Buncombe County Invites You to Share Your Blog Submissions

Buncombe County -- June 10, 2022: Until now, only Special Collections personnel and regular volunteers were allowed to post on the blog,

but others in the community are enthusiastic about local history and want to share that passion with others. That's why, starting in July 2022, community entries are now accepted to HeardTell.

Buncombe County Government Community News:

Great blog posts are short (500-1500 words) and are engaging. Topics can range from observations, curiosities, hidden histories, personal memories, and more. While they might be longer than a social media posting, these posts aren’t meant
to be in-depth research, though they should be factually accurate and include citations when appropriate. We especially encourage submissions that include plenty of visuals and are linked to collections and materials held in our library.

Earlier this year, we shared a series of five posts by former BCSC collections manager Zoe Rhine. Zoe’s posts are a great example to follow. 

Though we will not accept submissions before July, you can view and download the submission guidelines here. We encourage you to get started now! 

This is an exciting move for us! Part of the BCSC mission is to share and collect the history and culture of our region. By inviting our community to share their stories and research with a wide audience, we can help nurture a community of history buffs in Asheville, Buncombe County, and beyond. 

Staff and volunteers are looking forward to the diverse perspectives that our community can add the narrative of our collective past! Happy research and writing!

Katherine Cutshall, Collections Manager

Check out the buncombecounty.org site for mor information!

Wnctimes by Marjorie Farrington