Lifestyle News

Buncombe County --  Press Release Buncombe County Government: At its May 20 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution forming the Swannanoa Small Area and Resilience Plan Steering Committee.

Health --  A big change in health advice came out Tuesday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will no longer suggest routine COVID-19 shots for healthy children and pregnant women.

Canton --  The fifth season of the Mill Town Farmers Market has returned and runs every Thursday through October 30 from 4 to 7 p.m., and will feature over two dozen merchants.

Asheville -- Help support affordable housing while having a great time! Every donation will directly support the building of Asheville Habitat's 21st Women Build house in our growing Glenn Bridge neighborhood.

Henderson County -- The Henderson County Department of Public Health is offering free QPR—Suicide Prevention Training on Friday, May 30, at 9 a.m., and you’re invited. QPR stands for: Question. Persuade. Refer.

Buncombe County --  Access to vital public health services has taken a significant step forward in Buncombe County with the launch of the "Public Health on Wheels" mobile unit. Rolling out in May/June 2024, this initiative by the Buncombe County Department of Health and Human Services is designed to bring essential care directly to residents, particularly those in historically underserved, low-income, and rural areas.   

Haywood County --  Press Release Haywood County Government: At 97 years young, Charles Matlack isn’t slowing down—in fact, he’s in the middle of his 15th year of friendly competition at the Haywood County Senior Games.

Asheville -- Asheville Humane Society is excited to announce its participation in the Paws in the Field Challenge, a national initiative to increase the number of lost dogs who are returned home.

Haywood County --  Forget spring cleaning, Cataloochee Ski Area is doing some major spring building! As the wildflowers begin to bloom across the mountains and the temperatures rise, crews in Haywood County are already getting underway with an exciting construction project.