The North Carolina Department of Commerce said the closure was expected to impact 421 employees
The “fancy” Biltmore Village McDonald’s, beloved for its Biltmore-style design and flourishes like a self-playing piano, celebrated its grand reopening after Tropical Storm Helene with community leaders, Asheville High School pep and even an appearance from Grimace, the fast food franchise’s purple mascot.
Applicant seeks more time for site studies, design revisions
Two new eateries, Ocha Thai and Scratch Ankle Fillin’ Station, have opened within one month and a half-mile of each other on Smokey Park Highway in Enka-Candler, N.C.
Supporters cite storm debris needs; opponents question long-term effects on health and property values
Save the Woods, a community-led effort to preserve 45 acres of urban forest around the University of North Carolina Asheville, have organized their latest fundraiser in partnership with Urban Orchard Cider Co.
MB HAYNES’ Plumbing Division now offers professional well pump pulling services — a crucial addition to their lineup that brings expertise, reliability and a deep sense of care to homeowners and businesses relying on well systems.
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Hunter Ward, the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains’ 2025 Builder of the Year, explains how homeowners can evaluate general contractors before beginning a project.
After previously sharing they would close their doors at the end of 2025, Echo Mountain Recording has announced its echo hasn’t died out after all. The Asheville-based recording company will reopen their Church studio space on Feb. 1, 2026.