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In 2015, Brevard College became the first academic institution in the Southeast United States to commit to full divestment from fossil fuels by 2018.

The 2021 Atlantic season runs through Nov. 30. Duke Energy meteorologists forecast 20 storms and nine hurricanes for 2021.

Now that summer has arrived, it’s important to remember that your air conditioner can often increase your residential energy costs this season, so it’s important to make sure that your house is as efficient as it can possibly be.

Henderson County has been ranked as the heathiest county in Western North Carolina and among the healthiest in the state, according to the 2020 County Health Rankings report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Asheville Outlets is hosting a Pack 2 School Supply Drive now through Saturday, August 7, 2021.

This expansion will provide benefits to families with young children and infants who need extra help buying food. The state will begin issuing P-EBT benefits to eligible children under the age of 6 starting this week.

United Way of Henderson County has announced that it will launch its 11th annual Rising Leaders program this September.

A Life in the Wild, featuring more than 40 large-format images from award-winning nature photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen, is now on display at the North Carolina Arboretum.

Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity is currently building New Heights, its most ambitious neighborhood to-date, and volunteers are invited to help build.

It is with great sadness that the WNC Nature Center announces the passing of one of its most well-known and cherished residents.

It can be hard to see past the rainbow of tomatoes, peaches, corn, summer squash, peppers, eggplants, and other summer favorites weighing down tables at farmers tailgate markets right now.

The ASPCA wants to make sure you have the information you need to keep your pets safe this disaster season.