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28 minutes ago in Local, Outdoors
Crabtree Falls’ hiking, parking area reopens for first time since Helene
Blue Ridge Parkway said bridges are still being repaired along the longer trail for the falls.
29 minutes ago in Local, Native Advertising
Reems Creek Road eyed for $116 million upgrade
Residents have until Nov. 18 to weigh in on proposed improvements near Weaverville
19 hours ago in Local, Outdoors
Black Mountain missing-person case leads to Linville Gorge search
Multiple agencies are searching after a vehicle was found at Pine Gap Trailhead
19 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising
UPDATE: Driver charged with DWI in pedestrian death on Old Leicester Highway
Emergency crews called to scene shortly before 4 p.m. Monday
21 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Man sentenced to at least 10 years after indecent exposure, burglary pleas
Arden man was a registered sex offender with sex crimes in 2 other counties.
22 hours ago in Business, Local, Native Advertising
More Than Feed and Seed: How one Candler business has become a community staple in Western NorthCarolina
From premium animal feed and gardening supplies to hurricane relief and community outreach, Candler Feed and Seed has built its reputation on something bigger than what sits on its shelves.
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52 minutes ago in Hello & Good Buys, Lifestyle
Headway now summarizes fiction too, and lifetime access is $55.99 with code DEAL20
Read or listen to 15-minute summaries of nonfiction and fiction bestsellers with a Headway Premium lifetime subscription. Use code DEAL20 through Nov. 15.
2 hours ago in Lifestyle
A language of belonging: Advice for learning the mother tongue of your ancestors
Losing a tangible connection to your family's ancestral homeland can bring unexpected sorrow, whether through the death of an older relative, the sale of a property passed down for generations gets sold or the destruction a handful of surviving heirlooms.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
25 years after ‘Britney,’ 5 new Britney Spears songs showcase a pop icon at a transformative moment
Legacy Recordings on Friday is releasing "Britney (25th Anniversary Edition)," an expanded reissue of her pivotal record, which went quadruple platinum in less than two months. The collection features two remixes and five previously unreleased songs from that era, her first new (or is it old?) music since she announced she would "never return to the music industry" in a 2024 Instagram post.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Local, Music
Salvage Station: ‘We haven’t given up…not even close’
After facing setbacks, including Helene and a fire, venue's owners say they still are working on a comeback.
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2 weeks ago in Features, Trending
‘Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers’ brings artistry to a Halloween tradition
When fall arrives and leaves start changing color, Mike Valladao, a systems engineer at a cybersecurity company, slips into his alter ego, "Farmer Mike," also known as the "Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers."





