The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County has mailed in a Study List application for the Mountaineer Inn’s inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. The application is the first step for properties under consideration for the list.
The National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg office has issued a flood advisory warning until 9:30 p.m. this evening due to heavy rainfall in south central Buncombe County.
In an open letter to the community, Leaf Global Arts announced that Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, would mark the end of the arts programming organization in its current form, citing financial difficulties.
A paper published by a University of North Carolina Asheville biology professor and a team of 12 students has identified a promising development for combating drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or staph bacteria.
Westgate Shopping Center was purchased by UNC Health as a potential new hospital earlier this summer. Then, the Westgate Parkway flyover was closed to make way for the Interstate 26 Connector project. However, current Westgate businesses are not going anywhere anytime soon.
The trophy for the upcoming Biltmore Championship Asheville golf tournament was unveiled today as preparations continue for the PGA TOUR event. Thousands of people are expected to come to the area for the tournament.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is making an effort to capture an adult female bear after she injured an Asheville resident in their home on Tuesday evening.
Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer has called for a City Council vote authorizing the termination of a city contract with Flock Safety, citing concerns from residents about privacy and security.
The Legacy Neighborhoods Coalition Festival, which will be held at Memorial Stadium, is a new two-day festival celebrating the people and culture of five historic Asheville neighborhoods: Burton Street, East End/Valley Street, Emma, Shiloh and Southside.
Reconstruction will require U.S. 176 to remain closed through late 2029. Interstate 26 will serve as a detour to access points on both sides of the closure.