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.

Photo
7 months ago
GALLERY: Scenes from the Asheville Mardi Gras parade

The annual Asheville Mardi Gras parade rolled through downtown Asheville around 3 p.m. this past Sunday, March 2. Check out our gallery of photos.

Music
7 months ago
March concert calendar: Live music in Asheville area this month

Asheville is a town renowned for its live music scene. Check out who’s coming to nine local music venues this March in our monthly concert calendar.

Kevin Eugene Mapp Jr
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Asheville man pleads guilty to Hendersonville burglary

The man got the victim’s address after exchanging information after a vehicle crash, authorities said

Steven White
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Fugitive arrested in Fletcher on federal warrants

Steven White was arrested on outstanding federal warrants on Feb. 19.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Woman stabbed in the face on Sweeten Creek Road, BCSO charges suspect

Taranthea Lynn Carson, 50, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious bodily injury.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Weekend gunfire damages home, vehicles in downtown Asheville

Asheville police are investigating several gunshots early Sunday that likely stemmed from an argument in a downtown parking lot.

On The Town
7 months ago
Asheville art community space rises in wake of Helene, displays storm surreal art

A new art space, Resurrection Studios Collective, is repurposing the Moog building, giving the next generation of artists a workspace to create and interact with the community.

Local
7 months ago
Asheville’s Hiawassee Street temporarily repaved, reopened

The temporary fix was necessary while planning continues for a permanent upgrade to the utility and stormwater systems.

The Hicks Cemetary Fire in Pisgah National Forest as seen from Interstate 40 northbound 1 mile south of Exit 7. USDA Forest Service/Matt Switzer
Local
7 months ago
Melrose Fire in Polk County grows to 481 acres

Crews gaining on fires burning across Western North Carolina may get extra help Tuesday when rain is expected to move into the area.