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Snow in WNC: School closing, mountain snowfall expected

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Snow showers were showing up on radar across the mountains early Friday, with some of the highest peaks along the Tennessee border potentially picking up several inches before the weekend is over. And while most of the accumulation is expected to stay in the higher...

Asheville, NC · 2h
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America’s No. 1 Fine-Dining Restaurant Is Hiding In A Tiny North Carolina Mountain Town

A lasagna with more than twenty layers of house-made pasta gets finished with vodka sauce right at your table. It often sells out every night. I can’t imagine leaving that off my order. That lasagna lives in a restaurant Tripadvisor just named the top fine-dining spot in the entire...

Highlands, NC · 4d
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Smoky Mountain News

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Jackson Democrats flip county commission

When Jackson County Democrats reached out to Marcia Almond encouraging her to run for county commission chair, she considered what motivates her and what could motivate voters. The national climate weighed on her mind — the high cost of living, the war in Iran, and the excesses of the Trump...

Jackson County, NC · 1d
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Smoky Mountain News

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Jackson selects new school architect

Jackson County Commissioners selected Knoxville-based Cope Architecture to replace Pinnacle Architecture to lead the Smoky Mountain Middle School construction and Blue Ridge School renovation projects at their regularly scheduled Nov. 3 election-night meeting. Soon, Republicans Mark Letson, Todd Bryson, and John Smith will end their tenure on the board, as...

Jackson County, NC · 1d
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Former Rabun, current Metter head football coach Shaw retires

Metter High School head football coach Lee Shaw, a Rabun County High School alumnus and Athletic Hall of Fame member, is retiring, he announced on Monday. The news was first reported by Fired Coaches of Georgia on X (formerly known as Twitter) and later the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC). According to...

Rabun County, GA · 1d

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Comporium Completes $6.3M Broadband Build in North Carolina

WASHINGTON Nov. 12, 2026 — Comporium has completed a $6.3 million fiber broadband expansion in Transylvania County, North Carolina, bringing high-speed internet access to 723 additional homes and businesses. The company installed approximately 111 miles of fiber infrastructure across communities including Brevard, Lake Toxaway, Balsam Grove, Pisgah Forest, Penrose...

Transylvania County, NC · 16h

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Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Nov. 13-15

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — As Western North Carolina moves into the middle of November, local traditions and community gatherings are beginning to take on a holiday feel. This weekend, Asheville’s River Arts District will welcome visitors for RADfest, bringing attention to the artists and businesses that continue to rebuild...

Asheville, NC · 1d

Smoky Mountain News

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Waynesville names new assistant finance director

The Town of Waynesville announced the selection of Sebrina Love as the new assistant finance director. Love has served as the purchasing supervisor with the Town of Waynesville for over two years and has over 10 years of experience in procurement, supply chain operations, and workforce leadership within both public and private sectors. In addition to numerous trainings in bid processes and laws, environmental documentation, and compliancy, Love has earned a B.S. in business administration and human resources management.

Waynesville, NC · 1d

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Catamounts Drain NCAA DI Record 3-pointers in Home-Opening Win

Cullowhee, N.C. – Eight Catamounts scored in double figures, and Western Carolina drained an NCAA single-game record 29 3-pointers on Wednesday night, cruising to a 136-68 victory over Virginia University of Lynchburg in the 2026-27 home opener on Ingles Court at the Ramsey Center. Junior Travelle Bryson led WCU...

Cullowhee, NC · 1d

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We Found 10 North Carolina Breakfast Spots That Make A Cold Morning Feel Special

One North Carolina diner on my list never locks its doors, not even at 3 AM. It serves scratch comfort food around the clock in a space styled like an old railroad car. Then I learned another spot hands out free coffee while you wait for a table. Free coffee for waiting?

Asheville, NC · 2d

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New vehicles help Pardee Home Health clinicians reach patients across WNC

Four new Subaru Crosstrek vehicles are helping Pardee Home Health clinicians travel the back roads and rural communities of Western North Carolina to provide care where patients need it most. “Home health is really the bridge between the hospital and the patient,” said Chloe Aguilar, a licensed physical therapist with...

Polk County, NC · 2d

Smoky Mountain News

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Haywood Waterways hosts ‘Plantsgiving’ in Waynesville

Haywood Waterways is looking for volunteers interested in a planting opportunity at Vance Street Park in Waynesville. The planting will take place from 2-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. Immediately following the event, participants can head to Frog Level Brewing for post planting food and drinks to commemorate the inaugural Plantsgiving event.

Waynesville, NC · 1d

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Franklin Elementary names Student Leaders of the Month

Franklin Elementary Announces October Student Leader of the Month Celebrating Resilience at Franklin Elementary School Franklin Elementary School recently named its October Student Leader of the Month. “Each month, the school recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding leadership and positive character traits that help make Franklin a special place to learn and grow,” school officials said. The character trait for October is resilience. “Resilience means having the courage and determination to keep going when things get difficult. Resilient students learn from their mistakes, face challenges with a positive attitude, and continue working toward their goals, even when things do not go as planned,” they said. “At Franklin Elementary, students are encouraged to demonstrate resilience in the classroom, on the playground, and in their daily interactions with others. By practicing perseverance, learning from setbacks, and supporting their classmates, students develop the skills they need to become successful learners and leaders.” The Student Leader of the Month recognition celebrates students who put these important character traits into action and serve as positive role models for their peers. “Congratulations to Franklin Elementary’s October Student Leader of the Month. We are proud to recognize students who demonstrate resilience and represent the leadership, determination, and Bulldog

Franklin, NC · 1d

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Eagles advance in soccer playoffs with ‘next man up’ mentality

DENVER – Watching Lincoln Charter handle its business in a 3-0 defeat of Brevard in the third round of the 4A soccer state playoffs on Nov. 9, adversity isn’t the word that would come to mind for most. For the casual observer, it would likely come as a shock to find out the Eagles delivered such a performance without the team’s leader in goals and assists.

Denver, NC · 21h

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Women's Basketball Battles UNC Asheville to Open Road Season

Cullowhee, N.C. – Riding a season-opening three-game win streak, Western Carolina women's basketball hits the road for the first time this season on Thursday with the short trek to face mountain rival UNC Asheville on Thursday (Nov. 12). Tip-off from Asheville's on-campus Kimmel Arena is at 6:30 p.m. The...

Asheville, NC · 1d