Longtime and recent transplants from New Orleans discuss Asheville’s appeal to creatives relocating to Western North Carolina from the The Big Easy.
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What’s new in food: Nine Mile launches a brewery inside its Montford location
After three year, Nine Mile has launched its new brewery at its Montford Location. Also: after/glow opens in the River Arts District, Regina’s earns national recognition and more!
Around Town: BMCM+AC kicks off 2024 with latest exhibit
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center is ringing in 2024 with its latest exhibit, “Vera B. Williams/Stories.” Plus: The Orange Peel hosts a Taylor Swift dance party, Tyger Tyger Gallery puts out a call for submissions and more!
Local poet’s new essay collection taps into the personal and existential
Pleasure, guilt, goodness, regret, confusion, self-respect and motherhood are among the many topics local poet and essayist Brit Washburn explores in her recently published collection of essays, “Homing In: Attempts on a Life of Poetry and Purpose.”
A jukebox’s journey to the Asheville Radio Museum
For two years, Stuart Smolkin, curator of the Asheville Radio Museum, has been restoring a 1946 Rock-ola 1422 jukebox. Now the machine is on display inside A-B Tech’s Elm building.
Downtown merchants share inspiration behind holiday displays
“I think people enjoy seeing the windows decorated,” says Margaret Lancaster, owner of Dog & Pony Show in downtown Asheville. “I think it’s part of what downtown stores should do just to make it special, to make it different.”
Toy stores focus on nostalgia and mystery to appeal to a broader clientele
Along with an all-age clientele, local toy shop employees and owners say the industry has plenty of other surprises. From unusual peak seasons to unique marketing techniques, shopkeepers say in order to stay in business, they have to keep on top of trends and a whole slew of other considerations.
My Story: Of all our WNC seasons, fall is my favorite
“Remembering the joy of seeing autumn’s falling leaves helped me feel better about the season ending.”
Sleepless in Asheville: Insomniacs share strategies for finding rest
In pursuit of that Holy Grail — natural sleep unaided by pharmaceuticals — some residents have resorted to an array of methods, from horses to herbs, massage to dance.
State of Emergency rescinded for Buncombe County, effective Nov. 23
Press release from Buncombe County: Due to recent rainfall in our area, decreasing wind speeds, and higher humidity, the Local State of Emergency issued for Buncombe County on Nov. 6 is terminated effective Thursday, Nov. 23 at 8 a.m. The Local State of Emergency is also terminated in the municipal limits of the City of […]
Around town: Local artist pens a children’s book
Asheville sumi-e artist releases a children’s book. Plus, a local teen will dance in the Big Apple; one more weekend to visit a Cherokee mask exhibit; and more.
From CPP: Yancey County Pride display sparks wider debate over book bans and LGBTQ representation in libraries
The community conflict reflects a larger trend statewide of community members trying to remove or restrict access to certain books in public schools and libraries.
From CPP: Teams battle wildfires in Western NC
Amid an ongoing severe drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Western North Carolina is experiencing a surge in wildfires and elevated wildfire risk that endanger both communities and public lands.
Whatever it takes: The benefits of talking to local farmers
“Many first-time market shoppers can find the experience overwhelming or intimidating, so I would offer the suggestion of walking around the market first to get a sense of what’s available and make a plan for what you want to buy,” says Molly Nicholie, executive director of ASAP.
Whatever it takes: Expertise in genealogy is not required
“Our research materials are not limited to Buncombe County or Western North Carolina,” says Stella Taylor, the public relations chair at the Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society. “Our collection covers the areas from which settlers came to our state and areas to which some families moved.”
WNC Scary Stories: A ghost at The Southern Porch
My husband is definitely one of those who is skeptical of ghosts. But now he’ll tell you he’s sort of convinced.
WNC Scary Stories: Dot’s china cabinet
When Whitney Ponder bought her first home in Asheville, she inherited some of the previous owner’s furniture. Unbeknownst to her, the late owner’s spirit may have also lingered.
WNC Scary Stories: The mysterious coffin
Even though West Asheville’s neighborhood isn’t known as a haunted destination, it definitely has one unexplained story.
WNC Scary Stories: Haunting on Griffing Boulevard
Joan Calder retells hearing spirits while babysitting at a home off of Kimberly Avenue in 1968.
My Story: I learned far more than I taught
“I would encourage anyone who’s interested in language and cultural exchange to put aside any fears or doubts they may have about becoming an ESOL tutor and give Literacy Together a try!”
