Adam Howell, a coin maker and founder of Countdown Treasure, says a glass jar containing $26,250 worth of American Gold Eagle coins is hidden somewhere in the Blue Ridge — and it’s “in plain sight.”
Local
1 month ago
$26K in gold hidden in Blue Ridge Mountains spurs treasure hunt

Charlotte entrepreneur Adam Howell launches Countdown Treasure to blend adventure, technology and Helene relief

Arts & Culture
1 month ago
The Haunted Trail scares up fun for the whole family

At The Haunted Trail, spooky season is for everyone … even the scaredy-cats. The annual family-friendly Halloween attraction is back for its 13th season from 6-9 p.m., Oct. 17-19 and 23-26, at the Adventure Center of Asheville, 85 Expo Drive.

Local
1 month ago
PHOTOS: Beauty endures amid Helene’s damage in Cataloochee Valley

Park crews restore access to key sites as recovery continues in one of North Carolina’s most beloved mountain valleys

Local
1 month ago
Armadillos expand across North Carolina, new map shows

Sightings now reported in more than 28 counties, including Buncombe, officials say

Local
1 month ago
Richmond Hill Park to partially reopen Saturday

Phased reopening marks recovery milestone for Asheville post-Helene

Food & Drink
1 month ago
Hidden flavors: Discover WNC’s unusual fall foods

Chestnuts, heirloom squash and wild mushrooms offer locals and visitors a taste of Appalachia’s culinary heritage

BirdCast migration forecast map
Education
1 month ago
Record bird migration lights up Western North Carolina skies

BirdCast radar estimates more than 17 million birds crossed Buncombe County Wednesday night

On The Town
2 months ago
Frankenstein fundraiser: Arms Around ASD to host family-friendly movie night

Arms Around ASD, a volunteer-run nonprofit that provides a huge array of services and programs for autistic people of all ages, will host its annual Hop to the Movies fundraiser this weekend with a showing of the 1974 Mel Brooks comedy “Young Frankenstein.”

Local
2 months ago
Parkway open as government shutdown forces national park closures

Roads, trails and lookouts in Great Smoky Mountains remain open, but visitors should expect disruptions in some services

Outdoors
2 months ago
KOA announces grand reopening of Swannanoa campground

The milestone event, cohosted with the Black Mountain-Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce, will be marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, refreshments and campground tours. The celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4, at Asheville East KOA Holiday, 2708 US-70, Swannanoa.