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

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Asheville, NC · 7d

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The Unassuming BBQ Joint In North Carolina That’s So Delicious It Impressed A President

There’s a brick building in Arden, North Carolina where the smoke rolls out into the parking lot like it’s trying to recruit people off the highway. It worked on a sitting president, so imagine what it can do to someone who just got off a ten hour car ride.

Arden, NC · 11d
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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 · 2d

Knox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel

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Christmas markets in Gatlinburg, Knoxville, Pigeon Forge to brighten the holidays

Knoxville is the Maker City , and there's something special about buying local for the holidays. These holiday craft fairs are a great way to check off your list, enjoy the lights, music, scents and tastes of the season while chatting with the people who actually make their own products to find something that's just right for your friends and family. Each has its own vibe, from spending time outdoors to highlighting true craftsmanship to offering hot cocoa, sweet treats and chances to see Santa! Did we miss your holiday market? Please email the details to devarrick.turner@knoxnews.com. 2026 Knoxville Christmas Fair 2-8 p.m. Nov. 6; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 7; noon-5 p.m. Nov. 8 | Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Highway in Knoxville | christmasfairtn.com The Christmas Fair offers visitors a chance to shop, eat and celebrate the season under one roof. Rows of festive booths feature handmade gifts, ornaments, seasonal décor and one-of-a-kind crafts. There’s also a chance for kids to meet Santa Claus for photos and share their Christmas wishes. Together, the family can enjoy festive treats, hot cocoa, kettle corn, face painting and personalized ornaments. Wonders of Light Christmas Village 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 13-15 and Nov.

Knoxville, TN · 2d

WLOS.com

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Franklin holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for its first all-inclusive playground

FRANKLIN, N.C. (WLOS) — The Town of Franklin has opened its first all-inclusive playground, giving children who may have mobility challenges a place to play. The project was funded through a $500,000 grant from the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, which the town was required to match, contributing $500,000 to the $1 million project.

Franklin, NC · 1d

The Money Overview

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Seniors in Maricopa County, Ariz., Blount County, Tenn., Collier County, Fla. and Huntington, N.Y. can freeze or cut property taxes, with income caps from $38,686 to $63,470

In three counties and one town, homeowners 65 and older can lower the property-tax charge on a primary residence, but the programs work in different ways and cap income at figures from $38,686 in Collier County, Florida, to $63,470 in Blount County, Tennessee. Maricopa County, Arizona, sets its limits at $47,712 for one owner and […] The post Seniors in Maricopa County, Ariz., Blount County, Tenn., Collier County, Fla. and Huntington, N.Y. can freeze or cut property taxes, with income caps from $38,686 to $63,470 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Blount County, TN · 2d

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NCDOT: I-40 lane closures planned in Canton for drainage work

CANTON, N.C. (828NewsNow.com) — Lane closures will be in place for the week of Nov. 9-13 on Interstate 40 in Canton, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). According to a Nov. 6 news release, a contractor with the NCDOT will be closing the inside lanes of...

Canton, NC · 1d

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Blue wave in Jackson County and North Carolina

Election day was a historic day for the North Carolina Democrats. They won some significant races, flipped the North Carolina House, and have majority of the congressional delegation in Washington D.C. “There are Provisionals to count, recounts to be had, and (hopefully not but probably) a lawsuit or two. But...

Jackson County, NC · 3d

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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 · 3d

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Asheville Plans $5.4 Million for Rental Housing and Supportive Services

Asheville and the Asheville Regional Housing Consortium plan to offer $5,402,007 for affordable rental housing and supportive services across four counties. The announced application window opened November 2nd and runs through December 18th, 2026, with all submissions due by 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the final day. Eligible projects...

Asheville, NC · 2d

The Daily Times

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58th Blount County Veterans Day Program will be held at Rio Revolution on Wednesday

The United Veterans of Blount County will host the county’s 58th Veterans Day program on Wednesday to honor our veterans from the armed services at RIO Revolution in Maryville. The Blount County Veterans Day Program will feature members from the area’s veteran organizations, the William Blount AFJROTC and Heritage AFJROTC, staff from Blount County Veteran Services and featured speaker Cpt. Trevis Gardner (USAF, Ret). RIO Revolution, 3419 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, will open its doors at 9 a.m. for light refreshments and the program will begin at 10 a.m. with Chuck McCue, commander of the United Veterans, offering the welcome. United Veterans is made of members representing the area’s veteran organizations include American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars among others. Four veterans will also receive Quilts of Valor from the Tellico Village Quilters during the program. FEATURED SPEAKER Gardner is a retired captain, who served in a combination with the US Air Force and the Tennessee Air National Guard from 1987 to 2012 where he rose from the rank of enlisted airman to commissioned officer and served in various roles from first sergeant to deputy group commander. In 2022 he retired with 31 years of tenure as the vice

Blount County, TN · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Buncombe Harm Reduction Services Address Overdose Risks and Rural Care Gaps

Written by Walker Livingston, Carolina Public Press. In strip malls across rural parts of Western North Carolina, a grassroots harm reduction movement has taken root. In counties from Madison to Macon, volunteers deliver safe supplies to people using drugs, they test substances without judgment and provide things like clothes and food, too.

Buncombe County, NC · 2d

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 · 15h

FOX Carolina

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SCDOT: Large equipment blocks I-85 exit in Greenville

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) said an exit along I-85 was blocked off due to some type of large equipment.

Greenville, SC · 2d

WSPA 7News

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Laurens County School District 55 to hold E-Learning day due to staff illness, driver shortage

LAURENS COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) said they will shift to an E-Learning day on Monday, November 9, due to ongoing driver shortages and seasonal staff illnesses. Officials said school buildings will be closed to students, however school administrators and administrative staff will report to work in person. “We […]

Laurens County, SC · 1d

The Post and Courier

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Greenville city sues developer of swanky McDaniel townhomes. The Swamp Rabbit Trail is one reason.

GREENVILLE — The McDaniel, the upscale townhome project in suspended animation that for a year has been under legal siege by an array of contractors, now has a new adversary: the city of Greenville. The city’s chief beef is its claim that the developer who promised luxury living unprecedented in Greenville has instead mismanaged the project to the point that plans for a new extension to the Swamp Rabbit Trail have been sullied. The city is not only demanding compensation but also financial punishment. In 2024, a year after it was announced, work abruptly stopped on the second phase of The McDa...

Greenville, SC · 2d

FOX Carolina

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Mauldin intersection improvements underway, completion expected in June 2027

MAULDIN, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - City of Mauldin officials announced that construction is officially underway at the intersection of Ashmore Bridge and Standing Springs roads. Officials said that work will include the installation of traffic signals and other intersection improvements to increase safety in the area, with an expected completion in June 2027.

Mauldin, SC · 1d

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Fountain Inn to host free Veterans Day tribute Nov. 10

The Fountain Inn Parks and Recreation Department will soon host a free Veterans Day event for the community. The Veterans Day Celebration and Tribute will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. in the Fountain Inn Activities Center. The program will feature guest speakers, live music by the Upstate Senior Action Band and a complimentary luncheon.

Fountain Inn, SC · 2d

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Bon Secours annexation application gets green light: Greenville Planning Commission notes

Here’s a recap of the city of Greenville’s Planning Commission meeting Nov. 5. Approved: Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown campus properties. The commission recommended approval of an annexation application for approximately 20 acres of land within the Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown campus. The annexed properties are proposed to be zoned Campus District (CM).

Greenville, SC · 1d