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Dancer leaps on pointe with arms raised in a mirrored dance studio; another dancer sits in the background by the barre.
Arts & Culture
5 hours ago
Terpsicorps returns to Asheville with MANNA FoodBank partnership

The Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance, a local arts nonprofit, will soon stage its 2026 show, “AscenDANCE,” bringing dancers from all over the world to Asheville for a season co-benefiting MANNA FoodBank.

Multi-panel collage of film stills: a man in cockpit, a singer on stage, a couple in a library, and a man reading outdoors with sheep
Entertainment
1 day ago
Best movies of 2026 so far: Our top 10 and honorable mentions

The year is already halfway over, which means there has never been a better time to check out the 2026 movies you may have missed. Read our list of the 10 best flicks of 2026… so far.

Tree-covered riverbank with a leaning trunk over a rocky shore and calm water under a clear blue sky
Outdoors
2 days ago
Is the French Broad River safe to swim this summer? MountainTrue weighs in

The French Broad River is a popular summer recreation spot. After Tropical Storm Helene, is it safe to swim? MountainTrue leaders give their answers.

Circular sign reading 'You are on Cherokee land' with two carved mask illustrations on each side of the sign central emblem.
Asheville History
1 week ago
Museum of the Cherokee People shares Cherokee perspective on Fourth of July

As America 250 approaches, the Museum of the Cherokee People has prepared several ways for the community to consider the Fourth of July from a nuanced historical perspective.

Sign reading 'LAZY OTTER RIVER ACCESS' announcing it is now open to the public, with blue sky and trees in the background.
Outdoors
2 weeks ago
French Broad River access point reopens for public use near Mills River

Henderson County has regained a recreational river spot, now open for public use at the former site of Lazy Otter Outfitters.

Front of Asheville Fire & Rescue station with an American flag on a flagpole and a bright sun flare over the roof
Community
2 weeks ago
Asheville officials warn charity bike ride could impact Friday traffic

Carolina Brotherhood, a nonprofit organization that offers financial and emotional support to the families of killed or wounded North Carolina and South Carolina emergency responders, will pass through Buncombe County tomorrow on their annual charity bike ride.

People skate on an outdoor rink surrounded by trees and pedestrians, with a city bus and buildings in the background.
On The Town
2 weeks ago
Temporary skating rink to be built in downtown Asheville for $682,000

During the Asheville City Council meeting tonight, a temporary skating rink was approved for construction in a $682,157 contract with B. Allen Construction, Inc. The temporary rink will be built on Asheland Avenue in downtown Asheville.

Theater stage with a blue-lit backdrop displaying 'Footloose' and silhouettes; audience seated in the foreground.
Arts & Culture
3 weeks ago
‘Footloose’ at Flat Rock Playhouse can boogie

You better cut loose, “Footloose,” and head down to Flat Rock Playhouse, home of the dance-heavy musical from June 12–July 5. Read our review for more.

Two people stand smiling in front of a mural with a purple globe and inspirational text on the wall behind them.
Community
3 weeks ago
‘It’s tough’: Local nonprofit reports countywide spike in youth need after Helene

Following Tropical Storm Helene and regional youth programming budget cuts, KL Training Solutions, a local youth enrichment nonprofit, has reported a massive increase in need among young people in Buncombe County.

Person crouching on graffiti-painted steps, holding a cup, in an urban alley with mural flowers and leaves. Two people stand at the top behind caution tape.
Arts & Culture
3 weeks ago
Wall Street staircase artist breaks down the steps behind the new mural

Dayna Walton, a Canton-based printmaker and muralist, is in the process of reimagining the Wall Street Steps, a staircase connecting Wall Street to Battery Park Lane in downtown Asheville. In our interview, Walton explained the steps behind painting the stairs.

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