Community
2 months ago
Sourwood Festival to bring road closures, crowds to Black Mountain

The event celebrates the local sourwood honey harvest, blending music, crafts, food and mountain culture

Community
2 months ago
Falling tree crushes ART city bus, injures passengers on Haywood Road

A tree fell on top of an ART bus today near the intersection of Craven Street and Haywood Road in West Asheville leading to downed power lines and injury.

The Rite Buy Grocery, currently under construction at 106 Alexander Place, will occupy just under 1,200 square feet and offer a selection of produce, meat, dairy and bulk pantry staples.
Business
2 months ago
New grocery store coming to Swannanoa’s Beacon Village

The Rite Buy Grocery plans to offer a selection of produce, meat, dairy and bulk pantry staples

Health & Wellness
2 months ago
‘Don’t Quit’: Veterans Healing Farm plans Women Warriors’ Keynote Luncheon

The Veterans Healing Farm will host a lunch featuring influential female soldiers next month in Flat Rock, N.C. The 2025 Women Warriors’ Keynote Luncheon will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Blue Ridge Conference Hall.

On The Town
2 months ago
Bigfoot to be named official town animal of Marion at 2025 Bigfoot Fest

Bigfoot, a beloved fixture of Marion, N.C. since the first WNC Bigfoot Festival was held in 2018, is set to receive a special honor at this year’s jamboree, which will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23.

Ask The Expert
2 months ago
Got summer roofing questions? MetalTron answers your FAQs with precision… and a little personality

MetalTron, the robotic mascot of Best Buy Metals, our Metal Roofing & Siding Expert, is here to answer your Frequently Asked Questions about summertime roofing.

Photo
2 months ago
Photo gallery: Period Nirvana grand opening celebration

Period Nirvana, a menstrual product store and museum, celebrates its grand opening today with an in-shop party from 11 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Check out our photo gallery from the event.

Community
2 months ago
Giveaways galore: AMH to distribute school supplies, clothes and more

Appalachian Mountain Health is celebrating their 3rd annual health fair with free activities, food and giveaways for the whole family, from cotton candy to kids clothing.

Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Period Nirvana to hold grand opening for brick-and-mortar pad

Period Nirvana, a menstrual product store and museum, will celebrate its grand opening with a party from 11 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 1 at 315 Haywood Road.

Arts & Culture
2 months ago
Mountain Dance and Folk Festival clogs, fiddles and sings to 98 years this weekend

The oldest continuous folk festival in the United States will return to Asheville this weekend for another year of Southern Appalachian clogging, storytelling and bluegrass music.