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Calling all stuffed animal friends for a library sleepover
Fluffy friends are in for a night of fun at the Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Oakley Library in South Asheville on Friday, July 12. Stuffed animals are invited to spend the night at the library. During the sleepover, the stuffed animals will play games together, listen to stories, and stay up extra late. Each stuffed animal will receive a certificate to show their participation and a photo from the sleepover to share with each child.
Dehydrated puppies found in hot plastic bin near bridge
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - A litter of puppies was found abandoned in a plastic bin left out in the hot sun. The person who found the puppies brought them to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue in Asheville, North Carolina. “A hot plastic tote bin left in the sun,” the rescue...
La Pantera 97.3 FM brings new beat to Asheville radio scene
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Music … it’s all around us. But something has been missing from the Asheville music scene. That will change Wednesday morning, when Asheville Media Group launches the city’s newest radio station: La Pantera 97.3 FM. Why a Regional Mexican radio station?. “We...
Enjoy A Breakfast Of Champions At This Delicious Farm-To-Table Restaurant In North Carolina
A scrumptious restaurant in North Carolina that serves tofu and tempeh on the kid’s menu has a creative staff that considers healthy food alternatives. Yes – you’ll find waffles and chicken tenders at Early Girl Eatery, but it’s good to know that the all-day menu provides excellent options for those trying to stay within some nutritious eating guidelines. Since 2001, fresh and local ingredients have been sourced and hand-crafted into farm-to-table cuisine. Take a closer look at this farm-to-table restaurant in North Carolina — available at three Asheville locations.
'Making it visible:' Nonprofit unveils transport van's mural to save shelter animals
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A local nonprofit is turning heads and saving animals' lives with the reveal of its new transport van. On Sunday, June 30, Shelter Dog Transport Alliance revealed the progress of the mural on the vehicle at a fundraising event. The organization will be using this...
Asheville's draft 10-year parks plan prioritizes more pickleball, pools and new parks
ASHEVILLE - Parks and Recreation recently released a draft of its 10-year plan, offering a first look at where the city might focus attention, and money, in coming years. Top of the list, among Phase 1 project priorities, are two new major facilities — a pickleball complex, with eight to 10 courts; and an aquatic facility — plus reinvesting in six system parks and two community centers, new trails and "following through" on the development of a recently acquired property on Sweeten Creek Road.
CDS student's Kennel Kindness Project bridges animal care, youth education
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Kennel Kindness Project, founded by a Carolina Day School (CDS) student, is already making a significant impact. Zoe Hewitt, a junior at CDS, is working with a group of CDS Horizons students this summer to teach them about the important connection between people and animals.
Sweet Bouquets: Southern Living Meets Southern Hospitality
Asheville – Sitting back from the traffic on Hendersonville Road, just south of Long Shoals, is a quaint little cottage. In fact, the abundance of blooms at the entrance gives it a touch of Thomas Kinkade. Inside, one is at once rejuvenated by the fragrance of fresh roses. Alecia...
Artists on a journey: Recreating scenes of Picturesque America is a labor of love
A sweeping goal to recreate the work of 1870s landscape artists who captured the scenic beauty of America in the legacy publication Picturesque America began by happenstance. Scott ‘Doc’ Varn was searching for historic prints depicting his home of WNC, he stumbled across classic engravings of the French Broad River in an online estate auction and ordered them. When they arrived, Varn was enamored with the scenes depicting landmarks along the river from 150 years ago.
Help Asheville Bears closes after spending $2 million calling attention to injured animals
Help Asheville Bears has shut down after four and a half years of calling attention to injured bears, targeting poachers and spending $2.3 million. The grassroots nonprofit grew out of one family’s crusade following the 2019 discovery of a bear they’d named Peaches that was suddenly missing a limb.
Asheville Food Bites: How to get Neng Jr.'s to-go, more new menus, events, projects
ASHEVILLE - Neng Jr.'s offers special carryout service and hosts culinary event; Luminosa launches lunch service with original menu; Regina's extends hours and announces Italian garden harvest soiree; and Asheville restaurants launch fundraiser to provide mental health resources and counseling to industry workers. Neng's Bar & Grille and "Flavorama" event.
Carolina Kitchen: Ginger Pineapple Punch
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Created by Public Health Nutrition and Cooking Educator Shaniqua Simuel. 1. In a saucepan boil a few pieces of ginger, pineapple peeling and the core, using spring water. 2. Add pineapple chunks and remaining ginger to a blender, blend until smooth. 3. Pour blended pineapple...
Prepare for takeoff: Tips for a busy travel season
The summer travel season is heating up and officials with the Asheville Regional Airport are sharing some simple steps for preparing ahead of time. Below are the five tips airport officials suggest for smooth sailing (or, flying) this summer season:. 1. More time = less stress:. It’s extremely important to...
Tuesday 7/2: Jay Sanders – Evanescent
The bassist for Acoustic Syndicate has this to say about his first solo album: “This record has been years—even decades—in the making, with some compositions dating as far back as 1994. It is at once a meditation on impermanence and an exploration of my motivations and influences as an artist. Seven original compositions are accompanied by a tone poem dedicated to the Voyager spacecraft. My music is animated by my immensely talented friends and collaborators including Zack Page, Steve Alford, Jacob Rodriguez, Justin Ray, Evan Martin, Tyler Housholder, Casey Driessen, Julian Dreyer, and Clay Miller.” Jay celebrates the release of this album on Friday the 12th at AyurPrana Listening Room in Asheville.
The Wood Brothers Announce Fall 2024 Tour
The Wood Brothers have announced their final tour dates of 2024. The Grammy Award-nominated trio will play 17 shows this Fall with the first leg beginning November 13 at The Ramkat in Winston-Salem followed by stops in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. Highlights along the way include The Wood Brothers’ debut performance at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, MD on November 16, one night only in Canada for a performance at The Concert Hall in Toronto on November 20 and wrapping the month at the Taft Theatre in Detroit on November 23. The second leg kicks off at The Eastern in Atlanta, GA on December 5 with special guest Katie Pruitt followed by a two night stand at The Orange Peel in Asheville, NC on November 6-7. The tour continues south with the band returning to the legendary New Orleans’ music venue Tipitina’s on December 11 before concluding the year with three shows in Texas. Tickets for all Fall tour dates go on-sale this Friday, June 28 at 10am local at thewoodbros.com
The Trusty Hucksters to host release parties for first album
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Ever heard of “Rockabilly Swing?”. Local band The Trusty Hucksters has played an eclectic mix of “surf, folk, jazz, spaghetti western soundtracks and slapstick humor” at live shows since 2017, according to band member Mark Toolan. The band’s fans have been asking...
Taste the town with the Urban Garden Tour & Tasting
Learn about the importance of Asheville’s urban gardens during the Urban Garden Tour & Tasting with Bountiful Cities from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 14. Urban agriculture contributes 15-20% of the global food supply. This tour explores how 10 local urban gardens are contributing by providing food for their communities and increasing climate resilience.
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