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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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828 Scoreboard: Week 12 of high school football

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The regular season is in the books, and Western North Carolina high school football teams turned their attention to the playoffs Friday night, Nov. 6. After 11 weeks of football, the stakes were higher as area teams began their postseason runs, hoping to keep their seasons alive and move one step closer to a state championship.

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Homestead Star Bailey Chase Packed Up His LA Life and Found a North Carolina Home He Says Actually Feels Safe

Bailey Chase Left Hollywood After 21 Years and Says His North Carolina Home Gives His Family Something LA Never Could […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.

Los Angeles, CA · 6h

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COMMENTARY: The Fairgrounds: You can’t always get what you want

Tutiyi (Snowbird) and Clyde, N.C. Ask around. We love our land. Or maybe we would say our Creator’s land. Land ownership is sort of a thing brought over by migrants from other countries. Indigenous peoples were more about occupation, survival, and the practicalities of living than those who came on ships with a bent toward materialism. And our occupations fit our needs, which in turn satisfied our wants, which were mostly to provide sustenance for our family and tribes, and to live in peace pursuing the simple pleasures of life: hunting, fishing, singing, dancing, storytelling, and fellowship.

Clyde, NC · 2d

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2 ARRESTED AFTER DOG CATS FOUND IN POOR CONDITION IN DANA SHERIFF'S OFFICE SAYS

A man and a woman are facing charges after a dog and several cats were found in poor condition in the Dana community, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office said. The sheriff’s office said Henderson County Animal Enforcement deputies investigated the case and found the animals on Nov. 1. HCSO adds that the dog was transported for emergency veterinary care.

Dana, NC · 2d

The Mount Airy News

Flat Rock Elementary honors veterans

Flat Rock Elementary students and staff recently gathered to honor, remember, and express gratitude to the men and women who have served the nation in the armed forces. The program started with a flag parade led by students in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. The guest speaker was Surry County Schools Board of Education member Dale Badgett, Command Chief Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force (Ret.), who “delivered an inspiring message,” school officials said. Fourth- and fifth- grade students performed several songs and included a poetry reading. “Our veterans were recognized for their service and provided a meal to share with their families,” officials there said. “Thank you veterans.”

Surry County, NC · 13h

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Jackie Stepp sworn in as Asheville's police chief, sets priorities for department

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Jackie Stepp was sworn in as Asheville’s permanent police chief at City Hall Friday morning, taking the department’s top job after more than 21 years with the Asheville Police Department and nearly a year as interim chief. Stepp began her career with APD...

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Asheville’s River Arts District is back: 7 places to visit two years after Hurricane Helene

Asheville, North Carolina – The sounds are familiar again in parts of Asheville’s River Arts District. A café door opens. A glass artist prepares a demonstration. People carry paintings between studios, and the smell of coffee drifts past an old industrial building. On an ordinary afternoon, the...

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NC property tax amendment raises concerns over local services

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — North Carolina voters have approved a constitutional amendment giving state lawmakers greater authority to limit local property tax increases. But as Republicans prepare to move forward with a plan, local leaders warn the restrictions could leave counties struggling to pay for essential public services.

North Carolina · 2d

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Biltmore Village Drury hotel hearing delayed until December

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A public hearing on a proposed eight-story hotel near Biltmore Village has been postponed until December while developers work to address concerns raised by Asheville planning staff. The Asheville Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously Wednesday, Nov. 4, to postpone consideration of the proposed 210-room...

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Waynesville welcomes familiar face as new town manager: 'It truly is a homecoming'

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Town of Waynesville's nationwide search for a new town manager has ended with the familiar face of former assistant town manager Amie Owens. With a longstanding history of working in government, Owens started her career as the deputy clerk and executive assistant to the Haywood county manager, shifting to municipal government in 2014.

Waynesville, 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...

Mountain Xpress

Letter: Schools don’t need more state-mandated burdens

When I retired in Asheville 1996, I immediately knew this was the place for me. I came mainly because of the Asheville Storytelling Circle and bluegrass music. But I discovered the people had something special. Storytellers, retirees and the churches’ social activities welcomed me. Ecumenism in several churches was one...

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Holiday events and Christmas markets in Asheville and WNC: 2026 guide

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Holiday markets, theatrical performances, train rides and seasonal activities are scheduled across Asheville and Western North Carolina throughout November and December. The 2026 calendar includes opportunities to shop from regional artists, attend holiday productions and take part in family activities. Here are events with published...

Asheville, NC · 18h

Western Carolinian

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WCU’s CATalyst Clinic aims to break down barriers to care in Haywood County

WCU’s School of Nursing has launched a new clinic in Haywood County aimed at helping uninsured and underinsured residents access health care while connecting them with long-term providers. The CATalyst Clinic officially opened Oct. 7 through a partnership between Western Carolina University and Wider Circle, a community organization based...

Haywood County, NC · 1d

Survival World

Man allegedly impersonated a deputy for a free car wash — police tracked him down at his job at Walmart

A South Carolina man who allegedly pretended to be a sheriff’s deputy to receive a free car wash ended up facing criminal charges after police investigated his unusual vehicle and the equipment he was carrying. Officers eventually tracked him to his workplace at Walmart, where they arrested him during his shift.

Travelers Rest, SC · 18h

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Commissioners approve nearly $600K to preserve over 100 acres of farmland

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828NewsNow.com) — Buncombe County commissioners approved nearly $600,000 in additional funding to support five conservation easement projects aimed at preserving farmland and protecting open space across the county. The presentation was made at the Nov. 5 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting. The total funds approved totaled...

Buncombe County, NC · 2d

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Coats for the Cold giveaway helps hundreds stay warm; donations continue

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — As the holidays approach, colder temperatures are on the way, but not everyone has the essentials to stay warm this winter. Western Carolina Rescue Ministries is helping fill the need with their annual Coats for the Cold clothing giveaway. Around noon on Saturday, Nov. 7,...

Mountain Xpress

Letter: A bear, a bulldozer and a boondoggle

A juvenile bear was earnestly foraging on the edge of Asheville’s urban forest as I drove by recently. Traffic had slowed to watch as the bear moved among the brambles, just feet from the road. At the nearby corner of Broadway and W.T. Weaver Boulevard, a small bulldozer perched on the hillside after scraping all vegetation off the desecrated ground around it.