Princeville, North Carolina sits atop wet, swampy land along the Tar River. In the 1800s, the land was disregarded and deemed uninhabitable by white people. But after the Civil War, …
Author & Filmmaker Natalie Baszile UNC Asheville and the Wilma Dykeman Legacy are excited to announce Natalie Baszile as the next Wilma Dykeman Writer-in-Residence in Spring 2025. Baszile is the…
2024 audit recognizes the damage caused by public and private systemic racism. Buncombe County and the City of Asheville governments’ reparation resolutions aspire to cease the perpetuation of institutional processes…
Andrew Shannon Andrew Shannon has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the YMI Cultural Center. Shannon brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in diversity, equity,…
Congratulations Graduates! Asheville & Buncombe County High Schools Asheville High School & SILSA – June 8 at 7 p.m. Football Field. Enka HS – June 15 at 9 a.m. School…
Meet the forces trying to impose their faith on our nation. See the new documentary, Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy war on Democracy, from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 11,…
Bithia Palmer, Director of Equitable Housing Solutions, and Jerah Smith (left), project director for Asheville. The City of Asheville has taken a step forward in its long, often-delayed Affordable Housing…
Blue Note Junction rendering courtesy of Alliance Architecture. Asheville’s Blue Note Junction will be an economic engine and cultural hub that supports BIPOC makers and entrepreneurs. Imagine a space that’s…
Violinist Blake Pouliot On Saturday, April 20, 2024, the Asheville Symphony will present “Masterworks 6: Golden Glamour” at the First Baptist Church of Asheville, with matinee and evening performances. Led…
Meet directly with representatives from companies that are hiring now. Great companies start with great people, and you’ll find both at the WNC Career Expo. The annual Western North Carolina…
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