Madison County Fairgrounds Reopens with New Arena, Marking a New Era for Community Events
Madison County -- July 2, 2026: After more than a year of construction, one of western North Carolina's most important community gathering places is ready to welcome visitors once again. The Madison County Fairgrounds will officially celebrate the completion of its extensive renovation project with a ribbon-cutting cer
Heritage Fire Live-Fire Culinary & Dinner Series comes to Asheville
HERITAGE FIRE BRINGS LIVE-FIRE COOKING EVENT AND EXCLUSIVE COLLABORATION DINNER TO ASHEVILLE JULY 17 AND 19 AS PART OF THE 2026 HERITAGE FIRE x WHISKIES OF THE WORLD GLOBAL TOUR. Tickets Now on Sale for Open-Air Festival Featuring Top Local Chefs, Open-Flame Cooking, Premium Whiskey Tastings and the Heritage Fire...
Many of Henderson County’s first U.S. settlers were revolutionary veterans
FLAT ROCK – The hot July sun beat down on a monument to Revolutionary War veteran Abraham Kuykendall in the graveyard of Mud Creek Baptist Church. "Kuykendall was one of the first people to come in and buy and lay claim to land, and he owned thousands of acres here in Flat Rock," local historian and author Jennie Jones
Homelessness in North Carolina Up 33% After Hurricane Helene
Natural Disasters Drive Homelessness as Safety Nets Are Being Cut The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has been cited as a source of the 33% increase in homelessness seen in the latest numbers for North Carolina. While the country as a … Continue reading →
Salvation Army center to pause downtown Asheville shelter services on Oct. 1
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — For the first time in nearly 50 years, on October 1, The Salvation Army Center of Hope is pausing services at its downtown Asheville location on 204 Haywood Street. The change means some of the 65 residents that the organization shelters every night could have...
House of Black Cat Magic in Asheville voted best cat cafe in the nation:...
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A cat cafe in west Asheville has pawed its way to the top of a new national list by USA Today. The House of Black Cat Magic as the Best Cat Cafe in USA Today's latest 10Best Readers' Choice Awards list. The publication described the...
WNC teen hospitalized after shooting at Cook Out
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) — A teen has been hospitalized following a shooting Wednesday night at a Cook Out in Hendersonville. Shortly after 11 p.m., Hendersonville Police responded to a report of gunfire at the Cook Out located at 2546 Chimney Rock Road. Officers learned that a 15-year-old from Asheville had been sh
July concert calendar: Live music in Asheville and WNC this month
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — July’s concert calendar brings a wide mix of live music to Asheville and Western North Carolina, from arena and theater shows to outdoor concerts, patio performances, tribute nights and local stages in Black Mountain, Cherokee and downtown Asheville. The month’s lineup includes national touring acts,.
Women’s Tenkara Camp Out – Looking For Your Feedback
When: September 10-13th (Thursday – Sunday) Camping – Kuykendall Group Campsite, Brevard, North Carolina. On-Stream Education – Tuxedo Falls in collaboration with Hendersonville Outfitters. Social Hour – TBD in Brevard, NC. Cost: We are currently targeting a registration fee somewhere around $45. Our goal is to...
Cedars Lodge and Spa ordered into receivership over $32M loan default
HENDERSONVILLE – The Fairmont at the Cedars, the stalled Hendersonville development that is the subject of two lawsuits from creditors , will go into receivership, following a June 24 order from a business court judge. That means a neutral, court-appointed trustee, The Liberty Solution, LLC, will take control and manag
