Eloise Vaughn, 92, and Patsy Clarke, 95: Mothers fought for AIDS victims
After each losing a son to AIDS, the two women took on Sen. Jesse Helms, an archconservative foe of gay rights, emerging as powerful advocates for their cause.
Western North Carolina schools receive 315,000 books to boost literacy efforts
A significant donation of 315,000 books has been made to school districts in the western part of North Carolina.
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Blue Ridge Mountains Forever: Finding the Heart of Asheville
By Ariel Frager I didn’t really understand why I loved Asheville so much. The quaint city of just under 100,000 residents ...
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Chimney Rock, North Carolina, recovery shows progress post-Helene
Residents are slowly rebuilding the village of Chimney Rock, North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. "There's hope coming back ...
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In the LA fires and the NC floods, ‘CPR for mental health’ treats unseen wounds
From Altadena to Asheville, people devastated by recent disasters encountered helpers trained in Psychological First Aid.
Local businesses in Asheville optimistic about recovery despite slow tourism rebound
The Asheville Tourism Authority board approved a new budget that includes a shortfall of more than $11 million.