Lend a Hand to Our Local Misfits at the Boho Hippie Festival | WNC Times Maggie Valley -- Ready to soak up some sun and good vibes for a great cause? Misfit Mountain is officially recruiting volunteers for the 2026 Boho Hippie Festival! Located right in our backyard at the...

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Pack Memorial Library Mural: Asheville's Chance to Shape Public Art | WNC Times Asheville residents can vote on and help create a new mural at Pack Library! Shape public art through Paint NC. Voting ends May 1, 2026.

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Braden Rumfelt Hits the Top 7: The Murphy Native Keeps Moving | WNC Times American Idol -- April 21, 2026: The lights on the American Idol stage are a long way from Murphy, but Braden Rumfelt is looking more at home there every week

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Asheville City Schools Shifts to Optional Workday for May 1 Educator Rally | WNC Times Asheville -- April 21, 2026: Asheville City Schools (ACS) has officially adjusted its calendar, designating Friday, May 1, 2026, as an optional teache...

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Blowing Rock’s New Thursday Tradition: A Midday Must-Visit | WNC Times Blowing Rock -- April 20, 2026: As the mountain air warms and the summer season begins to draw visitors back to the High Country, the Blowing Rock Cha...

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Rural Roots & Digital Memories: The Leicester History Project Wants Your Story | WNC Times Buncombe County -- April 20, 2026: The barns, backroads, and kitchen-table memories of Leicester, Sandy Mush, and the French Broad townships are fina...

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Mountain Soccer on the Rise: A Regional Roundup | WNC Times WNC -- April 20, 2026: Western North Carolina is currently experiencing a "soccer gold rush." From historic trophy wins to the growth of professional women's sports, here is what you need to know abou...

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Business Networking for North Asheville, Woodfin, and Weaverville!
IBN Biz Lunch meets in Woodfin at The Village Porch at noon on Thursday, April 23.
Open networking begins at 11:30, the meeting begins promptly at noon.
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Dodge City Steakhouse Closure: Sudden Shutdown on Russ Avenue | WNC Times Waynesville -- April 20, 2026: The local dining landscape on Waynesville’s busy Russ Avenue shifted abruptly this past weekend as Dodge City Steakhouse shuttered its doors permanently. The closure, wh...

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Remembering Patrick Muldoon (1968–2026) | WNC Times Entertainment News -- April 20, 2026: The entertainment world is mourning the sudden loss of Patrick Muldoon, the charismatic actor and producer who c...

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Federal Shift: Patient Protections for Medicare Advantage Sidelined | WNC Times Washington, DC -- April 19, 2026: A series of federal consumer protections designed to shield Medicare Advantage patients from losing access to their doctors has been shelved this month.

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The Thirsty Island: Finding Our Way Back to a Connected WNC | WNC Times WNC -- April 19, 2026: As we celebrate Earth Day 2026, Western North Carolina is facing a stark meteorological reality. According to the NC Drought M...

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Earth Day 2026: The 55th Anniversary and a Burning Reality for WNC | WNC Times WNC -- April 19, 2026: Wednesday, April 22, marks Earth Day 2026. This year is the 55th Anniversary of the movement that began in 1970. To understand...

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Understanding the "Cicada" COVID Variant: A New Approach | WNC Times As spring unfolds across the Blue Ridge, we are seeing a change in the local landscape—not just in the blooming wildflowers, but in the health news

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Mayor Peter O’Leary’s Spring 2026 Update: The Revival of Chimney Rock Village | WNC Times Chimney Rock Village -- April 18, 2026: The Village is coming alive with activity this spring, marking the first full season of renewal since the dev...

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Eye in the Sky: APD Arrests Four in Major Bicycle Theft Sting | WNC Times Asheville -- April 18, 2026: The Asheville Police Department (APD) took a significant bite out of local crime this week, arresting four men in connec...

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Traffic Alert: 98 W Ramp in Waynesville to Close for 4 Nights Starting Monday, April 20 | WNC Times Waynesville -- April 18, 2026: I hear you. Let’s get every detail in there—the specific start date, the exact 4-night duration, the shortcut terminol...

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The Rhythm Returns: Why Today’s Train Whistle is the Sweetest Sound in WNC | WNC Times April 18, 2026: For 19 long months, a specific kind of silence has hung over the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge. But as of Saturday, April 18, 2026, the heartbeat of the mountains is back.

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Wildfire Alert: Firefighters Battle Multiple Blazes in Nantahala National Forest | WNC Times WNC -- April 17, 2026: Firefighting crews and aviation resources are currently engaged with two active wildfires in the Nantahala National Forest following a spike in activity this past Thursday.

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Blue Ridge BoundL Craggy Gardens and Waterrock Knob Visitors Centers Reopen | WNC Times Blue Ridge Parkway -- April 17, 2026: Spring in Western North Carolina isn’t just about the valley floor turning green; it’s about the gradual climb of life back up to the peaks.

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2026 Downtown After 5 Kicks Off with High Energy and "Stomp & Holler" | WNC Times Asheville's beloved outdoor concert tradition returns to Pack Square Park today, April 17, 2026, officially launching the Downtown After 5 season.

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Lifestyle: Your WNC Weekend Guide — Earth Day, Maker Faires, and Mountain Heritage | WNC Times WNC -- April 17, 2026: Western North Carolina is waking up this Saturday, April 18, with a massive lineup of community festivals. From the tech-heav...

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The Great Mountain Reset: Why Asheville’s Rental "Dip" is a Regional Bloom | WNC Times If you caught the recent headlines reporting a staggering 45% drop in Buncombe County’s vacation rental occupancy, you might think our regional tourism engine has hit a brick wall. But for those of us...

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Asheville Regional Airport Reaches New Milestone with Baggage Claim Opening | WNC Times Travelers arriving at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) today, April 17, 2026, are the first to experience the latest upgrade in the airport's massive $400 million expansion project.

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Brush Fire Near Walden Ridge Assisted Living Forces Brief Evacuation | WNC Times A fast-moving brush fire along Hendersonville Road prompted the emergency evacuation of a nearby assisted living facility late Thursday night.

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The Grocery Games: Is Competition Finally Coming to Haywood County? | WNC Times Haywood County -- April 17, 2026: t is a conversation that regularly ripples through checkout lines and local community boards across Haywood County: "When will we finally get an Aldi?"

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Clyde Residents Call for Halt on Data Centers and Crypto Mining | WNC Times Clyde -- April 17, 2026: On the evening of Wednesday, April 16, 2026, as about 30 residents gathered at the Clyde Town Hall =to voice their concerns over a new kind of industrial neighbor: data cent...

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WNC Let's Go to the Movies May 17 -23, 2026 | WNC Times Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly afternoon, a high-octane thriller, or a thoughtful indie drama, the theaters across Western North Carolin...

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Efficiency and Ingenuity: How Asheville Trimmed $19.5 Million from the Budget Gap | WNC Times Asheville faces a budget shortfall! Explore the city's fiscal challenges, rising costs, and strategies to balance the budget. Read more here.

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Drought Alert: 100% of Western North Carolina Now Affected | WNC Times WNC -- April 16, 2026 As of April 16, 2026, the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council has confirmed that 100% of North Carolina is officially in a drought.

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