Day: September 23, 2010

Mary Greenwood, widow of the late Bob Greenwood, enjoys a happy memory Thursday evening at the dedication of the Asheville Motor Speedway Memorial at Carrier Park. The Greenwoods were the original owners of the property and they paved the first racetrack back in 1960. More photos and audio of the dedication after the jump. Photo by Michael Muller

Nearly 100 people are attending the Appalachian Women Entrepreneurs Gathering today at the Haywood Park Hotel. Pictured here is Dana Pierce, a stained glass and quilt artist from Graham County — she’s discussing the challenges and joys of running her own artist’s studio. Photo by Michael Muller