On The Town
9 months ago
Buncombe neighborhood rallies against prospective plant, more traffic

Last night, Thursday, Jan. 2, North Buncombe Quarry and Southern Concrete Materials, the organizations behind the proposed concrete site, hosted a community meeting to address the neighborhood’s concerns. Residents showed up prepared.

Business
9 months ago
Plant Bar: New coffee, tea spot to open Saturday on Haywood Road

A brand new coffee shop is coming to Haywood Road, and its beverages are herbal to a “tea.” Plant Bar Asheville is opening inside of Asheville Dispensary, a West Asheville cannabis shop.

Housing
9 months ago
Controversial concrete plant proposed in North Buncombe neighborhood

North Buncombe Quarry and Southern Concrete Materials are proposing a new concrete plant on a five-acre parcel of land directly adjacent to the quarry along Goldview Road outside Woodfin, N.C. Residents aren’t happy.

Arts & Culture
9 months ago
Concert calendar: Live music planned for January in Asheville area

Asheville boasts a vibrant live music scene with venues catering to diverse musical tastes.

Music
9 months ago
Behind ‘Best of Asheville’: Finkelstein’s 120 years of music

Finkelstein’s is a Silver Medal winner in the 2024 “Best of Asheville” edition for Music Instrument Shop. The pawn shop is located in the heart of downtown Asheville.

Local
9 months ago
Kelley Klope helped reinvent the Asheville FD. What comes next?

Kelley Klope served the Asheville Fire Department for 28 years, particularly as their Public Information Officer. As of Jan. 1, 2025, she will be retired, leaving a long legacy in her wake.

On The Town
9 months ago
Hi-Wire Brewing to host ‘Court of Thorns and Roses’ themed ball

“A Court of Thorns and Roses” is a popular fantasy series by Sarah J. Maas. This Saturday, Dec. 21, Hi-Wire Brewing will bring the books to life at their Starfall Ball.

Music
9 months ago
Contra dancing returns to Hot Springs for first time since hurricane

Contra dancing is a integral part of Appalachian community culture and a recurring event in the mountainous parts of North Carolina, especially in the small town of Hot Springs.

Music
9 months ago
Vampire classic ‘Nosferatu,’ live piano score to play at Crow & Quill

Pianist Andrew Fletcher will play live piano music during the screening of the 1922 silent vampire film, which will be projected onto a screen beside him.

Lifestyle
9 months ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: Dec. 20-22

Taylor Swift and a song release are just some of the events happening this weekend in Asheville. Find our what is new right here.

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