Asheville NC

A chocolate sold nationwide has been recalled due to a possible life-threatening allergen contamination, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. French Broad Chocolates PBC, based in Asheville, North Carolina, recalled its Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbon Collection in 6pc, 12pc, and 24pc boxes with batch numbers 260414 and 260417 on April 23 due to the product potentially containing undeclared walnuts. The recalled bobons...

American Folk Art & Framing presents a studio filled with personality this month as the 14th Annual Face Jug Show opens online Wednesday, May 6, at 11 a.m. and in the gallery on Thursday, May 7, at 11 a.m., with a reception from 5-8 p.m. during downtown Asheville’s Mosaic ArtWalk & Benefit. The exhibition runs through Wednesday, May 27.

More icons of spring are making their debut and this week is all about ramps and green garlic. Both ramps and green garlic have a short harvest period, so enjoy them while they’re here! And we have more markets opening soon. Catch Enka-Candler Farmers Market opening on Thursday, April...

Legendary shock rock band GWAR is set to return to Asheville with an electrifying live performance at The Orange Peel on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. The 18+ event will also feature special guest performances by Soulfly and King Parrot, delivering a full evening of heavy metal and high-energy...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Spring has sprung, and that also means the bees are back. Calling an exterminator for that pesky beehive on your home might seem like a quick fix, but a local beekeeper says it’s actually doing more harm than good. In the U.S., bee populations...

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BURNSVILLE — Suzanne Gavenus, a Burnsville resident, counselor, and educator, is the Democratic candidate for the North Carolina House of Representatives in District 85 and will appear on the November ballot, seeking to represent Avery, McDowell, Mitchell, and Yancey counties. Gavenus brings more than three decades of experience working at the intersection of mental health, education, and community support. She currently serves as Director of...

Reconnect with your inner calm in BREATH & BODY, a gentle, all-levels class designed to restore balance from the inside out. We’ll begin by returning to Center, getting grounded, then layer in accessible breath work (pranayama) to regulate the nervous system, paired with mindful, low-impact movement suitable for every body. A guided, immersive practice where you’ll apply the tools in a flowing, self...

Opening on Friday, May 1, and on view through Sunday, May 31, The Golden Hours: New Works by Kathleen Stern showcases a collection of oil paintings that reflect both the artist’s lived experiences and her evolving relationship with the natural world. An opening reception will take place on May 1 from 5–7:30 p.m.

Southern Highland Craft Guild presents The Graduating Class of 2026 from Haywood Community College’s (HCC) Professional Crafts Program in a new exhibition at the Folk Art Center. The exhibition opens on Saturday, May 9, and runs through August 19 in the upstairs Main Gallery. The Professional Crafts Program is...