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Modern hospital building with red brick wings, blue glass atrium, and an emergency entrance facing the street with blue sky above

3 days ago

Mission Hospital surpasses 90 nurses in 90 days hiring goal

Health system adds 400 workers since January, expands recruitment efforts

3 days ago

Federal arts leaders to visit Asheville, Marshall after Helene

Discussions to center on recovery, resilience and support for local artists

Justin Thomas Baker

4 days ago

Georgia man charged in Asheville jewelry store heist

Suspect remains at large as investigators also search for second person in March break-in

Group of protesters on steps holding a large 'ABOLISH ICE' banner and a sign reading 'Is it fascism yet?'.

5 days ago

May Day protesters rally in downtown Asheville’s Pack Square Park

“Workers Over Billionaires” event draws crowds, coincides with statewide teacher protests

Man in an orange shirt sits on brick steps of a park, with two white buckets in front and greenery behind.

5 days ago

Street performer spotlight: 40+ buskers to attend 1st Asheville BuskerFest

The inaugural Asheville BuskerFest will bring over 40 different street performers to Asheville this weekend. The event will also spotlight displaced River Arts District artists with booths around several stages in the RAD.

Brick building with a tall blue neon sign mounted along the corner, the sign featuring the word 'The' at the top and extending downward along the wall.

5 days ago

Asheville concerts in May 2026: Live music for Western North Carolina

From national touring acts to local performances, here’s a May guide to concerts and live music across Asheville and Western North Carolina.

Graphic titled Weather Highlights for May 1–2 in the Carolinas and Georgia; three panels labeled Friday, Friday Night, and Saturday showing weather maps with rain and fronts.

5 days ago

Rain, cooler temperatures move into Asheville area this weekend

Showers likely Saturday, with frost and near-freezing temps possible in higher elevations

Mission Hospital

5 days ago

AdventHealth appeals state approval of 95 new beds for Mission Hospital

Dispute over North Carolina CON decision intensifies debate over capacity, safety and regional care needs

5 days ago

NC Rep. Chuck Edwards under House Ethics investigation, reports say

CNN says inquiry tied to alleged sexual harassment; details remain unclear

5 days ago

French Broad Flooring brings custom solutions to Asheville homes

Veteran- and family-owned business offers hardwood, LVP, tile, carpet and professional installation

Two professionals sign documents at a head table for a UNC Asheville event, with banners in the background.

6 days ago

Bulldog Promise: Southwestern students guaranteed admission at UNC Asheville

The Bulldog Promise Program is an admissions initiative between Southwestern Community College and UNC Asheville designed to make obtaining a bachelor's degree more accessible for students in the Qualla Boundary and Jackson, Swain and Macon counties.

Aerial split-screen of a house roof renovation: top shows before, bottom after, with a JMR Roofing badge in the corner.

6 days ago

Asheville roofing company offers $0 payments for 90 days as it expands WNC services

John McClung Roofing points to decades of service, regional awards and outreach efforts alongside new financing promotion

Aerial view of a baseball field with a bold white 'GRASS ROUTES' graphic overlay across the infield and stands.

6 days ago

‘Grass Routes’ kicks off season in Asheville

MLB Network docuseries highlights Asheville’s tourism appeal, downtown culture and Tourists baseball experience

Group of firefighters outside a row of blue storage units; a man in uniform holds a black-and-tan dog, while a red fire truck is parked in the background.

6 days ago

Asheville firefighters rescue puppy locked inside car

Dog named Peter safely reunited with owner after trapping himself inside vehicle

Public parking sign and stone office building at 52 Coxe Avenue, with a tree-lined foreground and a blue sky.

6 days ago

Asheville OKs zoning change for 203-unit housing project

Coxe Avenue development would bring mixed-use building, retail and parking to downtown site

Asheville BuskerFest banner with circular logo on left, bold dates May 2–3, 2026, and 'Free to Attend' text on a blue wave background.

6 days ago

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: May 1–3

Looking for events in the Asheville area this weekend? From a free music festival in Asheville to spring gatherings and family outings -- there's plenty to celebrate during the first weekend of May across the 828.

7 days ago

3 Asheville breweries score medals in international beer competition

The World Beer Cup, a prestigious beer competition between brewers from all over the globe, held its 2026 ceremony on Wednesday, April 22. Three Asheville competitors claimed medals, including Wicked Weed Brewing, Diatribe Brewing Company and Hi-Wire Brewing Company.

Cartoon hot dog on an orange banner with teal script lettering, part of a retro brand logo.

7 days ago

New music venue Hellbender unveils logo, Geese, LCD Soundsystem shows

Hellbender by the Orange Peel, an outdoor venue opening this July along the Swannanoa River, has unveiled its new logo, designed by local tattoo artist Danny Reed of Hot Stuff Tattoo.

Two men in work shirts stand on a forest gravel path, smiling, with cut branches and tools nearby on the right side.

1 week ago

Pisgah Area SORBA is protecting WNC trails, one volunteer at a time

After Tropical Storm Helene, many Western North Carolina hiking and biking trails were destroyed, suffering from flooding, felled trees and other damages. They may have stayed that way without Pisgah Area SORBA and its mighty team of volunteers.

Asheville police seized about 16.865 pounds of suspected fentanyl and cocaine, along with an additional 0.86 pounds of pressed fentanyl in a recent arrest.

1 week ago

Asheville man charged after record fentanyl seizure

Police say Tip411 tip helped uncover large-scale drug operation

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2 hours ago in National, Trending

Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million

Owners of some iPhones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company on Tuesday reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising of its artificial intelligence capabilities.

24 hours ago in Education, Local, Sports

Weaverville’s Karlyn Pickens goes No. 1 in AUSL draft

FILE - Tennessee starting pitcher/relief pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) during an NCAA softball Women's College World Series game, Thursday, May 29, 2025 in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis,File)

Former coach calls Pickens’ journey “the greatest honor of my coaching career”

1 day ago in National, Trending

USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.