Lifestyle News

Haywood County --  Haywood County Press Release:  The Haywood County America 250 NC committee is asking for the communities' support with a unique and meaningful project to commemorate our nation’s founding.

Asheville --   City of Asheville Press Release: The Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County, in partnership with the City of Asheville, has planned the 2025 Juneteenth Celebration to create a diverse schedule of events that fosters broad participation, promotes community awareness and appreciation, and celebrates the liberation of enslaved people.

WNC --  As summer heats up in Western North Carolina, residents and visitors are eager to cool off at public pools. While the region continues its recovery from Hurricane Helene, many community pools have successfully opened their doors for the 2025 season.

Health --  For years, hearing loss was often dismissed as an inevitable part of aging, a minor inconvenience compared to more pressing health concerns.

WNC --  Residents of Western North Carolina (WNC) should prepare for a summer that is very likely to be hotter than normal, according to warnings from leading meteorological and public health experts.

Buncombe County --  Press Release Buncombe County Government: At its May 20 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution forming the Swannanoa Small Area and Resilience Plan Steering Committee.

Health --  A big change in health advice came out Tuesday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will no longer suggest routine COVID-19 shots for healthy children and pregnant women.

Canton --  The fifth season of the Mill Town Farmers Market has returned and runs every Thursday through October 30 from 4 to 7 p.m., and will feature over two dozen merchants.

Asheville -- Help support affordable housing while having a great time! Every donation will directly support the building of Asheville Habitat's 21st Women Build house in our growing Glenn Bridge neighborhood.