Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week
If you haven’t tried a pawpaw yet, now is the chance! This lesser known fruit has a taste most similar to tropicals like mangoes and bananas, but is native to the Eastern United States!
Hendersonville, NC and WNC News
Local news for Hendersonville, North Carolina and the surrounding Western North Carolina communities.
The Heroic Effort to Save Florida’s Coral Reef From Devastating Ocean Heat
Armed with scrub brushes, young scuba divers took to the waters of Florida’s Alligator Reef in late July to try to help corals struggling to survive 2023’s extraordinary marine heat wave.
NCDHHS Connects Children and Adults to Healthy Food Through the Child and Adult Care Food Program
The Child and Adult Care Food Program helps eligible children and adults access healthy, nutritious food by reimbursing qualified child care programs, adult day programs and other non-residential care programs for meals and snacks served to enrollees.
Hendersonville Theatre Invites All Trivia Teams to Drag Trivia
Hendersonville Theatre is pleased to present Drag Trivia on Tuesday, September 26, at 7:30 pm. This is a free event, but donations are suggested to benefit Hendersonville Theatre.
Did You Know: Background on Poll Watching in North Carolina
In the U.S., poll watchers have participated in elections since the 18th century. Laws and rules for poll watchers vary from state to state.
N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation Seeks Public Input on Pisgah View State Park Master Plan
The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation is seeking public input on the Pisgah View State Park Master Plan.
Governor Cooper Proclaims Hispanic Heritage Month as Sept. 15th Through Oct. 15th
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed September 15 – October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month to honor and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of the Hispanic, Latino, Latinx, and Latine communities across North Carolina.
28th Annual Blue Ridge Concert Series Begins on Oct. 10th
The 28th season of the Blue Ridge Community College Concert Series commences on Tuesday, Oct. 10, with a performance by pianist Dr. Kevin Ayesh.
New North Carolina Voting Rules: Here’s What You Need to Know
All North Carolina voters will be asked for their IDs when they check in to vote this year. They will still be allowed to vote with or without a photo ID under an exception.
Submit Your Stories to the 2023 NC State Fiction Contest
The annual NC State Fiction Contest is a free literary competition open to all North Carolina residents, including out-of-state and international students who are enrolled in North Carolina universities. It remains one of the largest free-to-enter fiction contests in the South.
WCU Professor Emeritus Shares Annual Fall Color Forecast for Mountains
The fall colors across Western North Carolina are a seasonal sensation that draw thousands of visitors and locals alike to the mountains each year.
Social Security Overpays Billions to People, Many on Disability, Then It Demands the Money Back
Justina Worrell, 47, works part time as a kitchen helper in an Ohio nursing home. She has cerebral palsy, an intellectual disability, and a cardiac condition that required she get an artificial heart valve at age 20.
