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WNC Food Scene: A guide to Asheville Beer Week, new restaurant openings
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — In this week's WNC Food Scene we have an overview of the big events and happenings surroundings Asheville Beer Week. Plus new openings that are coinciding with the beer celebration. Luminosa. Luminosa opened Wednesday with local beer on tap and lots of seasonal dishes on...
Popular downtown Asheville bar, music venue reopens after devastating 2021 fire
ASHEVILLE - It's been two-and-a-half years since a fire devastated the Sly Grog Lounge, closing it in December 2021. But as the beloved locals' bar sits on the precipice of reopening, co-owner Spring Pearson said it felt in some ways like they'd only been closed for the night — had locked-up after last call and were now ready to come back the next morning.
Tornado hit Black Mountain, NWS confirms; first in more than 2 decades for Buncombe County
(WGHP) – Buncombe County observed its first tornado in over two decades last Thursday. The NWS Greenville-Spartanburg confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down in Black Mountain, North Carolina, at 12:15 a.m. Thursday. The tornado had peak winds of 85 mph and traveled nearly two and a half miles. This is the first tornado in the […]
Answer Man: return downtown Asheville COVID pick-up zones to metered parking spots?
ASHEVILLE - Today's burning question is about "curbside pick-up zones" that have set down roots in places that downtown parking once occupied. Have other questions for our staff? Email Executive Editor Karen Chávez at KChavez@citizentimes.com and your question could appear in an upcoming column. Question: “I've been curious about...
Explainer: 'Flying saucer' clouds captured over WNC; here's how they formed
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Viewer cameras caught wave clouds over the mountains this week. These wave clouds can take various forms. Some of the most impressive ones are called Altocumulus Standing Lenticular, or ACSL. These clouds often look like pancakes, or even stacks of pancakes, and at times have been mistaken for unusual aircraft or "flying saucers."
How many tornadoes have there been in Asheville, Buncombe? What to know about mountain twisters.
The first tornado in Buncombe County in over 20 years touched down in Black Mountain in the early hours of May 9. Several homes were damaged during the storm, trees were uprooted and a communications tower at the Black Mountain Fire Department was toppled. However, thankfully for the community, the...
Should you hire a lawyer when negotiating an eminent domain case? Here’s what to consider.
While those who negotiate with the state on an eminent domain case generally come out ahead of those who accept the initial offer, it’s important to do the math to see if it makes sense to hire an attorney, experts and those who have gone through the process say.
Head Start program in Asheville informs parents of impending lease termination
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Changes with a local Head Start program could impact the families of the children who go there. The school year will end June 7 as scheduled for all Head Start students, including summer students at the Burton Center in Asheville. In a recent letter, Community...
Your guide to the week ahead – family fun for the week of May 17
Parents, this is the week to look at scheduling a night or morning out, planning a hike with your kids (you can do it!), and finding ways to make life a little easier. We’ve got you covered with things to do and news you can use at wncparent.com. Does...
Rainbow paint vandalism on Beaucatcher Mountain rock face under investigation
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — An investigation is underway after vandals poured a rainbow of paint on the rock face of Beaucatcher Mountain along Interstate 240. Asheville police say officers responded to a call on Tuesday at around 4:26 p.m. of people pouring paint from the top of the rocks, often called "the cut." The property belongs to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
Western North Carolina AIDS Project battles epidemic among rural residents
[Editor’s note: This article was originally published by the University of North Carolina Media Hub. Asheville Watchdog is republishing it with its permission.]. Raymond Velazquez stood in the Asheville post office in a daze. Holding a letter from the blood bank in his hands, he read the lines of print over and over: HIV antibodies had been detected in his blood.
'Take a look and see what we do' Garden of Quilts Show 2024 to boast local arts and crafts
FLAT ROCK, N.C. (WLOS) — Thursday morning was the set up day for the Garden of Quilts show in Flat Rock. The Western North Carolina Quilters Guild will present the judged quilt show Friday and Saturday, May 17-18. There will be displays of beautiful quilts, arts and craft vendors, a used book sale and more.
Asheville Hilton hotel proposal gets committee 'OK'; to donate $240K in public benefits
ASHEVILLE - A new south Asheville hotel proposal received unanimous approval from of the City of Asheville Design Review Committee at its May 16 meeting, with some conditions regarding the building's aesthetics. The proposal calls for a new six-story, 80-room Tru by Hilton hotel with 80 rooms to be built...
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