A simple grave in Riverside Cemetery marks the tragic story of Allen “Buck” Trivette. In 1911, the young Asheville man was shot by his uncle, Pitt Ballew, during a family quarrel that led to trial in Buncombe County.
Scattered afternoon storms possible with highs below seasonal norms
Folklore links onion skins, woolly worms, squirrels, spiders, persimmon seeds to predictions of snow and cold
Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts below-normal temperatures, heavier snowfall in southern Appalachians
National Weather Service says pattern could last into early September
In April 1925, Asheville briefly became the center of a baseball mystery. Babe Ruth collapsed at the train station and rumors spread worldwide that he had died here. Newspapers even printed his obituary before the truth emerged. Discover how the “death” of the Babe in Asheville became a strange piece of local folklore.
In 1890, engineer Lewis Tunstall was killed when his train careened down the Saluda Grade at 75 miles an hour. The wreck led to the creation of safety switches that saved countless lives. Today, Tunstall is remembered not only for his sacrifice but also by a striking monument in Hendersonville’s Oakdale Cemetery.
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Forecasters say heavy rain could bring isolated flash flooding through Saturday
Remaining repairs from Tropical Storm Helene near milepost 421 expected to be finished later this summer