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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — As Western North Carolina hosts gear up for New Year’s celebrations, charcuterie boards are emerging as a simple, crowd-pleasing option for entertaining and gift-giving. Once considered a feature of formal events, charcuterie boards have become popular for casual gatherings, office...

When Melanie Hopkins and her husband, Daniel, arrived in East Flat Rock in 2020, the long-vacant Stepp and Walker Building was worn and weathered. But the California transplants believed the 19th-century general store still had a future—a belief that would grow into Studio 116, one of Henderson County’s newest art...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Several shelters will open their doors to provide warmth for the Asheville community amid cold weather on Tuesday, Dec. 30. Shelters are available at the following locations:. Women:. Safe Shelter: 27 Balm Grove (Transit route: W2, W1, W6) ABCCM Transformation Village: 30 Olin Haven Way...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — If dropping a keg in Asheville or a gold nugget in Marion sounds unusual, the region offers plenty of other offbeat ways to ring in the New Year. From quirky party themes to long-running local traditions, Asheville-area venues are again hosting an eclectic mix of...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — If you received gifts you don’t need or are looking to declutter after the holidays, a community swap meet in downtown Asheville offers a chance to trade items with others. The event, hosted by Pack Memorial Library, will be held from 5 to 6:30...

The Hendersonville Fire Department recognized exceptional service and dedication of two team members during the annual awards ceremony held earlier this month. Fire Engineer Thomas Capps was named Firefighter of the Year, and Battalion Chief Jon Ward received the Officer of the Year Award. “These annual awards...

Guided by its vision of forming a community space where creativity and environmental sustainability meet, the nonprofit organization ReMix It is opening a creative reuse store in West Asheville this spring. ReMix It founder and executive director Amanda Wilde says she’s lived in communities that had thriving creative...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Strong winds and bitter cold are expected across much of Western North Carolina as a robust cold front moves through the region, prompting wind advisories and a high wind warning, according to the National Weather Service. A High Wind Warning is in effect for Avery...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Plans for a Costco store in the Asheville area remain uncertain as city officials continue to weigh the economic benefits against concerns about zoning and long-term development of industrial land. The proposed retail project, planned for the Enka Commerce Park, was reviewed by the...

In a new initiative to spotlight the outstanding work of its local artists, New Morning Gallery will highlight two artists each month with videos, special displays and social media posts. To kick things off, the gallery presents Jewels of January, on display throughout the month and featuring the work of jewelry...