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Seven North Carolina Country Cookin’ Restaurants Where Thanksgiving-Style Plates Are Served Year-Round

Why wait until November for turkey, dressing, and a pile of sweet potato casserole? Across North Carolina, from the mountains around Asheville and Cherokee to Raleigh, Charlotte, and small Piedmont towns, a handful of country cooking spots keep the holiday plate on the menu all year. Some serve it every...

North Carolina · 9h

Realtor.com News & Insights

Asheville Homes Are Sitting Longer as List Prices Cool

Asheville homes sat on the market longer and prices cooled faster than the national pace, giving buyers more time and room to negotiate.

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Highway Patrol: Fallen tree causes 2-car accident, road closure

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828NewsNow.com) — Due to steady rainfall and moderate winds throughout the night of Nov. 4 and early-morning hours of Nov. 5, a large tree came down on New Leicester Highway at approximately 5:40 a.m. on Nov. 5. According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the tree...

FOX Carolina

Convicted felon sentenced for armed robbery at Buncombe County car wash

ASHEVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office announced that a man on post-release supervision has been sentenced for an armed robbery that happened at a car wash in May. Zamar Vaequan Scott, 24, pleaded guilty to robbery with a dangerous weapon and possession of a...

Buncombe County, NC · 1d

WLOS.com

$1M grant aims to help break cycle of addiction, repeat offenses in Buncombe County

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Buncombe County received a $ 1 million grant for programs that help people break the cycle of addiction and repeat offenses. "All in favor say Aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries," Buncombe County Board of Commissioners Chair Amanda Edwards said in the county commissioners meeting.

Buncombe County, NC · 20h

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“Avoided Any Explanations, Conversations or Accountability”: Warren Wilson Dissolves Longstanding Alumni Board

On April 21, 2026, Warren Wilson College’s (WWC) alumni offices sent out an email announcing the largest changes to the structure of alumni relations in decades. “I am delighted to share Warren Wilson College's refreshed alumni engagement model,” the email reads. “Using your feedback, we have designed a distinctively Warren Wilson model that prioritizes engagement opportunities that are time-bound, purpose-driven, and responsive to your individual capacity, geography, and interests.”

Swannanoa, NC · 2d

WLOS.com

Asheville airport travelers receive ornaments made from Helene-damaged trees

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Travelers arriving at Asheville Regional Airport got an unexpected reminder of the holiday spirit as Echoes of the Forest handed out handcrafted ornaments made from salvaged wood from Helene. The first 500 arriving visitors each received a free wooden airplane ornament. Artists were stationed by...

Asheville, NC · 9h

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First Freeze Running Well Behind Schedule for Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro, and Asheville Across North Carolina as No Freeze Expected for at Least Another Week

RALEIGH, N.C. — 2026 has been a hot year, and nearly all of North Carolina is running well behind schedule on its first freeze. Normally, more than 80 percent of the state would have seen a freeze by now. So far, only limited parts of the mountains have dropped to freezing at least once. There are no signs of a freeze for at least the next 5 to 7 days across most of the state.

North Carolina · 2d

asheville.com

Winter Wonder Walk Offers Free Admission Through Children’s Reading Challenge

Children ages 10 and younger can earn free admission to Winter Wonder Walk by reading 10 books before attending the holiday event at the Adventure Center of Asheville. Created by Asheville Plays, the walk returns November 27th, December 4th–5th and December 11th–13th, 2026. The Smitten With Books program...

biltmorebeacon.com

Malvern Hills pool revival gets green light for construction

Construction of a new outdoor pool at Malvern Hills Park in Asheville is expected to begin before the end of the year, with completion by the 2028 summer season. The original pool was built in 1935. It was closed in 2024 because its aging infrastructure could no longer be safely repaired or brought up to current standards.

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Asheville Approves Homelessness Prevention Agreements and Shelter Funding

Asheville City Council approved first-year funding agreements for the Right at Home homelessness prevention initiative at its October 27th meeting. Council also authorized an agreement to administer Buncombe County’s contribution to Code Purple emergency shelter and ratified applications for two federal grant renewals. The Right at Home agreements draw...

