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Asheville History
7 hours ago
Strangeville: West Asheville’s horned lizard in a liquor jar mystery

A horned lizard in a West Asheville liquor jar sparked an Asheville mystery in 1928.

Community
2 days ago
‘Save the Woods’ walkout draws dozens of UNC Asheville students, community members

A crowd of University of North Carolina Asheville students, Asheville community members and local leaders attended a walkout today in front of the Highsmith Student Union on UNC Asheville campus. The protest was organized in support of “Save the Woods,” a local rallying cry for the preservation of 45 acres of nearby urban forest.

Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel
Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Suspect charged in Henderson County killings

Suspect faces two first-degree murder counts and attempted murder charges, sheriff’s office says

Masieuh Dewayne Morgan
Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Asheville police ask for help locating teen facing new felony charges

Detectives say additional victims may be involved in ongoing investigation

Community
2 days ago
Duke Energy to upgrade electric grid in Weaverville

Downtown work expected to begin in February and continue through mid-April, with traffic impacts likely

View from Mount Mitchell looking north/northwest at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2026
Local
2 days ago
Frigid air, gusty winds bring hazards to Asheville area

Wind chills, fire danger and minor wintry weather expected across Western North Carolina

The PGA TOUR has named Nate Goldsnider event director of the Biltmore Championship Asheville
Local
2 days ago
PGA TOUR names event director for Biltmore Championship Asheville

Nate Goldsnider brings nearly a decade of experience in golf and major sporting events

Education
2 days ago
Some schools in Asheville area delay start times after frigid night

Several districts opt for delayed starts because of concerns about road conditions

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