High Climate Tea Company owner Hunter Strickland discovered the enjoyment and benefits of tea while working at a tea shop in San Francisco a few years ago.

The lack of affordable housing in Buncombe County is no secret, but one need is often overshadowed by the demand for new units. Far too many of our neighbors- homeowners often 62+ years old, whose families have lived here for generations- are having to live in unsafe and unhealthy conditions…

For the first time in school history, the girls basketball program at Asheville Christian Academy brought home the NCISAA 3A State tournament title with a 35-32 win over Concord First Assemblies. The Lions lost the finals two years ago, but a dominating defensive performance in this year’s g…

UNC Asheville will host Junior Preview Day on Saturday, Feb. 29, welcoming high school juniors and their families to get a head start on their college search. Junior Preview Day is a free, open house experience designed for juniors, featuring the University’s academics, student life programs…

On Thursday, March 5, the Sierra Club of Western North Carolina (WENOCA) presents an update on Asheville’s budget priorities related to transit, urban forestry, and renewable energy. Our community has made each of these issues a priority. We need to encourage the council to provide the fundi…

UNC Asheville Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy Britt Lundgren has been named a 2020 Cottrell Scholar, an honor that comes with a $100,000 prize from the Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA) in support of her research on how galaxies evolve over cosmic timescales.

The axe-throwing craze has taken the nation by storm — and it’s thriving in Asheville. Why do people throw axes at a target? It’s cathartic, fun, and anyone can learn to hit the target, with the proper coaching.

Mike Diethelm founded SolFarm Solar Company to provide a source of renewable energy to residents and businesses, benefiting both his customers and the environment.

Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders (CRC for ED) hosts a full week of events bringing eating disorders awareness to WNC. The National Eating Disorders Association’s National Eating Disorders Awareness (#NEDAwareness) Week is the largest and best-known eating disorder outreach effor…

The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) has announced that it has awarded one of its five High Five grants to Appalachian Wildlife Refuge based in Candler.

Carolina Day Upper School students in the Society of Literature, Art, Music, and Media (SLAMM), have been honored with a REALM First Class distinction—the highest distinction possible—for their 2018-19 Literary & Arts Magazine, Interrobang. The award program is overseen by the National C…

Show your child’s favorite stuffed animal some love. Critter Check Up is a chance for your child to get a clean bill of health for their stuffed animal friend from a veterinarian at the WNC Nature Center in Asheville.

Building on generations of affiliation with and leadership and support of Asheville Country Day School (ACDS) and Carolina Day School (CDS), George H. V. Cecil has established a scholarship in honor and remembrance of his wife, Nancy Owen Cecil, that will provide students in western North Ca…

For just the second time in the last decade, the boys and girls basketball teams from Asheville Christian Academy have both advanced to the NCISAA 3A State Final Four in the same year.

Yelp’s Jan. 25 announcement of the top five foodie destinations in the U.S. had Ashevillians, area food lovers and French Broad Chocolates staff jumping for joy. The announcement was made on Good Morning America by Tara Lewis, Yelp’s trend expert.

In May 2016, when the Fort Collins-based brewery opened its doors along the French Broad riverside in Asheville, the new location became an essential destination for locals and tourists alike, eventually earning its place as a centerpiece in the city-wide beer scene.

The Sunflower Diner at West Village Market & Deli in West Asheville offers a selection of vegan menu items that include options for meat eaters.

The 27th Annual Spring Conference—for farmers, gardeners, homesteaders, and sustainability seekers—is hosted by Organic Growers School (OGS), an Asheville-based non-profit organization. The conference takes place Friday–Sunday, March 6–8, 2020. The weekend event takes place at Mars Hill Univ…

The Asheville Christian Academy Lions enacted a little revenge last week as they knocked off their conference rival Rabun Gap 84-62. ACA fell to the Eagles in the first meeting, but after the first few minutes of the second tilt, the contest was never in doubt. The Lions and Eagles traded se…

The Carolina Day School community gathered on campus to celebrate track and field standout Mary Scott Robinson ’20, who will pursue the sport at the college level at Middlebury College in Vermont. At the ceremony, she signed her national letter of intent with the Panthers.

Asheville has received accolades for just about everything from food and festivals to the health and eco-conscious community. It is arguably best known for being one of the top outdoor cities in the Southeast. Thousands of trail miles crisscross the surrounding mountains, and a vast network …

The soft fragrance of fresh flowers greets customers walking into The Extended Garden Florist in south Asheville.

Spring, for many, marks the beginning of a long and exciting outdoor season. The Outdoor Gear Builders of WNC — a local alliance of over 50 gear builders and makers — are excited to announce their Sixth Annual Get In Gear (GIG) Fest on March 21.

