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Annual sale: 5 reasons to subscribe to the Citizen-Times
The Asheville Citizen Times and Hendersonville Times-News All-WNC track and field teams for 2025 NCHSAA, NCISAA seasons have been named. Roberson High School is playing in the state championship baseball series. New and old restaurants are finally opening after Tropical Storm Helene-caused tourism dip. Asheville and Buncombe County are facing budget shortfalls and proposed tax increases, also fallout from the unprecedented storm. The Citizen Times brings you exclusive coverage of all those topics and more — better than anyone in Western North Carolina. Take advantage of our annual subscription rate to and lock in unlimited access. Already a subscriber? Whether you get home delivery of the print edition or have a digital-only subscription, these benefits are included! Check out our activation guide for help on getting started. With a subscription, you can be one of the first to learn about breaking news with news alerts, flip through a digital replica of the print paper, get exclusive newsletters and more. Download the free app and start to personalize it to your liking. Additionally, you can download articles for offline reading and sign up for breaking and topical news alerts. Also in the app, you'll find the eNewspaper, available exclusively for subscribers. As an added benefit, subscribers can access the eNewspaper from any of our more than 200 sister papers across the United States, plus each edition of USA TODAY. ► SPECIAL OFFER: Save on a new subscription today. We know when you subscribe, you expect more. Each day, you can expect to see some of our award-winning storytelling, investigative work, sports analysis and more. Just log in with your account to enjoy your exclusive access. Here's some examples: What's happening post-Helene. Our investigation into Haven on the Hill, a temporary RV park set up for people displaced by the historic tropical storm, has found homeless discrimination, lack of basic services and alleged criminal conduct. Asheville Answers column. We know you have many questions about the lingering impacts from Tropical Storm Helene — the deadliest natural disaster in North Carolina history. Send us your questions. Each week a Citizen Times reporter will find you the answers. Asheville food news. Be the first to know when restaurants or breweries are reopening after Helene, and which are closing. Stay on top of all the latest news and trends in the city's food and dining scene. Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos and videos you're most interested in. Through the app, you can personalize notifications so you can know the news right when it happens. You can select alerts for breaking news, news, sports, entertainment, weather and business. Quiet times for your alerts can be set within the app. Miss out on recent news? Get the latest effortlessly with our Catch Up feature. Want alerts when we publish something new on a topic you're interested in? Sign up to follow specific topics of interest with the "Add Topic" button at the top of articles. Personalize your feed further in the For You front. The app also provides you access to daily horoscopes and access to over 100 games. Want to follow the news from another city? You can add up to five of our sister publications across the country to get more news right in the app. ► DOWNLOAD THE APP: Get the latest news, sports and more To keep our subscribers informed, we email the most important articles to their inbox each day in the form of a Daily Briefing newsletter. Subscribers also get exclusive access to our Your Week newsletter. Each week, you'll get a note directly from the executive editor with background on a big story from the week, a behind-the-scenes look at our reporting and links to some of our top subscriber-exclusive work. ► SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTERS: Browse our entire portfolio of newsletter offerings to pick more topics that interest you specifically. Right now, we have a special introductory offer. Visit our subscription page to start supporting our work that holds those in power accountable, and provides the news you need to make our communities stronger. Karen Chávez is Executive Editor for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. Tips, comments, questions? Call 828-236-8980, email KChavez@ This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: Why subscribe to Unlimited access, personalized app
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5 days ago
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Trump to western North Carolina: 'Drop dead'
An Asheville cyclist pedals toward a "WNC Strong" billboard moving past an enormous debris pile from Helene on his right. (Photo: Clayton Henkel/NC Newsline) Sometimes, it's hard to keep track of the wild policy swings that are the signatures of the second Trump administration. From tariffs and trade to Russia and Ukraine, it often takes just hours for supposedly strong policy stances to be contradicted or abandoned by the president or his aides. And now, this chaotic pattern is directly impacting North Carolina. Both last fall and this past January, Trump blasted the Biden administration's response to Hurricane Helene and made bold promises that he would rebuild storm-ravaged areas better than ever. Unfortunately, that was then and this is now. This fact was made clear last week when the administration abruptly turned off the federal funding spigot by rejecting Gov. Josh Stein' request to continue providing matching funds for the state's Helene recovery appropriations. The decision leaves the state on the hook for $200 million or more in additional expenses for debris cleanup and other emergency work. The bottom line: Once again, the president has said one thing and done another, and sadly, North Carolinians will pay the price. For NC Newsline, I'm Rob Schofield.
