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National Weather Service: ‘High Wind Warning’ for Buncombe County
The National Weather Service has issued a “High Wind Warning” for much of Western North Carolina, including Buncombe County.
Storify: Falling for fall in Asheville
In yellows, reds and oranges, fall has arrived in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Here are a few of the Instagram photos that people have taken and shared throughout the week. (Featured image courtesy of @Jennifer Sadler on Instagram)
Anything that floats is under way
In today’s RiverLink-sponsored event, the Xpress flotilla fires the first water balloon at the judges.
Outside Bele Chere
Friday, July 27 Black Mountain Ale House: Chris Williams (soul, rock, reggae), 9 p.m. Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe: Acoustic Swing, 7-9 p.m. The Dugout: Johnnie Blackwell & Six Toed Possum Babies, 9 p.m. Elaine's Dueling Piano Bar: Disclaimer Comedy (standup) w/ Chelcie Rice, 8:15-9:15 p.m. — Dueling Pianos (rock 'n' roll sing-a-long), 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. […]
Ashevilean Mike Morse wins grueling Grandfather Mountain race, “The Bear”
From Linville to the foot of the Mile High Swinging Bridge on Grandfather Mountain, it’s just a five-mile run. But perhaps because the route has an 1,568-foot elevation change — they call this race “The Bear.” Asheville’s Matt Morse won the men’s division, taking the course in 32 minutes and 17 seconds. (photo by Skip Sickler)
Thrive in the wild
The Firefly Gathering teaches novices and experienced outdoors people alike how make bows, track animals, construct shelters and more.
Venus in transit: A rare event gives us some perspective
Life is crazy, busy, I know. We get so focused on daily activities that we often forget what a wondrous and amazingly large universe we live in. Occasionally, we get a glimpse of that reality and it never fails to leave us awestruck. Such was the case on June 5, when we were treated to a rare event during which we were able to see one of the two inner planets of our solar system, Venus in this case, pass in front of our Sun, an event called a transit. 
Solar eclipse – special delivery to Asheville
A fascinating spectacle occurred on Sunday, May 20, but only viewers in the Western and Central U.S. were treated to the rare annular solar eclipse that evening. Fortunately, I was able to capture it as I was visiting the West Coast on vacation.
Tuckasegee River, biodiversity, revives after dam removal two years ago
“If you are an angler, boater, fish or bug, the Tuckasegee River is better with the Dillsboro Dam removed,” says U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service biologist Mark Cantrell. (photo by Gary Peeples, Asheville Field Office, USFWS)
Bird buzz: Wild Bird Unlimited hosts free workshop Sunday, April 15
The hummingbirds are back in our area but do they just pass through your garden?
Work and learn with The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is throwing a series of Work and Learn Parties on everything from nature photography to salamanders.
Totally Tubular
What: Break out your neon snow pants and radical leg warmers for the Town of Beech Mountain’s Totally ‘80s Ski Weekend. Swish down the slopes just like the guys from Hot Tub Time Machine (think mullets and Members Only jackets). Live music kicks off the weekend with 1980s rockers Buick McKane. A tribute band will […]
Conscious Party: Adventures in film
Whether you’re an avid outdoors person or just interested in the natural world, experiencing adventure on the big screen sounds pretty good this time of year.
A cold, snowy day in Asheville: Dispatches from the Twitterverse
It’s a frigid, snowy day in Asheville, and the Twitterverse is alive with weather related information, from road conditions to cancellations and more. Photo by Zen Sutherland.
And a-geocaching we’ll go: adventures at the N.C. Arboretum
The N.C. Arboretum’s Natural Garden Trail has its secrets. No, it’s not a hidden message on the bottom of a hiker’s shoe. (photo by Michael Oppenheim)
Tomorrow’s solstice marks the first day of winter
The solstice occurs in Asheville at 12:30 a.m. tomorrow morning, Dec. 22, marking the beginning of winter. At that moment, the Earth’s axis will tilt the Northern Hemisphere at its largest angle away from the sun, according to Pamela McCown, coordinator at the A-B Tech Institute for Climate Education.
Making motoring more memorable: N.C. DOT announces Wildflower Award winners
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s 22nd annual awards recognize the efforts of NCDOT staff.
Thanksgiving Day on the Blue Ridge Parkway
With the Thanksgiving crowds far away, it was a clear and cool day on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville on Nov 24. This scene: the Cowee Mountains Overlook, with its southward view not far from Waynesville. (photo by Margaret Williams)
WNC a bittersweet challenge for maple syrup production
Every year, there’s something interesting at the Southern Appalachian Man and the Biosphere Conference, held Nov. 15-17 this year in Asheville. This time around, a local entrepreneur’s passion for harvesting maple syrup caught my attention.
Hominy Park Greenway: Work Day
Brotherhug Barlow, Robbie Sweetser and Jim Hornaday look up at vines in the trees along the Hominy Creek Greenway.