Iva Marie Gutowski

03/19/2025

March 18, 2025 - Black Mountain outdoor concert venue Silverados announced, March 17, it would be closing its music park and continuing to operate its indoor bar

01/20/2025

The Beaucatcher Tunnel in Asheville, North Carolina, is not only an impressive engineering achievement but also a place steeped in local legend and mystery. Completed in 1929, the tunnel was built to connect Asheville’s downtown to its eastern side, cutting through Beaucatcher Mountain. Construction, which began in 1927, was fraught with challenges, including a partial collapse in 1928. Despite these setbacks, the tunnel opened just weeks before the onset of the Great Depression.

What makes the Beaucatcher Tunnel even more fascinating is its location beneath Zealandia, a historic estate surrounded by its own ghostly lore, including the nearby Zealandia (or Helen’s) Bridge — See recent post. The area around Zealandia is said to be haunted, with tales of a restless spirit and tragic events. Some believe the tunnel, passing beneath these eerie grounds, carries an unsettling energy. During construction, workers reported strange occurrences—tools mysteriously disappearing, unexplained noises, and shadowy figures. This has caused some to believe that the mountain itself is cursed.

While visiting Helen’s Bridge in Asheville, be sure to drive through this important part of Asheville‘s infrastructure and see if you experience anything unusual. 👻

12/09/2024

10/27/2024

Click the PDF Attachment at the end for the full update. McDowell County Shelters Complete Successful Mission, Offering Hope and Support for Displaced Residents McDowell County Emergency ...

10/08/2024

I'm trying to make a list of stuff for an Amazon wishlist for the area. I wanted to concentrate on stuff like medication, needed medical supplies that can be ordered off of Amazon, supplies that could be useful like camping style items. Does anyone have any updates lists or just throw in any ideas/suggestions.

Thank you!!

10/03/2024

How did Mountain Ridge Wellness Center hold up? I have people asking me about them now who are desperate for any information.

Did they lose power? Do they have generators for patients on Oxygen? Did everyone make it ok?