Pete Zamplas

Camille Daniels, Event Assistant with the Weaverville Business Association, proposed a social district for the "Music On Main Street," which will allow local businesses to sell all types of alcohol to eventgoers during about a six-hour window during the event and be on the streets in a designated area on Main Street.

There are many meaningful ways to show your love and appreciation of your Mother on Mother's Day.

North Buncombe won a 2-1 thriller at Enka last week, to win the Mountain Athletic Conference’s number one seeding for 3A softball playoffs that start this week.

Team ECCO provides children's activities at the opening of the Hendersonville Farmers Market.

West Henderson Falcons celebrate a home run by Truitt Manuel (10), who foot stomps along with Amani Perin (in catcher’s gear). West won 4-2 at North Henderson. Photo by Pete Zamplas.

Weaverville – The Weaverville Annual Memorial Day Observance is set to take place on Monday, May 27, starting at 11 am at the Community Center with a picturesque view of Lake Louise. This year’s guest speaker is Lieutenant General (3 stars) Kathleen Gaines, USA (Retired), who dedicated 35 years to serving in the military. A graduate of both the Army Command and Army War College, she last held the position of Deputy Commander at the US Transportation Command located at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. Lt. General Gaines was recently honored with induction into the Army Women’s Hall of Fame for her outstanding achievements.

Experience the solo exhibitions of Heather Hietala, Samantha Keely Smith, and Brian Sostrom at Momentum Gallery in downtown Asheville during a grand reception.

Marianne Maxon powers ahead for West Henderson. Photo by Pete Zamplas.

Leading AHS scorer Lily Foo crashes with Ram GK Lidia Fiore. Photo by Pete Zamplas.

Black Mountain – Another historical sign from Black Mountain this week celebrates the French-born botanist André Michaux as the subject of the marker. The marker reads: “French botanist, a pioneer in studying the flora of western North Carolina, visited Black Mountains, August 1794.”