On The Town
5 days ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Jan. 16-18

Salsa dancing, plant bingo, zombie movies and winter markets are all on the docket in our weekly weekend guide.

From mending torn clothing to repairing small appliances and tools, the WNC Repair Café is expanding its efforts in 2026 with a full slate of free, volunteer-led repair events across Western North Carolina.
Community
7 days ago
WNC Repair Café encourages reuse through free community events

Volunteer-led program offers help fixing clothing, appliances, tools and more across Asheville area

Music
1 week ago
8 bands to play music festival benefiting Henderson arts council

Winter Sound Music Fest 2026 will run from 1-11 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31 at Oklawaha Brewing Company, 147 1st Ave. E, Hendersonville. 

Sparky’s Toys & Gifts Miles Madonna spends the day surrounded by books, board games, puzzles and hands-on toys – an intentionally unplugged counterpoint to a childhood increasingly shaped by screens and subscriptions.
Arts & Culture
1 week ago
People at Work: Miles Madonna powers down in a plugged-in world

The Sparky’s Toys & Gifts guru embraces books, games and ownership over screens

Asheville History
1 week ago
Strangeville: Before Enka, Candler or Enka-Candler, there was Scratch Ankle

The land around Enka Commerce Park, home to the famed Enka Clock Tower, used to be known as Scratch Ankle, N.C.

On The Town
2 weeks ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Jan. 9-11

Hunting for weekend plans? Look no further. We’ve got you covered with our Asheville activity guide, featuring music, movies and Christmas tree burn parties.

Music
2 weeks ago
‘Caverns of Gold’ organizers to play Orange Peel benefit for ABCCM

“Caverns of Gold: A Benefit for WNC Hurricane Relief” was one of the biggest benefit albums to come out of Tropical Storm Helene recovery efforts. This weekend, four “Caverns of Gold” bands will play a benefit show in the spirit of the album.

Business
2 weeks ago
‘Fancy’ Biltmore Village McDonald’s celebrates grand reopening

The “fancy” Biltmore Village McDonald’s, beloved for its Biltmore-style design and flourishes like a self-playing piano, celebrated its grand reopening after Tropical Storm Helene with community leaders, Asheville High School pep and even an appearance from Grimace, the fast food franchise’s purple mascot.

Business
2 weeks ago
Asheville planners delay vote on proposed Costco

Applicant seeks more time for site studies, design revisions

Food & Drink
2 weeks ago
Enka eateries: 2 new dining spots open in Enka-Candler

Two new eateries, Ocha Thai and Scratch Ankle Fillin’ Station, have opened within one month and a half-mile of each other on Smokey Park Highway in Enka-Candler, N.C.