FOOD & DRINK
Downtown bar closes, owner cites COVID-19 pandemic, drinking habit changes
ASHEVILLE - A late-night social hub known for its drag brunches, karaoke nights, dance parties and other themed and LGBTQ-friendly events has closed downtown. In September 2019, bar and restaurant entrepreneur Charlie Hodge opened Asheville Beauty Academy at 28 Broadway St. downtown. ...
Asheville’s own Xaveria Baird on the big screen in “Not Another Church Movie”
Local Asheville actor Xaveria Baird is making a jump to the big screen. The 31-year-old Shiloh resident said his role in the new film “Not Another Church Movie” is a dream come true and a "blessing from Jesus." The movie, out this Friday, includes Baird acting alongside stars...
Music listening lounge with cocktails, ice cream planned for West Asheville
ASHEVILLE - An ice cream maker is putting a spin on how Asheville listens to music. Potential New Boyfriend will tentatively open this summer following extensive renovations at 647 Haywood Road at the former site of The Littlest Birds retail store in West Asheville. The owner, who goes by the...
Animal welfare groups team up for microchip event, help lost pets get back to their owners
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Local animal welfare groups teamed up to help lost pets get back to their owners. On Friday, May 10, Asheville Humane Society, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue and the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance held a free microchip event. In total, 73 animals were chipped at the event.
Asheville native makes big debut in 'Not Another Church Movie' next to Jamie Foxx, more
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville Native Xaveria Baird is set to make his big debut in "Not Another Church Movie," starring A-listers like Jamie Foxx and Vivica A Fox. The film "Not Another Church Movie" is a unique blend of new and established talent. The main character is on a mission from a higher power or God on a quest to share his family's tales and uplift his community, but the main character is unaware of the devil's intentions, lurking just around the corner.
Pet Pals: Quest
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Meet Quest, an itty-bitty 8-week-old kitty up for adoption with Asheville Humane Society. Quest came in as a stray, and she loves to play with her siblings!. She also loves to be held. If you're interested in adopting Quest, you can head over to 14...
On the Shelf: May books for kids – All systems “go” for summer reading
Are you ready to fill in those summer reading logs? This month brings some delightful new picture books that celebrate our differences and for older readers, the conclusion to an epic middle grade fantasy series. Summer reading is just around the corner. It’s the most wonderful time of the year – these books will help your kids believe that too.
No Taste Like Home: Foraging tours show people diversity of foods found right in WNC
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A local Asheville company is encouraging people to get out into nature and discover the abundance of edible foods that are available right here. No Taste Like Home runs foraging tours showing people the diversity of foods that can be found year-round, right in the mountains and sometimes in our one's own backyard.
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