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Local
1 year ago
WNC leaders call for reforms as Helene recovery drags

With federal aid slowed, legislators propose state action to speed buyouts, strengthen resilience

Asheville Museum of Science
Arts & Culture
1 year ago
Asheville museum marks Helene anniversary with free admission

Asheville Museum of Science invites WNC families to reflect, grieve and celebrate resilience through the Our Changing World exhibit

The North Asheville burger, a side of poutine (gravy and brisket over French fries with pickled onion) and a ribeye sandwich, which contained shaved ribeye, sautéed peppers, mushrooms, onions, white cheddar and horseradish crema on a brioche bun.
Business
1 year ago
Fork & Dagger: A saltless disaster at Rye Knot

From gummy shrimp to sad pork belly, this Merrimon Avenue eatery serves up confusion

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Man arrested after firing shots at Asheville motel

Police recover multiple firearms and narcotics during investigation

Local
1 year ago
Minor earthquake shakes Lake Toxaway area

2.1-magnitude tremor near Rosman is latest in series of small quakes in Western North Carolina

Local
1 year ago
Fans can own a piece of Asheville Tourists history

Game-used dirt and vintage McCormick Field signs available for fans through auction and in-store sales

By mid-2025, butterflies will descend on the Western North Carolina Nature Center, where construction soon will begin on a new "Gateway to the Southern Appalachians" including butterfly exhibits.
Local
1 year ago
Volunteers needed to track butterflies along Blue Ridge Parkway

Walk trails, collect data and contribute to long-term wildlife monitoring efforts in Buncombe and Haywood counties

Local
1 year ago
Fonta Flora Trail to reroute during Lake James access project

Detour begins in October as Duke Energy builds new boat launch, trail section and amenities

On The Town
1 year ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Sept. 26-28

This weekend marks the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, which devastated Western North Carolina on Sept. 27, 2024. Between anniversary events commemorating the year since the storm, there are several festivals, performances and Blue Ridge-centric activities to check out this weekend. Read more in our guide below.

Community
1 year ago
‘We refuse to give up’: McDowell reflects on Helene recovery

Officials say more than 1.3 million cubic yards of debris have been cleared, nearly 500 homes repaired, 30 rebuilds planned