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Aaron Burdett and Jim Lauderdale play the benefit concert Dec. 27 at Trailside Brewing Co.

Once the Christmas rush begins to subside, it’s time to make your way outside and rejoin society. The Junior Appalachian Musicians of Henderson County (JAM Kids) make that reintegration easier with a ...

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WNC towns faced Helene’s aftermath in 2025 while pursuing growth and community projects. Mayors praised local resilience and highlighted ongoing challenges like infrastructure and affordability.

Cornerstones of the local Americana scene, Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters continue to grow their already stellar ...

According to its mission statement, local nonprofit Uplift, Renew, and Sustain the Arts (URSA) Asheville was founded in 2025 by pianist/educator Bill Bares “to provide transformative musical ...

I believed then, and now, that a prosecutor bears a moral obligation – not simply to win convictions, but to seek truth, and to right past wrongs. Yet, I have also learned that doing justice is often ...

The North Carolina Supreme Court has delivered a key ruling against HCA in the ongoing Certificate of Need battle in ...

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For this month’s Around the Region, we asked WNC mayors to discuss Helene recovery and other issues that shaped 2025. They also look ahead to 2026.