Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Woman gets more than a year in death of 8-month-old daughter

Samantha Lynn Higgins, 32, of Asheville, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of her 8-month-old daughter.

Local
6 months ago
Women’s history and Givens Communities share a theme

Mrs. Marion Givens (1887-1973) was a philanthropist and benefactor, who had an estate off Sweeten Creek Road in Asheville with her husband Dr. Maurice Givens

Local
6 months ago
Fire danger high, burn ban in effect for Asheville area

The Buncombe County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued an open burning ban because of extreme fire danger conditions, including low humidity and gusty winds.

On The Town
6 months ago
Asheville’s puppet community takes to the streets

Street Creature Puppets explains their mission to make puppetry a community art experience for W.N.C. and educate the public on environmental concerns.

Local
7 months ago
‘Health care and benefits are not being cut,’ VA secretary says

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins discussed employee cuts during a visit to the Asheville VA hospital

Perspectives
7 months ago
Marriage advice from a spy movie: The romance of ‘Black Bag’ – 828reviewsNOW

“Black Bag” is the most romantic movie of the year, hands down. For espionage aficionados, don’t worry. It’s also got heaps of fun spy stuff.

Local
7 months ago
Keep your distance from bear cubs, wildlife experts warn

In the Great Smoky Mountains, black bear cubs typically emerge from their dens with their mothers in late March to early April.

Local
7 months ago
Program aims to help Hendersonville residents get rid of pear trees

The Bradford pear tree is known for its white flowers and symmetrical shape, but also for its invasive tendencies and weak branch structure.

Local
7 months ago
Head to Henderson County libraries get answers to FEMA questions

Henderson County Public Libraries will be hosting Disaster Recovery Fairs this month.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
One person killed, another injured in Waynesville shooting

One person was killed in a shooting Sunday morning in Haywood County