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Cicada mania: What to know about the 13-year emergence of Brood XIX (19)
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — While cicadas are causing a noisy ruckus in at least one South Carolina county, many are not yet awake in Western North Carolina. Why? It has to do with soil temperature. Once the temperature of the soil where the cicadas live at about 8" deep warms to a steady 64 degrees Fahrenheit, they'll start sounding off. Soil temperatures are already consistently warmer in South Carolina right now.
Beloved West Asheville neighborhood bar to close by end of month
ASHEVILLE - Cascade Lounge bar in West Asheville is closing. The last full day of service will be April 29 as the bar will move out on April 30, Nick Rutherford, the owner of the bar, told the Citizen Times. Rutherford announced the closing April 25 on Facebook. Since then...
Asheville doubles order of bear-resistant trash carts to mitigate wildlife encounters
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — If you reside in Western North Carolina, you know living alongside mountain wildlife is part of the deal. One common -- and often messy -- encounter is black bears and the trash cans people leave out for pickup. To help keep humans and bears safe,...
Charlie Parr Is a Blues Troubadour Who Sleeps in His Minivan. He’s Never Been Happier
It’s a warm spring day in Asheville, North Carolina, and Charlie Parr is sitting on the back stairwell of Eulogy, a trendy music venue in the South Slope neighborhood. Later that evening, the singer-songwriter will play to a packed crowd. But, for now, Parr is soaking in every last ray of sunshine before he has to return to his native Minnesota, where winter has yet to fully let go.Columbia University Protesters Occupy Campus Building “For a while, I think I was feeling intimidated by a lot of stuff,” Parr tells Rolling Stone. “Aging is intimidating. The music industry’s very intimidating....
For the Love of Dogs: Pet Portraits by Angela Alexander Aid Animal Rescue
Artist Angela Alexander has done what most people only dream of doing: made a prosperous career out of her love for animals. “Animals, especially dogs, are the purest forms of unconditional love,” she says. “They bring joy, love, companionship and humor to my life. It’s an honor to have them. I don’t have two-legged children, only four-legged children. They are my kids.”
3 Perspectives on Triple Falls
In still photographs, Triple Falls looks almost demure. Its cascades — the crown jewel of DuPont State Recreational Forest — unfurl over steep rock shoulders in soft waves. It’s Mother Nature disguised as a maiden, her shimmering tresses unpinned, tumbling gracefully down her back. But that image...
Asheville breweries win in prestigious international beer competition, World Beer Cup
ASHEVILLE - Two local breweries were victorious in an international awards program dubbed “The Olympics of Beer Competitions.” World Beer Cup, established in 1996, is considered the most prestigious beer competition and celebrates the art and science of brewing. ...
2024 Mother's Day meals, gifts and experiences in Asheville
ASHEVILLE - Show the mothers in your life that you love them with a brunch of crab cake benedicts or a sweet treat of cannoli cake. Or sweep them away to a relaxing getaway at a premier mountain resort for a weekend of pampering. Make unforgettable memories for Mother’s Day (May 12) in...
Community support pushes Sly Grog toward reopening
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Community. Inclusion. Music. Play. Fun. Those are words Theo Crouse-Mann uses to describe the Sly Grog Lounge. The venue, a relaxed space that offered a lineup of local and touring bands, has been closed since a fire in December 2021. “It’s a music venue and...
Pet Pals: Jamie
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Meet Jamie!. He's a year-old, friendly and outgoing cat up for adoption with FurEver Friends of Asheville. Jamie likes being around cats, dogs, children, adults -- just about anyone!. He would do best in a house that's a little more active. If you're interested in...
Spring is prime time for free, guided bird-watching hikes
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Bird lovers will gather at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary in North Asheville, hoping to spot migrating warblers or vireos, resident herons, hawks and more. Maybe turtles, too. Beginning or experienced bird watchers all are welcome at Blue Ridge Audubon’s...
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