
Far from any simplistic fix, it will take major policy shifts in criminal justice, economic development, education, health and wellness and housing for Buncombe County and the City of Asheville to improve the racially disparate outcomes for African American residents, a 168-page “Cease Harm Comprehensive Audit” report finds.

Downtown parking meters soon could cost more, and commercial or industrial water users will face the sharpest increase in water rates, under fee schedules approved by the Asheville City Council on Tuesday night.

The first wave of artists has been announced for the four-day AVLFest, Aug. 1 to 4, in Asheville. Papadosio and Beachwood Sparks top a list of 160 performers announced Friday, and it is just the beginning. Many more are expected to be announced in a second wave.

Six of the Houston Astros’ top 30 ranked prospects will be on the Asheville Tourists’ Opening Day roster.

Dozens of area restaurants will be donating a portion of their day’s proceeds to the Asheville Humane Society for the Dine to Be Kind event presented by Prestige Subaru and Mix 96.5.

A man was arrested on drug trafficking charges Wednesday after he allegedly fled a traffic stop in downtown Asheville and then started throwing crack cocaine out of the window of his car, Asheville Police said in a release.

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Weaverville’s first female police chief said she has a lot in common with the man she’s replacing. But she brings a different background to the job.

The Asheville Tourists are preparing to commemorate the McCormick Field centennial with a sold-out exhibition game followed by their official season opener.