Asheville residents reflected on a year of significant change, grappling with the end of traditions, the remembrance of community figures, and a surge in political debate. The past year spurred both reflection and debate. Remembering Sternberg The community mourned Sternberg, though further details were not provided in the report. The End of Bele Chere After years as a downtown Asheville staple, Bele Chere ended. Asheville Watchdog reported that the festival's conclusion was simply a matter of t