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Asheville History
11 months ago
Tombstone Tales: The Sunshine Lady of Hendersonville’s unusual final resting place

It’s easy to miss in Hendersonville’s Oakdale Cemetery, but this grave once let sunlight shine directly onto the face of the woman inside and some say you could see her through the glass.

Ask The Expert
11 months ago
Got summer roofing questions? MetalTron answers your FAQs with precision… and a little personality

MetalTron, the robotic mascot of Best Buy Metals, our Metal Roofing & Siding Expert, is here to answer your Frequently Asked Questions about summertime roofing.

Photo
11 months ago
Photo gallery: Period Nirvana grand opening celebration

Period Nirvana, a menstrual product store and museum, celebrates its grand opening today with an in-shop party from 11 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Check out our photo gallery from the event.

On The Town
11 months ago
What to do this weekend in the 828: Aug. 1-3

Whether you’re into water activities, handcrafted art or intergalactic adventures, the Asheville area offers something for everyone this weekend. From outdoor excursions and live music to local craft fairs and a Star Trek-themed event, we have your definitive list of things to do in our weekend guide.

Community
11 months ago
Traffic chokes major Asheville arteries during mid-week maintenance

Traffic along several major roads in Asheville today is congested and slow-moving as maintenance and repairs shut down lanes.

Local
11 months ago
Spartanburg shuts out Asheville in series opener

The game slipped away in the eighth inning when Asheville relievers combined to issue five walks

Local
11 months ago
Former Gov. Roy Cooper to run for Senate in 2026

The former two-term governor will immediately become the front-runner for the Democratic nomination in the race to succeed retiring Republican Sen. Thom Tillis.

Asheville History
11 months ago
Strangeville: The Ghost of Emily at Lees-McRae College

Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk has a haunted history centered on the ghost of Emily, a mysterious figure said to roam Tate Hall and the campus library.

Bronze plaque set in a rock reads: Lewis Morse McCormick 1865–1922, Scientist • Naturalist, surrounded by green plants and grass.
Asheville History
11 months ago
Tombstone Tales: McCormick Field is renamed, who was Lewis McCormick?

As Asheville’s historic McCormick Field becomes HomeTrust Park, some locals say it will always be McCormick Field. Here is the story behind the doctor whose “Swat the Fly” campaign helped shape Asheville history.

Local
11 months ago
RNC Chair Whatley to run for NC Senate seat with Trump’s backing

President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, passed on running for the seat

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