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ASAP’s 2024–25 Local Food Guide is out now
ASHEVILLE — Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP’s) Local Food Guide, the annual free publication for finding local food and farms, is updated for the 2024–25 season. This definitive resource lists hundreds of Appalachian GrownTM certified farms, farmers markets, restaurants, groceries, artisan producers, and more throughout Western North Carolina and surrounding counties in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, and South Carolina. A digital version of the print Guide may be viewed at asapconnections.org/guide. In addition to listing content, the 2024–25 edition features stories that highlight the variety of...
Asheville woman turns tragedy into a healthy dog food mission
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Christie Willett makes dog food. Actually, she does more than that. She’s also an educator and animal nutritionist with a mission. Her father died in 2016, and her mom died in November 2019 of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a liver disease. In January 2020, she found her dog Jack having seizures. He, too, was diagnosed with NASH.
New hotel one step closer to taking over space of former Arby's on Long Shoals Road
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A new hotel proposal received unanimous approval from the City of Asheville Design Review Committee during Thursday's meeting. The proposal calls for the building of a Tru by Hilton hotel. Plans have the hotel to be built on the site of the former Arby's...
Visit Marquee Asheville for Bold, Unique Vendors
Located in the heart of the River Arts District, Marquee Asheville is a 50,000-square-foot design-centric market featuring an array of eclectic vendors. “Marquee is a special place with huge talent from around the region,” says owner Robert Nicholas. “It’s a curated marketplace where you’ll find a bold array of art, antiques, apparel and décor for the home and garden.”
At Home: Miller’s Crossing
Miller’s Crossing isn’t your average furniture or antique store, and its devoted customer base is a testament to that. “I’ve shopped here for years,” says Don Buesy. “Everything here is always different. Every two weeks, it changes out. It’s never the same store.”
Meet Officers Hope and Kora, the Asheville Police Department’s Therapy K9s
Some of the dogs at the Asheville Police Department—known as K9 officers—play an important role in victim support. About three years ago, senior police officer Debbie LeCroy started researching the benefits of therapy K9s while she was working at the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office. What she learned inspired her to purchase a Goldendoodle puppy that she named Kora. After 7 months of on-site training at Highland Canine Training in Harmony, Kora started her career with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office. Now three years old, she’s an officer with the APD.
Marshall bluegrass jam continues decades-old traditions
Every Monday evening, The Depot on Main Street in Marshall comes to life with the sound of string instruments marking the start of the weekly Strictly Bluegrass jam session hosted by celebrated Asheville fiddler Branson Raines. Musicians walk up, grab a chair, and find themselves a spot in the circle...
History Feature: The Mother of Mountain Craft ~ Frances Louisa Goodrich
According to Janet Wiseman, education director of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, Frances Louisa Goodrich (1856-1944) was many things. She was an artist. She was a social activist. She was a Presbyterian missionary. She was a strong businessperson. But above all, Goodrich was the mother of the mountain craft movement.
Elevation Lofts Hotel Offers Comfortable, Pet-Friendly Stays in Downtown Asheville
Since opening its doors in 2019, Elevation Lofts Hotel has been committed to providing pet-friendly stays to its customers. “Being pet-friendly is part of who Elevation Lofts Hotel is,” says general manager John Zellers. “The owners and general manager are all avid dog lovers who love to take their dogs with them when they travel. We absolutely love meeting guests and their dogs; it brings smiles to our faces when we see our guests and their dogs enjoying everything that Asheville has to offer.”
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