Business
3 weeks ago
Huey Magoo’s opens dining spot in Weaverville

Guests can customize meals with hand-breaded or grilled chicken tenders, house-made sauces and fresh sides available for dine-in, takeout, catering and online orders

Community
3 weeks ago
Black Mountain Brewing receives cease and desist letter from town official

As the conflict between Black Mountain Brewing and town of Black Mountain over permits and closures at the brewery continues, BMB has received a cease and desist letter from Black Mountain Planning Director Michelle Kennedy alleging “continued personal attacks” from the business owners.

Business
3 weeks ago
Proposed Costco draws mixed reactions in Asheville

Retail project promises hundreds of jobs and tax revenue, but critics worry about impact on small businesses and industrial zoning

Business
4 weeks ago
Buncombe County gets $979K grant for Swannanoa sidewalks

Funding will repair and extend sidewalks in Beacon Village to improve safety and support local businesses

Business
4 weeks ago
Town of Black Mountain is a ‘bully,’ says Black Mountain Brewing owner

A conflict has been brewing between the town of Black Mountain and local business Black Mountain Brewing since the Town Building Inspector shut down part of the brew pub over Labor Day weekend. John Richardson, an owner of BMB, spoke with 828newsNOW about the deck closure and finding a potential path forward between Black Mountain and his business.

Business
4 weeks ago
East Fork Pottery to invest $2.5M, expand Asheville operations

Investment will double output, sustain 125 existing jobs and support local creative economy

Business
1 month ago
Town of Black Mountain vs. Black Mountain Brewing: Controversy explained

Black Mountain Brewing, a local brewery, has taken to social media in recent weeks with a claim that the Black Mountain Town Building Inspector had unjustly shut down the top deck of the brewery. Yesterday, Black Mountain officials responded to BMB’s claims in a press release. Here’s what’s going on.

Business
1 month ago
Ingles’ income falls 21% as Helene losses weigh on fiscal year

Grocer reports $83.6M in annual earnings with three stores still closed and storm-related losses that topped tens of millions

On The Town
1 month ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Dec. 5-7

Need things to do this weekend? Look no further! We have you covered with our weekend guide to happenings around Asheville and wider Western North Carolina.

Business
1 month ago
First $500 winner announced in ADA ‘Shop Small, Win Big’ campaign

The first winner of the Asheville Downtown Association’s weekly “Shop Small, Win Big” holiday shopping campaign has been announced. Duncan & York Modern Market took home $500, an amount also awarded to their winning shopper, Paul Stroebel.