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Roney’s decisive victory shows her ability to build consensus, supporters say

The line that drew probably the loudest cheer at Mayor-elect Kim Roney’s very loud victory celebration Tuesday was one that directly addressed voter frustration with the status quo. “We’re going to get some stuff freaking done!” Roney said to the packed house at the Gray Eagle Music Hall....

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Man wanted for murder flees scene of break-in, leading to foot and air search

Buncombe County deputies are searching for a man who ran from officers when responding to a break-in in Arden. A foot, drone and helicopter search immediately following the incident were unsuccessful. Deputies got a call for a breaking and entering in progress shortly after noon Oct. 26 at a residence...

Arden, NC · 2d

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Operation Christmas Child shares gifts and faith with children

Operation Christmas Child will collect gift-filled shoeboxes during National Collection Week, Nov. 16-23, to distribute around the world as a tangible expression of God’s love. Organized by Samaritan’s Purse, the project partners with churches worldwide to deliver the shoeboxes and share the hope of Jesus Christ with children in...

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Asheville Citizen-Times

Ball, Ullman, Mosley win seats on Asheville City Council

Twenty hopefuls entered this year’s midterm elections for Asheville City Council , the largest field in at least 25 years. Three have emerged victorious from the fray: Drew Ball, Maggie Ullman, and Antanette Mosley. Per the North Carolina State Board of Elections dashboard of unofficial results , Ball was Asheville’s top choice for Council, earning nearly 23% of the vote. The other winners, Ullman and Mosley, received about 20.7% and 17.7%, respectively. Ullman, listed on the ballot as Maggie Ullman Berthiaume, and Mosley are both Council incumbents, while Ball currently serves on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. Challengers Jeffrey Burroughs and Keith Young finished below the cutoff with 15.5% and 12.6% of the vote, respectively. Incumbent Council member Sheneika Smith was the last-place finisher, earning about 10.3%. Voters gave Mosley substantially more support than they did in the March primary, in which no candidates besides Ball and Ullman received more than 7% of the vote. Mosley had finished fifth in that primary, while Burroughs finished third. Although Mosley had faced a formal challenge at the Buncombe County Board of Elections regarding her residency in January — as well as questions over her voting history and tax breaks she'd claimed

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WSOC Charlotte

US Forest Service uses aerial seeding to restore Hurricane Helene landslides

The U.S. Forest Service is using aerial seeding to regrow vegetation lost to landslides during Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina.

Yancey County, NC · 2d

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Taste of NC brings wine, food to Tryon tonight

MILL SPRING, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Wine lovers can sample flavors from across North Carolina on Friday night without traveling from vineyard to vineyard. Taste of NC will bring together 17 wineries and cider producers and 16 culinary partners for an evening of wine tastings and food pairings at Tryon International Equestrian Center.

Tryon, NC · 8h

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Commissioners approve nearly $600K to preserve over 100 acres of farmland

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828NewsNow.com) — Buncombe County commissioners approved nearly $600,000 in additional funding to support five conservation easement projects aimed at preserving farmland and protecting open space across the county. The presentation was made at the Nov. 5 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting. The total funds approved totaled...

Buncombe County, NC · 10h

WFAE.org

‘Cloud of confusion.’ State Health Plan changes leave participants dazed during open enrollment

For the past year, Buncombe County teacher Shanna Peele has driven two hours each way for her appointments at Atrium Health Rheumatology in Charlotte. The commute isn’t convenient, but the care she’s received from Atrium has been well worth it, Peele told Carolina Public Press. However, a public feud between Atrium and the State Treasurer has made it difficult for Peele to know whether she can keep her care at Atrium at the same rates going forward under the State Health Plan.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

ashevilledowntown.org

Volunteers Needed: Help Bring the Holiday Parade to Life

The Downtown Asheville Holiday Parade is almost here, and we need your help to make it happen. Behind every float, marching group, and cheering crowd is a team of volunteers keeping things safe, organized, and joyful. Whether you have a few hours or a full afternoon, there is a role for you. Volunteers help with parade line-up, route support, crowd guidance, and day-of logistics. No experience is needed. We will provide a brief orientation and everything you need to get started.