Tombstone Tales: Hero of the Balsam Mountain Crash of 1903 remembered at Riverside Cemetery
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A monument in Riverside Cemetery marks the final resting place of a young railroad engineer who gave his life trying to save his crew during one of the most dramatic train wrecks in North Carolina history. On November 22, 1903, a freight train departing from Asheville...
The Observant Gardener: Panicle Hydrangeas Enhance a Summer Garden
“Hydrangeas are the flowers of gratitude, grace, and abundance.” ~ Anonymous. Every summer I look forward to the prolific blooms of panicle hydrangeas, the true stars of my garden. Their peak occurs in the month of July, but their blooms can last well into the fall. This perennial is one you can depend on to provide...
You Might Feel Like You’ve Stepped Into ‘The Gilded Age’ In This Southern City
HBO’s The Gilded Age captured viewers' hearts in 2022, and a renewed fascination with the time period began. Filmed within the luxurious summer cottages of the Astors and Vanderbilts in Newport, Rhode Island, the show fictionally weaves together historical icons such as Caroline Astor, Ward McAllister, and JP Morgan...
Two People Face Numerous Drug Charges in McDowell County
McDowell County -- The McDowell County Sheriff's Office Community Impact Team accused Marion resident Wesley Burton, 37, and Old Fort resident Casey Robinson, 32, with numerous drug-related charges. On June 18, the vehicle driven by Burton was stopped for a traffic infraction in the Old Fort neighborhood on...
Auratherapy Debuts at Well + Good Shop in California
Auratherapy opened a pop-up at the Well+Good Shop at the House of Good in Venice Beach, CA. The immersive event is available until June 29, 2025, and invites spa directors to enjoy complimentary aura readings and chakra balancing. “Jim and I were so excited to be at House of Good for Auratherapy’s debut on the West...
COMMENTARY: Reservation Dogs (and Cats)
Tutiyi (Snowbird) and Clyde, N.C. I routinely travel over Soco Mountain on my commute to and from work. It is a pretty drive during most times of the year, and it is a great time to reflect on and sometimes detoxify from what can be a frustrating, confusing, and thought-provoking workday. We all have those days from...
Hot Springs approves budget; property tax rate to decrease again
HOT SPRINGS - The town of Hot Springs' 2025-26 property tax rate will decrease for the second consecutive year. In the Hot Springs Town Board's June 25 meeting, the board approved its 2025-26 budget, including its 43 cents per $100 valuation, a 2-cent decrease from the previous budget. That rate is based on a total...
All hands on deck to ring Lake Junaluska bell 112 times
The Weatherby bell echoed across Lake Junaluska 112 times on Wednesday to celebrate the lake’s birthday. Each year, Lake Junaluska’s staff, community members and visitors gather to ring the bell. The bell is rung by hand one time for each year since the lake’s creation in 1913. This year, dozens gathered to ring the...
RAD celebrates Pride while still recovering from Helene
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Today in the River Arts District (RAD) community members gathered to celebrate Pride month. The free event for all ages featured an art vendor market, live music, tarot card readings, and a barbeque truck. Carl Petty, a vendor at the celebration, explained to News 13...
New art gallery opens in Hendersonville’s 7th Avenue District
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — A new art gallery has made its way to Hendersonville's 7th Avenue District. The Art League of Henderson County held the grand opening of The Art Place Gallery on Friday, June 27. More than 100 people gathered to celebrate. The new space holds 1,800 square feet...
