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By Jon Tharp, Broker · May 24, 2026
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Buncombe County Parks and Recreation stocked Lake Julian with more than 1,300 catfish to open the 2026 summer season. The 300-acre lake in south Asheville is open …
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By Jon Tharp, Broker · May 24, 2026
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The Blue Ridge Agility Club of Western North Carolina is hosting an American Kennel Club Dog Agility Trial at the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher through Sunday, …
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By Jon Tharp, Broker · May 24, 2026
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The Southern Appalachians, particularly the Highlands Plateau in Macon County, contain the highest salamander diversity of any temperate region on Earth. Over 50 species live in these …
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By Jon Tharp, Broker · May 24, 2026
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Brevard's Public Works and Utilities Committee oversees the infrastructure systems that directly affect daily life and property values in Transylvania County, including water and sewer service, stormwater …
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By Jon Tharp, Broker · May 24, 2026
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Brevard's Board of Adjustment is a city body that reviews requests for zoning variances, special use permits, and appeals of zoning administrator decisions. These meetings are …
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By Jon Tharp, Broker · May 24, 2026
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The City of Brevard released its recommended FY27 budget for public review ahead of a May 18 City Council hearing where residents can comment before it …
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By Jon Tharp, Broker · May 24, 2026
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Asheville, NC has one of the most creative independent food scenes in the South, and its sandwich shops reflect that. From West Asheville lunch counters to …
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By Jon Tharp, Broker · May 24, 2026
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Rivercane (Arundinaria gigantea), the only bamboo native to North America, once lined nearly every river and creek bottom in Western North Carolina before agriculture and development …
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By Jon Tharp, Broker · May 24, 2026
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Highlands, NC is one of the most dog-friendly mountain towns in North Carolina. Dogs are welcome at outdoor restaurants, most Main Street shops, and the Highlands Dog …
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By Jon Tharp, Broker · May 24, 2026
At a Glance
The North Carolina Rhododendron Festival takes place each June in Bakersville, Mitchell County, built around the Catawba rhododendron bloom at Roan Mountain Highlands. The festival includes live …