FOOD & DRINK
A 5th Dunkin' Donuts is in the works for Henderson County; find out where
FLETCHER - An application for a major site plan was approved by the Henderson County Planning Department on May 2 for a new Dunkin' Donuts to be constructed at the corner of South Naples Road and Asheville Highway, according to permit records. This will be the fifth Dunkin' Donuts in...
Local responders face alligators … in flood-ravaged Texas
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Alligators aren’t one of the hazards Buncombe County’s first responders usually face, but a team dispatched to help in flood-ravaged southeast Texas already has gotten that wake-up call during the past several days of rescues and evacuations. “It’s a really different dynamic. We...
New Asheville Chick-Fil-A brings in dozens of jobs, honors local heroes
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - A new Chick-Fil-A is set to open this Thursday, May 9 at 970 Brevard Road. This new Chick-Fil-A is only one of fifty Chick-Fil-A restaurants already active throughout the Asheville area. The restaurant will provide approximately 85 full- and part-time jobs to the Asheville community....
Orphaned bear cub from viral video learning to survive on its own
After a video went viral earlier this month of people pulling black bear cubs from a tree to pose for photos, Appalachian Wildlife Refuge has spent the past two weeks caring for and stabilizing one of the animals, which came under the nonprofit’s care the day of the incident.
UPDATE: Storms force cancellation of Bearfootin' Art Walk statue reveal
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — UPDATE (4:35 p.m.) -- Hendersonville officials say Wednesday's Bearfootin' Art Walk statue reveal event has been canceled due to weather. "We were hopeful the storm would pass in time for the event, but it is not looking like a safe forecast for the rest of today," Jamie Carpenter, the downtown manager, said in a written statement.
Pet Pals: Roscoe Rocket
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Meet Mr. Roscoe Rocket! He's a big 5-year-old dog up for adoption with Asheville Humane Society. He's a super sweet and calm dog, ready to be your one and only dog in the household. Roscoe LOVES people and playing, and he loves his stuffed animals.
Rescue groups face overcrowded animal shelters, higher euthanasia rates & less adoptions
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — More animals with no homes, and less people wanting to adopt a pet -- It's a heartbreaking reality facing local shelters and rescue groups. A News 13 Investigation is looking into the reason behind the trend and how it's changing the way local facilities are operating.
Fly into flavor at the Wing Wonderland festival
Wing lovers can take flight into Wing Wonderland at Devil’s Foot Beverage Company in Asheville from noon-2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, for an afternoon of indulgence. Ten chefs will showcase their wing creations as part of the AVL Food Series. This family friendly event offers live music, games and activities for kids while families enjoy the featured culinary creations of the beloved classic: chicken wings.
AVLFest 2024: Second wave music acts announced for citywide festival: What to know
ASHEVILLE - Music fans, rejoice ― the full music line-up has been announced for the four-day citywide festival, AVLFest. From Aug. 1-4, AVLFest, presented by Wicked Weed Brewing and Worthwhile Sounds, will return for its second annual run at venues across Asheville. The festival producers have kept the public...
The art of living: J Gabriel boutique specializes in all things chic
From the sparkling displays of jewelry in the front of the shop to the racks of chic summer threads and elevated home decor, J Gabriel is a one-stop-shop for a diverse range of homewares, gifts and fashion. The boutique has opened up a quaint storefront in Biltmore Village, nestled beside...
Fresh strawberry pie
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — INGREDIENTS:. 4 Tab cornstarch (cook until thick) Stir in one box strawberry Jello into a baked pie shell. Place fresh strawberries - about 3 cups. Pour mixture over strawberries and put into refrigerator. Top with whipped cream.
'Bohemian meets heavy metal': Asheville brewery to open new cocktail bar, event space
ASHEVILLE - The days of beer-only breweries are falling out of fashion, and a pair of local beer entrepreneurs are going with the flow of diversified beverage trends. Dssolvr founders Michael Semenec and Vince Tursi are tacking on a cocktail-forward element to its Asheville brewery and taproom that will cater to wider audiences.
Teacher Appreciation Week is here; Gifts, deals and more for your favorite educators
With Teacher Appreciation Week upon us and Teacher Appreciation today, May 7, you may wonder how to honor the best teachers in your life. Here are some ideas, information on the holiday and more. More: Asheville City Schools have NC's highest turnover: governor pushes for 8.5% teacher raises ...
Roasted Garlic Injected BBQ Chicken
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Roasted Garlic Injected BBQ Chicken. You can use this great recipe for grilling, baking or air frying chicken. Delish all methods!. 1 jar Tony Chachere’s Roasted Garlic Injected Marinade. Tony Chachere’s Bold Creole Seasoning. Favorite BBQ Sauces. Instructions:. Inject chicken using 1 1/2...
Zoe & Cloyd blend history, bluegrass and klezmer in Songs of Our Grandfathers
Asheville roots music duo Zoe & Cloyd combine their collective family musical legacies on their 2023 album release, titled Songs of Our Grandfathers. The duo – made up of fiddler and vocalist Natalya Weinstein, and songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and singer John Cloyd Miller – set out to make the album a musical tip of the hat to the 1995 release Songs of Our Fathers. The earlier album by musicians David Grisman and Andy Statman features Eastern European Jewish folk music. Notably, Statman also plays on Zoe & Cloyd's release.
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