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Housing
2 years ago
FEMA extends hotel vouchers for 24 hours due to winter storm

Due to the dangerous winter weather hitting Western North Carolina this weekend, FEMA has made the decision to extend its Transitional Sheltering Program until Sunday, Jan. 12.

On The Town
2 years ago
Concrete plant decision kicked to February, residents denied standing

The controversial Southern Concrete Materials concrete plant proposal went to a Buncombe County Board of Adjustment hearing today, but the case isn’t over yet.

Housing
2 years ago
FEMA seeks properties to lease for Helene survivors

FEMA will pay the rent, while the survivor is responsible for utility costs and other expenses not covered in the lease.

On The Town
2 years ago
Buncombe neighborhood rallies against prospective plant, more traffic

Last night, Thursday, Jan. 2, North Buncombe Quarry and Southern Concrete Materials, the organizations behind the proposed concrete site, hosted a community meeting to address the neighborhood’s concerns. Residents showed up prepared.

Gov. Josh Stein in Asheville on Jan. 2, 2025
Business
2 years ago
‘The needs facing this region are vast,’ Gov. Stein says during stop in Asheville

Gov. Josh Stein touts the importance of Helene recovery during a visit to Asheville on his first day in office.

Ask The Expert
2 years ago
Ask the Expert: Homeowner’s guide to home maintenance

MB Haynes provides a guide for keeping your home running efficiently, ensuring comfort, safety, and longevity. This guide covers essential tips for maintaining your home’s heating and cooling, plumbing, and electrical systems.

Housing
2 years ago
Controversial concrete plant proposed in North Buncombe neighborhood

North Buncombe Quarry and Southern Concrete Materials are proposing a new concrete plant on a five-acre parcel of land directly adjacent to the quarry along Goldview Road outside Woodfin, N.C. Residents aren’t happy.

Business
2 years ago
FEMA extends deadline to apply for disaster assistance

Tropical Storm Helene survivors in North Carolina now have until Feb. 6, 2025, to apply for assistance with FEMA.

Housing
2 years ago
Swannanoa serves up ‘Christmas morning magic,’ housing help

Christmas Morning Magic is a free holiday festival with everything from free food to camper winterization advice. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday morning, Dec. 14.

Music
2 years ago
Raise money, drop the mic: Homeward Bound’s Hip-Hop for Housing event

Homeward Bound is dedicated to ending homelessness in Asheville through thoughtful case management, rapid rehousing and, for this weekend, the power of hip-hop.

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