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Wild turkeys put on strut shows to impress hens — and us
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) – Thanksgiving is six months away, but right now it’s showtime for some of Western North Carolina’s wild turkeys. It’s strutting season for males trying to impress females and scare off romantic rivals. That could explain the spectacle Saturday morning, May 26, 2024,...
32nd Garden Jubilee Festival transforms downtown Hendersonville into gardening utopia
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A tradition that's gone on for over 30 years continued Saturday, May 25, in downtown Hendersonville. For the 32nd time, the Garden Jubilee Festival went off without a hitch as plants and flowers of all kinds once again covered seven blocks of Main Street. More...
Asheville, Hendersonville are among the friendliest places in the South, Southern Living says
Asheville and several other cities and towns in Western North Carolina have been named some of the friendliest in the South by Southern Living. Chosen through surveys of over 20,000 people, Southern Living asked respondents to name the friendliest people and places in the South and compiled the results into two lists: The 15 Friendliest Cities in the South and The 20 Friendliest Towns in the South.
Asheville blooms: Annual rose show draws gardeners for sights, advice, membership
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Everything was coming up roses earlier this weekend in Asheville -- literally. The Asheville Blue Ridge Rose Society held its annual rose exhibition Saturday and Sunday, May 25-26, at the North Carolina Arboretum. Not only is the event a good way to see some pretty...
What coastal town was named best place to live?
“I think what did surprise me the most was the variety of different places at the top of the list,” said Erika Giovanetti with U.S. News and World Report. Topping the list is Naples, and it’s not just the sunshine behind the desire to live there but also the strong job market.
Opinion: Path to WNC's patient care begins with well-being of health care workers
At its core, health care is a trusting relationship — people serving people, people working together, people trusting one another. Not only is trust the foundation of relationships between patients and providers, but it also underpins internal relationships among coworkers and between employees and management. Trust drives patient outcomes, which drive public health.
PHOTOS: Severe storms topple trees, produce hail during Memorial Day Weekend
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A round of strong to severe thunderstorms blew through Western North Carolina Monday morning. This will be followed by a chance for scattered strong to severe storms in the afternoon. A line of storms moved across the area from west to east with the potential...
White Squirrel Weekend is off and running in Brevard
BREVARD, N.C. (828newsNOW) — They hide in the tree tops part of the year, but Brevard’s most famous residents are in the spotlight during White Squirrel Weekend events downtown, continuing through Sunday. Saturday’s festivities kicked off with the White Squirrel 5k sponsored by the Rotary Club of Brevard...
Asheville's streets shine with local art for 3rd Memorial Day Weekend Festival of the Arts
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The streets of downtown Asheville looked a little different Saturday, May 25, thanks to the artistic talents of the community, as the Memorial Day Weekend Festival of the Artsreturned. Many local artists showed their skills in the creation of jewels, paintings, glasswork, sculptures and everything...
Your guide to family fun in WNC this weekend
Hit the trail this weekend and then start looking ahead to summer, glorious summer. We’ll have your full month of events coming June 1, and until then, we’ve got May covered with things to do and news you can use at wncparent.com. Does your organization or business offer...
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