Basketball has always been more than a game – it’s a dynamic environment where young people develop essential life skills, particularly those tied to leadership, teamwork and personal growth. To ...

As the world increasingly recognizes the potential benefits of video games for mental health, I sat down with Alex Chen, a 28-year-old software developer and avid gamer to discuss how gaming has ...

With only 46 of the approximate 120 North Carolina animal shelters having a no-kill policy, animals in crisis are not guaranteed survival, especially during natural disasters like Hurricane Helene.

TikTok underwent a temporary ban in January, sparking concerns among small-business owners who rely on the platform to grow their companies’ reach. “TikTok has definitely given us a chance to reach a ...

When murder leaves a body, the media reacts, and the legal system might. But when coercive control leaves a living human soul in ruins, the system shrugs. While advocacy groups and law enforcement ...

The experience of coffee thrives throughout Asheville, found within local coffee shops where customers come in for anything from specialty drinks to aesthetic atmospheres. “Coffee is like the new ...

I was once asked, “How do you view yourself?” “The weird, annoying girl,” I said – and the room fell quiet. Their eyes widen with polite discomfort, silently questioning why anyone would willingly ...

Many entries in UNC Asheville’s crime log aren’t for crimes at all, but rather suspicious person and suspicious vehicle calls. “There’s no such thing as a stupid question, and there’s no such thing as ...

As schools across the nation contend with budget limitations and swelling student enrollments, the debate over classroom size and its effect on education quality has become increasingly urgent. To ...

In recent years, there has been growing recognition of the importance of mental health in the workplace. As a result, many companies and employees are advocating for the inclusion of mental health ...

Going to college is scary. Being away from your parents for the first time, having freedom, and being in charge of your own education can be liberating yet terrifying. It got even scarier for me when ...

Through the voices of local instructors Mike Ebelin and Mary Morgan, along with several others from the Asheville tango community, this video delves into the tradition of cabeceo, the subtle exchange ...