April 14, 2026 The following are recent obituary notices from Austin and Barnes and Hampton funeral homes in Boone and ...

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After Western North Carolina experienced one of the worst natural disasters in state history, the Asheville area is back on its feet with revived music, adventure and hospitality scenes in 2026. ByJoe ...

Mary Avery Tolley, 89, wife of retired Chrysler vice president-public affairs James Tolley, died January 24, 2026, in Sarasota FL, following a lengthy illness. The Tolleys lived for 20 years in ...

Judy Wiseman Harmon, age 79 of Peoria Road, Sugar Grove, North Carolina passed away peacefully on the evening of December 21st with family around her at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin, NC ...

Elizabeth Forkin Minor, 81, of Asheville, NC, passed away on November 8, 2025. Elizabeth was born on September 25, 1944 in Green Bay, WI. She was the daughter of Edward and Margaret Forkin. Elizabeth, ...

There are cities and towns across the United States that specifically call to music lovers. Among them is Asheville, North Carolina, the ultimate destination for artists and travelers looking to ...

With hearts full of love and memories, we honor the vibrant life of Neta June Avery, who graced this world until her peaceful departure on October 6, 2025, with family by her side. Born amid the ...

A North Carolina city exudes the “true meaning of community” — and it’s been crowned the “Nicest Place in America,” a new report finds. Asheville ranks No. 1 on a list of places where people show the ...

Dianne Ponder Sharpe, age 78, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, July 24, 2025, after a yearlong battle with cancer. Dianne was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother ...

Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all things home internet. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree. Cierra is ...