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 wondering. Each week, we look back with an open mind and a sense of curiosity, trying to understand why some stories take hold and why some can never be explained.
CANDLER, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Enka-Candler, located just a few miles west of Asheville, has long been a bustling part of the local region. According to newspaper archives, the community has attracted commerce and excitement to Buncombe County for well over a century,
The dateline of those old papers, however, can be a little confusing. Is it Enka, N.C.? Candler, N.C.? What about the hyphen? Some Enka-Candler locals might even recognize a fourth name, this one a little more colorful than the rest…