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Asheville groups come together to feed families for Thanksgiving

From free sit-down dinners to turkey giveaways, dozens of local organizations are helping ensure everyone has a place at the table

3 hours ago

Winter blast expected to hit the Asheville area next week

Forecasters warn of 20- to 30-degree temperature drop, strong winds and possible mountain snow after a mild week

4 hours ago

Black Mountain Center for the Arts announces free art exhibit

"Rising from the River" is a solo showcase of Asheville artist Michelle Hamilton's work, which will make its debut from 5-6:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7 at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

17 hours ago

Barnardsville barista: Meet the owner of one-woman coffee shop Quinn Wren Coffee

24-year-old Emily Timgren is a mom, a dedicated community member and owner and operator of Quinn Wren Coffee, Barnardsville's one-and-only specialty coffee shop.

21 hours ago

These cookies make a perfect homemade holiday gift

Those with a knack for baking can gift a batch of these "Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies" courtesy of Lines+Angles.

22 hours ago

Documentary about NC dancers’ work with veterans to make Asheville premiere

Timed to the celebration of Veterans Day, a documentary about a North Carolina dance company's work with veterans will make its Asheville premiere at the Wortham Center of the Performing Arts.

22 hours ago

MANNA FoodBank rebounds after Helene with new facility

Volunteers and staff transform former FedEx site into a hub for food safety, storage and regional distribution

22 hours ago

Shoplifters apprehended after months of evading custody

Two men wanted on open warrants for shoplifting and other charges have been taken into custody by the Asheville Police Department.

24 hours ago

Murder warrant issued in Yancey County death

Henry Paul Deyton hospitalized after crash; remains in custody

24 hours ago

Hendersonville launches probe in Public Works Department

City says investigation is ongoing; additional details will be released when it is complete

1 day ago

Duke vs. North Carolina basketball bobblehead hits market

Blue Devil and Rameses mascots featured as teams tip off 2025-26 season

1 day ago

Shots fired outside Hendersonville McDonald’s

Authorities say the incident appears isolated and there is no ongoing threat

1 day ago

Morgan Wallen adds Clemson shows to 2026 tour

Brooks & Dunn and Ella Langley to join the country star at Memorial Stadium

1 day ago

Haywood County rescuers aid two hikers in separate incidents

Search and rescue crews respond to overnight search near Wet Camp Gap and an ankle injury off the Blue Ridge Parkway

1 day ago

Go gourmet from the comforts of home this holiday season

Holiday hosts can try this recipe for "Stuffed Poularde Hen With Chestnuts and Apples."

1 day ago

Interview: NC author Mason Deaver on their YA queer romance novel, ‘I Wish You All the Best’

"I Wish You All the Best" is a coming-of-age novel by Mason Deaver, a nonbinary, North Carolinian author and librarian, about a nonbinary teen grappling with anxiety, family and first love after coming out to their unaccepting parents.

2 days ago

Young T. rex or a new dinosaur? New bones add to the debate

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and North Carolina State University help solve dinosaur mystery

2 days ago

Strangeville: The Legend of Curtis Logan and the Car in the Grave

Waynesville’s Green Hill Cemetery is home to a long-running legend that auto dealer Curtis G. Logan was buried in his car.

3 days ago

Hikes of WNC: Rattlesnake Lodge

One of the most accessible hikes on the Blue Ridge Parkway is the Rattlesnake Lodge Trail, a quick mountain ascent over rocks and switchbacks on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.

3 days ago

Woodfin and Weaverville voters head to polls Nov. 4

Polls open 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Nov. 4; photo ID required under new state law

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