Local
11 months ago
Construction begins on new Haw Creek Road sidewalk

Construction is underway on a new sidewalk along New Haw Creek Road, a project that will add about a mile of pedestrian infrastructure to one of Haw Creek’s main thoroughfares.

Local
11 months ago
Buncombe County arson investigation leads to conviction

A Buncombe County arson investigation that began in 2021 has led to the conviction of Ashley Neal, who was sentenced Monday for multiple arson-related charges stemming from a series of barn fires in the Leicester community.

On The Town
11 months ago
How Plants for Everyone grows community through an annual sale

The Plants for Everyone plant sale will be held from noon to 6 p.m., Saturday, March 1 at Smith Mill Works, 80 Cowan Cove Road.

Local
11 months ago
Buncombe County issues burn ban amid fire danger conditions

The Buncombe County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued a temporary ban on open burning, effective Thursday, February 27 at 2 p.m., due to extreme fire danger conditions, including low humidity and strong winds.

Business
11 months ago
Regenerating Asheville to open community space for revitalization initiatives

The Regen Hub is designed to be a space for collaboration, innovation and resource sharing

Lifestyle
11 months ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: Feb. 28-March 2

Mardi Gras is nearly here. Asheville has several experiences to celebrate the tradition. Join in on the party with these events.

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Barnardsville man arrested in CVS robbery

Authorities have arrested a Barnardsville man in an armed robbery at the CVS on Monticello Road in Weaverville on Wednesday evening.

Health & Wellness
11 months ago
Sunny reopening at Veterans Healing Farm, newly minted telehealth station

Nonprofit organization Veterans Healing Farm marked their recommencement with a double ribbon cutting ceremony: The occasion was accompanied by the debut of a VA Telehealth Station.

Local
11 months ago
Road Report: NC 9 to be closed nightly next week

A portion of N.C. 9 will be closed 7 p.m.-7 a.m. from March 3-10 so crews can work with as little impact on motorists as possible.

Local
11 months ago
McDowell County wildfire grows to 52 acres

The wildfire off Armstrong Creek Road is about 30 percent contained.