Lifestyle
4 days ago
Museum of the Cherokee People shares Cherokee perspective on Fourth of July
As America 250 approaches, the Museum of the Cherokee People has prepared several ways for the community to consider the Fourth of July from a nuanced historical perspective.
5 days ago
Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks
Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better. Those brightly colored engagement tactics long ago jumped from smartphone games to everything from online shopping to sports betting and classrooms. So it should come as no surprise that many nutrition-tracking apps like MyFitnessPal and Noom also use gaming features to keep users coming back.
5 days ago
How to talk about money with your kids
At the grocery store, Jamie Corum sets a two-minute timer for her 10-year-old daughter to look around. Then she resets it to 10 minutes so her daughter can choose one thing to buy, making sure she considers her budget and how much tax she'll have to pay.
6 days ago
Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea
You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?
1 week ago
French Broad River access point reopens for public use near Mills River
Henderson County has regained a recreational river spot, now open for public use at the former site of Lazy Otter Outfitters.
1 week ago
Asheville officials warn charity bike ride could impact Friday traffic
Carolina Brotherhood, a nonprofit organization that offers financial and emotional support to the families of killed or wounded North Carolina and South Carolina emergency responders, will pass through Buncombe County tomorrow on their annual charity bike ride.
2 weeks ago
When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic
To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.
2 weeks ago
Temporary skating rink to be built in downtown Asheville for $682,000
During the Asheville City Council meeting tonight, a temporary skating rink was approved for construction in a $682,157 contract with B. Allen Construction, Inc. The temporary rink will be built on Asheland Avenue in downtown Asheville.
2 weeks ago
$75 caviar-topped tots. A day’s pay worth of beer. Here’s the World Cup menu — and prices
World Cup tickets are expensive. Flights to North America are expensive. Hotel rooms in many places are expensive. Then there's the price of beer.
2 weeks ago
‘Footloose’ at Flat Rock Playhouse can boogie
You better cut loose, "Footloose," and head down to Flat Rock Playhouse, home of the dance-heavy musical from June 12–July 5. Read our review for more.
3 weeks ago
‘It’s tough’: Local nonprofit reports countywide spike in youth need after Helene
Following Tropical Storm Helene and regional youth programming budget cuts, KL Training Solutions, a local youth enrichment nonprofit, has reported a massive increase in need among young people in Buncombe County.
3 weeks ago
Wall Street staircase artist breaks down the steps behind the new mural
Dayna Walton, a Canton-based printmaker and muralist, is in the process of reimagining the Wall Street Steps, a staircase connecting Wall Street to Battery Park Lane in downtown Asheville. In our interview, Walton explained the steps behind painting the stairs.
3 weeks ago
Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail
Few things feel better than a long hike in the woods, exhausting yourself as you soak in the fresh air and tranquility. Then, back to camp, where you chip away at those health benefits with packaged hot dogs slapped into a white-bread bun with a slice of plasticky processed cheese food.
3 weeks ago
‘Disclosure Day’ is Steven Spielberg doing what he does best
That is, sentimental sci-fi spectacle. The director's latest movie is a fantastic, heartfelt alien adventure. Read our review for more.
3 weeks ago
12-court indoor pickleball facility coming to Weaverville in late summer
A 132,000-square-foot industrial building is on the precipice of becoming a sprawling indoor pickleball court. Located just minutes outside of downtown Weaverville, Ballcrank Pickleball Club is slated to open late this summer.
3 weeks ago
Juneteenth in Asheville: City closures and celebrations
The city of Asheville has announced service closures and Juneteenth celebrations for this Friday, June 19.
3 weeks ago
Summer cinema in Asheville: Free family movies and outdoor screenings
Heads up, parents. There are several free, family-friendly opportunities this summer to partake in a seasonal tradition: watching a blockbuster on the big screen. Check out the options around Asheville.
3 weeks ago
The Block to receive custom bench made from tree felled by Tropical Storm Helene
This Juneteenth, The Block, the historic Black business sector of downtown Asheville, will receive a new, custom-designed bench from Echoes of the Forest, a nonprofit creating functional artwork from trees felled by Tropical Storm Helene.
3 weeks ago
Brevard bookstore to hold Where’s Waldo scavenger hunt at 30+ local businesses
Where's Brevaldo? Highland Books will launch its annual Find Waldo Local event this July, inviting Brevard locals and visitors alike to track down Waldo at over 30 businesses. Participants who find Waldo at least 20 times will receive a special prize.
3 weeks ago
Bounty & Soul expands free food distribution after 300% increase in need
With taxes on the rise, budgets tightening and the local economy still recovering after Tropical Storm Helene, access to fresh food can feel like a luxury. Bounty & Soul sees it as a human right.
