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Hot Springs, NC — Still Healing, Still Hopeful

Even though Asheville is almost back in full swing, many towns in our hills haven’t fully...

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...