Business
1 year ago
AG sues Pactiv Evergreen over ‘cut and run’ from Canton mill

The state is suing Pactiv Evergreen for repayment of a $12 million grant.

Morning skies over Asheville, N.C., on May 23, 2023.
Local
1 year ago
WEATHER: Scattered thunderstorms return Thursday

Scattered thunderstorms are expected to return to Western North Carolina on Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service reported.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Man accused of assaulting police officers during arrest

Xavier Jerome Avery is accused of assaulting police officers who were trying to take him into custody.

Education
1 year ago
Henderson County commits to funding school officers

The announcement potentially diffuses a source of budget tension between the county and City of Hendersonville

Local
1 year ago
Asheville’s first all-abilities playground nearly ready to open

The Murphy-Oakley playground, designed for people of all abilities, is set to open June 25.

Obituaries
1 year ago
Willie Don Clark, 1952-2024

Willie Clark passed away on May 8, 2024, in Asheville, N.C. Asheville Mortuary Services […]

Obituaries
1 year ago
Kathy Tecklenburg Dixon, 1955-2024

Kathy Tecklenburg Dixon, 68, of Asheville, N.C., passed away on May 10, 2024. She […]

A white squirrel in Brevard
On The Town
1 year ago
So many weekend events: What’s a white squirrel to do?

There’s simply too much to do this weekend as Western North Carolina jumps into the summer season — and honors the fallen on Memorial Day.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Man and six vehicles hit in shooting at Asheville apartment complex

Police are investigating a shooting on Granada Street that left a man injured and six vehicles damaged.

Education
1 year ago
Head Start in limbo as Housing Authority explores options

A request for proposals for child care services has sparked concerns about the future of Head Start classes in Asheville public housing facilities.