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5 Cars for Asheville Mountain Weekenders and 5 That Don’t Handle Trails

For drivers who love spending weekends exploring the mountains around Asheville, choosing the right vehicle is essential. The region’s mix of paved scenic roads, gravel backroads, and rugged forest trails demands a vehicle that can handle steep inclines, loose surfaces, and obstacles without compromising comfort or...
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Emergency services seek public’s help in locating missing disabled man from Marion

MARION, N.C. (WLOS) — Emergency personnel is asking for the public's help in finding a missing disabled man who was last seen on Forsythe Street in Marion. McDowell County Emergency Management said Raymond Sisk was last seen in the Clinchfield community. Sisk was last seen wearing camo shirt and...
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Thomas Dambo’s troll sculptures turn recycled art into a global phenomenon

The Hilton Trends Report names 2026 the year of the "whycation," a global movement where travel begins not with a destination, but with a motivation. For North Carolina, travelers need to look no further than public parks for this "why," as thousands are expected to visit the newly christened Thomas Dambo troll...
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This Crowd-Favorite Buffet in North Carolina Has a Dish You’ll Want to Try

If you're looking for the best award-winning Indian buffet in North Carolina, people will point you toward Mela Indian Restaurant on North Lexington Avenue in downtown Asheville. Rather than chasing flashy trends, Mela has spent nearly two decades as a reliable local favorite. Since opening in 2005, it has repeatedly...
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Can you hunt elk in North Carolina?

Bright yellow ropes twisted around the antlers of a majestic elk while the blue toddler’s swing dangled in front of the bull’s head. A photo of the elk shared by the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office went viral on social media last month. Local law enforcement received a...
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Encore: Holiday Traditions, Inside Appalachia

This week, we go a-wassailing in Asheville, North Carolina. It’s kind of like Christmas caroling, with a kick. Also, family recipes bring generations together. But what happens when you’ve got grandma’s potato candy recipe, and it doesn’t have exact measurements?. And, a new book explores the...
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New building on Depot Street sparks mixed reactions from artists, businesses

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A proposed five-story apartment and retail building on Depot Street advanced through Asheville’s design review process. The project, proposed for 290 Depot St. in the River Arts District, calls for a five-story multi-family building with eight ground-floor retail spaces and apartments above....
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Chimney Rock Village sees holiday surge as visitors return supporting Helene recovery

CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (WLOS) — On Friday, Dec. 26, a day after Christmas, Chimney Rock Village was busy with visitors coming to see what the village and the Rocky Broad River looked like more than a year after Helene, but also to dine and shop. Nick Sottile and his...
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Grant boosts spay and neuter efforts for Henderson County’s stray cats

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Feral and stray cats around the streets of Henderson County will be receiving the assistance they need thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation of Henderson County. Friends to Ferals, also known as the Humane Society of Buncombe County, will use the $10,000...
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Disabled man reported missing in McDowell County

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – McDowell County Emergency Management is asking for help locating a disabled man. Raymon Sisk was reportedly last seen on Forsythe Street in Marion. He was seen wearing camo pants and a brown jacket. The McDowell County Emergency Management asks anyone with information regarding Sisk’s...

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