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2 years ago

Pair accused of poaching wild venus fly traps

Authorities in North Carolina have arrested two people in a case of poaching hundreds of Venus flytraps, which grow naturally in the eastern part of the state.

Health & Wellness

2 years ago

What Causes Hives? What You Need to Know About Urticaria

Any sudden change in the skin’s appearance or texture can be highly worrying, and hives can appear very, very suddenly.

Local

2 years ago

Set the tone for the holidays with this beloved seasonal beverage

Many celebrants would insist no holiday season get-together is complete without eggnog

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Community

5 hours ago

Candlelight ceremony in Swannanoa marks Helene anniversary

‘This day a year ago was one we all wish we could take back.’ — Swannanoa Fire Chief AJ Penland

Asheville History

1 day ago

Tombstone Tales: Carrie Cone Long, Jewish community leader

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.

Photo

16 hours ago

Pride pics: Photos from Blue Ridge Pride 2025

This year, the theme of Blue Ridge Pride was “Resilience and Resistance,” named in honor of the anniversary of Hurricane Helene, which hit Western North Carolina exactly one year ago on Sept. 27, 2024.

Local

1 day ago

Asheville fire official reflects on Helene response

Assistant fire chief details planning, strategic deployment, 250-plus rescues, community support and lessons learned

On The Town

3 days ago

Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Sept. 26-28

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.