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The Asheville Non-Profit & Grant “Loophole”: What It Is, How It Works, and How We Fix It

Short version: Many nonprofits do honest, vital work. But gaps in oversight and weak grant monitoring...

The Journey of Chef May – From Thailand to Asheville: A Story of Food, Family, and Resilience

Some stories transcend cuisine. They remind us of what it means to endure, rebuild, and belong....

Beware of the Foodie Police: How Taste Gatekeeping Fractures a City

Every strong food town develops critics; only a few birth Foodie Police—the small, loud faction that...

Hendersonville’s Country Heart: 8 Places You’ve Gotta Visit for Old-School Vibes

If you’re a fan of “how life used to be” — creaky porches, diner shakes, apple...

Blunt Pretzels Hosts 1-Year Remembrance Celebration After Hurricane Helene

One year ago, Hurricane Helene swept through Western North Carolina, leaving behind devastating floods that changed...

The Asheville Pastry, Dessert, and Coffee Experience Gets Sweeter

Downtown Asheville just added a cherry on top of its already sweet foodie scene — and...