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26-05-2025
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‘Monumental': Campground celebrates post-Helene reopening
A campground in Boiling Springs celebrated its post-Helene reopening just in time for Memorial Day weekend. Several campgrounds in the area were shut down by damage caused by Hurricane Helene when it swept through western North Carolina in September. Many of the affected campgrounds were in remote areas near rivers. Boiling Springs, winner of a national Glamping award, suffered heavy damage, even though it only lost power for a week. 'There was a lot of data about closed roads, which concerned people about getting to campgrounds that were even open,' co-owner Tyler Watts told Channel 9's Ken Lemon. But, like many other campgrounds, Boiling Springs was packed for Memorial Day weekend. 'Monumental for us on the weekend to be fully booked and have people here still showing up,' Watts said. 'Very big for us.' READ: FEMA offers to sell temporary housing units to WNC families displaced by Hurricane Helene One campground owner cried tears of joy as she spoke with Lemon about how grateful she was to reopen Rose Creek Campgrounds in Morganton with no vacancies. But after Helene, it wasn't so easy to have hope. 'I was ready to throw my hands up and walk away,' she told Lemon. 'We put our heart and soul into this campground.' For Boiling Springs, it was Charlotte residents turning to outdoor life that made a difference. Scott and Shay Costin were out camping during the holiday weekend. They said they were glad to help a business in recovery. 'We try to help small businesses, local businesses, family-owned,' Scott Costin said. Watts said he knows how lucky he is. He said some of the campgrounds that were wiped out are still rebuilding. WATCH: FEMA offers to sell temporary housing units to WNC families displaced by Hurricane Helene
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23-05-2025
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40 subsidized housing apartment units without power
Power was cut off at several apartment complexes in Hickory on Thursday. The lights went out at Camden Meadows, Keating Pointe and Waverly Ridge around 3 p.m. on Thursday. The apartments are subsidized through the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The management for the complexes, Bar Residential Development, is located in Myrtle Beach. They took over the management for the complexes two months ago. READ: FEMA offers to sell temporary housing units to WNC families displaced by Hurricane Helene Residents told Channel 9's Dave Faherty that their power bill is covered by their rent. And the management is responsible for paying Duke Energy. Faherty spoke with the management company, which said about 40 apartment units are without power. And they are hoping to get the power back on by the end of the day Friday. They also told Faherty that they didn't know of a P.O. box that the bills were being sent to. Thirty families were placed in hotels on Thursday night, according to Bar Residential. The city mayor told Faherty this is not the first time something like this has happened. The company was behind on its water bill for a time. It has since been paid. This is a developing story. Check back with for updates. WATCH: FEMA offers to sell temporary housing units to WNC families displaced by Hurricane Helene
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23-05-2025
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Your guide to things to do in Asheville and WNC this week
Summer is so close. Get a jump on the fun with this weekend's events and take a look at some of the great ideas you'll find from WNC Parent – find calm, deal with the transition to solid foods, teach your children about saving and spending, more at Stay in touch on social media @wncparent and get your events on our calendar by emailing chris@ — A Dinner Theater Experience May 23 and 24. For details and tickets, visit opens May 24 at the Upcountry History Museum. The exhibit continues through Sept. 21. Encounter unfamiliar landscapes, touchable dinosaurs and opportunities to investigate clues about what the dinosaurs left behind. The exhibit, designed for ages 3-10, is the first child-centered exhibit dedicated to expanding the understanding of dinosaur habitat and range. The bilingual (Spanish and English) exhibit features three distinct sections that build on a child's innate curiosity about dinosaurs: Land of Fire (a warm dinosaur habitat), Land of Ice (a cold dinosaur habitat), and a Field Research Station (complete with a Big Dig experience). For details, visit Is 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. May 24 and 25 at The North Carolina Arboretum, part of the Spring Into the Arb series. Spring Into the Arb events and programs are included with the regular parking fee of $20 per vehicle. Arboretum Society Members get in free. Visit Is 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. May 24 in Waynesville. The event includes live music, food and local makers. For details, visit with Rosalie Haizlett is 6 – 7 p.m. May 24 at The North Carolina Arboretum, part of the Spring Into the Arb series. Spring Into the Arb events and programs are included with the regular parking fee of $20 per vehicle. Arboretum Society Members get in free. Book signing to follow with books available for purchase from Malaprops Bookstore. Visit Are at the Cradle of Forestry in America. This is a ticketed event. Tours begin with an informative session at the outdoor amphitheater, where guests will have the opportunity to learn about the fascinating world of the Blue Ghost Firefly. Following the presentation, visitors will hike along a paved trail through the forest, at their own pace, where they'll have the chance to observe these enchanting creatures up close. For tickets and details, visit from 4 – 5 p.m. May 27 at the East Asheville Library. All participants must register and sign a waiver to take part. Register in person, call the library at 828-250-4738 or email from 5 – 7 p.m. May 27 in Hendersonville. The evening includes complimentary childcare and dinner. Register at is at 6 p.m. May 27 at the Pack Memorial Library. Registration is required. Visit in Beech Mountain, North Carolina. Guided hikes and giveaways are available at the visitor's center. A comprehensive hiking guide is available at providing trail recommendations for all skill levels and tips. A different trail will be featured each week in May. continues through June 8 with more than 1 million vibrant blooms, menus featuring fresh tastes of spring in the Smokies and unique entertainment offerings, including 'Play On,' a new show to celebrate Dollywood's 40th anniversary season. The Imagination Playhouse, which features plays based on books from Dolly's Imagination Library, offers shows for younger guests through the end of September. During Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration, new story time and character meet & greets are part of the Imagination Playhouse experience. Visit is open through Nov. 2 at The Island in Pigeon Forge. Admission is free. Wander amid 22 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, each with interactive elements and sounds. Included is a custom Island Fountain Show that tells the story of the dinosaurs. Interactive features include posted QR codes linked to details about each dinosaur, including sounds and free downloadable wallpapers. The Island is open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and does not have gated admission. All ticketed attractions are ala carte. For details, visit Read 2 Succeed: Keep the reading spark alive this summer Bonus Books: A head start on summer reading How to (subtly) kick your almost-grown kid out of the house How and when to start solid foods: Here's what to know This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: Things to do in Asheville, N.C. this week
