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3 days ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Oct. 24-26
Need weekend plans? Look no further than our weekend guide to Asheville and Western North Carolina, complete with everything from monster mask workshops to all day Halloween festivals.
4 days ago
2 killed in Yancey County UTV accident
Preliminary findings show speed was not a factor; investigation ongoing
4 days ago
Freeze Warning issued for Asheville area
National Weather Service warns of subfreezing temperatures tonight; mountain snow possible next week
4 days ago
Expect detours: Church Street paving project starts next week
NCDOT crews will work from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. through November; detours set along Main and King streets in Hendersonville
4 days ago
Fork & Dagger: Luminosa offers Italian perfection on Battery Park
From flawless cocktails to lemon pizza and a vibe straight out of 1960s Manhattan, this gem in Asheville's Flatiron Building delivers sophistication without pretension
4 days ago
Thomas Wolfe Memorial to host spooky story walkthrough this Saturday
This weekend, prepare for tales from beyond the grave at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial in downtown Asheville. Guests at the author's Old Kentucky Home can expect to hear spooky stories of death, spirits and more, just in time for Halloween.
4 days ago
Prominent downtown Asheville art gallery names new director
Nicole McConville, an arts professional with nearly three decades of experience in the Asheville creative community, has been named as the new gallery director at Blue Spiral.
4 days ago
NC lawmakers approve new Trump-backed congressional map
Republicans say redistricting strengthens Trump’s congressional majority; Democrats call it racial gerrymandering
4 days ago
Not So Spooky party offers inclusive fun for Asheville kids
Halloween event at We Rock the Spectrum gym designed for children of all abilities, with sensory-friendly activities
4 days ago
Pet Connection: Fredrick
Fredrick is a 4-year-old, 75-pound mixed-breed dog looking for his forever home
4 days ago
UPDATE: Gas leak in Asheville’s Montford neighborhood stopped
Residents within a two-block radius are urged to leave the area immediately
5 days ago
Helicopter crews to clear Helene debris from South Toe River
Yancey County officials say the operation will help protect the river ecosystem and nearby communities
5 days ago
Officials urge Buncombe residents to avoid burning as fire risk rises
No burn ban issued, but warnings in effect for Western North Carolina
5 days ago
Buncombe County commissioners launch Helene Recovery Office
New office to oversee $14 million in storm-related projects
5 days ago
Warren Haynes’ Christmas Jam returns to support Helene recovery
Stone Temple Pilots, MJ Lenderman and a Phil Lesh tribute highlight the 2025 lineup benefiting Asheville charities
5 days ago
NC Senate passes Congressional map amid cries of gerrymandering
Voting rights groups warn the plan dismantles historic Black district and tilts power sharply toward Republicans
5 days ago
Mission Hospital placed in Immediate Jeopardy again
Advocates say chronic understaffing continues to endanger patients, Mission disputes findings, pledges cooperation
5 days ago
No plans to relocate RAD: City clarifies results of ‘RAD 2.0’ study
Despite the findings of a ULI study, there are no plans in place to relocate the River Arts District, said Kim Miller, city communications specialist.
6 days ago
Juvenile sought in fatal Hendersonville shooting
Officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire Friday night
6 days ago
USPS seeks new sites for flood-damaged post offices in WNC
Marshall and Swannanoa still without local mail service more than a year after Tropical Storm Helene
