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43 minutes ago in Local, Outdoors

Crabtree Falls’ hiking, parking area reopens for first time since Helene

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Crabtree Falls trail reopens

Blue Ridge Parkway said bridges are still being repaired along the longer trail for the falls.

44 minutes ago in Local, Native Advertising

Reems Creek Road eyed for $116 million upgrade

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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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1 hour ago in Hello & Good Buys, Lifestyle

Headway now summarizes fiction too, and lifetime access is $55.99 with code DEAL20

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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."