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A faded advertisement remains visible high on the brick wall of the former Biltmore Hardware building at 28-32 Hendersonville Road in Asheville's Biltmore Village. The old painted sign is a reminder of the building's commercial past, even as new businesses occupy the storefronts below.
Asheville History
6 hours ago
Biltmore Village mural puts past and future at odds

A proposed welcome mural would cover decades-old advertisements on a historic building. A decision has been delayed until November.

Community
9 hours ago
$4.1M bridge project begins near WNC Nature Center

Temporary bridge will restore a direct connection between Azalea and Gashes Creek roads after Tropical Storm Helene destroyed the original crossing

Business
11 hours ago
Downtown Asheville goes vintage for the holidays

Holiday window displays, festive lights and Asheville’s 80th annual holiday parade will bring a nostalgic look downtown

Asheville History
1 day ago
Biltmore Village restoration project wins approval

Asheville plans to rebuild historic brick sidewalks, replace trees and improve pedestrian safety as Helene recovery continues

The intersection of Biltmore Avenue and John Walker Avenue in Asheville, near the site of a proposed 112-unit affordable apartment development. Asheville City Council authorized financing for the project Oct. 13, with construction expected to begin in December 2026.
Community
3 days ago
Asheville advances 135 affordable homes, $6M housing aid plan

City Council backs new housing developments and homelessness prevention efforts, but relief could take months or years

Community
5 days ago
Warren Haynes reveals star-studded Christmas Jam lineup

Greta Van Fleet, The War on Drugs and Gov’t Mule are among the acts announced for the Dec. 12 show

Arts & Culture
5 days ago
Asheville performing arts center could open in 2035

City seeks financial partners for proposed 2,500-seat venue as concerns grow over parking and protecting The Block

Business
5 days ago
Possible Asheville Helene recovery funding raises concerns

Board members question possible changes to funding for flood-damaged businesses still struggling two years after the storm

A storm drain along Congress Street near Choctaw Park in Asheville. The city is spending $900,000 on the first phase of a stormwater system assessment, beginning with the Nasty Branch watershed.
Community
6 days ago
Asheville begins $900K review of aging stormwater system

The city’s first comprehensive assessment in more than 30 years aims to identify flooding risks and prioritize repairs

Talks about bringing a Costco Wholesale store to Enka Commerce Park have resumed weeks after the retailer stepped away from the project over rising costs, according to city officials.
Business
7 days ago
Asheville City Council unanimously approves Costco

Costco officials say the Enka-area store could open in spring 2028, but traffic and tree preservation remain concerns

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