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This insanely beautiful mountain home in Cashiers is so warm and inviting

This charcoal gray weekend retreat is filled with reclaimed beams, stone fireplaces and a screened porch with Yellow Mountain views. D. Stanley Dixon Architect has designed this elegant mountain home in Cashiers, North Carolina, with interiors by Nancy Warren Interiors. Set within the Mountaintop Golf and Lake Club, the home looks out over the golf course, a pond, and Yellow Mountain. It was built in 2010 as a weekend getaway for a couple from Atlanta.

Cashiers, NC · 3d
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Asheville restaurant to close after more than 20 years of business

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Limones will soon close after more than 20 years in business in downtown Asheville. In a Nov. 3 social media post, the owners of Limones said they plan to retire from the industry and close the restaurant Nov. 14. "Since our opening in 2004, it...

Asheville, NC · 2d
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This Upstate South Carolina Diner Is Known For One Standout Dish That Keeps Locals Coming Back

The biscuits at this little counter-service diner are made from scratch. They’re also big enough to make a grown adult rethink the word snack. That alone would earn a spot on my list. Then I learned the same kitchen turns out cheeseburger plates, hamburger steak, and blended soft serve treats called cyclones.

Easley, SC · 12d
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Whataburger confirms first Asheville restaurant. Here's when it opens

ASHEVILLE - After rumors and wishful thinking, Whataburger fans can rest assured that the burger chain is indeed planning to open its first Asheville restaurant. Whataburger has confirmed that construction will begin soon at 275 Smokey Park Highway, Suite 400, in West Asheville. The Citizen Times reported last spring that the fast-food restaurant planned to open in the city after submitting permits. Whataburger is tentatively slated to open in Spring 2027. Whataburger, founded in Texas, continues to expand in North Carolina, including two locations in Hickory, about an hour east of Asheville, which opened earlier this year. Since 1950, Whataburger has become a Southern staple, popular for its original smash burger-style hamburgers and its Fancy and Spicy Ketchup, made with a "secret sauce." More details will follow as the Asheville project nears its opening. In the meantime, check out the restaurant's menu at whataburger.com . In October, another national chain was introduced in the city: 7 Brew Coffee. The drive-thru beverage destination is at 167 Smokey Park Highway in West Asheville, at the former site of Hungry Bear Cafe . Tiana Kennell is the food and dining reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Co., covering

Asheville, NC · 3d

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3 Small-Town North Carolina Pie Shops Worth Pulling Over For

Fall in western North Carolina is marked by changing leaves, cooler mountain mornings, and a renewed appetite for homemade pie. Apple harvests are underway, and scenic drives through the Blue Ridge Mountains are especially beautiful this time of year. Some of the best pie shops in North Carolina are tucked into smaller communities, away from […]

North Carolina · 1d

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Free Appalachian Folk Concert Comes to Flat Rock November 9th

Blue Ridge Community College’s Appalachian Folk Instrument class will give a free concert in Flat Rock at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 9th. The performance in Wyatt Auditorium will bring 20 musicians to the college’s Henderson County campus for the class’s first appearance there. The concert will take...

Flat Rock, NC · 2d

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Seven North Carolina Country Cookin’ Restaurants Where Thanksgiving-Style Plates Are Served Year-Round

Why wait until November for turkey, dressing, and a pile of sweet potato casserole? Across North Carolina, from the mountains around Asheville and Cherokee to Raleigh, Charlotte, and small Piedmont towns, a handful of country cooking spots keep the holiday plate on the menu all year. Some serve it every...

North Carolina · 1d

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Christmas parades and tree-lighting ceremonies in Asheville and WNC: 2026 schedule

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Christmas parades and tree-lighting ceremonies will bring holiday celebrations to places across Western North Carolina in November and December. Communities are planning events featuring marching bands, decorated floats, music, visits with Santa Claus and seasonal activities. Here are confirmed events for the 2026 holiday season,...

Asheville, NC · 2d

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Max Patch makes a comeback

Five years ago, a messy maze of tents, trash and eroded footpaths shrouded the stunning views and natural habitats of Max Patch. Now, after years of restoration efforts and a longstanding camping ban, the iconic grassy bald has made a comeback. Where litter and discarded gear once dotted the ridge, native plants have taken root and rare birds have come back to roost.

