Volunteers clear Helene debris from historic cemetery near Weaverville
WEAVERVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Volunteers spent the day clearing Helene debris and overgrowth from an old cemetery near Weaverville. Members of the Carolina Mountain Club brought their chainsaws and other equipment to the Alexander Chapel United Methodist Church on Aiken Road. Part of the cemetery is maintained, but...
Hikes of WNC: Wildflowers light up trails across Asheville area
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Spring wildflowers are beginning to bloom across the mountains of Western North Carolina, drawing hikers to some of the region’s most scenic trails. From the high elevations of Craggy Gardens to the open meadows of Graveyard Fields, popular hiking spots are coming alive with...
Ingles power shift? Sackler family-owned company seeks board seat
This story has been updated to add more information. ASHEVILLE - For years, Western North Carolina residents have been frustrated by what they describe as a lack of communication from the regional grocery chain Ingles. Now, a prominent minority shareholder is getting involved. The Sackler family office is seeking a...
Remains of WWII Marine return home after 80+ years missing in action
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A Henderson County World War II Marine's remains will make their return home 83 years after his death. According to his obituary, Private First Class Luther Leru "Dusty" Rhodes was born on March 22, 1924, and grew up in Edneyville, North Carolina. Rhodes joined the...
🌿 Volunteer to remove invasive plants March 25 in Weaverville
Help keep Main Street Nature Park healthy by joining a volunteer workday on Wednesday, March 25, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. With support from a local donor and guidance from a certified arborist, volunteers will learn how to safely remove invasive plants. The event is coordinated with Asheville GreenWorks.
💰 Free Fresh Food at YMCA Mobile Market (1–2 p.m.)
The YMCA Mobile Market will be in the library parking lot from 1–2 p.m. offering free fresh produce for anyone in the community—no paperwork, income limits, or family size restrictions. Bring your own grocery bags to fill up on healthy food and check out the Community Engagement Table for cooking demos and recipe...
MANNA FoodBank opens new freezer and cooler facility at Mills River headquarters
MILLS RIVER, N.C. (WLOS) — MANNA FoodBank marked a major milestone in its Hurricane Helene recovery with the opening of a new freezer and cooler facility at the organization's headquarters in Mills River. The local nonprofit held a private ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, March 20. This new addition comes...
6 Western North Carolina Coffee Shops Worth a Detour
Just like in North Georgia, a road trip through Western Carolina requires a full dose of caffeine. But this region has some fantastic coffee shops and really emphasizes local roasters. Best of all, you’ll find them in both the well-known spots, like Asheville, and the smaller towns that surround it.
Historic Home Survives Hurricane Helene
Whittington Family House | Yancey County, North Carolina | built c. late 1800s. In the mountains of western North Carolina, along the winding roads that follow the Cane River, there is a house that has quietly watched generations come and go. It has stood through war, reconstruction, the rise and...
Food and Drink Review of Boojum Brewery Taproom
Why We Loved Boojum Brewery Taproom in Waynesville, NC. After wrapping up a 5-mile out-and-back hike to Mount Pisgah along the Blue Ridge Parkway, we were absolutely starving—and Boojum Brewery Taproom was exactly what we needed. What We Drank. The beer lineup gave everyone something to enjoy:. Upside Down...
