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Asheville History
12 months ago
Strangeville: The eerie legend of Hendersonville’s Sunshine Grave

Yesterday’s Tombstone Tales uncovered the unusual grave of Hendersonville’s “Sunshine Lady”. Today’s Strangeville follows the eerie legends that grew around it, from ghostly sightings to whispers of a lingering presence.

Asheville History
12 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.

Local
12 months ago
Heavy rain expected to give way to much cooler weekend

Another round of scattered to widespread storms could bring torrential rain, isolated flash flooding to the Asheville area Friday

Local
12 months ago
Severe weather threat lingers as Carolinas await weekend cooldown

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are likely in the Asheville area through Wednesday afternoon and evening

Local
12 months ago
Final I-26 closures in Henderson County set for this week

The NCDOT said it will resume maintenance responsibilities for the stretch between exits 49 and 40 beginning this weekend

Local
12 months ago
Slope work expected to cause delays on Alexander Road

Residents and commuters are encouraged to use alternate routes

Local
12 months ago
Hold on, Asheville — cooler temperatures coming

A cold front is expected to bring cooler temperatures and increased rain chances by the weekend

Asheville History
12 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
12 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.

Health & Wellness
12 months ago
Heat index set to climb as heat wave hits Asheville area

Hydrating and staying cool are going to be very important these next few days

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