Gabriel Whitlock is biking for change. Whitlock will cycle almost 1,500 miles this January from his home in Western North Carolina to Little Rock, Arkansas, raising awareness and money along the way.
There is a federal holiday in January marking the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., born January 15, 1929. King, a leader of the civil rights movement, is well known for his efforts to bring about racial equality in the nation using nonviolent means.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina is now registering new teams of bowlers to participate in the 29th Annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake fundraiser being held Saturday, March 2 at Tarheel Lanes in Hendersonville.
Agribusiness Henderson County (AgHC) has been steering a rigorous process to gain a federal designation as an American Viticultural Area (AVA) for local grape and wine producers.
Lori Park will showcase “An Invitation to a Show,” an exhibition of sculpture installation works, in the Spiers Gallery in the Sims Art Center from January 25 through February 15. The gallery is open 8:00 am to 3:00 pm on weekdays.
With national parks in the spotlight during the partial government shutdown, FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway is seeing an increase in individuals looking for ways to help.
Supporting the agricultural industry, impacting rural communities, and stimulating economic development are key objectives for the 2019 NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission (NCTTFC) grant cycle.
A donation shortfall over the winter holidays is prompting the American Red Cross to issue an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to give now to prevent a blood shortage from continuing throughout winter and affecting patient care.
The N.C. Department of Transportation has unveiled its draft ten-year transportation plan for 2020-2029 at the monthly Board of Transportation meeting in Raleigh.
Fletcher Elementary first graders recently learned that mayors are allowed lunch breaks and vacations, but when they’re in town they’re never really off the clock.
