A white squirrel in Brevard
On The Town
1 year ago
So many weekend events: What’s a white squirrel to do?

There’s simply too much to do this weekend as Western North Carolina jumps into the summer season — and honors the fallen on Memorial Day.

Outdoors
1 year ago
These all-natural strategies can thwart garden pests

As much as we love our home-grown fruits and veggies, so do the critters. Try some all-natural ways to thwart pests before harvest time.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Age catches up to our pets, too. Help them age gracefully.

Our cats and dogs are living longer now than ever before, so their companions should learn about common health issues that affect older pets.

Pets
1 year ago
Asheville woman turns tragedy into a healthy dog food mission

Christie Willett is an educator and animal nutritionist with a mission to make healthy pet food and coach others on how they can do it, too.

Healthier grilling
Outdoors
1 year ago
Hike from pantry to patio and try healthier grilling this year

Before summer grilling season gets into full swing, make a plan for healthier options on the menu.

Business
1 year ago
Asheville Beer Week events include more than tasty brews

Asheville Beer Week runs May 16 to 26 with beer, food, music, demonstrations, panel discussions and more.

Christian "Chris" Lachance, 76, is undeterred by the rain as he makes his daily walk picking up trash on Hazel Mill Road in West Asheville.
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
LOCAL HERO: Rain, lightning can’t slow man’s mission in West Asheville

Lightning flashes and pouring rain couldn’t slow Christian “Chris” Lachance’s mission combining exercise and city beautification.

This photo provided by NASA shows an Eta Aquarid meteor streaking over northern Georgia on April 29, 2012. The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Astronomers say it should be visible in both hemispheres. (B. Cooke/Marshall Space Flight Center/NASA via AP)
Education
2 years ago
Here’s how to watch the meteor shower — if clouds cooperate

The trail of debris Halley’s comet left behind is expected to put on a show this weekend as the Eta Aquarids meteor shower.

Green heron at Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary, July 18, 2021.
Lifestyle
2 years ago
Spring is prime time for free, guided bird-watching hikes

Beginning or experienced bird watchers all are welcome at Blue Ridge Audubon’s regular Saturday morning bird outings.

A dog shows off its leaping skills during a "dock jumping" event during the fall 2023 edition of Dog Day Afternoon at Lake Julian Park in Arden.
Lifestyle
2 years ago
Pets and their people prep for Dog Day Afternoon on Saturday

Dogs will get star treatment but humans can have fun, too, at Dog Day Afternoon, noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, at Lake Julian Park in Arden.