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Asheville-Buncombe air quality forecast
Monday, August 26, 2024, is a code GREEN air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For the ridge tops, it is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day. Unusually sensitive people should consider...
Regular monthly meeting of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority is Wednesday, Aug. 28
From Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority:. The regular monthly joint board meeting of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, a Public Authority and a Nonprofit Corporation is Wednesday, Aug. 28, 9–11 a.m. at The Explore Asheville Board Room, located on the First Floor at 27 College Place, Suite 200 Asheville, NC 28801.
Daughter charged with mother's murder in Black Mountain area
A woman has been charged with first-degree murder after her mother was discovered dead in her home in the Black Mountain area on Thursday, Aug. 22. Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the home of Lori Pallinger, 63, to conduct a welfare check. A welfare check occurs when someone has reported a concerned about an individual.
I-26 East Overnight Closures This Week
JavaScript must be enabled to use some features of this site. ASHEVILLE – Contractors for the N.C. Department of Transportation have scheduled overnight closures on Interstate 26 East for three nights this week. Each night, a section of the interstate will close no earlier than 8 p.m. and open...
Buncombe County Sheriff's Office investigating homicide in Black Mountain area
BROAD RIVER COMMUNITY, N.C. (WLOS) — UPDATE: Buncombe County Sheriff's Office says Danya Kathryn Dewey has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of her mother, Lori Pallinger. -- The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a woman on the run after her mother was...
New website keeps track of Asheville hotel plans
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Want to know what’s going on with hotels in Asheville? A new dashboard on the city’s website keeps track of just that!. Friday morning, the city of Asheville officially launched a new Hotel Overly dashboard, “designed to provide detailed information on the impact of the Hotel Overlay District,” according to a news release. The dashboard, located on the city’s Planning and Urban Design website, shows where new hotels “may be permitted by-right and includes requirements designed to offset impacts and meet key community goals,” according to the website.
Where to Find The Best Pancakes in North Carolina
Where to Find North Carolina's Most Delicious Pancakes: Tupelo Honey in Asheville. Tupelo Honey's signature dish will make your pancake dreams come true. Imagine a towering stack of moist sweet potato pancakes adorned with crispy apple cider bacon, tender buttermilk fried chicken, and spiced pecans. But that's not all! This culinary masterpiece includes two sunny-side-up eggs, pickled blueberries, and grilled seasonal fruit for a vibrant and flavorful symphony.
The Best Cities For Fall Foliage
As the air turns crisp and the days grow shorter, there’s nothing quite like the vibrant display of fall foliage to remind us of the beauty of nature’s cycles. The rich hues of red, orange, and yellow that paint the landscape are a sight to behold, and there are certain cities where this seasonal transformation is truly spectacular. I’ve always been drawn to the magic of fall, and there’s something incredibly special about planning a trip to a city known for its breathtaking autumn colors. Whether you’re a leaf-peeping enthusiast or just someone who loves a scenic walk through a park, these cities offer some of the best fall foliage experiences you can find.
The Wild Truth: Saving Wildlife One Animal at a Time
Appalachian Wildlife Refuge Celebrates 10th Anniversary. Wildlife rehabilitator Savannah Trantham remembers the snapping turtle that was brought to her years ago. It was terribly disfigured, its shell battered and broken. Upon examining the injured animal, she noted it was a pregnant female. The turtle could not be saved, but Trantham insisted on harvesting its eggs despite warnings it was unlikely they would hatch. Her perseverance paid off. All but four of the 52 salvaged eggs hatched and dozens of babies were soon released into the wild.
2024 North Carolina Apple Festival schedule, road closures, parking plans announced
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The city of Hendersonville announced plans for the 2024 North Carolina Apple Festival. The Labor Day weekend tradition kicks off at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, downtown, with an opening ceremony at 2:15 p.m. in front of the Historic Henderson County Courthouse. Main Street...
Bridging Time: Flowering Bridge at Lake Lure is 'the gateway to somewhere beautiful'
“Bridging Time” — a monthly series featuring photos by Calvin Sneed — highlights steel truss and concrete arch bridges throughout the United States. During his travels, Calvin has taken thousands of photos of more than 1,150 bridges (mostly in the Southeast). He can be reached at douglassriverview@gmail.com. This month’s featured bridge is the Flowering Bridge in Lake Lure, North Carolina.
Wanna extra house out back? Waynesville weighs how many to allow per lot
The Waynesville planning board has walked back a proposal that would allow property owners to build additional homes on an existing lot — known as “accessory dwellings.”. Town planning staff had proposed that any property owner, regardless of their lot size, could add at least one accessory dwelling on their property, as long as it didn’t exceed the allowed density treshhold in the neighborhood.
Honing skills: Pisgah holds first youth running camp
Youth runners from second grade through eighth grade had their chance to get a feel for the sport during a camp held at Pisgah High School. The camp ran from for three days in late July, with 18 students taking part. Athletes participated in stretching and warmup exercises, running drills and games all designed to introduce them to events in a track and field meet.
Help rebuild Waynesville Scout Troop
Scout Troop 318 of Waynesville, with over 60 years of history, will be making a fresh start after losing momentum during the pandemic. Members of the local scout district are working to revive the troop and are recruiting potential leaders to guide the next phase of scouting in Waynesville.
Defense delivers Watauga season-opening win over Rams
SKYLAND — The Watauga football team received a stellar performance from its defense and claimed a 14-0 win over T.C. Roberson on Friday night at Guy Ensley Memorial Stadium in the season opener for both squads. On a night where points were at a premium, the Pioneer defense forced...
James Francis Kemblowski, D.D.S.
James Francis Kemblowski, 86, of Fort Lauderdale, FL and Maggie Valley, NC passed away in his Maggie Valley summer home on August 17th. Jim was born on January 26, 1938, in Auburn, New York to the late Stephen and Priscilla Kemblowski. He graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry in...
Now entering Bear Country: Canton wears team pride on its sleeve with new sign
A new red-and-black sign on the approach into downtown Canton let’s everyone know they’re entering Bear Country. The sign went up over the summer thanks to a $4,500 grant from the Cruso Endowment.
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