🎁 All I want for Christmas is my two front celebrity-straight teeth
Presented by Blue Ridge Orthodontics
Photos courtesy Blue Ridge Orthodontics
This news has us grinning.
Blue Ridge Orthodontics has a major holiday offer in store, and it’s coming up Monday, Dec. 15, through Friday, Dec. 19.
During this special December Scan Week, happening at Blue Ridge Orthodontics’ Asheville, Hendersonville, and Brevard locations, you can:
Score $1,000 off braces or Invisalign
Digitally preview your future smile
Get started for as low as $99 down
— all with flexible financing available.
Bonus: Have unused FSA (Flexible Spending Account) health benefits? You can use them towards this teeth transformation before they expire at the end of the year.
Schedule your appointment below to start on the smile of your dreams. Spots are limited, so we recommend securing yours as soon as possible.
Boombox Bingo at Wicked Weed West | 7 p.m. | Wicked Weed West, Candler | Free | Join the trivia legends from Geeks Who Drink for Boombox Bingo, a new event that’s part bingo, part dance party, and all good vibes.*
As a 100% employee-owned company, MB Haynes takes pride in offering reliable service to our community. | Photo by Unsplash
MB HAYNES has been trusted to keep Asheville homes running for 100+ years, and they’re still growing: HAYNES plumbing division now offers well pump pulling services.
The employee-owned company can now even better serve homeowners, farms, and local businesses that rely on well systems for clean water.
The crew will start with an inspection of your well system before moving forward with specialized care. Plus, they’ll always follow up after to ensure things are still flowing smoothly.
Village Wayside Bar and Grille’s Biltmore Village restaurant was lost to Helene, but next winter, it will make a comeback in the former Eldr location in North Asheville’s Grovewood Village. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Cause
There’s still time to be a part of one of the area’s largest toy drives. Drop off new, unwrapped toys at the Smokey Park Highway Ingles by noon on Saturday, Dec. 6 for the items to be added to Eblen Charities’ Saint Nicholas store.
Film
This Saturday, Dec. 6, DayTrip is hosting the Tiny Film Festival, where local filmmaker Daniel Tedesco is debuting three short films — two music videos and a 10-minute film titled “Passionate Descent,” about an artist’s experience recovering from Helene. Head to the bar at 8 p.m. to see the films. (WLOS)
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Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year is... white? The “billowy white” shade called Cloud Dancer is meant to convey serenity and relaxation. Personally, it’s not doing much for us in terms of interior design inspo, but it does have us thinking about jet-setting on a flight from Asheville Regional Airport.
Pets
Your new best friend is waiting for you at Asheville Humane Society. And this weekend, during the BISSEL Empty the Shelters Adoption Event, all adoption fees will be waived and the shelter will stay open on Sunday to make sure each adorable feline fur ball and cutie canine finds a home.
Fun Fact
One of the country’s highest concentrations of wealth is in WNC, about 1.5 hours from Asheville. The unincorporated village of Cashiers has a population of just 825 people, but at least four are billionaires, including Home Depot’s co-founder and members of Nashville’s Ingram family. Learn how the charming town became a haven for the rich. (Wall Street Journal)
Cats are naturally mysterious — but their health doesn’t have to be. With Basepaws Cat DNA Test, you’ll uncover your cat’s breed mix, genetic traits, and potential health risks that other tests miss. Get 47% off for Cyber Week and gain science-backed insights into your feline’s health.*
Featured Apartment
Chorus Asheville is where 55+ active adults trade ordinary days for getaway living. Minutes from downtown, this modern community packs in wellness perks, resident-led fun, and endless ways to connect. Think yoga, pickleball, social events, and greenway strolls. Learn more.*
Community
A new WNC hospital could be on the way — and your voice matters. With a public hearing on Dec. 16, here’s what to know about Novant Health’s plans, how the CON process actually works, and the simple ways you can get involved in shaping local healthcare. Learn more.*
Seasonal
The Holiday Ice Rink at Asheville Yards is so much more than just a skating rink, with family-friendly activities, seasonal bevs, and even holiday shopping (plus, admission is free for non-skaters).*
Editor’s Pick
$5 million to keep feeding WNC
The new warehouse is stocked up, ready to serve the community.
Photo via MANNA FoodBank
AmeriHealth Caritas NC has awarded $5 million to MANNA FoodBank to expand its Essential Foods Program, providing nutrient-dense foods like meat, eggs, and fresh produce to families across 16 WNC counties and the Qualla Boundary.
The investment will be paid out over several years — during the first six months, MANNA will work with its partner organizations to create more healthy local food hubs, cold space storage, and improve distribution. The following phases will support MANNA’s food purchases, aid with its post-Helene rebuild, and continue adding community food hubs with partner organizations.
Currently, MANNA FoodBank is experiencing the highest visitation in its 42-year history. Learn how you can contribute through donations and volunteer work.
The Buy
A foaming toilet cleaner that tackles stains, rings, and odors with zero scrubbing. Splash Foam Cleaner offers a hands-free way to achieve a sparkling clean toilet in three easy steps: pour, let it foam, and flush. It’s that easy.
Watchhouse is coming back to Asheville in April for its Rituals spring 2026 tour. The folk band had to reschedule a sold-out November show at The Orange Peel, but lucky for those who didn’t get tix the first time, more have been added. And of course, tickets from the OG show will be honored at the April 19 show.
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