During Asheville’s Rhododendron Festival heyday, a Baby Parade drew huge crowds and tiny floats. The tradition lasted until money worries and a world war changed everything.
Wilma Dykeman Stokely, often called the “First Lady of Appalachian Literature,” helped shift public attention toward the French Broad River’s pollution and cleanup.
Humidity drops into teens in parts of region; rain and possible storms arrive late week
Drivers report vehicles sliding off roads and poor visibility
National Weather Service warns of hazardous commutes and wind chills below zero
About 325 children at a time rely on volunteers to speak for their best interests in court
A man known locally as the Linville Hermit is said to have vanished from his mountain cabin in the 1800s. No official record exists, but the story has remained part of local folklore for generations.
Mountain Radiance provides injectables, laser services and skincare treatments
Cedar Mountain camp offers summer sessions, expeditions and school programs on 3,400 acres
The Educational Garden Project offers children outdoor learning, animal care and farm-to-table cooking experiences