ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Hurricane Helene abruptly impacted many areas of Western North Carolina, but did it disrupt the bear population? Ashley Hobbs, North Carolina Wildlife Special ...

The Mercantile’s bakery earned fame for its huckleberry bear claws and other tasty treats, all made without regular electricity. Dan Kaufman, a third-generation baker, added the bakery in 1994, and ...