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Things to do in Asheville and WNC: April 24-26

Local favorites and seasonal events highlight a busy weekend across the 828.

Storefront window with a large blue portrait of a woman on the left, a car in front, and two people inside the yellow-lit space on the right (one bowing, one wearing a headscarf).

2 weeks ago

Man killed in Asheville officer-involved shooting identified

State investigators probe incident that left officer hurt on Hendersonville Road

Stage scene with two performers in historical costumes: a standing woman in a pink, ruffled dress and a kneeling person in a floral gown, on a dark backdrop with a green couch visible to the left.

2 weeks ago

‘Venus in Fur’ at Attic Salt is meta, intense, intimate theater

"Venus in Fur," directed by Jeff Catanese and starring Kate McGunagle and Alex McDonald Villarreal, is an intimate, psychological two-hander about sadomasochism, 19th century literature and the power dynamics between actors and their directors.

Close-up of a baseball with the HomeTrust Park Opening Day logo and date, held in front of a brick stadium wall.

2 weeks ago

Public split on new name as Tourists kick off home season at HomeTrust Park

Yesterday evening, the Asheville Tourists went to bat with the Greenville Drive for the team's opening home game, their first following a $38.5 million renovation of the ballpark. For guests, the evening marked the debut of the stadium's new name, HomeTrust Park, replacing McCormick Field.

2 weeks ago

Best appliance upgrades to reduce energy costs at home

Blossman Gas experts highlight propane ranges, dryers and water heaters for savings

Photo of roadside storm debris near Craven Gap, milepost 377.4.

2 weeks ago

Blue Ridge Parkway cleanup aims to cut wildfire danger after Helene

National Park Service plans debris removal in six high-risk areas through 2027

2 weeks ago

Buncombe moves to single fire tax district, tightens flood rules

Commissioners cite equity, safety in sweeping policy changes

2 weeks ago

Tourists fall to Drive in series opener

Late home runs lift Greenville after Asheville takes seventh-inning lead

White brick apartment building with a bright yellow front door and brick steps leading up to it, greenery on both sides, and a utility pole in the foreground.

2 weeks ago

Beneath the Blue Ridge: Detectives believed they were close to solving Virginia Olson’s killing

Records show investigators pursued multiple suspects, searched an apartment and once traveled west believing they were nearing an arrest in the 1973 killing of Virginia Olson.

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is at the scene of a shooting that left a suspect dead and an Asheville police officer injured.

2 weeks ago

Suspect killed, officer injured in Asheville police shooting

Authorities say man opened fire on officers responding to Hendersonville Road call

Black-and-white photo of a man sitting on a rustic, four-wheeled wooden cart with a steering wheel in a park with trees.

2 weeks ago

George Masa documentary to make world premiere in Asheville

George Masa was a Japanese photographer whose pictures helped establish the Appalachian Trail and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Despite his historical impact, little is known about Masa in his private life. In "A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story," filmmaker Paul Bonesteel attempts to unearth the story of the legendary photographer.

2 weeks ago

USPS confirms relocation of Swannanoa post office

Residents await site details after Helene destroyed former building on U.S. 70

Western Carolina University student Tanner Drum demonstrated a robotic dog used on job sites. The Boston Dynamics “Spot” robot -- nicknamed “Catabox” -- can perform automated site walks, capture images, scan environments using lidar and generate 3D models.

2 weeks ago

Asheville area students get hands-on look at construction careers

Construction Career Day event highlights apprenticeships, workforce partnerships and high-tech tools shaping the industry

Three horizontal murals A–C on a gray wall, each a colorful collage of people, nature, and animals.

2 weeks ago

Pack Memorial Library mural project invites public input, volunteers

Asheville installation part of Paint NC’s goal to create art in all 100 counties

Collage of logos for multiple community organizations (IFB Solutions, ABCCM, Children First, Communities in Schools, The Community Foundation...).

2 weeks ago

Asheville Merchants Fund awards $780,000 to Buncombe nonprofits

Grants target workforce training, economic growth and family stability

Front view of Buncombe County Administration building with beige brick and large windows; a decorative emblem is visible on the left side of the facade.

2 weeks ago

Buncombe County earns top marks from credit agencies

Stable outlook follows year of financial discipline and recovery challenges

Stone campus building with central arched entrance, flagpole, and surrounding green lawn on a sunny day; trees frame the scene.

2 weeks ago

Asheville opts for work day, BCS to stay open as teachers plan for May 1 rally

On Friday, May 1, public school workers from all over North Carolina will converge in Raleigh to take part in the Kids Over Corporations rally. According to the Buncombe County Association of Educators, over 100 local educators are projected to join in.

2 weeks ago

Two men face multiple charges after Asheville drug arrests

Authorities seize fentanyl, crack cocaine and handgun in West Asheville cases

Couple poses in front of a white signboard announcing a horse-riding event, smiling with arms around each other.

2 weeks ago

White Horse rebuilt: Music venue gallops back to Black Mountain

Just under four months after a section of White Horse Black Mountain collapsed during building renovation, the nonprofit music venue has reopened, with a full calendar of events on the way.

U.S. Drought Monitor

2 weeks ago

Drought worsens across Asheville area as dry weather persists

March ranks among driest on record as conditions deteriorate statewide

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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.

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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”

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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.