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Local
7 hours ago
Easter traditions come alive at Asheville basilica

Families gather for Holy Saturday blessing of baskets rooted in Eastern European customs

Asheville History
1 day ago
Strangeville: Ghost lore at St. John in the Wilderness in Flat Rock, NC

Long before ghost stories took hold, St. John in the Wilderness carried a layered history. Explore how its cemetery and past shaped its haunted reputation.

Arts & Culture
2 days ago
Mountain movie palaces: Flat Rock Bistro Cinema, Flat Rock, N.C.

Flat Rock Bistro Cinema is the next subject of “Mountain Movie Palaces,” our new miniseries spotlighting the independent movie theaters of small Western North Carolina communities.

Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Human remains found in Pisgah National Forest

Buncombe County deputies say remains were discovered by hunters in remote area near Yancey County line

Asheville History
2 days ago
Tombstone Tales: A Waterloo veteran in Flat Rock

A Waterloo veteran from Glasgow left his mark on Flat Rock before his remains were reportedly carried back to Scotland.

Outdoors
2 days ago
Hikes of WNC: Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower

Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower is a decommissioned U.S. Forest Service firewatch station along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The 70-foot tower climb is one of the most iconic hikes in Western North Carolina.

Education
3 days ago
Fairview Elementary marks centennial with confetti, artwork, alumni

Fairview Elementary School marked its 100 year birthday this week with a celebration featuring students past and present.

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Gardening Guide
3 days ago
5 things to consider before adding outdoor lighting to your garden

From design planning to fixture choices, experts say thoughtful lighting creates a more natural, inviting landscape

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