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HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Haywood County has been named as one of the award winners for the North Carolina Department of Transportation Wildflower Award Winners. According to a news release, since 1985, stretches of highway across the state have flourished with blooms that support pollinators and enhance travel...

It’s not infrequent at Scallywag’s, a consignment furniture store in Waynesville, to hear someone say, “I should have bought it when I saw it.” The store offers high-quality items on a time-based pricing schedule. Customers can risk waiting until the price drops at the next level—a date on the tag tells when that...

Located in Waynesville’s village of Hazelwood, Hodge Podge offers a uniquely curated assortment of finds that owner Teresa Beck procures and displays with a practiced eye and, these days, with a nod to springtime. The shop “is like going back in time, but is focused on the here and now,” she says. “From vintage...

In western North Carolina, black bears are already on the move.

Western North Carolina will teach you things about barbecue that no food blog has ever bothered to explain. The first lesson is that the best smoke is almost always attached to a building you would drive past without a second thought. The second lesson is that once the smell finds you, all other plans become...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Strangeville explores the curious and unexplained stories that have long defined Asheville and Western North Carolina. The region is full of unanswered questions, from old folklore and local legends to eerie encounters, unsolved moments in history, and the true-crime mysteries that still leave people...

Looking for something useful around Waynesville? A few neighbors are giving away free items this week — from furniture to truck parts. Check out what’s available below!. A sturdy twin trundle bed that just needs a new wheel on the trundle. Perfect for a guest or kids’ room. Must pick up — first come, first served.

FLAT ROCK, N.C. (828newsNOW) – James Brown’s grave is situated in one of the most prominent places on the grounds of St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church. The placement says something about his standing and his connection to the history of the church. Brown was born Jan....

These Asheville cats are hoping to find their forever families. Each one has a unique story and plenty of love to give. If you’ve been thinking about adopting, now’s a wonderful time to meet them!

[Regarding “Back on Track? Optimism Builds for Asheville Passenger Train Revival as Funding Challenges Loom,” March 11, Xpress:]. Thanks so much for starting up the passenger rail discussion again. As an Asheville resident, I fully support the project. I understand the logistics and cost are complicated, but train...