Downtown Asheville
Business
2 years ago
Speak up: City of Asheville looking for input on BID

The city of Asheville is seeking input on the newly-approved Business Improvement District, specifically to shape the service needs and priorities for the designated area.

Obituaries
2 years ago
Bill Gene Siler, 1936-2024

Bill Gene Siler of Flat Rock, NC passed away suddenly on June 26, 2024. […]

Obituaries
2 years ago
Wayne Richard Leonard, MGYSGT, USMC (Ret.), 1941-2024

Wayne Richard Leonard, MGYSGT, USMC (Ret.), 83, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, […]

Local
2 years ago
Buncombe County to expand jail’s drug treatment program

The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office was awarded $265,000 from the state Department of Public Safety to expand its Medication Assisted Treatment program

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Man charged with ethnic intimidation after fight at library

Police are asking for the public’s help in finding Michael Solomon Brocenos

Local
2 years ago
Buncombe to move backup 911 center to Woodfin Street

A $3.8 million project would move Buncombe County’s backup 911 center to 35 Woodfin St.

Local
2 years ago
Commissioners may shift transit funds to city

If Buncombe County commissioners approve, about $1.37 million in unused transportation funds could be used boost Asheville’s bus service

Local
2 years ago
Grant will help research ways to improve WNC aviation

Thousands of dollars in grant money will soon be going toward researching ways to improve aviation in Western North Carolina.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Suspect arrested in early morning break-in, Asheville police say

A suspect was arrested after being accused of breaking into a Patton Avenue business early Monday morning.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Banjo lessons, exorcisms, busking etiquette with Billy Scribbles

Street busker and banjo musician Billy Scribbles talks about his busking lifestyle, the etiquette of the art and why he gives banjo lessons for free.