FOOD & DRINK
$1 million Mega Millions ticket purchased in Asheville; lottery numbers for April 23
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot continued to rise as no one guessed the winning numbers this Tuesday, April 23. Grab your tickets and check your numbers below to see if you're the game's newest millionaire. Mega Millions numbers 4/23/24 ...
Wildlife experts give update on bear cub taken out of tree for photo
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Wildlife experts say the bear cub rescued in Asheville after being grabbed out of a tree for a photo is at a rehabilitation facility in Western North Carolina. It will be there for the next eight to nine months as it’s rehabilitated to be released.
Asheville restaurateur announces plans to sell popular downtown eatery
ASHEVILLE - A downtown restaurant is up for sale as an Asheville chef winds down after a 51-year culinary career. Chef Michel Baudouin has announced his intention to sell the French comfort food eatery, Bouchon, ahead of its 20th anniversary, Oct. 5, 2025. Bouchon opened at 62 North Lexington Ave....
Increasing bear encounters: Expert provides safety tips for summertime in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — As the temperature continues to rise, so does your chance of encountering a bear. With spring here and summer upon us in the mountains, the amount of people hiking and camping in Western North Carolina will be increasing. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Special Projects...
All you need to know about honeybees and why not to kill them
HENDERSONVILLE - With the warm temperatures of spring, insects are making their return to Henderson County, among them are plenty of bees. While it's in our nature to swat at bees and try to get rid of them, beekeepers in the Henderson County Beekeepers Association say it's best to leave them be. Michelle Tennant, president of the HCBA, said bees are pollinators that play a vital role in the environment, with the honeybee being one of the most efficient pollinators.
Pet Pals: Zinnie
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Meet Zinnie!. She's a nine-month-old 'torby' cat -- a combination of tortoise and tabby!. Zinnie is currently up for adoption with FurEver Friends of Asheville. She would do best in a quiet, laid back home. If you're interested in providing Zinnie with her forever home,...
New rooftop Italian cucina makes grand debut in downtown Asheville
ASHEVILLE - Two new restaurant bars are elevating downtown’s dining scene and social experiences. On April 18, Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown, 192 Haywood St., hosted a grand opening celebration following the debut of its second food and beverage concept, the Italian-inspired Soprana Rooftop Cucina. Last winter, Embassy...
Orville Peck’s ‘Stampede’ Tour: Here’s Where to Buy Tickets Online Before They Sell Out
Grab your hats and slip on your boots — country star Orville Peck‘s Stampede Tour is right around the corner. Kicking off on May 28, Peck will embark on a 40-plus-date trek across North America, including stops in Asheville, North Carolina, the Hinterland Music Festival in Iowa, and wrapping with back-to-back Brooklyn Paramount shows with Nikki Lane and Vincent Neil Emerson in October.A Private School Promised to Help Troubled Kids. Instead, Some Say, It Was a Nightmare Buy on Ticketmaster “I took a break from last year to focus on myself and even though it was a difficult decision at...
Asheville Food Bites: Cookie shop closing, restaurant relocates, chef dinner series, more
ASHEVILLE - A local cookie shop to permanently close; an Asheville deli moves to Swannanoa; a speakeasy-style handcrafted cocktail lounge to host a 10th-anniversary dance party; and a local restaurateur rolls out a new dining series at a chic hotel in River Arts District. Cookie shop closure. On May 4,...
Highland Brewing — eponymous origin of Asheville's beer scene — marks 30 years
Raise a glass to Asheville’s first craft brewery — and ongoing success story — as Highland Brewing celebrates its 30th Anniversary April 28-May 4. It’s well-known in Asheville brewing lore that in 1994, retired engineer Oscar Wong started Highland Brewing in the basement of Asheville’s Barley’s Taproom. It’s impressive that Highland is going stronger, and longer than, any brewery native to Asheville.
Bird migration hits peak in the Piedmont Triad this week as millions fly north
(WGHP) – You may notice a few more birds in the Triad over the next couple of weeks as birds migrate north. According to BirdCast, spring migration runs from March 1 through June 15 in the contiguous United States. When is peak migration? In the Triad, peak bird migration occurs from April 24 through May […]
Stock up for the planting season at Botanical Garden Native Plant Sale
Expand your plant collection at the Native Plant Sale Friday and Saturday, May 3-4 at The Botanical Gardens at Asheville. The sale offers a range of native trees, shrubs, and flowers available from the Gardens and numerous local plant vendors. The Botanical Gardens receives no city, state or federal funds....
Ring in Spring with the Blue Ridge Ringers
Swing into the season with the “Swingin’ Spring” concert by Blue Ridge Ringers at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Asheville. This captivating musical journey serves up an electrifying blend of rhythm, melody and musicality. “Swingin’ Spring” showcases the ensemble’s versatility and artistry, featuring an eclectic mix of jazz, pop and classical favorites, all expertly arranged for handbells.
Exclusive: Bite Me, a food culture festival, announced for 2024 debut in Asheville
ASHEVILLE - Asheville is no stranger to festivals, evidenced by the myriad events coming this year with themes ranging from beer and cider to honey, and in celebration of music, art and diverse cultures. Yet, a collective of local food, beverage and media professionals see room for another festival to showcase Asheville’s culinary and craft communities. This summer, Jefferson Ellison, an Asheville native and owner of JD Ellison & Company communications agency, and event planning committee members...
Be amazed by the colorful, exotic reptiles at Repticon
Ever been in a room full of reptiles? Now’s your chance. The traveling reptile expo Repticon is back in Asheville Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28, at the WNC Ag Center. More than 50 vendors selling reptiles and reptile supplies will be onsite. Learn about animals not normally seen in local pet stores from breeders and vendors eager to teach expertise in their field of herpetology.
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