Asheville NC

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — For Elizabeth Myron, finding an affordable place to live in the mountains she loves took years, and more than a few life-changing setbacks. “I waited for this apartment for three years,” Myron said. “It was really tough.”. Now 71 and living in Hendersonville,...

In a display of seasonal cheer designed to offer a sense of normalcy during high-stakes medical stays, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Mission Hospital celebrated St. Patrick’s Day on Tuesday by transforming its youngest patients into “tiniest lucky charms.” The initiative, a collaboration between HCA...

Braden Rumfelt, *American Idol* Top 20, wows Asheville crowd! St. Patrick's Day show highlights WNC's vibrant music scene. Just days after advancing to the top 20 on *American Idol*, Murphy singer Braden Rumfelt captivated an Asheville audience with a St. Patrick's Day performance. The show connected his rising...

Boojum Brewing Taproom in Waynesville, NC: Food, Beer, and a Fun Night Out. Great post-hike stop. Perfect place to refuel after exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway or nearby trails. Wide beer selection. 16 rotating taps mean there’s something for every taste. Family-friendly dining. Relaxed atmosphere with a menu that...