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Asheville Red Lobster delivered rare orange lobster
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — In Asheville, a Red Lobster laid their hands on one of the rarest orange lobsters that is nearly impossible to find. James Hudson, a General Manager at Red Lobster, says that he is still in shock on the discovery of a rare orange lobster. "It's...
Widespread Panic cancels shows due to Fayetteville native Jimmy Herring's cancer diagnosis
Rock band Widespread Panic announced Sunday that lead guitarist Jimmy Herring, who was raised in Fayetteville and attended Terry Sanford High School, has stage one tonsil cancer. A post to the Georgia-based band's Facebook page said that the musician is seeking treatment immediately and is expected to make a full...
WNC Nature Center Brings Economic Boost to Asheville and the WNC region
Asheville -- July 21, 2024: Press ReA new report outlines the significant and far-reaching economic impact of the WNC Nature Center and its nonprofit support organization, Friends of the WNC Nature Center, on the City of Asheville and Buncombe County. A recent Riverbird Research economic report, initiated by the Friends...
Opinion: It’s a sad day. Loretta’s Cafe is closing. Another hangout for locals disappears. And a gumbo crisis for me.
It’s hard to be angry with someone wanting to slow down a bit at age 65, to leave the high-stress, barely controlled mayhem that is running a restaurant. But I still have a bone to pick with Loretta Woolley, who announced this month that her namesake restaurant on North Lexington Avenue, Loretta’s Cafe, will close. How am I supposed to live without your chicken salad sandwiches and gumbo?
Mars Hill theatre celebrates 50 seasons of ‘Sartians’
MARS HILL, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Mars Hill founded its Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre in 1975, and the spotlight has never dimmed since. Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre, affectionately known as SART, is concluding its 50th season with the play “Taking a Chance on Love,” written by founding SART member C. Robert Jones. The show alternates between 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. performances and runs until July 28 with Friday to Sunday performances.
A-B tech culinary team wins 2024 national championship
A student team from A-B Tech Community College’s renowned Culinary Arts and Hospitality program won the college’s second national championship on July 17 at the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Nationals. Regional winners vied for the national title during the ACF Annual Convention, held July 14-17 in Phoenix. The...
Opinion: Widespread Panic helps people with food drives; political campaigns could do same
All we needed were two chairs and a table. That’s how it all started. And 25 years later, those chairs and tables have generated millions of meals for the food insecure across the country — all due to the generosity of Athens rock band Widespread Panic and their fans.
Classic Movie Club Reschedules Singin’ in the Rain
The Classic Movie Club, which shows films monthly at the Yancey County Public Library, has rescheduled Singin’ in the Rain for July 29. The showing had to be canceled earlier this month due to issues with equipment. Showtime is 7 p.m. on Monday, July 29, for Singin’ in the...
Can Elliott Moss Turn Florence, South Carolina, Into a Barbecue Destination?
Elliott Moss, the chef who rose to prominence for his Asheville establishments only to remove himself from the scene almost two decades in, plans to open a new restaurant in his South Carolina hometown. Moss’s reputation grew beyond the Blue Ridge Mountains after earning James Beard nominations at innovative restaurant...
Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week
Sweet corn has arrived at farmers markets especially early this year, thanks to early planting gambles that paid off for many farms. You can get solid yellow or bicolor ears from multiple farms at Asheville City, North Asheville, Black Mountain, West Asheville, River Arts District, Weaverville, and East Asheville Markets. Worried about finding an earworm in your corn? Do not fret – corn grown with organic practices is more likely to be hosts for the notorious caterpillar. Just remove the earworm, cut off the munched top, and give the cob a good wash before cooking or eating raw. If they think it’s tasty, then it must be!
Asheville Musical Theater Kicks Off New Season with Hit Shows
Asheville – Asheville Musical Theater made a splash on the local performing arts scene with a sold-out debut season in 2023. Now, the new musical theater company is hoping to continue its streak of well-received shows with its 2024 season. Asheville Musical Theater will present two shows during the...
Working together: Celebrating hidden gems
Editor’s note: This short feature is one of several brief looks at local professional collaborations included in Xpress’ Business-to-Business Issue. Justin Picone says some of his rooftop bar patrons are undecided on which is the more fascinating attraction — the venue’s magnificent view of Asheville’s skyline set against the Blue Ridge Mountains or Pillar Rooftop Bar’s “living wall.”
Arts Council to host first concert at Mars Hill Anderson Rosenwald School
MARS HILL - The Madison County Arts Council will host a first-of-its-kind event as part of a weekend featuring back-to-back concerts July 27-28. The weekend will kick off July 27 with WestSound, a band comprised of two of the sons of Mars Hill Anderson Rosenwald School's alumni, Sarah Roland Weston Hart.
Peri Social House lauds hometown hospitality with modern appeal
In the early 20th century, travelers arriving in a burgeoning Black Mountain could find comfort in a newly constructed boarding house on West State Street. Within the walls of the Georgian Revival-style brick structure, originally known as Carolina Terrace, lodgers often experienced their initial welcome to the Swannanoa Valley. In...
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