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Thunder Burgerz West is preparing to open at 521 Haywood Road in West Asheville, expanding the locally owned restaurant concept founded by Roy Trantham. In a recent Facebook post announcing the project, Trantham said work on the new location is progressing and described Thunder Burgerz West as “coming soon.” According

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Haywood County is getting new computers. The computers are set to replace 255 old ones at $346,000. Town officials say the funds come from unspent money from previous projects. The computers will replace the old ones that are reaching the end of their lifespan.

Season’s at Highland Lake Inn invites guests to gather on the patio for Pub Night Wednesday, held every Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. The weekly event pairs a relaxed outdoor setting with pub favorites, cold drafts and live music. Guests can enjoy a casual midweek evening at Season’s with menu options including crispy fri

BREVARD, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Where’s Brevaldo? Highland Books will launch its annual Find Waldo Local event this July, inviting Brevard locals and visitors alike to track down Waldo at over 30 businesses. Participants who find Waldo at least 20 times will receive a special prize. Where’s Waldo Local...

Henderson County Parks and Recreation will continue its 2026 Movies in the Park series on Friday, June 19, with a free outdoor showing of Goat at Tuxedo Park. The family-friendly summer series brings outdoor movies to parks throughout Henderson County. Food vendors open at 7 p.m., with food available for purchase, and

CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — Renovations are set to begin for Canton's gazebo on the banks of the Pigeon River, across from Sorrells Street Park. Plans call for adding stone or brick pillars, a new paint job and landscaping. The town is also working with Haywood Waterways to add a...

Buncombe County Government offices will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Buncombe County Animal Shelter, Elections, CCBI, Emergency Services administration, the General Services Complex, the Family Justice Center, Health and Human Services, the Register of Deeds, the Tax Office, and parks admin

Asheville Art Museum will host A Day of Music & Art on Saturday, June 20, from noon to 4 p.m., bringing Decoda and artists from the Decoda Chamber Music Festival into the museum for an all-ages afternoon program. The event is free for museum members and included with regular museum...

HENDERSONVILLE – Rows of shining, technicolor pastries sat waiting in the glass display case at Merry Go Round Bakery and Café just after it opened one recent sunny morning: tarts, cakes, meringues and glazed mousses in the shape of fruits. On the menu that day were the mango mousse, in a mango shape; the Dubai chocola

BANNER ELK, N.C. (828newsNOW) — One of the most iconic hiking trails in Western North Carolina has reached a major restoration milestone since Tropical Storm Helene swept through the region in September 2024. The Grandfather Mountain Profile Trail, a 3.6-mile, 1,775-feet climb up the paternal peak, has partially reopen