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On The Town
2 weeks ago
As anniversary of Helene approaches, Biltmore Village is focused on the future

In September 2024, Biltmore Village, the historic Asheville district located just outside of the Biltmore Estate, was flooded by Tropical Storm Helene. Damage was catastrophic. However, two years later, the neighborhood has reopened, changed but recovering.

A Fiserv analysis shows sales are increasing as tourists return to Asheville. According to the analysis, September marked Asheville’s first month of year-over-year growth since Helene.
Business
2 weeks ago
Two years after Helene, WNC economic recovery remains uneven

Tourism spending has returned in some mountain counties while Asheville and other hard-hit areas remain below pre-storm levels

Arts & Culture
2 weeks ago
RAD Creative Campus: $15-20 million Asheville arts facility in development

A massive new arts facility could be coming soon to the River Arts District. The RAD Creative Campus, a 36,000 square foot, two-building center for working artists, cultural activation and community engagement, is now in the works, officials say.

Business
2 weeks ago
Repair or replace? What to do with damaged jewelry

Some jewelry problems are worth fixing. Others may be signs it’s time to replace the piece.

French Broad Exchange owner Jamey Smith paints bookshelves in the back of his store.
Business
2 weeks ago
Nearly 2 years after Helene, Marshall keeps rebuilding

French Broad Exchange has reopened, while a new public service complex and post office are on the way

Business
2 weeks ago
Recalled Laura Lynn soaps were sold at all Ingles stores

Ingles says 1,714 units were removed from shelves in July, and customers with affected products can get a full refund without a receipt

Business
2 weeks ago
FDA recall includes 2 Laura Lynn hand soaps from Ingles

The ongoing Class II recall involves 595 cases of Laura Lynn hand soap because of potential bacterial contamination

Business
2 weeks ago
Sheetz proposed on Long Shoals Road in Arden

Plans call for a 6,139-square-foot store on a 5.9-acre site now home to two houses

Business
2 weeks ago
New horror-themed bookstore, tea shop and lounge coming to haunt South Slope

Haints and Hollers Apothecary, a local Asheville tea company, will soon open a horror-themed tea bar and bookstore in the South Slope district of downtown Asheville.

Business
3 weeks ago
Paperhouse Pizza coming to former Wayside site in Biltmore Village

Historic train depot damaged by Tropical Storm Helene will get a new restaurant tenant