Asheville Local News

Local news for Asheville, North Carolina and the surrounding Western North Carolina communities. Includes coverage on the Biltmore, Asheville Tourists, local beer, and local food.

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Neighborhood Profile: Asheville’s Oakhurst Community

Nestled above Biltmore Avenue between McCormick Field and Memorial Stadium to the north, Mission Hospital to the south, and Beaucatcher Mountain to the east, Oakhurst is a small community of about 45 houses.

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Renting 101: Tips for First-time Renters

Many students are heading back to school this month. College students as well as other renters are moving into rental apartments and houses across the state—some for the first time.

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A Step-By-Step Guide for Consumers Going Solar

So you’re thinking about joining the 3 million U.S. homeowners who have gone solar. Solar energy will help you save on your monthly electricity bills and combat climate change, but what needs to happen to get those solar panels on your roof?

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Free Movies and More Through Buncombe’s Digital Library

It’s the evening, you’re settled in, and you’ve got everything you need except for entertainment. Good news, you can stay in your pajamas and browse thousands of e-books, movies, audiobooks, and more via the North Carolina Digital Library.

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Bees and Beekeeping

Honey bees play an important role in Buncombe County’s environment and North Carolina’s economy. Honey bees add millions of dollars statewide to the value of fruit, vegetable and seed crops.

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The Basics of Soil pH and Lime

Soils in our humid southern climate are naturally acidic and some old-timers often referred to soil needing to be “sweet” for good plant growth. This expression most often relates to the use of lime to correct our acidic soils.

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Five Tips to Attract Pollinators to Your Backyard

One out of every three bites of food we eat relies on pollinators, mostly insects, to reproduce. Unfortunately, bees (colony and solitary), butterflies, moths, bats, birds, and beetles are facing challenges due to habitat loss, disease, parasites, and pesticides.

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Are You Thinking About Purchasing an Electric Vehicle?

Electric vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular as they’ve grown more affordable and available in the United States. EV owners enjoy reduced maintenance and fuel costs, as well as a reduced impact on the environment compared to a typical gasoline-fueled vehicle.

A Wild Porcupine

A Prickly Situation: Your Pets Vs. Porcupines

If you’ve never see the end result of a dog or cat investigating a porcupine, a quick Internet search will pull up a cornucopia of photos featuring animals covered in quills.

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Hillside Terrace

Hillside Terrace is a small but vibrant neighborhood association serving 60 or so residents who reside in 33 homes located in West Asheville between historic Malvern Hills and the Asheville School campus.