Pause on ginseng harvesting continues in WNC national forests
The U.S. Forest Service announced that its pause on issuing permits to harvest American ginseng on the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests will remain in place for the 2024 season.
The U.S. Forest Service announced that its pause on issuing permits to harvest American ginseng on the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests will remain in place for the 2024 season.

Thursday, December 11 • 3pm-6pm — Black Mountain (550 NC-9)
• Dynamite Roasting
• Sunburst Trout
• Hickory Nut Gap Meats
Read MoreIf you’re looking for some non-alcoholic beverage ideas for your holiday guests, here are some local ones to consider:
• Asheville Tea Company (Asheville NC) — look for their boxes of teas, particularly the seasonal blends.
Read MoreQuestion: Can drinking tart cherry juice help with my knee pain due to osteoarthritis?
Answer: While tart cherry juice isn’t harmful, the research proof of its efficacy to reduce pain or inflammation due to arthritis just is not there.
Read MoreDid you know that you can find locally roasted coffee (beans and ground and even some K-cups!) at Ingles Markets?
Be sure and look for these (and more) local coffee roasters at your Ingles Market, either on the local food shelf or on their own display:
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