

45 Years of Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy
Annual Prayer Breakfast takes place Saturday, January 17, 2026.

Grammy-Winning Soloists Join Asheville Symphony for Handel’s Messiah
Experience one of classical music’s most uplifting performances.

Maria Edna Campos Wins 2025 Wilma Dykeman Award
“Together We Are Asheville” is a reflection on the resiliency of our communities.

Lake Julian Festival of Lights
A tradition for many mountain families and visitors.

Watch Night Services December 31, 2025
Bless your transition into the new year.

Four Festive Films That Warm the Season
Imagination, resilience, romance, and faith.


2025-26 New Year Celebrations
Make the transition into 2026 unforgettable!

Community Holiday Extravaganza
Read 2 Succeed event hosts children’s book authors J.P. Miller & Kelle Jolly.

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
A traveler from another star system will pass through our cosmic neighborhood.


Chickenpox Returns to Buncombe County
Recognize the symptoms, and ensure family members are protected.

Resurgence of Measles in South Carolina
Recent outbreak surged past 100 confirmed cases.


Songs, Movies & Moments – December 2025
Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker divorce; Gayle King vs Xania Monet; Niki Minaj; Ashanti & Nelly Hall-MO-Ween



We Are Neighbors
Juan Muñoz was detained by ICE agents on Friday, October 3, 2025.

Mass Deportations Aren’t Helping Workers
Immigrants account for nearly a third of long-term care workers.

Special Pastoral Message from American Bishops
Catholic bishops release a stunning video denouncing Trump and Vance’s brutal ICE raids.



Asheville City Manager Announces Interim Police Chief
Chief Jackie Stepp is committed to public service and safety.

Asheville City Council Names New City Manager
DK Wesley to serve as of January 12, 2026.

Federal Court Ratifies Redrawn First District for 2026 Election
Preliminary injunction from the NC NAACP and other plaintiffs denied.

New Fee for Travelers Without REAL ID
Plan ahead to avoid fees and delays at the airport.

Buncombe County Awarded $979,000 for Sidewalks in Swannanoa
Part of a $55 million initiative to support long-term small business recovery across western North Carolina.

Nina Simone’s Childhood Home Restored
African American cultural heritage preserved in Tryon, NC.

How to Start a Business in 2026
The Small Business Center Network is a resource that can help you start or grow your business….

Don’t Let Predatory Debt Traps Rob the Holiday Season’s Joy
New business models deceive consumers into debt.

The Science of Racism
Everything You Need to Know but Probably Don’t—Yet. In this frank, funny, and meticulous book, a leading…

A-B Tech Aviation Alumna Becomes Flight Instructor
Taylor Rice receives pilot offer from a major airline.

Psi Phi Chapter Leans Into Robotics to Teach Youth
Interactive activities make learning feel like discovery.

Plundered
Bernadette Atuahene examines how racist policies undermine Black homeownership in America. When Professor Bernadette Atuahene moved to…

