More than a century ago, one of Asheville’s most successful and influential visionaries, E.W. Pearson, established the Buncombe County District Agricultural Fair. On Saturday, Sept. 7, the Burton Street Community Association (BSCA) will honor Pearson and his legacy of neighborhood resilience by continuing the annual tradition.... read full story
"When I was young, I wasn't interested in [the history] that much, but as I grew older and found out the things that he did, it was just so encouraging for me to pass on the legacy,"