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Asheville History
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Strangeville: The haunting of Mitchell County’s old courthouse

Workers and officials in Bakersville’s 1907 courthouse reported footsteps, slamming doors and even a mysterious voice during court.

Asheville History
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Tombstone Tales: Charlie Silver’s grave and the enduring mystery of Frankie Silver

In the Kona community near Bakersville, a quiet cemetery holds the resting place of the young man at the center of one of North Carolina’s most debated 19th-century tragedies.

Outdoors
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Hikes of WNC: Wildflowers light up trails across Asheville area

From Craggy Gardens to Graveyard Fields, hikers can find vibrant blooms at varying elevations. Check out our list of wildflower hiking trails.

Arts & Culture
2 days ago
Asheville Fringe Fest spotlight: ‘Thea-ATE-a Monstrousos’ is a puppet palooza

The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival commences this week, bringing dozens of artists from all kinds of disciplines to town for a celebration of the weird, wonderful and out-of-the-box. Before the festival begins in earnest this Thursday, meet a few of the artists in our show spotlights.

Local
2 days ago
Thrift store event brings art, crafts and furry friends to Asheville

Asheville Humane Society invites the community to meet adoptable pets and enjoy face painting, snacks, and a scavenger hunt at Luck of the Paws

Business
2 days ago
Spring lawn season begins across Asheville area

Grass seed, fertilizer among most popular items at local hardware stores

Arts & Culture
3 days ago
Asheville Fringe Fest spotlight: The building bricks of ‘Made in America?’

The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival commences this week, bringing dozens of artists from all kinds of disciplines to town for a celebration of the weird, wonderful and out-of-the-box. Before the festival begins in earnest this Thursday, meet a few of the artists in our show spotlights.

Local
3 days ago
Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smokies top national park visits

Despite 43-day partial shutdown, 26 parks set records in 2025, National Park Service says

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