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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — While the Blue Ridge Mountains are old as dirt, sometimes its best trails are fleeting. The North Carolina Arboretum is currently home to 12 massive, wooden trolls by internationally renowned sculpture artist Thomas Dambo. The statues, constructed from reclaimed wood and fashioned with...

[Regarding, “‘Where is Woodfin?’ Ask a Stupid Question, Get Intelligent Answers,” Nov. 5, Xpress:]. Edwin Arnaudin’s article highlights what is missing in Woodfin, but he didn’t say what you’ll miss if you don’t visit Woodfin. Yes, it’s true that it’s hard to find the town’s borders. But within those borders, you’ll...

It’s Thanksgiving time at Haw Creek Elementary School, and one very grateful parent says Special Education teacher Katie Waldowski is helping her daughter thrive in the classroom. Ms. Waldowski's class starts with a dance party. In the middle of the action is seven-year-old Mireya Sofia, jumping, twirling,...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Hundreds of vendors turned out at the Grove Arcade to sell some of their handmade items. Eight out of ten mom-and-pop stores say the next few weeks are going to be key to their overall profit for the year. Frankie Myers, a vendor from Alien...

One thing I loved about Andrea Clark was her hugs. They felt like rest. She held you just long enough for your breath to settle back into your body. Her humor worked the same way: warm, witty and grounded in quiet knowing. Andrea had a way of settling you into a room, into a moment and into a legacy.

Finding a city that not only offers every amenity a human could want but also lots of pup-friendly features can seem impossible.

APEX, N.C. (WNCN) — A historic shift in leadership is coming to a western NC town, specifically for their police department. The City of Brevard announced that Christy Wentzell, who currently is a captain at the Apex Police Department, will become their city’s new police chief. She will be the first woman to serve as...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The City of Asheville is inviting the community to participate in a public engagement survey for the development of its first-ever Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP). According to a release from the City of Asheville, the plan will serve as a comprehensive roadmap for the...

Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard will take on a week-long residency with the Asheville Symphony from March 16–23, 2026. The GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist will lead “A Celebration of Voice” which showcases the beauty, versatility, and storytelling power of vocal music through a diverse slate of performances, educational...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Go Local Asheville is encouraging residents to preorder the 2026 Go Local Card, a program that supports independent businesses across Buncombe County and promotes keeping spending within the community. The organization says purchasing a Go Local Card helps sustain the city’s locally...