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Black Mountain gets the blues
Guitar riffs and soulful vocal performances filled the air in the Swannanoa Valley, July 12-14, as the inaugural Black Mountain Blues festival brought a diverse lineup of musicians to town. The event, organized by the White Horse and LEAF and hosted by multiple local venues, featured dozens of shows and...
Carolina Moment: Rockhounds go hunting for rocks and gems in Western North Carolina
SWANNANOA, N.C. (WLOS) — A few times a year the Land of the Sky Shrine Club is packed, but not just with people, with rocks. Along with those rock collectors and rockhounds is M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show co-organizer Richard Jacquot. “You have your geologist who studies how...
‘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.
Pet owners: Beware of potentially toxic algal blooms
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Summer is in full swing and many pet owners will be heading to the water to keep themselves, and their four-legged friends, cool. But health officials say warmer water brings the potential for harmful, and sometimes deadly, toxins. The North Carolina Department of Health and...
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...
Big Ivy Community Center Celebrates Updated Pool and More
Big Ivy Community Center (BICC) is a beloved hub for community gatherings and activities. While the property belongs to Buncombe County, Big Ivy Development Club, a non-profit organization, operates the community center and its offerings. Buncombe County’s General Services department recently restored the BICC pool, sand volleyball area, and the...
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....
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.
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.
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.
Loretta's Cafe founder, chef thanks community for 26 years of support, looks to future
ASHEVILLE - Loretta Woolley, the namesake of Loretta’s Café, is ready for new adventures after the downtown eatery closes later this month. On July 10, Woolley announced Loretta’s Café at 114 North Lexington Ave. will permanently close on July 26 after 26 years. “It started off as a place to provide a fast, fresh,...
Asheville Sandwich Company announces reopening at new Arden location
ASHEVILLE - Asheville Sandwich Company will once again open its doors to serve scratch-made sandwiches to the Asheville area. Five months after closing its West Asheville location, the sandwich shop will be reopening with a new logo in a new spot near Asheville Regional Airport, owners Kevin and Cheri Mullins announced on Facebook...
Banjo lessons, exorcisms, busking etiquette with Billy Scribbles
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Professional street busker Billy Scribbles advertises “Free Banjo Lessons and Exorcisms” in big, bold type on his business card. He means it, too. Scribbles, 41, has been busking since his early 20s. Yet the musician did not grow up in the Catskill Mountains...
Exploring the Legacy of Robert Chapman Turner at Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center
Through September 7, Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center (BMCM+AC) presents Robert Chapman Turner: Artist, Teacher, Explorer, an exhibition that celebrates the Black Mountain College teacher that established the first studio pottery program at the College. “Reflecting on Robert Turner’s approach to teaching, his students recall that he was...
Pop into a plant lovers paradise at Art Garden's AVL monthly pop-up market
A pop-up plant market will bloom from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 20, in The Canopy at Art Garden AVL. Art Garden AVL hosts a pop-up plant market on the third Saturday of each month. The indoor event features a new roster of local vendors each month. Visit the pop-up plant market to find your next tropical plant, botanical art, or handmade planter. Visitors can find something to meet every plant related need.
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...
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