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10 hours ago
Tombstone Tales: Charlie Silver’s grave and the enduring mystery of Frankie Silver
In the Kona community near Bakersville, a quiet cemetery holds the resting place of the young man at the center of one of North Carolina’s most debated 19th-century tragedies.
12 hours ago
Hikes of WNC: Wildflowers light up trails across Asheville area
From Craggy Gardens to Graveyard Fields, hikers can find vibrant blooms at varying elevations. Check out our list of wildflower hiking trails.
22 hours ago
Asheville Fringe Fest spotlight: ‘Thea-ATE-a Monstrousos’ is a puppet palooza
The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival commences this week, bringing dozens of artists from all kinds of disciplines to town for a celebration of the weird, wonderful and out-of-the-box. Before the festival begins in earnest this Thursday, meet a few of the artists in our show spotlights.
23 hours ago
Asheville Fringe Fest spotlight: ‘Mexican Scum’ is espectacular political satire
The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival commences this week, bringing dozens of artists from all kinds of disciplines to town for a celebration of the weird, wonderful and out-of-the-box. Before the festival begins in earnest this Thursday, meet a few of the artists in our show spotlights.
1 day ago
‘Symbol of rebirth’: MANNA opens new freezer after Helene
Food bank expands cold storage by 233% as monthly food assistance visits top 200,000
1 day ago
Thrift store event brings art, crafts and furry friends to Asheville
Asheville Humane Society invites the community to meet adoptable pets and enjoy face painting, snacks, and a scavenger hunt at Luck of the Paws
1 day ago
Spring lawn season begins across Asheville area
Grass seed, fertilizer among most popular items at local hardware stores
1 day ago
Buncombe County closes on Deaverview Mountain land
342-acre property to become largest park in county system; design phase expected to begin this summer
2 days ago
Asheville Fringe Fest spotlight: The building bricks of ‘Made in America?’
The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival commences this week, bringing dozens of artists from all kinds of disciplines to town for a celebration of the weird, wonderful and out-of-the-box. Before the festival begins in earnest this Thursday, meet a few of the artists in our show spotlights.
2 days ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: March 20-22
A gem show, a plant swap and the Harlem Globetrotters are just a few of the events coming through Asheville this weekend. Check out our activity guide for more.
2 days ago
Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smokies top national park visits
Despite 43-day partial shutdown, 26 parks set records in 2025, National Park Service says
2 days ago
Guilty plea gets Asheville man 30 years for killing
Garland Kuykendall Jr., 57, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in March 2024 shooting at Compass Point Village
2 days ago
Late surge lifts Asheville City SC past Greenville in U.S. Open Cup
Bilow and Assane score in final minutes to seal historic 3-1 win for the Blues
2 days ago
Fork & Dagger: Finally, ramen that hits the mark in Asheville
Murasaki cuts through the region’s uneven Japanese food scene with deeply satisfying broths, balanced flavors and thoughtful execution
3 days ago
2 tornadoes confirmed in Madison County after March 16 storms
EF-0 twisters near Mars Hill damage trees but cause no injuries in Western North Carolina
3 days ago
March Mat-ness: Why your yoga mat is the foundation of your practice
When people think about improving their yoga practice, they usually focus on flexibility, strength or showing up more consistently. But one of the most overlooked tools for a safe, confident, and enjoyable practice is actually the surface beneath you: your yoga mat.
3 days ago
AMOS cycles to new exhibit about the science of bikes
The Asheville Museum of Science will showcase 14 vintage bicycles in a new exhibit all about the physics, engineering and motion of cycling.
3 days ago
Explore Black Mountain, Swannanoa eats with culinary bingo card
Next week, the Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce will launch Savor the Flavor of the Valley 2026, a week of deals and dinners at eateries throughout the Swannanoa Valley.
3 days ago
Museum features Cherokee perspective on American Revolution in new exhibit
The Museum of the Cherokee People, the tribal museum of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has unveiled "Unrelenting: Cherokee People and the American Revolution," an exhibit platforming Cherokee artwork, perspectives and reminiscences on the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
3 days ago
Drivers face months-long closure on Davidson Road in Swannanoa
Detours planned as NCDOT replaces bridge over Swannanoa River
