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There is a mountain orchard in western North Carolina where the donut line stretches long, the apple trees roll down green hillsides, and the mountain air smells like warm cinnamon and fresh-pressed cider. People drive from across the Carolinas, from Tennessee, and yes, even from as far as Oklahoma, just to bite into o

Sign up for free email updates from The Watchdog. You’ll be notified whenever we publish our latest award-winning investigative reporting, John Boyle’s Answer Man and Opinion columns, Tom Fiedler’s Democracy Watch, and more!. The availability of as much as $88 million in federal affordable-housing grant funds from...

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 won

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Classic car enthusiasts revved their engines as the Chrysler 300 Club International Car Show rolled into Coxe Avenue. Dozens brought their classic vehicles for the decades-long event. The classic car show rotates location based on member suggestions, with the Coxe Avenue location being proposed

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — When Tropical Storm Helene hit Asheville in September 2024, historic neighborhood Biltmore Village was devastated by floodwaters. One of the buildings impacted most was All Souls Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of All Souls, an Episcopal church consecrated by the Vanderbilt family

Set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, La Vie en Rosé returns to Marked Tree Vineyard from Friday, June 12, through Sunday, June 14, offering a three-day immersion into art, music, fashion and wine. The annual festival serves as a fundraiser for the Art League of Henderson County and the Hendersonville S

Downtown Hendersonville will be the place to be on Saturday, June 6th for the 35th Annual Antique & Vintage Show on Main Street, along with Pollinator Day at the Hendersonville Farmers Market in the 7th Avenue District. 35th Annual Antique & Vintage Show. Main Street: 9am-4pm Vendors from around the...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville housing market continues to show signs of strength, with more homes hitting the market and inventory on the rise across the area. "People are coming here regardless of the economy, and I think that insulates us from a lot of the economy's effects," Dave Noyes, designated managing

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Drivers should expect more overnight lane closures next week as work continues on the I-26 Connector project. On Eastbound Patton Avenue (I-240 eastbound), the left lane will be closed nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. between Regent Park Boulevard and the French Broad River bridge. Crews wil

Boulder, Colorado: Where Wellness Meets Wild Beauty. Boulder stands out as a paradise for anyone who loves both nature and vibrant community life. Nestled at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, this town of about 107,000 boasts a remarkably low unemployment rate of 2.5% as of 2024, beating the national average by a w