It's a Great Time to Buy a Home!

First time home buyers can receive $8,000 from the Federal Government!

If you or someone you know is a disabled veteran, they might be eligible for tax relief.

Mountain Mobility will be first in state to convert vans to propane gas.

If you’re going through hard times and feeling stressed, there are resources available to you.

Many of us are looking for ways to conserve our budgets. We want to make sure we spend wisely, and perhaps learn to do more things ourselves.

Did you know that heating your water is the third largest energy expense in your home?

All-American Plant Selection winners are selected based on unique or improved qualities and their performance across many locations.

Make sure your pet is up to date on its shots! Don't miss out on these low-cost shot clinics! Rabies shots are just $6!

Can you give a dog a home? Maybe a cat? How about a kitten? These animals need your help.

Congratulations to Terry Gentile for her Crispy Crunchies recipe!

Each March the American Dietetics Association holds National Nutrition Month to help people understand the importance of eating right and getting physical activity.

There are lots of ways to get physical activity in our community. Go for a walk in one of Buncombe County's parks or join in on some of the activities sponsored by Buncombe County Parks, Greenways and Recreation.

Developing healthy habits can be hard, but it helps to know all the resources available! 

More information on National Nutrition Month

Spring cleaning sometimes means time to tackle tough weeds - especially those invasive plants like multiflora rose, oriental bittersweet and English ivy. While most woody plants are best controlled with herbicide applications in late summer, English ivy is an exception. Research at NC State University has found that the ivy is best controlled with Roundup (glyphosate) when it has only 2 to 4 new leaves in the spring.

If you want to get rid of an extensive patch of English ivy, a good approach is to mow it in winter with a mower or string trimmer. This should give you lots of fresh new leaves in spring to absorb the herbicide.

For more information, call Buncombe County Cooperative Extension at 255-5522.

Bookends used book store at Pack Memorial Library has received a large donation from the former B. Dalton Bookseller at the Asheville Mall. Donations include many popular brand new books for adults and children, games and audiobooks. All of the materials are on sale at Bookends at bargain prices.

Bookends is open during library hours and features gently-read, quality books, movies and music at great prices. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library. For more information, call Pack Library at 250-4700 or email library@buncombecounty.org.

Tuesday, March 24 -- 7pm
Weaverville Library
41 N. Main Street
250-6482

The Friends of the Weaverville Library present a talk and demonstration by Master Gardener Roy Turnbaugh. He will discuss all aspects of getting ready to garden; including making your own rain barrel and starting and managing a compost system.

For more information, call the Library at 250-6482.