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Health & Wellness
6 days ago
Are we safe from cyclospora? State health officials give timeline update

With cyclosporiasis cases on the decline, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services provided an update on when the risk of exposure will subside.

On The Town
1 week ago
Hendersonville details plans for annual North Carolina Apple Festival

The North Carolina Apple Festival is right around the corner. The celebration will be held Sept. 4-7 in downtown Hendersonville.

Food & Drink
3 weeks ago
Woodfin Coffee Department: Lifelong resident opens new coffee shop and café

Lucy Crown retired in June 2026 after 20 years working for the government. Two months later, her latest venture is already flourishing: Woodfin Coffee Department, a new coffee shop and café.

Food & Drink
3 weeks ago
New pizza restaurant opens at Westgate Shopping Center

The Westgate flyover may have closed, but new things are opening at the Westgate Shopping Center: Ritrovo, a new pizzeria, has moved into the former Gemelli restaurant. The restaurant will celebrate its grand opening later this month.

Scenes from this year’s Sourwood Festival in downtown Black Mountain
Arts & Culture
3 weeks ago
PHOTOS: Thousands turn out for Sourwood Festival in Black Mountain

Check out scenes from the annual festival featuring local artisans, food, music, shopping and sourwood honey

Urban street scene with power lines and a tall utility pole, a modern gray building in the background, and a fenced grassy area in the foreground.
Community
4 weeks ago
Over 47,000 pounds of food donated through VA Health Care System competition

The Western North Carolina VA Health Care System and the Mountain Home VA Health Care System, based in Johnson City, Tennessee, collectively donated 47,100 pounds of food through the annual Mountain Cup Challenge food drive.

Suwana’s Thai Orchid’s Pad Prik Khing with catfish combines green beans, bell peppers, carrots and kaffir lime leaf in a rich Thai curry stir-fry sauce.
Food & Drink
4 weeks ago
Fork & Dagger: Suwana’s Thai Orchid serves some of Asheville’s best Thai food

From its Prik Khing sauce to its Thom Kha soup, this downtown Thai restaurant remains a five-fork favorite

Three Oak Grist single malt whiskeys on a store shelf, labels show Descendent and Original variants.
Business
1 month ago
Black Mountain details years-long fire code dispute with Oak & Grist

Town says discussions began in 2023; distillery owner says expansion talks were unrelated to current enforcement action

Assorted sushi platter with nigiri (salmon, tuna, white fish) and cucumber–avocado maki rolls, wasabi on the side.
Food & Drink
1 month ago
Fork & Dagger: Hidden South Asheville gem earns 5-fork rating

Fresh sashimi, inventive rolls and colorful décor make Asheville Sushi & Hibachi worth a visit

Shelf of Taylor Farms frozen vegetables: broccoli and cauliflower, and broccoli & carrots bags visible on display.
Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Candler Ingles responds to Taylor Farms repackaging allegations

Produce management at the Ingles Market on Sand Hills Road in Candler has responded to online allegations that the store has been repackaging and selling Taylor Farms products amid concerns over a cyclosporiasis outbreak. 

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