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Bottles of Oak & Grist Distilling Co. spirits sit on a shelf at a local retailer. The Black Mountain distillery says it is working to address changes required by town officials related to whiskey barrel storage.
Business
1 month ago
Oak & Grist fights to stay open after Black Mountain town order

Town gives distillery 90 days to make changes; company says restrictions could threaten its future

Car show in a sunny lot outside a retro Blossman gas building, with open-hood cars and a crowd of people inspecting them.
Business
1 month ago
Blossman Gas & Appliance marks 75 years of propane service, community commitment

Blossman Gas & Appliance is marking its 75th anniversary this year, highlighting decades of propane service, local customer relationships and community involvement in Asheville and Western North Carolina.

Open grassy park with tall leafy trees and a clear blue sky; a large stage and event tents are visible in the background.
Music
1 month ago
Hellbender preview: First look at new Asheville live music venue

This weekend, Hellbender by the Orange Peel, the newest music venue in Asheville, will open its doors to the public for the first time. Check out our sneak-peek.

Biltmore Village
Asheville History
1 month ago
Asheville seeks public input on Biltmore Village recovery project after Tropical Storm Helene

Community meeting July 22 will help shape streetscape improvements focused on sidewalks, accessibility and historic preservation

Business
1 month ago
Rep. Chuck Edwards sells all 6 Western North Carolina McDonald’s restaurants

The restaurants have been sold to longtime family friends as Edwards seeks another term representing North Carolina’s 11th District

Sign for Gamers Haunt, Asheville's local game store since 2012, under a bright blue sky with clouds; street signs for French Broad Ave are visible in the foreground.
Business
1 month ago
New Gamers Haunt location gives a boost to Asheville gaming community

This weekend, Gamers’ Haunt, a popular Asheville tabletop and card game shop, will celebrate its grand opening at its new Patton Avenue location.

Ball's Service Center site (3)
Business
1 month ago
Ball Service Center site on Patton Avenue to become bakery

The longtime auto repair shop was a West Asheville landmark for decades. Now, the site is being redeveloped as Los Nenes Bakery.

Urban sidewalk with Momentum Gallery signs, brick storefronts, and trees; pedestrians walk along the sunny street.
Business
2 months ago
What Asheville’s Downtown Improvement District accomplished in its first year

Annual report highlights cleaning, graffiti removal, business outreach and ambassador services as downtown district prepares for $1.8 million budget

Close-up of a woman's shoulder and hand with turquoise nails, a gold ring, and white sunscreen on the skin at the beach.
Business
2 months ago
Heat, sweat and sunscreen: How summer weather can harm jewelry

Routine maintenance and professional cleanings can help protect engagement rings, bracelets and other frequently worn pieces

Informational map kiosk on a city sidewalk, surrounded by trees and parked cars in downtown Asheville.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Underground equipment malfunction causes outage for 100s in downtown Asheville

A power outage hit downtown Asheville around 4:08 p.m. this afternoon. Duke Energy reports that power will be restored within the next two hours, but some could be without power overnight.