A century before viral stunts, Harry Gardiner drew crowds to downtown Asheville by scaling the Flat Iron Building without ropes — part spectacle, part fundraiser and part civic promotion.
“Othello,” one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, is now being performed by the Montford Park Players. Read our review for more.
No threat was found after officers searched the HomeTrust Bank on Northridge Commons Parkway, Weaverville police said.
A 2026-27 fiscal budget was officially adopted by Asheville City Council earlier this week, creating a roadmap for what city life will look like for residents and officials alike between July 2026 and June 2027. One change will be an increase in property taxes for “most” taxpayers, the city said.
Local business owners and city leaders gathered today to announce the launch of Asheville Recovers Together, a $14.6 million grant program intended to assist Asheville entrepreneurs with rebuilding after Tropical Storm Helene.
Bruce Ellison McCall, 65, plead guilty to five counts of second degree sexual exploitation of a minor and five counts of third degree sexual exploitation of a minor in Buncombe Superior Court earlier this month.
Hail Mary in West Asheville offers unpretentious, old-school junk food with a punk rock vibe.
Festivals, concerts, stage productions, outdoor races and community events fill the June 12-14 weekend across Asheville, Black Mountain, Weaverville, Lake Lure and other WNC towns.