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LAKE LURE, N.C. — The Lake Lure Music Festival hosted a concert on Saturday, June 13, featuring Grammy-nominated Bluegrass band the Po’ Ramblin’ Boys. "Our concerts help raise money for the Lake Lure Classical Academy. We also raise money for the Hickory Nut Gorge outreach," said Chris Dolman, the Founder of the Lake L

Have you ever been on a hike where the destination was only half the magic? That is exactly how I felt when my family and I parked at an unassuming trailhead in North Carolina, not knowing we were about to stumble into a fairytale. The path wound through mossy boulders...

Sometimes the best meals require a little effort to reach. Mela Indian Restaurant in Asheville rewards that effort spectacularly, offering a lunch buffet that’s become legendary among North Carolina food enthusiasts. Downtown Asheville provides the perfect setting for this culinary destination, a city known for appreci

The dense, diverse and affordable future Marty Benson imagines for his neighborhood, he said, can only be unlocked if the city of Asheville eliminates minimum parking requirements. Benson, a land-use lawyer and affordable housing advocate, stood outside his West Asheville home last week and pointed to the adjacent and

At a time when many breweries carefully engineer every release for visibility, promotion cycles, and social media traction, the story behind Diatribe Brewing Co.’s Irish Extra Stout moves in a different direction. It raises a quiet, but important, question for others: what happens when a beer is not actively marketed a

One hundred thirty-seven seniors entered Warhorse Stadium, June 13, outfitted in maroon caps and gowns. As the last seniors walked across the stage, Owen High School celebrated the class of 2026, encouraging graduates to continue building a better future. The ceremony began at 8:45 a.m., with a processional, in which..

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The WNC Nature Center hosted a night of local beer and wildlife at its 10th annual Brews and Bears event. The event featured fun for everyone, including food trucks, live music and animal education programs. Nature Center officials say the annual event has brought in...

How Grayson Deal Built Arbor Zen Into a Trusted Name for Luxury Hardwood Floors in Western North Carolina. Black Mountain, United States - June 13, 2026 / Arbor Zen Hardwood Floors /. Arbor Zen Hardwood Floors, based in Black Mountain, NC, has formally introduced its nine-person team to the broader...

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Waynesville Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a missing person, according to a social media post. Police reported Hailey Creasman, 42, missing on Saturday, June 13. Creasman was last seen in the area of Hendrix Street in Waynesville, North Carolina. Creasman...

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