Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Man charged with first-degree arson after structure fire in Tuxedo

Under North Carolina law, first-degree arson involves willfully and maliciously burning a dwelling or building while someone is inside.

Rotary Club Asheville Helene disaster assistance
Local
5 months ago
Deadline approaching for free debris removal for McDowell residents

Get your debris pile removed for free if you live in McDowell County. But time is running out!

Business
5 months ago
6 Expert tips proven to earn views on Viral Video Day

Follow these easy steps to find an audience and achieve video virality on your next upload.

A large metal sculpture depicting a man riding a wheeled pig or dog while carrying a six-shooter and a bouquet of flowers stands at the entrance to the Burton Street community's Peace Gardens & Market.
Local
5 months ago
Strangeville: Large metal man riding a pig-dog in West Asheville

The metal sculpture stands at the entrance to the Burton Street community’s Peace Gardens & Market.

On The Town
5 months ago
Thomas Wolfe Memorial unveils Market St. mural of famed author

Thomas Wolfe, one of Asheville’s brightest luminaries, has been memorialized in mural form at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial visitor center on North Market Street.

Local
5 months ago
Tombstone Tales: ‘Minstrel of Appalachia’ founded first American folk festival in Asheville

Bascom Lamar Lunsford founded Asheville’s Mountain Dance and Folk Festival, the first folk festival in the United States of America.

Business
5 months ago
UPDATE: Tunnel Road gas leak secured, road reopened

Enbridge Gas crews secured the leak, which was caused by third-party damage to a gas line, around 3 p.m today.

Housing
5 months ago
Trump administration OKs $1.4B housing recovery plan for WNC

HUD has approved North Carolina’s Action Plan for a $1.4 billion Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery

On The Town
5 months ago
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at Malaprop’s, Cuentos y Café and more

Independent Bookstore Day is a national celebration of all things local booksellers. This year, participating shops include Malaprop’s Bookstore, Cuentos y Café, Highland Books and two Sassafras locations.

Business
5 months ago
Gas leak around iHOP on Tunnel Road leads to evacuations

According to a report from the Asheville Police Department, a gas leak has been reported around iHOP on the 200 block of Tunnel Road.