Local
7 months ago
Tax increase included in county’s $435 million budget proposal

The proposed 2026 budget calls for a 3.26-cent property tax increase that would generate about $17.1 million

Local
7 months ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: May 9-11

Take the stress out of finding the perfect weekend event for the mother in your life with these local happenings.

Local
7 months ago
Jackson County residents petition to stop new gas station on Tuckasegee

A petition is seeking to end construction of a gas station on the bank of the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County, N.C.

Local
7 months ago
Asheville Beer Week set to celebrate area’s resilience

Asheville Beer Week runs May 15-29.

Business
7 months ago
Black Mountain distillery wins gold medal for ‘Descendent’ whiskey

Oak & Grist Distilling Company, located at 1556 Grovestone Road, has won a Gold Medal for American Single Malt Whiskey at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Pets
7 months ago
Pet Connection: Eddy, Portage and Hydraulic

Asheville Humane Society has three 20-day-old kittens (Eddy, Portage and Hydraulic) that will be ready for their forever homes in about five weeks.

The DoubleTree hotel stands against a cloudy sky in downtown Asheville.
On The Town
7 months ago
Move over, dad jokes: Comics to perform mom-themed show at The Montford

Local comedians Cayla Clark and Erin Terry share what to expect at “Mom’s the Word,” a mom-centric comedy show at The Montford Rooftop Bar.

Local
7 months ago
Republican concedes long-unsettled North Carolina court election

Jefferson Griffin’s decision sets the stage for Allison Riggs to be officially elected to an eight-year term as an associate justice.

Buncombe County Administration Office
Local
7 months ago
Commission recap: Buncombe County reduces some permit fees

Commissioners approved a program to reduce some permitting fees, recognized the county’s public health nurses and proclaimed Air Quality Awareness Week.

Local
7 months ago
Tillis says he won’t back Trump’s pick for top DC prosecutor

The North Carolina Republican told reporters he was opposing Martin’s nomination because of his defense of rioters who breached the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.