The Asheville Urban Trail Guide
The Asheville Urban Trail is an entertaining, informative, and artistic walk through Asheville’s history. It’s 1.7-miles of architecture and memories from earlier times in this engaging mountain city.
Asheville Local News
Local news for Asheville, North Carolina and the surrounding Western North Carolina communities. Includes coverage on the Biltmore, Asheville Tourists, local beer, and local food.
A New Reason to Not Eat Raw Cookie Dough
A recent study published by The New England Journal of Medicine has revealed unwanted findings. Although it is a low-moisture food, raw flour can be a vehicle for foodborne pathogens.
Neighborhood Profile: Malvern Hills Community Club
The Malvern Hills neighborhood is located in West Asheville just off Patton Avenue. It is bordered on the east by Bear Creek Road, on the south by Wendover Road, and on the north by School Road.
What’s In a Name? For Asheville, Signs Point to History of Racism
Vance, Patton, Woodfin, Henderson, Weaver, Chunn, Baird — their names are familiar to anyone living in Asheville and Buncombe County today.
Growing Community at Sand Hill Garden
Volunteers from the Sand Hill area and surrounding neighborhoods harvested just over 2,070 pounds of leafy greens, legumes, and other fruits and vegetables from Sand Hill Community Garden in 2019.
ENERGY STAR Offers Cost-free Verification of Applications
There’s no fee to apply for ENERGY STAR certification, but applications do require review by a professional engineer or a registered architect who is able to verify that energy performance and indoor environmental conditions meet EPA’s standards.
Neighborhood Profile: Lakeshore Heights
Lakeshore Heights is in north Asheville and includes areas west of Merrimon Avenue to Reynolds Place and Horizon Hill, bounded on the south by Sandon Road and on the north by Beaver Lake.
Hidden Figures in Buncombe County: Minnie Jones
You may have heard of the Minnie Jones Center, or heard the name Minnie Jones in passing as a resident of Buncombe County the last 50 years.
Farmers Markets in the Asheville Area
A flurry of Asheville farmers markets are open all year round, so tuck a basket under your arm and scoop up a bounty of delectable, local goodies.
Handwashing: A Simple, Effective, Painless Way To Help Fight Germs
Want to know a simple, effective, painless way to protect yourself and others and put a stop to the spread of germs? Wash your hands.
Neighborhood Profile: Norwood Park
Norwood Park is a 26-acre planned community north of downtown Asheville. The neighborhood is bounded by Murdock, Norwood, Woodward, and Farrwood Avenues, between Merrimon and Kimberly Avenues.
Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Offshore Wind Energy
Offshore wind has the potential to deliver large amounts of clean, renewable energy to fulfill the electrical needs of cities along U.S. coastlines.
Four Things That Parents Need to Know About Measles
If you’ve recently read the news you’ve undoubtedly seen a surge of coverage on measles outbreaks. BCHHS wants to share an article from the CDC with the community in hopes that it will help families make the choice to protect themselves and others against a measles outbreak.
