Local
1 month ago
From Asheville to Baltimore: Mike Shildt returns to his roots

Former UNC Asheville standout returns to his childhood team as Baltimore names him senior instructor in player development

On The Town
1 month ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Dec. 26-28

Looking for plans after the holidays? Check out our list of events this weekend, from a holiday tiki pop-up to family-friendly fun.

Local
1 month ago
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus (1897)

In the 1897 editorial response from the “New York Sun,” a young girl named Virginia O’Hanlon questions the existence of Santa Claus

Food & Drink
2 months ago
5 reasons locals are turning to Foothills Butcher Shop in Black Mountain

Discover why more locals are choosing Foothills Butcher Shop in Black Mountain for quality cuts, whole-animal butchery, and a true connection to Western North Carolina farms.

Local
2 months ago
4-term NC Gov. Jim Hunt, a leader in education reform, dies at 88

Longtime Democratic leader helped guide state’s shift to a modern economy

Local
2 months ago
Federal regulators to begin sifting through wreckage of plane crash that killed 7

Biffle was honored in 2024 for delivering Helene aid to flooded Asheville area communities

Arts & Culture
2 months ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Dec. 19-21

Looking for weekend plans? From winter solstice celebrations to a Grinch brunch to a town-wide bar crawl, we have you covered.

Local
2 months ago
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and family among 7 killed in NC plane crash

Cessna crashes while returning to Statesville Regional Airport

Local
2 months ago
What Americans think about giving cash as holiday gifts, according to AP-NORC poll

Cost and practicality drive cash-first gift choices; re-gifting still frowned upon

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
APD launches annual holiday campaign against drunk driving

This holiday season, the Asheville Police Department wants you to be careful with the eggnog. APD, in collaboration with the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program, has launched its yearly “Holiday Booze It & Lose It” campaign against drunk driving.