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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...
‘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.
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Vacationing with an interior design expert
By the time you read this, my wife and I will have traveled to Nashville for a Friday night concert. From there, we will have driven to Deals Gap on the Tennessee/ North Carolina border to ride the Tail of the Dragon, an eleven-mile road with 318 curves. Unfortunately, we...
Exclusive: A book-themed cocktail bar is coming to West Asheville
ASHEVILLE - Dive into a good book with a craft cocktail in hand at a new bar due to open this summer in West Asheville. In late-August, Character Study will debut at 797 Haywood Road, the former location of Alley Cat Social Club. ...
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...
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...
‘Throwback 99.1’ Arrives In Cleveland, While Asheville, NC Gains ‘Throwbacks 101.1.’
As expected, iHeartMedia Cleveland debuted a new station and format on city-licensed FM translator W256BT at 99.1 with the launch of “Throwback 99.1.” The new station, which originates on WMMS-HD3, plays hits from the ’90s and 2000s, including songs from artists including Usher, Mariah Carey, Dr. Dre, Nelly and Eminem.
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