Lookin’ butter-fly: Renovated farmyard unveiled at WNC Nature Center
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Mayor Esther Manheimer, Asheville City Council members and Western North Carolina Nature Center staff participated in a ribbon cutting today for the Gateway to the Southern Appalachians exhibit, a renovated entrance, gift shop and farmyard with a brand-new butterfly garden experience. The event was held...
Asheville’s Vortex Doughnuts closes permanently
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Vortex Doughnuts has closed permanently after more than a decade in business, according to posts on the company’s social media and a notice placed on its storefront. The doughnut shop announced the closure on Instagram with a brief message reading, “CLOSED PERMANENTLY. Thanks for...
Asheville woman shares story behind viral video of mama bear wrangling cubs
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — For the first time, we are hearing from the woman behind a now-viral video showing a mama bear doing something moms everywhere can relate to: trying to wrangle her cubs. Kristina Rupp said she was driving home on Emma Road in Asheville when traffic suddenly...
10 Amazing Off-The-Grid Restaurants You Will Adore In Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville is known for its cool vibe and great food. But what if you’re looking for something a little different?. Maybe a meal that feels a bit more connected to nature, or just a place that’s a bit off the beaten path. Well, you’re in luck! I’ve put...
“Art in the Airport” Returns to Asheville Regional Airport
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is proud to announce the return of its beloved Art in the Airport program, a rotating exhibit that celebrates the vibrant creative spirit of Western North Carolina. The program is now accepting applications from local artists who wish to showcase their work in the airport’s new...
Proposed rollback of USFS ‘Roadless Rule’ prompts Asheville roundtable
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — MountainTrue and other conservation nonprofits are hosting a "Roadless Rule Roundtable" in Asheville on Wednesday, April 15. According to MountainTrue's website, this is part of a series of community events across western North Carolina happening this month, aiming to provide citizens with the opportunity to learn about the U.S. Forest Service's proposed rollback of the "Roadless Rule."
Small Asheville vendors support each other with collaborative market
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — For many small vendors in Western North Carolina, supporting each other is as important as selling their wares. That is certainly the case for Traci Simpson, the founder of Read Me Unconditionally and the organizer behind the Buy Good, Do Good Market. The Buy Good,...
Three years after their son’s injury, the Kevlins are still looking for answers
What do you do when the place that seems to best accommodate your child fails them the worst?. That’s the question Amber Kevlin was grappling with on Sept. 25, 2023, after she was called to pick up her 12-year-old autistic son from the office of Shining Rock Classical Academy School Resource Officer Bryan Reeves.
Hendo Earth Fest, Farmers Market, tree giveaway: Events in April, May
HENDERSONVILLE – Almost a month into spring, warm weather activities are stacking up in Hendersonville, from Hendo Earth Fest to the opening of the Farmers Market for the year. Get outside, get gardening, get some exercise with these Henderson County events and activities for the whole family. Know about another spring event that's missing here? Send it over to [email protected]. April 18 Fourth Annual...
In Asheville, more than 100 homeowners are waitlisted for a Helene home repair program....
Lula Mays hasn’t been home for more than a year. The 70 year-old had lived in the Burton Street neighborhood in West Asheville her entire life. It’s where she raised her three sons and her granddaughters. And it’s the place she planned to leave to her family when her time comes.
