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4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
There’s an easy way to get rid of all the reusable bags piling up in your home
The environmental impact of a reusable bag is relatively small, so ending up with a sizable stash isn't a significant problem. Still, paring down can declutter cupboards and lead to a smaller collection that'll actually get used. As for the excess, donate to food banks and thrift stores.
4 weeks ago in Trending, World
Tiny wild cat newly identified as a species draws curious visitors in Bolivia
A tiny wild cat hidden away in the cloud forests of Bolivia has become an unlikely tourist attraction, drawing a stream of visitors hoping for a glimpse of the animal that scientists have identified as a brand new species.
4 weeks ago in Business, Local
Two years after Helene, WNC economic recovery remains uneven
Tourism spending has returned in some mountain counties while Asheville and other hard-hit areas remain below pre-storm levels
4 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Local, On The Town
RAD Creative Campus: $15-20 million Asheville arts facility in development
A massive new arts facility could be coming soon to the River Arts District. The RAD Creative Campus, a 36,000 square foot, two-building center for working artists, cultural activation and community engagement, is now in the works, officials say.
4 weeks ago in Local
Small plane crashes in Arden, injuring 2
Aircraft came down in field near Roberts Lake Drive after emergency parachute deployed
4 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors
Helene’s $214 million toll on North Carolina forests
Private landowners are still seeking relief as state and federal forest agencies plan another decade of recovery
1 month ago in Business, Custom Jewelry & Care Expert, Local
Repair or replace? What to do with damaged jewelry
Some jewelry problems are worth fixing. Others may be signs it's time to replace the piece.
1 month ago in Community, Housing, Local
26-acre Haw Creek property slated for renovation into housing and more
A 26-acre Haw Creek property, including five homes, wooded and open areas, a barn, a workshop and other buildings, has been purchased by a family-owned LLC for renovation and thoughtful development.
1 month ago in Community, Local, Outdoors
‘Dolly’ to the NC Zoo: Asheville black bear to be kept alive in zoo partnership
After previously announcing that a black bear that has habitually broken into homes in a North Asheville neighborhood would be put down, officials have announced a collaboration with the North Carolina Zoo to keep the bear alive.
1 month ago in Asheville History
Strangeville: The Cherokee village that legend says disappeared into a mountain
Near Brevard, a roadside marker remembers the lost Cherokee settlement of Kanasta. More than a century ago, a researcher recorded a strange story about what happened to its people.
1 month ago in Business, Community, Local
Nearly 2 years after Helene, Marshall keeps rebuilding
French Broad Exchange has reopened, while a new public service complex and post office are on the way
828 Scoreboard: Week 5 of high school football
Western North Carolina high school football scores from Sept. 18
