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2 days ago

Strangeville: The Cherokee legend of U’lag‘û, the great yellow-jacket

Long before the Nantahala was a playground for rafters, the Cherokee told of U’lag‘û — a giant yellow-jacket said to be as large as a house. The legend explains the origin of yellow-jackets and marks the land with names still known around Franklin and the Nantahala Gorge.

3 days ago

Hendersonville to host Mud Creek cleanup Sept. 20

City partners with Asheville GreenWorks to remove storm debris, improve local waterways

3 days ago

Delayed harvest trout season opens Oct. 1 in Western North Carolina

Stocking locations may shift after Tropical Storm Helene

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Tombstone Tales: Before the Science Guy, there was Bill Nye the Humorist

Before there was “Bill Nye the Science Guy,” another Bill Nye made America laugh. Edgar Wilson Nye, a 19th-century humorist and journalist, found his final resting place in Fletcher. His memorial and grave at Calvary Episcopal Churchyard still draw visitors curious about the man once known as “Bill Nye the Humorist.”

3 days ago

Crime blotter: Asheville shooting suspect turns himself in

Law enforcement officers in WNC were busy this past week with shooting, abduction and drug investigations

3 days ago

828 Scoreboard: Week 3 of high school football

Find out how your favorite teams fared

If you plan to head to the Mountain State Fair this weekend, keep an eye on the weather.

4 days ago

Scattered rain, cooler air expected in Asheville area this weekend

Isolated storms, patchy fog, gusty winds and temperature drops forecast across mountains

4 days ago

Appalachian Barn Alliance celebrates 10th annual Barn Day this weekend

The Appalachian Barn Alliance is a historical preservation society dedicated to cataloguing the barns of Western North Carolina, particularly in Madison County. For their 10th Barn Day, an annual celebration of barn heritage complete with barn tours, live music and a meal, the ABA will highlight their restoration work on the Smith Heritage Farmstead at the Bailey Mountain Preserve.

4 days ago

110 flights: Local fitness center plans 9/11 stair climb tribute

Hundreds of first responders lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001 climbing the 110 floors of the World Trade Center. In honor of their sacrifice, a Weaverville fitness center will host a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, challenging the community to ascend 110 flights in remembrance.

4 days ago

Finance felon: Woman arrested on 11 counts of financial card theft after RAD break in

Jessica Breanne Awalt, 34, was found to be in possession of stolen cards as well as crack cocaine and was taken into custody without incident.

4 days ago

Asheville’s Burton Street community celebrates legacy with fair

Family-friendly festival with live music, inflatables and 3-on-3 basketball tournament highlights Edward W. Pearson’s vision and neighborhood pride

4 days ago

Bear’s BBQ commemorates Helene anniversary with benefit beverage

On Sept. 22, 2025, Devil's Foot Sparkling Blackberry Blueberry Lemonade will be available at Bear's BBQ, The Mule and distributors across N.C., South Carolina and Tennessee. A portion of the proceeds will go to Linked4Life, a mental health benefit for Asheville food and drink workers.