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Asheville Airport faces IT outage; Flights delayed, canceled for Allegiant; What to know
ASHEVILLE - Flights have been delayed and cancelled at the Asheville Regional Airport as the airports across the world battle an extensive technology outage stemming from an update provided by the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. Allegiant Airlines has cancelled all flights before noon, Asheville Airport spokesperson Tina Kinsey said, but noted...
'No legal pathway' to keep popular Asheville river bar open, Buncombe County says
ASHEVILLE - As locals decry the impending closure of French Broad Outfitters riverside tubing, boating and bar operation at Hominy Creek, the result of a recently rediscovered 2006 conservation easement, Buncombe County says, legally, its hands are tied. "I know this is really sad news about French Broad Outfitters. The...
Downtown After 5, Asheville's free outdoor concert series, returns this week: What to know
The seasonal end of Asheville concert series Downtown After 5 is around the corner in September - but there are a few concerts left to catch before fall. The local concert series, presented by the Asheville Downtown Association, is 36 years old as of 2024. Downtown After 5 aims to give residents and visitors the chance to enjoy live music in the heart of downtown Asheville. Event organizers also collaborate with a nonprofit partner during every concert, with themes that celebrate "diverse musical genres, food and beverage offerings, local makers and community initiatives."
‘Four Feet to Hell’ competition is heaven for hot dog lovers
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Fifteen contestants. Six minutes and 66 seconds. Four foot-long hot dogs. One champion. Asheville brewery DSSOLVR is celebrating National Hot Dog Day with their fourth annual ‘Four Feet to Hell’ hot dog eating charity contest. The contest begins at 7 p.m., July 17 at DSSOLVR, 63 North Lexington Ave.
Meet the animals in Asheville’s local businesses
The ubiquity of Ashevilleans bringing their pets everywhere is a common subject of mockery, as not every pet is as well-behaved as its caretaker might think. (This author tried to do the “dogs in bars” thing and ended up scrubbing pee off the floor of Haywood Country Club.) But others are so friendly, well-behaved and chill that their owners bring them to work.
Honor an Arboretum Legacy with Founder's Day events
Events honoring George Briggs, the founding director of the North Carolina Arboretum, will be held over the coming week, including free admission on Founders Day. The N.C. Arboretum’s legacy of conservation and education was made possible by the leadership and direction of George Briggs, who served as the Arboretum’s first director starting in 1987. Over the ensuing decades, he guided its legacy from the storied beginnings as a “bank trailer in the woods” to the 434 acres of sculpted gardens and trails that today represent the state’s destination for connecting people, plants and places.
Craft a unique shopping experience at the 77th annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
The 77th annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands will feature more than 200 craftspeople Thursday through Sunday, July 18-21, filling two floors of the Harrah’s Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville. The festive environment includes a line-up oaf live music each day, craft demonstrations and hands-on projects. The four-day...
How Asheville food brands make it to supermarket shelves
When Isabelle George started selling her handcrafted hummus at the River Arts District Farmers Market in early 2022, she had no inkling that within two years she’d see it sharing space with national brands on Earth Fare’s cold-case shelves. But that progression, she says, happened quickly and organically.
Four of a Kind: Lauren Moody on the local jewelry scene
Editor’s note: This is part of “Four of a Kind,” a recurring Arts & Culture feature. Each month, four new artists share their takes on the local art scene. In addition to individual online posts, you can find all four features as a single spread in this week’s print edition.
Celebrate an artistic legacy at the Gallery of the Mountains 40th anniversary
One of Asheville’s original galleries is celebrating its 40th anniversary from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28, at Gallery of the Mountains. For four decades, Gallery of the Mountains nestled within the Omni Grove Park Inn has celebrated Appalachia’s inherent artistic talent. The gallery currently represents around 70 artists and craftspeople and showcases a wide range of work, including artisan-made jewelry, ceramic tableware, baskets, blown glass, handwoven scarves, and much more.
19th Annual Come to Leicester Studio Tour on Aug. 17-18
For the 19th year in a row, artists in this small community will open their studios to the public for the annual Come to Leicester Studio Tour. This free, self-guided event is held every third weekend in August, with this year’s tour dates being August 17 and 18, 10 am to 5 pm each day.
4 Recipes for Your Farmers Market Haul
There’s something special about a late-summer farmers market in North Carolina. The booths are filled with fresh produce and the sweet scent of ripe peaches. There’s a sense of community between the farmers who load their trucks at 4 a.m. and the regulars — among whom I count myself. The farmers market is one of my happy places.
Smokies cities make strides toward ensuring bear, human safety with new trash bins
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to an estimated 1,900 black bears — about two per square mile — with more than 14,500 of these iconic mammals roaming the four-state mountain region. Bears share their territory with increasing numbers of human neighbors, which can lead to conflict...
Dining Out: HeyDay, the latest KO Restaurants concept, offers good food, drinks and fun
HeyDay Sandwiches & Cocktails is the latest restaurant concept of KO Restaurant Group, which includes owners Sarah and Paul Klaassen and Michael Olbrantz. The three owners met while working at different restaurants at North Carolina’s Biltmore Estate and connected over a passion for food and creating new dining concepts. Almost a decade later, the group owns four counter-service restaurants at Gather GVL, including HenDough Chicken & Waffles, Mercado Cantina, the Lob Father, and KO Burger, along with...
Past and present Olympians compete near Asheville, North Carolina
MILL SPRING, N.C. — About an hour outside of downtown Asheville, past and present Olympic equestrians from around the world train and compete atTryon International Equestrian Center. “It’s a pretty special place—perfect for developing horses," said equestrian Doug Payne. Payne represented Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics....
iHeart Asheville Alternates From Alt To Throwbacks 101.1
IHeartMedia Asheville has launched flipped Alt 101.1 to Throwbacks 101.1 (WQNQ-HD2), playing Classic Hip-Hop and R&B. The lineup is yet to include local talent, currently carrying syndicated shows like Big Boy in the Morning and The Block Party with B Paiz. iHeart Asheville SVP of Programming Brian Hall said, “We...
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