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8 North Carolina Mountain Towns That Cost Half as Much as Asheville

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Asheville, NC · 5d

Smoky Mountain News

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Rogers bests Davis for NC House seat

Republican Jimmy Rogers has won the race for the state’s 118th House district after besting his Democratic opponent, Danny Davis, with 50.79% of the vote. Rogers owns Haywood Tractor and has been a Haywood County School Board member since 2000. In the March primary, he defeated the Republican incumbent, Mark Pless, who was seeking his fourth term in Raleigh.

Haywood County, NC · 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 · 5d
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Southeastern Orthopedics & Spine adds five physicians, expands care in Western North Carolina

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Southeastern Orthopedics & Spine has added five physicians to its practice this fall, expanding specialty care options for patients in Asheville and across Western North Carolina. The physicians bring experience in spine surgery, sports medicine, shoulder conditions, pain management and joint replacement. All five are...

Asheville, NC · 2d
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Asheville Rail Corridor Gets $35.8 Million

RALEIGH, N.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the N.C. Department of Transportation $35.8 million for the Salisbury to Asheville rail corridor. The state release of October 30 describes the sum as approximately $36 million. The money is for development, final design, and construction, including work on more than 40 highway-rail crossing signal systems between Salisbury and Hickory.

Asheville, NC · 3d

wnctimes.com

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Flu-Like, COVID-Like ER Visits Tick Up in Western North Carolina

Raleigh -- November 3, 2026: State health officials report modest increases in the Asheville region while broader respiratory activity remains low st... Raleigh -- November 3, 2026: State health officials report modest increases in the Asheville region while broader respiratory activity remains low statewide. Emergency department visits for flu-like and...

North Carolina · 3d

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This Famous North Carolina Estate Transforms Into A Christmas Wonderland Starting November 6

Fifty people are needed just to get one Christmas tree standing upright inside this house. Once I learned the Fraser fir reaches 35 feet, I started understanding the manpower. The scale keeps messing with my sense of what counts as decorating. Dozens of trees fill the rooms, roughly 1,670 poinsettias...

Asheville, NC · 2d

Smoky Mountain News

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Coming home: Amie Owens takes over as Waynesville town manager

Waynesville’s search for a new town manager took a bit longer than expected, but by all accounts, finding a permanent administrator was worth the wait. Late last month, the town announced that it’d hired Haywood County native Amie Owens for the job, someone who brings a wealth of experience and love for this community that elected officials hope will translate to results.

Waynesville, NC · 2d

WLOS.com

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Mayor Manheimer's legacy: $6M effort to prevent homelessness in Asheville

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Although Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer lost her re-election bid this week to Councilwoman Kim Roney, one of her lasting legacies may be a $6 million grant she secured for the city to help prevent homelessness. Manheimer helped bring Asheville into a 10-city pilot program designed...

Asheville, NC · 23h

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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 · 1d

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Letter reveals reason behind Weaverville fire chief resignation

Former Weaverville Fire Chief Ray Canafax says he resigned after only a few months on the job because of a deteriorating relationship with Weaverville Town Manager Scottie Harris. Canafax was also concerned that he was being set up for termination. Canafax detailed the circumstances surrounding his departure in a letter...

Weaverville, NC · 2d

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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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Salvage Station: ‘We haven’t given up…not even close’

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828NewsNow.com) — The Salvage Station music venue, previously located along the French Broad River, provided an emotional update on Nov. 6 on social update after it has had a slew of setbacks in its rebuilding process. The latest setback was a fire that severely damaged the future...

Asheville, NC · 8h

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I-26 Construction Adds a New Chapter to Asheville’s Highway History

Written by Walker Livingston, Carolina Public Press. The North Carolina Welcome Center on Interstate 26 near Tennessee sits on land that used to be an apple orchard in Madison County, right on the state line. Another nearby stretch of I-26 has become a hot-button issue in nearby Asheville right now, with a billion-dollar I-26 connector project breaking ground early this year.

Asheville, NC · 2d

WLOS.com

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Quentin Miller defeats Gary Parris in race for Buncombe County sheriff

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Democrat Quentin Miller is the projected winner in the race for Buncombe County sheriff, defeating Republican Gary Parris, according to unofficial results from the North Carolina State Board of Elections. Miller was first elected sheriff in 2018, becoming the first Black sheriff in Buncombe...

Buncombe County, NC · 2d

WLOS.com

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Congressman-elect Jamie Ager outlines Helene recovery push ahead of swearing-in

FAIRVIEW, N.C. (WLOS) — Just days after flipping a longtime Republican congressional seat, Democrat Jamie Ager is looking ahead to Washington, where he says securing Helene recovery funding for western North Carolina will be his top priority. In a one-on-one interview with News 13 at his farm in Fairview,...

North Carolina · 1d

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Asheville planners want answers on housing changes

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville is working on a major overhaul of its zoning regulations, but some city planning commissioners worry that waiting for the process to finish could mean missing opportunities to create more housing. The question is whether the city should make smaller changes now or hold...

Asheville, NC · 1d

14news.com

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Henderson County to elect new judge executive for first time in 10 years

Henderson County to elect new judge executive for first time in 10 years.

Henderson County, NC · 2d

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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 · 23h

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Mud Creek restoration gives floodwaters room to spread

A 27-acre stretch of floodplain along Mud Creek in Hendersonville has been transformed into restored wetlands, stream habitat and public green space as part of an effort to reduce flood risk and improve water quality. “Rather than trying to move water downstream as quickly as possible, we are giving it...

Hendersonville, NC · 2d