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Senior communities offer built-in nutrition support for residents

Chef-prepared meals and tailored diets help manage chronic conditions

3 weeks ago

People at Work: Local chocolatier cooks up major step for family business

Molly Cook, the chocolatier behind Marble & Steel Craft Chocolates, a chocolate company she owns and operates with her husband, John Cook, is preparing a big step for her local business.

3 weeks ago

Easter traditions come alive at Asheville basilica

Families gather for Holy Saturday blessing of baskets rooted in Eastern European customs

3 weeks ago

Strangeville: Ghost lore at St. John in the Wilderness in Flat Rock, NC

Long before ghost stories took hold, St. John in the Wilderness carried a layered history. Explore how its cemetery and past shaped its haunted reputation.

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Mountain movie palaces: Flat Rock Bistro Cinema, Flat Rock, N.C.

Flat Rock Bistro Cinema is the next subject of "Mountain Movie Palaces," our new miniseries spotlighting the independent movie theaters of small Western North Carolina communities.

3 weeks ago

Human remains found in Pisgah National Forest

Buncombe County deputies say remains were discovered by hunters in remote area near Yancey County line

3 weeks ago

Tombstone Tales: A Waterloo veteran in Flat Rock

A Waterloo veteran from Glasgow left his mark on Flat Rock before his remains were reportedly carried back to Scotland.

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Hikes of WNC: Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower

Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower is a decommissioned U.S. Forest Service firewatch station along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The 70-foot tower climb is one of the most iconic hikes in Western North Carolina.

3 weeks ago

Fairview Elementary marks centennial with confetti, artwork, alumni

Fairview Elementary School marked its 100 year birthday this week with a celebration featuring students past and present.

4 weeks ago

5 things to consider before adding outdoor lighting to your garden

From design planning to fixture choices, experts say thoughtful lighting creates a more natural, inviting landscape

4 weeks ago

Black bass fishing fuels $2.6B impact in North Carolina

State report finds bass most popular catch, outpacing Mountain trout and other inland species

4 weeks ago

Tourists rally late to beat Emperors 4-3 in season opener

Nunez delivers clutch double as Asheville erases late deficit

4 weeks ago

Warm, springlike weather for Easter — but don’t forget the umbrella

Mild temperatures give way to cooler air and possible frost early next week in Asheville area

4 weeks ago

Senior living activities boost health, happiness

Movie nights, hobby clubs, and group outings combat loneliness and foster friendships

4 weeks ago

Lightning-sparked fire on Old Fort Mountain mostly contained at 1 acre

Helicopter drops stop spread near Kitsuma Trail; larger Jumping Branch Fire remains active near Marion

4 weeks ago

Buncombe County eyes $500M-plus budget amid rising costs

Early plan includes new positions, higher education funding and growing public safety costs

4 weeks ago

Owl cam: NC Wildlife Resources Commission puts owlet hatch on display

Have you ever seen an owlet hatch? The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission wants to allow you to see just that with their "Barn Owlet Watch 2026" livestream.

4 weeks ago

Fork & Dagger: A long-delayed visit to Oyster House pays off

West Asheville spot delivers standout seafood and a sense of old Asheville charm

4 weeks ago

Overturned milk truck shuts down I-40 West

Spill impacts Muddy Creek near McDowell-Burke line as crews work to contain damage and reopen highway

4 weeks ago

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: April 3-5

A comedy festival, a new art walk and a long-running sunrise service are all on the docket this weekend in WNC.

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Michael Jackson streams skyrocket after ‘Michael’ biopic opening weekend, up 95% in the US

Michael Jackson once sang "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough." For fans of the King of Pop's music, it's words to live by: Streams of his catalog jumped 95% in the U.S. over the weekend when compared with the same dates the previous weekend.

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Melanie C says she’s bringing joy to the club with ‘Sweat,’ an athletic album from the Spice Girl

Get your heart pumpin'. She'll make you "Sweat." Such is the promise sung by the artist known as Melanie C, or Mel C and Sporty Spice of the game-changing '90s girl group Spice Girls, in the lead single from her ninth album of the same name.

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Summer Movie Preview: Nolan, Spider-Man and ‘Toy Story’ light up the cinemas

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15 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds

A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon.