On The Town
10 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
10 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
10 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
10 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
10 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
10 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
10 months ago
One person killed, another injured in Waynesville shooting

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

Western North Carolina Nature Center Director Chris Gentile
Education
10 months ago
WNC Nature Center reopens almost 6 months after Helene

The Western North Carolina Nature Center reopened Monday months after Tropical Storm Helene destroyed roads and the main bridge to the facility.

Local
10 months ago
Weaverville Police investigate swatting incident

The Weaverville Police Department is investigating a swatting incident that led officers to respond to a false report of an armed home invasion early Sunday morning.

Local
10 months ago
Crews pull vehicles, trees, other debris from Asheville area rivers

Officials say hazards may still exist on and under the water, even after the majority of debris has been removed from Asheville area rivers.