Two white event tents sit behind rows of wooden bleachers on a grassy field under a blue sky with scattered clouds, at a sports venue.

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How to get tickets for the Wicked Weed bar at Asheville PGA tourney

Ninth-fairway venue blends local beer, upgraded food and on-course action

Plate with two stuffed chicken drumsticks with melted cheese and peppers, paired with seasoned French fries on a yellow plate.

Food & Drink

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Fork & Dagger: Zella’s Deli delivers big New York flavor in Asheville

This Tunnel Road deli serves fresh-made sandwiches, crispy seasoned sides and the kind of atmosphere that feels straight out of Manhattan

Exterior view of Ripley's Aquarium with blue and red-framed glass facade, set against a hillside with trees and a rocky waterfront in the foreground

Local

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A Perfect Smoky Mountain Getaway From Asheville: Dive Into Family Fun at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies offers Asheville-area families a short mountain getaway with sharks, penguins, and hands-on exhibits.

Entertainment

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Things to do in Asheville and WNC: May 22-25

Memorial Day weekend events in Asheville and Western North Carolina include White Squirrel Weekend in Brevard, an arts festival in downtown Asheville, family-friendly events, outdoor activities and live music.

Infographic about increasing rain chances (May 21–23) for Western Carolinas and Northeast Georgia, with three daily weather maps labeled Thursday, Friday and Saturday showing rain coverage.

Local

22 hours ago

Storms return to WNC, setting stage for wet Memorial Day weekend

National Weather Service warns of repeated showers, thunderstorms and a stalled front bringing a cooler, wetter stretch into Memorial Da

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Community

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United Way honors six at Community Impact Awards in Asheville

Awards recognize volunteer service, education leadership and nonprofit innovation at annual dinner

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On The Town

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Memorial Day 2026: Where to attend official ceremonies in WNC

This year, Memorial Day will be held on Monday, May 25, 2026, with several official ceremonies honoring fallen soldiers to be held in Western North Carolina. Find the best location for you.