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The exterior of Smith-McDowell House.

New Asheville Museum of History Will Open Fall 2023

Asheville Museum of History will open this fall, fulfilling decades-long efforts to have a museum in Asheville that tells stories of the mountains, a region with a rich and diverse – and sometimes misunderstood – past.

Hands with hearts to help raise awareness for important community issues.

Women for Women Giving Circle Awards $278,950 in Grants

The Women for Women giving circle recently awarded six grants totaling $278,950. With these awards, the Giving Circle has exceeded $5 million in grants for programs serving Western North Carolina women and girls.

Curbside recycling and trash containers.

Hendersonville Urges “Cart Smart” Recycling

The City of Hendersonville encourages residents to practice simple steps to be “cart smart” about recycling. Putting non-recyclable items in recycling carts causes contamination and raises costs for facilities across the state.