UNC Asheville will host its 21st annual Southern Appalachian Undergraduate Philosophy Conference, Feb. 7-8, 2020, with presentations on a variety of topics by 12 undergraduate students whose papers were selected by a process of blind review.

The Asheville Christian Academy girls basketball team traveled to Cherokee High School last week to take on the Braves in a non-conference matchup. Cherokee jumped out to a ten-point lead in the first quarter holding the Lions to just two points in the opening frame.

Catawba Brewing hosts White Zombie 5k registration kick-off party Feb. 6

DixonPacifica Broker/Realtor Suzanne Arthur has a specialty. She helps people who are retiring and moving to Asheville find homes.

I’ve highlighted the Trombatore Trail near Bearwallow Mountain in Fairview before, but the traces of Winter that have graced WNC infrequently this year make it the perfect day hike for the area.

Homeowners take note: the 11th Annual Build and Remodel Expo is coming to the WNC Ag Center this Feb. 1-2.

Registration is open for UNC Asheville’s 2020 Pi(e) Run, an annual fun run that celebrates all things Pi(e). This year’s event will be held on Pi Day, Saturday, March 14, at Pi time, 3:14 p.m.

Don’t miss the 2020 Glitter Ball, an amazing, fun and lively evening to benefit the Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra. The ball will take place on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 6-11 p.m. at Blue Ridge Community College, located at 180 W Campus Drive in Flat Rock.

On Thursday, Feb. 6, the Sierra Club of Western North Carolina (WENOCA) presents Scott Varn’s Preserving A Picturesque America (P.A.P.A.). If you love history, art, and adventure, join us to see how an organization is combining all of them to help preserve beautiful natural treasures.

The Asheville Christian Academy girls basketball team knocked off the visitors from High Point Christian last week and, in so doing, supplanted themselves as the favorites to win the 3A private school state title. The Lions jumped out to a 14-5 lead at the end of the first quarter and steadi…

Veritas Christian Academy will hold its Second Annual Renaissance Lecture on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity of Fairview Baptist Church in Fletcher.

The Odyssey Project: The Journey Home – a series of three community dialogues that will use Homer’s Odyssey as the context for exploring current societal challenges – will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at UNC Asheville’s Sherrill Center, in the Ingles Mountain View Room. The dialogue …

In the decades from 1750 to 1850, families from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and the other countries comprising the Seven Celtic Nations settled in the Western North Carolina mountains.

Enka High School athlete Tyler Moore placed first in the state in the 300 meter distance run at the Polk County Reindeer Games on Jan. 8 with a time of 35.74 seconds.

The past decade has marked a period of rapid development for the City of Asheville, unfortunately at the expense of the city’s tree population.

Asheville City Councilwoman and environmental advocate Julie Mayfield pointed to recent success in working with Duke Energy Progress during a presentation at the University of North Carolina Asheville Jan.17.

Asheville’s favorite January running event is back. Isaac Dickson School will be the location for the 2020 Asheville Hot Chocolate Races, taking place on Saturday, Jan. 25. There will be several race events held for adults and their young ones, beginning at 8:30 a.m.

The Asheville Christian Academy girls basketball team traveled to Rabun Gap High School in northern Georgia last week to take on the Eagles in a crucial conference matchup. Rabun Gap jumped out to an early 11-2 lead knocking in three three-pointers in the opening minutes. However, from that …

iDaph has busy and eventful year ahead of us as we gear up for our 2020 Sport Events! iDaph Events & Timing offers cycling, running and multi-sport events throughout the year that are fun, unique and challenging. Our events are for all levels of athletes and are often kid-friendly.

Leadership Asheville, a program of UNC Asheville, will host its 2020 Winter Buzz Breakfast series with the theme, “How Resilient Are We as a Community?”

Post up and party down for WNC’s new adventure fitness facility.

Would a venue by any other name still sound as sweet?

An upcoming series of seminars on using social media to market businesses at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College Small Business Center is generating high interest, said Daphne Carson, Small Business Center specialist.

Add the rich flavor of caramel to your dessert table with a recipe like this No Bake Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake for a tempting, tasty treat.

A quick and easy way to get comfort food on your dinner table is this recipe for Cheesy Baked Mushroom Chicken. Add some green beans and mashed cauliflower for a well-rounded meal for your family.

The Blue Ridge Agility Club of Western North Carolina will host an American Kennel Club (AKC) agility trial Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, January 24 – 26. The event will be held at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center McGough Arena in Fletcher from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Friday-Saturd…

The Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County (PSABC) is pleased to present the documentary film by award-winning filmmaker David Weintraub on Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Center in Asheville 285 Livingston Street 5:30 p.m. (snow date is Saturday, Feb. 1).