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The story about people who planted bamboo tickled me. Thirty years ago, despite people warning, “Don’t plant that damn cane!” I planted bamboo in my backyard. It’s so beautiful, so graceful, so green in winter … and relentless in spreading its roots!. I’ve been battling...

Asheville FM Live Music Sessions –Thursday, June 19th, 2025. Musical Guest – SCENIC RADIO – Recorded live from the 103.3 AshevilleFM studio. AshevilleFM 103.3 with support from Arts AVL, Buncombe County, and North Carolina Arts Council. just hit play on the audio track below… and turn it...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — After being canceled last year due to Hurricane Helene, Asheville's VeganFest made its return this morning. VeganFest kicked off its festivities from noon until 5 p.m. at Pack Square Park. The free event highlights the benefits that come from a plant-based lifestyle. "Our goal is...

BREVARD, N.C. (WLOS) — Today community members in Brevard gathered to celebrate Juneteenth. Juneteenth is recognized as the day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Celebrations for the holiday have been happening for over 150 years although the day was not officially recognized as a holiday until...

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Through COVID-19, Tropical Storm Fred, and Hurricane Helene, flexibility has been the name of the game for Smoky Mountain River Ranch, a Haywood County farm sitting on 95 acres alongside the Pigeon River. “My husband and I, when we bought this farm, it was...

"It's unclear if or when they are going to restore that store to functionality." Community grapples with food scarcity nearly one year after devastating hurricane: 'Fresh food ... is very difficult to come by' first appeared on The Cool Down .

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A Gracie Award now shines in Western North Carolina, but for a local radio host, the honor is less about personal recognition and more about the community it represents. “It’s not a ‘yay me’ moment,” Melanie Wilkinson, co-host of the Mix 96.5 Morning Show, said....

Baxter was forced to halt production for nearly two months after the historic storm, until a temporary structure was put in place in November.

Asheville – In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) has emerged as a beacon of hope for local farmers, showcasing the power of community and the importance of local food systems. “If we learned anything following the storm, it’s that local matters,” reflects Sarah Hart,...

Asheville – UNC Asheville has announced plans to develop part of its forestland bordered by Broadway and WT Weaver Boulevard. The 45 acres of urban forest, which includes the Asheville Botanical Garden, has held a Millennial Campus designation since 2021. This designation was established for the UNC System by...