In Valle Crucis, North Carolina, locals tell of a demon dog with glowing red eyes that haunts a mountain churchyard and chases travelers until the valley’s streams force it to vanish.
At Calvary Episcopal Churchyard in Fletcher, the grave of Dr. Edward Lindsay Shuford, DVM, bears the words “He loved all creatures great and small,” honoring a life devoted to the care of animals.
The community-backed auction brought music fans together with artists, turning signed memorabilia into vital support for long-term recovery in Marshall.
Looking for things to do this weekend in the Asheville area? We’ve got you covered. Check out our guide below, featuring everything from a classic circus to beer and music festivals.
Around 6:11 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 29, APD officers responded to Crest Avenue to investigate the gunfire reports.
Explore the true story behind North Carolina’s infamous Tom Dula murder case, the folk ballad it inspired, and the lingering ghostly legend that still haunts the backroads of Wilkes County.
Carrie Cone Long, sister of textile magnates Moses and Ceasar Cone, became a leader in Asheville’s Jewish community through her work with Beth Ha-Tephila and the North Carolina Association of Jewish Women.
This weekend marks the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, which devastated Western North Carolina on Sept. 27, 2024. Between anniversary events commemorating the year since the storm, there are several festivals, performances and Blue Ridge-centric activities to check out this weekend. Read more in our guide below.
The people of Western North Carolina have spoken. With over 200,000 votes cast, Best of Asheville 2025 celebrates the local businesses, organizations, and individuals you love most.
For the last three seasons, Austin Maynor, a lifelong Oz enthusiast, has performed as a Winkie Guard and the Munchkin Mayor for the Autumn at Oz festival in Beech Mountain. Read his Letter to the Editor about why the cancellation of this year’s season at The Land of Oz is a great loss for Western North Carolina.
