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3 weeks ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Feb. 27 – March 1
An affordable plant sale, an ABBA disco party and exercising the American right to vote are just three of the events on our weekly activity guide.
4 weeks ago
ArtsAVL announces $1.2 million grant program for WNC arts nonprofits
ArtsAVL, the Asheville area arts council, has launched a $1.2 million Nonprofit Arts Recovery Grant Program intended to support the long-term recovery of Western North Carolina arts nonprofits.
4 weeks ago
Wet weather returns to Asheville before sunny weekend
Showers taper off Thursday night as temperatures climb into the weekend
4 weeks ago
Residents sound off on Asheville’s projected $30M budget shortfall
Public urges council to protect transit, pay living wages and avoid more property tax hikes
4 weeks ago
Local, state leaders work to revive stalled Asheville Costco project
Council member Bo Hess says city has engaged state partners to revive 39-acre development proposal
4 weeks ago
Asheville warns of fake QR codes on parking meters
City says fraudulent stickers on Biltmore Avenue directed users to scam payment site
4 weeks ago
Oscars variety pack: ‘Kokuho,’ ‘Cutting Through Rocks,’ ‘Sirāt’ – 828reviewsNOW
In advance of the 98th Academy Awards next month, take a deeper look at three lesser-seen films up for Oscar gold: "Cutting Through Rocks," a hopeful feminist documentary, "Kokuho," an epic Japanese drama, and "Sirāt," a weird, hypnotic road movie.
4 weeks ago
Blasting planned at Asheville’s Carrier Park
Traffic to be halted temporarily Tuesday afternoon as work on MSD's Carrier Bridge Pump Station replacement project continues
4 weeks ago
Woodfin drug raid yields 5 pounds of meth, heroin and gun
Buncombe County deputies charge Tennessee woman after multi-agency investigation
4 weeks ago
Wall Street stairs due for new ‘do as ADA solicits local mural
The Asheville Downtown Association is asking Asheville artists to submit their qualifications to redesign and install a mural on the staircase at 43 Wall St. The project is intended to increase pedestrian traffic and improve quality of life along the city street.
4 weeks ago
Bat Cave fire chief invited to State of the Union
Chief Steve Freeman to be recognized for leadership during Tropical Storm Helene recovery
4 weeks ago
Asheville City SC to host SheBelieves Cup watch party March 1
Olde London Road to serve as official gathering spot; club also seeks new in-stadium PA announcer
4 weeks ago
Asheville Tourists eye April 21 opening day, tickets on sale today
Club unveils 2026 promotional schedule featuring fireworks, specialty jerseys and themed nights at newly renovated ballpark
4 weeks ago
Dry, gusty conditions elevate wildfire risk in Asheville area
Humidity drops into teens in parts of region; rain and possible storms arrive late week
4 weeks ago
Man arrested on fentanyl trafficking charges in West Asheville
Police say suspect found with more than 45 grams of fentanyl after trespassing call at Pisgah View Apartments
4 weeks ago
Icy roads prompt delays, closures for Asheville area schools
North Buncombe schools closed; several Western North Carolina districts shift to remote learning
4 weeks ago
Fringe Fest returns for its 24th weird year with over 70 arts events
The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival will return to the city March 15-22, bringing more than 70 different experimental, offbeat, always-interesting arts events with it.
4 weeks ago
Early voting continues across Buncombe County despite wintry weather
More than 13,500 ballots cast as turnout outpaces recent primaries; all 11 sites open through Feb. 28
4 weeks ago
FEMA dispute stalls Asheville-area infrastructure projects
State asks court to force reinstatement of $200 million resilience program for North Carolina communities
4 weeks ago
Power outages reported across Asheville area amid bitter cold
Hundreds of outages reported near New Leicester Highway and Lake Lure
