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Asheville History
1 month ago
Tombstone Tales: President Lincoln’s bodyguard in Asheville

A Civil War captain known around Asheville for his faith and his stories left behind a life that still resonates.

Gardening Guide
1 month ago
Raised bed gardens in Asheville and WNC: a guide for homeowners and renters

Steep terrain, clay soil, and short growing seasons make raised beds one of the most practical gardening choices in Western North Carolina.

Gardening Guide
1 month ago
Container gardening in Asheville: What to grow and which pots to use

A practical guide for WNC gardeners navigating clay soil, steep yards and limited mountain sunlight.

On The Town
1 month ago
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: March 27-29

Smelling the orchids, playing with puppets and watching a talent show are all on the calendar this weekend in Asheville. Find more things to do in our activity guide.

Health & Wellness
1 month ago
3 ways to prevent mold as winter turns to spring

As Asheville begins to shake off the chill of winter with a wet spring, changes in humidity can cause mold accumulation in your home. Here are three tips for preventing mold before it materializes.

Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Trio of 18-year-olds arrested on gun, drug charges

Last Friday, Asheville Police Department officers arrested three 18-year-olds, seizing guns and drugs, following erratic driving on Oakland Road.

Crime & Safety
1 month ago
APD charges 28-year-old woman with felony assault in downtown shooting

Asheville Police Detectives have charged a second person, Ashonta Foursha Basnight, 28, in connection with the March 8 shooting on North Lexington Avenue.

Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Missing person: APD seeks help locating Gerald Bethel Colwell

The Asheville Police Department is asking for help locating Gerald Bethel Colwell, 60, who was reported missing on March 18, 2026.

Asheville History
1 month ago
Strangeville: The haunting of Mitchell County’s old courthouse

Workers and officials in Bakersville’s 1907 courthouse reported footsteps, slamming doors and even a mysterious voice during court.

Asheville History
1 month ago
Tombstone Tales: Charlie Silver’s grave and the enduring mystery of Frankie Silver

In the Kona community near Bakersville, a quiet cemetery holds the resting place of the young man at the center of one of North Carolina’s most debated 19th-century tragedies.

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