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2 weeks ago

Strangeville: The day Babe Ruth was rumored to have died in Asheville

In April 1925, Asheville briefly became the center of a baseball mystery. Babe Ruth collapsed at the train station and rumors spread worldwide that he had died here. Newspapers even printed his obituary before the truth emerged. Discover how the “death” of the Babe in Asheville became a strange piece of local folklore.

3 weeks ago

Buncombe County Permits & Inspections team earns state honor

Department recognized for storm recovery work, completing 2,000+ damage assessments after Tropical Storm Helene

3 weeks ago

Tombstone Tales: The wreck on Saluda Mountain that changed rail safety

In 1890, engineer Lewis Tunstall was killed when his train careened down the Saluda Grade at 75 miles an hour. The wreck led to the creation of safety switches that saved countless lives. Today, Tunstall is remembered not only for his sacrifice but also by a striking monument in Hendersonville’s Oakdale Cemetery.

3 weeks ago

828 Scoreboard: Week 1 of high school football

Find out how your favorite team fared

3 weeks ago

Rollercoaster theatre: ‘Miss Julie’ stars Lauren Otis and Jon Robinson on their upcoming Attic Salt production

"Miss Julie" is a classic 19th century play written by the Swedish playwright August Strindberg. This September, the naturalistic tragedy will receive a brand-new adaptation at Attic Salt Theatre Company, directed by Jeff Catanese and starring Lauren Otis and Jon Robinson.