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A chopped pork plate at Iron & Oak in Woodfin comes piled with moist barbecue, white bread, pickles and raw onion
Food & Drink
2 weeks ago
Fork & Dagger: Iron & Oak lives up to the hype in local barbecue scene

A rustic riverside hangout in Woodfin pairs standout meats with craft beer and classic Southern sides

Local
2 weeks ago
From concerts to tournaments, Asheville expands entertainment footprint

City leaders say a new venue could bring Broadway productions and larger touring shows while Harrah’s Cherokee Center continues expanding its reach

Entertainment
2 weeks ago
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: May 8 – 10

Dog Day Afternoon, outdoor walks, theater, baseball and live music offer plenty of ways to spend Mother’s Day weekend across the 828.

Smiling man with glasses stands in front of a bright mural of oversized orange-yellow sunflowers with green leaves.
Community
2 weeks ago
New Asheville Pride festival marks 1st June fest in nearly 30 years

June may be Pride Month, but Asheville Pride festivals have been traditionally held in the fall. That is, until this summer. June 26-28, 2026 marks the debut of AVL Stonewall Fest, a new Pride Month festival.

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Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Police: Driver charged in April crash that later claimed woman’s life

Crash investigation results in misdemeanor death by motor vehicle charge, Asheville police say

Mission Hospital sign in front of landscaped gardens and a modern brick building under a blue sky with clouds, a welcoming campus view.
Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
Buncombe leaders call for accountability at Mission Hospital

Local leaders question expansion after repeated federal warnings

Road Closed sign
Local
2 weeks ago
I-26 eastbound lanes closed near Weaverville after crash

Closure affecting both lanes near U.S. 19 Business interchange

Front of Buncombe County Administration building with a beige brick facade, tall windows, and surrounding trees; sign reads 'BUNCOMBE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION' above the entrance
Local
2 weeks ago
Property taxes dominate Buncombe County budget debate

Residents urge commissioners to stick to revenue-neutral rate as officials propose spending plan above it

The remnants of a waterline serving Asheville, N.C., is piled up downstream from North Fork Reservoir, a main source of water for the city, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, after the line was destroyed during Hurricane Helene in Black Mountain, N.C. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Local
2 weeks ago
Asheville rebuilding water system to handle storms after Helene

City plans upgrades to treat muddy water and protect infrastructure from extreme weather

Three-day precipitation forecast map for Greenville-Spartanburg area, showing rainfall amounts by color with city labels and borders.
Local
2 weeks ago
Heavy rain, strong storms expected in Asheville area

Mountains could see up to 2 inches of rain; isolated flooding possible

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