Partner content: Taste of Local

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Monday, 24/11/2025

Thursday, December 11 • 3pm-6pm — Black Mountain (550 NC-9)

• Dynamite Roasting

• Sunburst Trout

• Hickory Nut Gap Meats 

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Partner content: Drink Up!: Local Beverages for your Holiday Table

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Tuesday, 18/11/2025

If 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.  

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Partner content: New Spotlight on LOCAL Food & Beverage Makers at Ingles

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Tuesday, 26/08/2025

Be on the lookout for these local brands at your Ingles store!

Firewalker Hot Sauce — Asheville, NC — The “secret” in this sauce may be the locally grown hot peppers. firewalkerhotsauce.com 

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