Asheville, NC · 3d

The State

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Rotten meat, fruit flies lead to 3 ‘C' grades at Greenville Co. restaurants

Fruit flies, food debris and spoiled meat were among the violations inspectors cited in giving four Greenville County restaurants failing grades in October. In all, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture made 387 routine and follow-up inspections for the month. A total of 358 received A scores and 24 B. C is the worst grade the Agriculture Department gives. If a restaurant scores below 70 it has to close until it is reinspected. La Cuchara on Haywood Road in Greenville was inspected on Oct. 27 and given a 72, a C. There was no employee on shift with a food handler’s certification, the report said. The inspector saw multiple employees fail to wash hands when changing gloves when changing tasks from handling dirty dishes to food prep. There were bags of frozen fruit pulps and utensils in the handsink at the server area. An open case of crab in the freezer had ice build-up directly on the product. Eggs and raw beef were stored above produce in the cooler. Various foods were at improper temperature including fried chicken wings, cooked rice, marinara, sweetened condensed milk, and fish. There was no consumer advisory disclaimer on the menu about ceviche, oysters, steak

Greenville County, SC · 2d

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North Carolina Weekend

Celebrate the flavors of fall across North Carolina. Enjoy modern Chinese cuisine at The Majestic in Asheville, Thai favorites at Nai Thai 2 in Goldsboro and seasonal Italian cooking at Pizzeria Mercato in Carrboro.

North Carolina · 2d

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The Legend Behind North Carolina's Most Haunted Road

At the southern end of North Carolina's Smoky Mountains, a paved two-lane byway winds 6 miles into the forested hills before stopping dead at the mouth of a dark, quarter-mile tunnel. This "Road to Nowhere" is Lakeview Drive, and not only has it stirred local controversy, but it's also fueled tales of ghosts and haints, phantom voices and footsteps from the residents of towns that were flooded when Fontana Lake filled in behind the dam. Although it's a scenic daytime drive that deserves a place on your to-do list, the road's isolation, history, and lore keep motorists away when night falls.

Bryson City, NC · 6d

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Fire-Grilled Chicken Keeps Coming To Your Table At This Old Inn In Bryson City

The walls of this mountain lodge were insulated with red clay packed over old magazines and newspapers. That was back in 1923, and the building still stands proudly on its hillside. The paneling inside is rare American chestnut, and the lobby fireplace can burn eight-foot logs. I can’t imagine a...

Bryson City, NC · 1d

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South of Asheville, a forest garden glows with a million lights each winter

Ten miles south of downtown Asheville, just off Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 393, the North Carolina Arboretum sits inside the Pisgah National Forest. The place covers 434 acres, with 65 of those acres planted and tended into gardens. The mountains surrounding it belong to one of the most plant-rich regions in North America.

Asheville, NC · 1d

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Pet Pals: Louie

(WLOS) — Meet Louie!. He is nine months old and very spunky! Louie loves to play with people, so he would do well in an active household. If you are interested in Mika, reach out to the Blue Ridge Humane Society.

Asheville, NC · 23h

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Peregrine Falcon Conservation Plan Comments Due November 12th

Henderson County birders, climbers and other mountain visitors have until November 12th to comment on a proposed conservation plan for North Carolina’s breeding peregrine falcons. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s draft brings together the birds’ biology, causes of nest failure and proposed actions to protect the state’s endangered breeding population.

Henderson County, NC · 1d

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This North Carolina Museum Walks You Through 13,000 Years Of Cherokee Life In The Mountains

Long before anyone drew a state line across the Blue Ridge, people were already living, farming, and telling stories in these mountains. Their story did not end in a textbook chapter, and one small museum in Cherokee makes that point clear from the very first room. Holograms, murals, and a...

Cherokee, NC · 1d

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Pet Pals: Mika

(WLOS) — Meet Mika!. She is a 10-year-old, medium-sized dog who still has plenty of energy and love to give. Mika loves to snuggle and go on walks. She does well with other dogs, but her feelings towards cats are unknown. If you are interested in Mika, reach out...

Asheville, NC · 2d

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Asheville airport travelers receive ornaments made from Helene-damaged trees

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Travelers arriving at Asheville Regional Airport got an unexpected reminder of the holiday spirit as Echoes of the Forest handed out handcrafted ornaments made from salvaged wood from Helene. The first 500 arriving visitors each received a free wooden airplane ornament. Artists were stationed by...

Asheville, NC · 1d

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Taste of NC brings wine, food to Tryon tonight

MILL SPRING, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Wine lovers can sample flavors from across North Carolina on Friday night without traveling from vineyard to vineyard. Taste of NC will bring together 17 wineries and cider producers and 16 culinary partners for an evening of wine tastings and food pairings at Tryon International Equestrian Center.

Tryon, NC · 1d