For many Asheville residents, finding a place to call home comes down to a difficult question: Can they afford it?

5 hours ago

Asheville affordable housing: Who can actually afford it?

Many Asheville workers say apartments labeled “affordable” remain out of reach. Here’s why the numbers often don’t add up.

Sign for Gamers Haunt, Asheville's local game store since 2012, under a bright blue sky with clouds; street signs for French Broad Ave are visible in the foreground.

Business

2 days ago

New Gamers Haunt location gives a boost to Asheville gaming community

This weekend, Gamers’ Haunt, a popular Asheville tabletop and card game shop, will celebrate its grand opening at its new Patton Avenue location.

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Local

2 days ago

New all-way stop installed on Rockwood Road in Arden

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has installed signage alerting motorists to a new all-way stop at the intersection of Rockwood Road and McKenna Road in Arden.

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Crime & Safety

2 days ago

Asheville police thank community after suspected robber, kidnapper arrested

The Asheville Police Department thanked the community for their assistance in the arrest of Harold D Rogers Jr., 60, a suspect in an Asheville kidnapping and attempted robbery.