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Attorney General Josh Stein Celebrates Local Heroes with Dogwood Awards
Attorney General Josh Stein presented the Dogwood Award to four exemplary individuals from eastern North Carolina, including District Attorneys Ernie Lee and Scott Thomas for their efforts against the fentanyl crisis and community safety, respectively; Congressman GK Butterfield for his long-standing public service; and Detective Brandon Peebles for his contributions in law enforcement and youth coaching, inspiring others to positively impact their communities.
Harley-Davidson of Asheville Roars Back to Life After Hurricane Helene
Harley-Davidson of Asheville is back in business, ready to welcome riders with open arms and a freshly renovated showroom. A Community Staple Reopens Located in Swannanoa, this dealership has long been a hub for motorcycle enthusiasts in Western North Carolina. After enduring the storm’s impact, which left many local businesses in disarray, Harley-Davidson of Asheville […]
Destruction Is Mindless; Building Back Takes Ingenuity
John Garner of Garner Engineering speaks somewhat about what goes on behind the scenes in restoring washed out hillsides, roads, and bridges.
Rennie Harris Puremovement: A Hip-Hop Dance Experience in Asheville
Rennie Harris Puremovement will perform "Nuttin' But A Word" at the Wortham Center on January 17 and 18, 2025, showcasing the cultural significance of street dance while offering community engagement through hip-hop dance classes and a master class, all aimed at celebrating hip-hop culture and its impact on society. Tickets are available for adults and children, with group rates offered.
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Samaritan’s Purse Continues To Respond
Building and repairing houses, as well as replacing manufactured homes in North Carolina and Tennessee, is a current priority.
The Gift of Believing in Tomorrow
After seeing photos of what Hurricane Helene did to Swannanoa, Ben and Pete Rotteveel of the Netherlands company Dutch Grown gifted about 10,000 bulbs for planting in the Grovemont Park area of Swannanoa. In the Dutch tradition, they believed that planting a lovely community garden would give Western North Carolinians hope for a brighter future.
Local Financial Advisor Earns National Recognition
Local financial advisor Andy Millard has earned recognition on a national ranking.
Stars Servin’ Up Love: A Celebrity Tennis Event to Benefit Western North Carolina
The "Stars Servin’ Up Love" charity tennis event, hosted by the City of Asheville and Explore Asheville, aims to support local nonprofits by donating 100% of net proceeds to organizations like Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity and the Always Asheville Fund, while engaging the community through a silent auction and showcasing local talent, all set for February 2, 2025, with tennis legends and celebrities participating.
SECU Foundation Launches $1.75 Million Disaster Relief Package for Western North Carolina
The SECU Foundation is stepping up its support for communities affected by Hurricane Helene with a new disaster relief package totaling $1.75 million. This initiative aims to provide essential assistance to residents facing temporary housing challenges, financial hardships, and food insecurity. The funding will be distributed among three key organizations. Baptists on Mission will receive […]
Insufficient Capacity: The Buck Stops Here
At their December 10 meeting, members of Asheville City Council were asked to approve the receipt of additional HUD funds for disaster recovery. During the public hearing, they were "alarmed" to find that none of the previous hundreds of thousands of CDBG dollars they had disbursed for hurricane relief had been spent.