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VIDEO: Adorable bear cub takes a dip in the pool at $7 million Asheville mansion
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - Adorable video captured a bear cub taking a dip in the pool at a multimillion-dollar house in the North Carolina mountains. The video was filmed at a home on Stuyvesant Road, only about five minutes from the Biltmore Estate. In the 20-second clip, the small bear...
Picky eaters? Here are 9 picks for family friendly meals in WNC
You just fed everybody and it’s time to do it again. Going out to eat? That can be daunting for families that have energetic tikes with picky palettes. But lucky for us, Asheville has plenty of restaurants that welcome families with kid-friendly menus. Take a look at these favorites and take a break from the kitchen. ...
Curate your perfect vibe at Uncommon Market's summer extravaganza
A two day summer extravaganza hosted by Uncommon Market will take over the AB Tech Conference Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3-4. Uncommon Market is Asheville’s largest curated market in its 10th season of gathering quality curators of antiques, vintage décor, art, jewelry, home furnishings, plants and beyond. This is an indoor/outdoor event and will operate rain or shine.
Baby animals help break WNC Nature Center visitor record; beloved otter recently died
ASHEVILLE - With baby animals, Red Pandas and playful river otters, the Western North Carolina Nature Center not only brought a record number of visitors in 2023, but also a hefty $23 million economic boost to the area. Amid forthcoming additions and recent renovations, the Nature Center broke previous visitation records in 2023...
Grove Park Inn Gingerbread Contest Registration Now Open For 2024
It’s that time of year. Time for the Grove Park Inn Gingerbread Contest! There is something magical about Christmas in Asheville. And one of the things that makes the season so special is the National Gingerbread House Competition at the Omni Grove Park Inn. The competition, which is the largest of its kind in the world, brings together bakers of all ages and skill levels to create one-of-a-kind gingerbread masterpieces.
Asheville culinary students win gold medal in national cooking competition, see the menu
ASHEVILLE - A fired-up team of culinary students persevered through a grueling series of live cooking competitions to return home as victors. In April, the team from Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality program won the American Culinary Federation Southeast Regional competition. The contending regional teams moved forward to compete in...
Go behind-the-scenes of River Arts District's famous graffiti
Take a walk through the River Arts District on a Graffiti and Mural Tour at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 26, with Mountain Mural Tours and the Asheville Art Museum. The Graffiti and Mural Tour begins on Foundy Street and takes visitors through the graffiti art filling the RAD. The tour guide will show the group hidden alleys throughout the River Arts District while also highlighting the larger-scale murals. Once the group has completed the exploration of RAD, it will end at Wedge Brewing.
Bite Me food culture festival schedule announced with chef dinners, chats, demos, more
ASHEVILLE - In less than a month, a new, grassroots food culture festival series will take over venues across the city. Bite Me debuts Aug. 14-18 with events and activities planned at restaurants, bars, community hubs, local businesses and more. The five-day event schedule ranges from a family-friendly community cookout in a neighborhood park...
Welcome to Asheville, Big Tikka
Big Tikka brings an inventive and bold approach to Indian cuisine right to the heart of downtown Asheville. Located at 49 Rankin Avenue, across from a convenient parking garage, Big Tikka is set to redefine the Indian dining experience with a unique blend of traditional flavors and global culinary techniques.
Asheville roastery, café empowers guests to create small-batch custom coffee blends
ASHEVILLE - A local coffee roastery and shop welcomes customers to choose their drink journey by creating custom blends that fit their tastes and brands. Drew Hawkins, co-owner of Coffee Library and Kota Kai, said the businesses also help customers become comfortable with expressing what they taste, which comes from tasting and trusting...
Celebrate all things tomato during Hendersonville event
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Tomato lovers, there’s something you should look out for this weekend!. The Hendersonville Farmers Market, located at 650 Maple Street, is celebrating its Fourth Annual Tomato Day on Saturday, July 26. The celebration marks the peak season for the crop and offers up a...
Beer Scout: Noblebräu and Homeplace embrace small-town identities
With Asheville dominating Western North Carolina’s craft beverage scene, it’s easy to forget about breweries in more rural areas. Dialing in from “afar,” the owners of Noblebräu Brewing in Brevard and Homeplace Beer Co. in Burnsville recently spoke with Xpress about the perks and drawbacks of operating in a small town and how they’re navigating the challenges of an ever-shifting industry.
Piece by piece: Woodworker Valerie Berlage uses every color in the box
Valerie Berlage isn’t afraid to use every color in the box. Her grandmother Lauraine encouraged her to use bold colors as a child and “just go for it,” a maxim that shines through Valerie’s vibrant jewelry, furniture, and decorative ornaments. Born and raised in Western North...
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