunteer manager, has found his niche as a kindred spirit among those who serve.
Smokey Bear is turning 77 and the Cradle of Forestry will be throwing him a birthday party on Saturday, Aug. 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The festivities will take place along the Forest Festival Trail and amphitheater.
The Western North Carolina Historical Association is accepting nominations for the 2021 Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award through Saturday, July 31.
Work has begun to replace the elevator inside the Rankin Avenue Parking Garage located at 12 Rankin Ave. The project started July 30 and is expected to take 100 days to complete. The elevator will be out of service during that time.
Pack 2 School Supply Drive returns to Asheville Outlets through Aug. 7.
Ten years ago on July 28, 2011, Asheville Fire Captain Jeff Bowen, a 13-year veteran of the City’s Fire Department, lost his life while battling an arson fire in a high-rise building at 445 Biltmore Ave.
Foodies know Britain’s Gordon Ramsay as a celebrated multi-Michelin-starred chef, owner of a culinary empire and the brash TV star of “Hell’s Kitchen.”
Horizons at Carolina Day School fosters academic achievement by providing educational enrichment and cultural activities to help bridge the achievement gap in Asheville.
As Western North Carolina joins much of the country in its current surge of COVID-19 cases, local health officials continue to advocate for testing for any symptomatic individuals, even if they are fully vaccinated.
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) has expanded the scope of the state’s international trade offices in order to help North Carolina exporters take advantage of emerging market opportunities.
Imagining a new model for what a faith community can look like, the congregation of Biltmore United Methodist Church has voted to sell its property and devote its energy and resources toward responding to Asheville’s most pressing social needs.
AdventHealth Hendersonville gave a big shout-out to nurse Hannah Bell last week as the hospital presented Bell, MSN, FNP, CNOR with the DAISY Award, an international recognition program that celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide patients every day.
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) returns in 2021 with 13 returning and nine new farms set to participate in the tour that’s scheduled for noon to 5 p.m., Sept. 18–19.
Project Linus in Need of Blanketeers
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity is in need of volunteers to help construct its most ambitious neighborhood to date.
The husband-and-wife duo of Ashley and Greg Garrison have turned their passion for ice cream into a tasty treasure in Asheville and Western North Carolina.
As of July 1, library patrons in Buncombe County no longer have to worry about paying a fine when they return an overdue book.
North Carolina now has one of the most broad-based and competitive tax structures for business in the United States, according to a recent Location Matters survey and newly released white paper from the Tax Foundation and KPMG LLP.
Ikebana International of Asheville will host an ikebana demonstration at the Folk Art Center, 382 Blue Ridge Parkway, on July 27 at 10:30 a.m. The program will focus on a freestyle arrangement using a container with two openings.
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East Fork Pottery announced plans to invest $2.4 million in its Asheville operations in conjunction with the Buncombe County Commission and the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County (EDC).
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TIP2APD, a mobile application and texting tool implemented by the Asheville Police Department, allows the public to share anonymous tips with police and lets officers respond back to create an anonymous two-way conversation.
Buncombe County Schools Foundation (BCSF), the non-profit organization created to enhance and support scholarships, programs and vital projects for Buncombe County Schools, launched a new identity and showcased its newly renovated Bookmobile on June 21 at Valley Springs Middle School.
A major manufacturer is coming to Henderson County. Jabil Corporation broke ground June 24 on a new manufacturing site in East Flat Rock.
The Town of Woodfin is seeking public input on a proposed plan to expand Woodfin Riverside Park.
Donate School Supplies at Asheville Outlets
Asheville Parks & Recreation has a great lineup of athletic programs for this fall. It doesn’t matter if you’re an expert or a novice, a kid or an adult, we have something for everyone. Get off the couch and play.
While she may not look a day over 240, America will celebrate her 244th birthday on July 4 and Asheville and surrounding areas are set to throw Lady Liberty a birthday she won’t soon forget.
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s (ASAP) highly anticipated annual Farm Tour is back for 2021, following cancelation in 2020 due to COVID-19.
The Fourth of July is a holiday filled with fireworks, food and fun in the sun. While Mission Health emergency rooms are safe and ready to provide care, before enjoying the holiday weekend make sure safety precautions are in place to avoid getting burned this summer.
Several A-B Tech Allied Health programs received top national and state rankings for 2021 from Nursingprocess.org. The college’s Phlebotomy program was ranked second in the nation among more than 363 phlebotomy schools across the country. The Dental Assisting Program at A-B Tech was ranked f…
Asheville School will welcome its largest-ever student body for the 2021-2022 school year, with 299 students enrolled at the nationally acclaimed coed boarding school for grades 9 through 12.
Zoom Talk to Update County Trails Plan
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When most of us think about the ocean, it usually is about a particular beach memory, sailing nearby waters or perhaps a cruise to an exotic destination. But not so for Rebecca Helm, an assistant professor of biology at UNC Asheville.
Our State Magazine is celebrating the astounding talent of people who make North Carolina so special in the publication’s 2021 Made in NC Awards.
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The results are in. Thank you to all those who submitted feedback via our recent reader survey. The questionnaire appeared in the Beacon for three weeks and we collected a wealth of information on what you like, what doesn’t really do it for you and what you want to see more of.
Some men struggle to look after their mental and physical health, which may cause them to skip checkups and screenings that can ensure they live long, healthy lives. Men who don’t take the health of their mind and body seriously may develop serious health issues.
Uncommon Market is back for its monthly market on Sunday, June 27 at Foundy in the River Arts District (RAD), 1 Foundy Street.
Stitches of Love to Meet In-Person, July 12
Dive into the fascinating world of nocturnal creatures with a Blue Ridge Parkway ranger at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 25, at the Folk Art Center along the Parkway in Asheville.
The S&W building has been a gem of historic architecture in downtown Asheville, opening as a cafeteria and local gathering place in July 1929. Designed by renowned architect Douglas Ellington, it became a Patton Avenue Art Deco landmark, listed on the National Register of Historic Places…
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