
Interview with Anita Earls and Sarah Stevens
Candidates for the NC Supreme Court Associate Justice Seat 1.

Voter Registration Deadline Approaching
Eligible individuals who want to cast their ballot by mail or on Election Day, November 3, must…

City Council & Mayoral Candidates Forum
Our Community, Our Voices, Our Future — October 3

Nationwide Recall Affects 167,639 Pounds of Meat Products
What families and food workers need to know right now.

New Documentary: Asheville Forever
Residents in a western North Carolina community navigate loss, recovery and an uncertain future after Hurricane Helene’s…


Major Jillian Banks Honored for Years of Service
A career of steadfast service rooted in professionalism and mentorship.

NC Voter Mobilization Tour Visits Asheville
Join Bishop William J. Barber II during his 100 Days of Voter Mobilization tour.


Absentee Voting and Vote by Mail
Follow these steps to ensure your ballot is counted.

Buncombe County Election Services Celebrates National Voter Registration Week
The 2026 Midterm General Election has already begun in North Carolina.

Seven Things North Carolina College Students Should Know Before the November 2026 Midterm Election
Early voting begins Thursday, October 15, 2026.

Food, Water, Air, and Golden Retrievers
My dog died three days before I had to write this column.

Trump’s Anti-DEI Tax-Exempt Status Threat Includes Private HBCUS
Programs designed to support Black students could soon be labeled “racial discrimination.”

2026 Skyview Pro/Am Golf Tournament
Western North Carolina’s oldest golf tournament.

James “Jimmy” Walker, Jr.
Skyview Golf Association 1968 Champion and PGA Pioneer.

Women’s Tennis Association Is Moving to Charlotte
$14 million state grant helped the city secure the 2027-2029 Women’s Tennis Association Finals.

Event Support Grants Expand Opportunities for Free Arts Programming in Asheville
Apply for a mini-grant or regular grant before October 13, 2026.


When Systems Fall Short
Emancipate NC stands up for justice when communities need clarity and care.


Where Did the Mail Go?
The restructuring of the USPS raises questions about slower mail delivery.

Songs, Movies & Moments – September 2026
Aaliyah’s cousin Jomo Hankerson; Beyoncé Alien Superstar Lawsuit; Liris Crosse Disgraced on Project Runway; Maya Boyd as…

Culture Fragments™ – What If Asheville Owned the Product?
Natural hair, cooperative economics, and the possibilities of Ashevillianity (ash-VIL-ee-an-ih-tee).

Hanging Deaths Spark Calls for Transparency and Federal Oversight
Several families have challenged the conclusions issued by local authorities.

Congresswoman Alma Adams Co-Signs Letter Requesting DOJ/FBI Investigate Black Hangings
Suspicion of foul play given the role of lynching in American history.

Department of Housing and Urban Development Seeks More Cuts
HUD continues efforts to hobble fair housing investigations and enforcement.

Radical Reparations and the Work of True Healing
A bold reimagining of reparations that reaches every dimension of Black life.

What You Should Know About Imported Ground Beef
A new federal policy is reshaping what shoppers may find in ground beef.


How Elected Officials Shape Black Communities
Real change comes from actions, not promises made during election season.

Institute for Preventive Healthcare and Advocacy Receives NOW Grant
IFPHA is honored to announce it has received a $5,000 NOW Grant from WNC Bridge Foundation.

Seeing the World As It Truly Is
A map can reshape how we understand one another.

The NPS Network to Freedom
September is International Underground Railroad History Month.


North Carolina Ranked Dead Last for Workers in 2026
North Carolina ranked 52nd with a score of 4.90 out of 100.
