Brandon Scott Owenby, 44, was killed on his motorcycle Saturday afternoon in a collision off of Hendersonville Road in south Asheville. Stephen Michael Poandl, 44, was charged by the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office for a misdemeanor death by motor vehicle on Feb. 10.
Asheville writer, poet, essayist and University of North Carolina Asheville professor Mildred Kinconco Barya was honored last week with the 2025 Jacobs/Jones African American Literary Prize for her essay, “Sing for the Women.” The piece is all about the resilience of the body.
Prepare for a Valentine’s Day date night with two very different love stories: “Heart Eyes,” a slasher but a romantic comedy at heart, and “Love Hurts,” an action movie that hurts to look at.
“The mission you see behind me, the waterway mission, our target for completion is June 1. For our private property debris removal mission, our target is June 30,” said U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Corporal Brad Morgan.
Every Valentine’s Day, Fleetwood’s opens their chapel doors to anyone who wants a “Fake as Hell” wedding: couples, best friends, or even cardboard cutouts.
Read about the state of eggs and chickens in restaurants and agriculture in our interviews with Biscuithead manager Fern Coomer and Tractor Supply Co. “chicken lady” Syrenity Burns.
Montford Deli owner David Sweeting pledged free meals to every Holocaust survivor in heartfelt apology statement.
100% of all the Stars Servin’ Up Love proceeds will benefit the Always Asheville Fund, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity and Asheville Tennis Association.
Congressman Chuck Edwards sent out his mobile office, the Carolina Cruiser, today, Feb. 4, to address community concerns in Woodfin. Citizens came prepared with questions about FEMA and Elon Musk.
Go Local Asheville is an annual fundraiser for local public schools that unites over 600 local businesses. A Go Local card costs $25 and offers a perk or discount at every business listed in the directory. February celebrates Love Asheville, Go Local month in town, bringing special attention to the organization.
