Local
10 months ago
Potent storm system could bring heavy rain this weekend

A storm brewing on the West Coast is expected to move into Western North Carolina this weekend.

Local
10 months ago
State of Downtown event set for March 18 in Asheville

The Asheville Downtown Association will host its annual State of Downtown event on March 18, 2025, at Battery Park Hall. The event will provide updates on downtown development and key initiatives affecting the community.

Business
10 months ago
LOGE announces plans to open Mountaineer Inn this summer

LOGE now has a webpage that says it plans to open the Mountaineer Inn this summer

Local
10 months ago
Pet Connection: Sigmund

Sigmund is a 5-year-old mixed-breed boy looking for his forever home.

Education
10 months ago
WCU students help protect Riverside Cemetery’s past after Helene damage

Riverside Cemetery, which is part of Asheville’s parks system, was closed after Tropical Storm Helene because of damage and debris.

Local
10 months ago
Helene cleanup, assessments underway at Riverside Cemetery

More than 100 graves suffered damage from falling trees at Riverside Cemtery during Tr4opuical Storm Helene.

Local
10 months ago
5 WNC counties under an extreme fire danger risk

Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, Polk and Transylvania counties are under an extreme fire danger risk, according to the NC State Climate Office fire danger map

Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Former school employee gets 5 months for indecent liberties with a student

Greg Chapman Sharrits pleaded guilty to felony indecent liberties with a minor.

Local
10 months ago
Storm debris likely to curb French Broad River activities this summer

Recreation on the French Broad River this summer is going to be a little different, thanks to Tropical Storm Helene.

Health & Wellness
11 months ago
Mission Hospital ties for top spot on NC Best Hospital List

Mission Hospital tied for first with Duke University Hospital and WakeMed Raleigh in Business North Carolina’s annual ranking of top hospitals