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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

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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 · 1d
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12 North Carolina Animal Shelters And Sanctuaries Where Your Volunteer Hours Actually Matter

A free Saturday can turn into a tiger tour, a goat cuddle, or a dog walk that helps a shelter pup get noticed. North Carolina is full of rescues and sanctuaries that run on everyday people who show up and pitch in. From the Piedmont to the mountains to the...

North Carolina · 1d
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You Can Cross Three County Lines Without Ever Leaving This North Carolina Restaurant

There’s a restaurant in Newland, North Carolina, where the county line runs right through the dining room, and nobody seems the least bit bothered by it. Famous Louise’s Rock House Restaurant sits at the meeting point of Avery, Mitchell, and McDowell counties, which means your soup might be in one county while your sandwich is technically in another.

North Carolina · 2d
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Locals Are Going Crazy Over The Handmade Donuts At This Small North Carolina Bakery

Somewhere in Asheville, North Carolina, a donut is being made by hand right now, and it is going to be significantly better than whatever you had for breakfast this morning. That donut is being made at Hole Doughnuts, and the locals who’ve discovered this small North Carolina bakery have been going absolutely crazy over it ever since.

Asheville, NC · 15h

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Nothing Beats The Scenic Drive To This Out-Of-The-Way Mountain Cafe In North Carolina

The best meals have a way of earning themselves, and the drive to Switzerland Cafe in Marion, North Carolina is the kind of approach that makes the food taste even better when you finally sit down. It’s a remote mountain cafe that serves smoked trout so good it should probably...

Marion, NC · 3d

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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...

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9 North Carolina Farms Where You Skip the Grocery Store and Buy Beef Straight From the Pasture

The first time I pulled up a gravel drive and saw the cows grazing just past the farm store, I wondered if a steak could really taste that different. It can. Across North Carolina, family farms sell beef right where it was raised, often for prices that beat the supermarket. Grab a cooler, clear some freezer space, and come meet the farms that turn a simple grocery run into a country road trip.

North Carolina · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Before Your Next Trip Up I-15, Know These 15 North Carolina Diners Worth Pulling Off For

Here is a quick road note first: North Carolina has no I-15, so this list follows the highway most cross-state drivers actually use, I-40, from the mountains near Waynesville to the flat farmland around Benson. Along that stretch are small-town diners serving biscuits, beef tips, livermush, country fried steak, and pie, all a short hop from an exit.

North Carolina · 1d

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Christmas Jam Sets December 12th Asheville Lineup

Warren Haynes Presents: Christmas Jam returns to Asheville on Saturday, December 12th, with Greta Van Fleet, The War on Drugs and Gov’t Mule among the performers. The concert starts at 7 p.m. Eastern at ExploreAsheville.com Arena in Harrah’s Cherokee Center, with doors opening at 6 p.m. The program...

Asheville, NC · 3d

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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 · 22h

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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 · 1d

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Black Mountain nonprofit wins national parks award

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A Black Mountain-based nonprofit that helps people with disabilities enjoy the outdoors has earned national recognition for its work with North Carolina State Parks. Waypoint Adventure has received the 2026 President’s Award from the National Association of State Park Directors for its efforts to expand...

Black Mountain, NC · 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.

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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 · 7h

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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 […]

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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 · 6h

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Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic Comes to Mills River November 7th

Pet owners can get low-cost vaccinations and microchips at a Blue Ridge Humane Society clinic Saturday, November 7th, in Mills River. The clinic will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 353 Banner Farm Road. Services will be available first come, first served while supplies last. The humane society...

Mills River, NC · 3d

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River otters a menace to trout

A highlight of my week is getting to read the latest edition of The Smoky Mountain News. I find the well-written articles to be informative, insightful, and thought-provoking. Your paper is a valuable resource for this region. Thank you for making it available to us and congratulations for having a great staff of excellent writers.

Waynesville, NC · 2d