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Best of Asheville

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Asheville Area Focus: Pet Rescue/Adoption Agencies in WNC

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23 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

Hikes of WNC: Haw Creek Valley Overlook

A visit to the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway is not truly complete without a hike up to Haw Creek Valley Overlook. The 4.8 mile out-and-back is a narrow but beautiful ascent to a stunning mountaintop view.

2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

‘Predator: Badlands’ is a real good time – 828reviewsNOW

"Predator: Badlands" is the first of the sci-fi franchise to tell a story from the perspective of the titular alien warriors, but the latest in a recent run of terrific "Predator" movies. Dan Trachtenberg's follow-up to "Prey" and "Predator: Killer of Killers" is a whole lot of fun. Read our review for more.