Author: Runda Alamour
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› Read more: Winter Storm Weekend 1: Testing Preparedness MusclesWinter Storm Weekend 1: Testing Preparedness Muscles
Winter Storm Fern last weekend tested our preparedness muscles and brought more several days of no school. Read my reflections…
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› Read more: Lake Tomahawk in Black MountainLake Tomahawk in Black Mountain
Explore Lake Tomahawk in Black Mountain – walking loop, playground, mountain views, birds, and more!
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› Read more: 04/25/2026 – McDowell Literary Festival – The First Ever!04/25/2026 – McDowell Literary Festival – The First Ever!
The first ever McDowell Literary Festival is happening on April 25, 2026. Get the details here!
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› Read more: Red Lentil Soup RecipeRed Lentil Soup Recipe
To prepare for no electricity, I made red lentil soup that can be eaten hot or cold. Here’s my recipe!
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› Read more: Fired Up! Creative LoungeFired Up! Creative Lounge
Fired Up! Creative Lounge is a paint your own pottery studio in downtown Asheville. They also do classes, glass fusing,…
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› Read more: Mela Indian Restaurant in Downtown AshevilleMela Indian Restaurant in Downtown Asheville
Check out Mela Indian Restaurant for incredible food, a reasonably priced lunch buffet, and easy parking!
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› Read more: Beradu Market & Kitchen in Black MountainBeradu Market & Kitchen in Black Mountain
Beradu Market in Black Mountain is a market, brunch restaurant, and deli! Check out my favorite recommendations.
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› Read more: 02/07-08/2026 – Assembly Required Designer Toy Expo02/07-08/2026 – Assembly Required Designer Toy Expo
Assembly Required is a two day event in Asheville where over 40 artists and toymakers will be selling their work!
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› Read more: Blue Ridge Parkway South (Asheville to Cherokee) Self-Guided GPS TourBlue Ridge Parkway South (Asheville to Cherokee) Self-Guided GPS Tour
Check out this self-guided GPS tour of the Blue Ridge Parkway between Asheville to Cherokee.
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› Read more: Poetry: What the flood washed away (and what it couldn’t)Poetry: What the flood washed away (and what it couldn’t)
An original poem to mark the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene hitting Western North Carolina.