Local
7 months ago
Work begins on south section of I-26 Connector Project

Construction of the southern section of the I-26 Connector project will continue until 2029.

Education
7 months ago
School closings and delays in the Asheville area

Some school districts have delayed the start of classes today because of weather conditions

On The Town
7 months ago
Presentation on troubled life of Fitzgerald family substitutes for Zelda Week

The “America’s Doomed Duo” presentation will be held at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial.

Business
7 months ago
Asheville Costco? Discount warehouse in early talks for Enka location

Popular discount warehouse chain Costco Wholesale is meeting with city planners to determine if plans for a new Costco in Enka-Candler will come to fruition.

Local
7 months ago
Protesters in Asheville rail against Trump administration’s actions

Protesters gathered outside the Veach-Baley Federal Building in Asheville on Tuesday morning, March 4, 2025.

Local
7 months ago
Public transportation meets Internet connection: ART buses get Wi-Fi

Asheville Rides Transit, or ART, buses are now equipped with free Internet access for riders. The new ART bus feature is made possible through grant funding from Land of Sky Regional Council and Dogwood Health Trust.

Local
7 months ago
Buncombe County fire marshal extends open burn ban

The Buncombe County Fire Marshal’s Office has extended an open burn ban through 9 a.m. Friday, March 7

Asheville Police
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by vehicle

One person was charged after a vehicle hit a pedestrian along Haywood Road in West Asheville early Tuesday morning.

Local
7 months ago
Wildfire danger high as windy conditions persist

A High Wind Warning is in effect from 7 p.m. Tuesday until 1 p.m. Wednesday for much of Western North Carolina.

Local
7 months ago
Asheville Fire Department wants you in a fire truck

The Asheville Fire Department (AFD) has announced the return of the Citizens Fire Academy. You can learn the importance of fire safety with the experts.