Michelle Newman

2 weeks ago | tribpapers.com | Michelle Newman

Edneyville – Edneyville Fire & Rescue has announced the appointment of Josh Walton as its new Fire Chief, marking a new chapter in the department’s long-standing commitment to public safety in Henderson County. Walton was born and raised in the Green River area of Henderson County. He has previously served as a Captain and acting Battalion Chief for the Asheville Fire Department.

3 weeks ago | tribpapers.com | Michelle Newman

Hendersonville – The long-anticipated Ecusta Trail is about to take a major leap forward with the official opening of the first six miles of the rail trail. Henderson County officials announced a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on Friday, July 18 at 2:00 PM—a moment that’s been years in the making. “It’s been a long time coming!” said Mike Morgan, Communications Manager for Henderson County, during a celebratory announcement at the Hendersonville Visitor Center.

4 weeks ago | tribpapers.com | Michelle Newman

Hendersonville – Hendersonville’s Main Street was in full bloom over Memorial Day weekend as the 33rd annual Garden Jubilee welcomed thousands of visitors for two days of sunshine, shopping, and springtime celebration. Held on Saturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25, the festival transformed downtown into a bustling corridor of greenery and garden inspiration. Launched more than three decades ago, the Garden Jubilee has grown to become one of the largest gardening events in the Southeast.

1 month ago | tribpapers.com | Michelle Newman

Tryon – There’s a quiet kind of magic in a handmade wooden toy. Whether it’s the smooth curve of a painted horse or the playful tilt of a carved mountaineer’s hat, these objects have a unique ability to spark imagination across generations. That spirit is alive and well at Tryon Arts and Crafts School (TACS), where a new exhibition honors the legacy of the Tryon Toy-Makers and Wood-Carvers, a once-thriving workshop that helped define the town’s artistic identity.

1 month ago | tribpapers.com | Michelle Newman

Weaverville – The Weaverville community will once again gather to honor the nation’s fallen service members during its annual Memorial Day observance, held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 26, at the Community Center overlooking Lake Louise. The ceremony will be a heartfelt tribute featuring music, remembrance, and community reflection. Pastor Rebecca Gurney of Reems Creek-Beech Presbyterian Church will offer the invocation and benediction.