In February 2021, we looked at Black history in Asheville to celebrate Black History Month. The monthly observation began in 1976 by historian Carter G. Woodson. Our previous post celebrated Western North Carolina’s contributions to black history, including Nina Simone, Edythe J. Gaines, Ashleigh Shanti, and the YMI cultural center. Our previous post celebrated Western…
This Saturday night at the stroke of midnight we start anew. To some this means resolutions of habits to give up or begin, to some it means counting down with a ball drop, and some of us are already sound asleep. The New Year provides a fresh start, but as we look to 2023 we…
It’s the holiday season! We know that can mean different things to people; whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or any other festivity, we at GoPrime Mortgage in West Asheville want to wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season. We tried to keep today’s blog post light so you can…
It’s the holiday season again – it’s hard to believe how quickly it comes around each year! Oftentimes waiting until December to start planning holiday festivities, including meals and gifts, is too late. It’s easy to lose control of your spending during this time of year. Here are some ideas for designing your holiday budget…
Asheville often makes lists of top tourist destinations for summer fun and fall colors. Now that leaf season is over, are you wondering what else there is to do in Western North Carolina when the temperature drops? Our area, adorned with diverse landscapes and stunning natural features, is perfect in every season. How unique is…
Thanksgiving is a beautiful celebration of gratefulness, filled with food and family. However not everyone is able to travel this year, and some friends or neighbors don’t have Thanksgiving plans at all. Friendsgiving is a fabulous way to celebrate our “chosen family”. Here are a few reasons we think a Friendsgiving could be a great…
Black Cats, Spooky Bats, and Witch Hats Best Witches from the team at GoPrime Mortgage! How do you and your family and friends celebrate today’s spooky holiday? You may already have plans for trick or treating (maybe you even went early!), but there are many other fun things for you to do to celebrate the…
Today is National Food Service Employee Day. Here in West Asheville, we recognize that food service is an essential cornerstone of our tourist-based economy. Yet, like any other city, we struggle with equitable pay and affordable living for our food service workers. Below we have outlined some things we can do as a community to…
On Thursday, September 22nd, at 9:00pm, the northern hemisphere will experience the autumnal equinox. This is when day and night are the same length and begins to lead us toward the winter solstice, or the longest night of the year. The autumn equinox represents a turning point and a time to pause and reflect on…
Happy National Conservation Week! When thinking about conservation, some of today’s most important topics include protecting our natural resources and lowering our carbon footprint. Wondering what ways you can practice conservation methods in your home, neighborhood, and the broader Asheville community? Here are some ideas to improve your carbon footprint, one step at a time. …