Health & Wellness
8 months ago
Oh cluck: Chickens, eggs endangered by bird flu, inflation

Read about the state of eggs and chickens in restaurants and agriculture in our interviews with Biscuithead manager Fern Coomer and Tractor Supply Co. “chicken lady” Syrenity Burns.

Business
8 months ago
‘Free meal to every Holocaust survivor’ pledges Montford Deli owner

Montford Deli owner David Sweeting pledged free meals to every Holocaust survivor in heartfelt apology statement.

Business
8 months ago
Rekindle the Love project aims to lure tourists back to Asheville area

The video project features a heart and several Asheville area businesses.

Lifestyle
8 months ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: Feb. 7-9

Fear of missing out is warranted when so many wonderful events are happening in Asheville every day. Find out now what you might be missing in your weekend plans.

Asheville protest Feb. 5, 2025
Local
8 months ago
Asheville protest takes aim at Musk, Project 2025

The rally was billed as a call to action by Stronger Together WNC-N/Weaverville Indivisible group, which planned to march at U.S. Sen. Ted Budd’s Asheville office

Sports
8 months ago
Celebrity tennis benefit raised over $1 million for WNC nonprofits

100% of all the Stars Servin’ Up Love proceeds will benefit the Always Asheville Fund, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity and Asheville Tennis Association.

Perspectives
8 months ago
‘What’s going on here?’: Edwards team addresses community concerns

Congressman Chuck Edwards sent out his mobile office, the Carolina Cruiser, today, Feb. 4, to address community concerns in Woodfin. Citizens came prepared with questions about FEMA and Elon Musk.

Business
8 months ago
Black bear businesses: February is Love Asheville, Go Local month

Go Local Asheville is an annual fundraiser for local public schools that unites over 600 local businesses. A Go Local card costs $25 and offers a perk or discount at every business listed in the directory. February celebrates Love Asheville, Go Local month in town, bringing special attention to the organization.

Local
8 months ago
Crews battle wildfire in Leicester

The 8-acre fire off Peepeye Cove Road was about 20 percent contained, officials said.

Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr and North Carolina Association of Broadcasters executive director Lisa Reynolds.
Local
8 months ago
Radio saved lives after Helene, broadcasters tell FCC chair

“We had to become emergency operators because we were one of the only lifelines that people had.” — Melanie Wilkinson, co-host of the Mix 96.5 Morning Show