Local
5 months ago
Earthquakes not uncommon in Asheville area

Did you know the largest was a magnitude 5.2 event in 1916 that was centered near Skyland?

Local
5 months ago
Rain triggers landslides in Bat Cave

Along with the recent rain came landslides, including several in the Bat Cave area.

The sign for "Copper Crown" restaurant.
Business
5 months ago
Asheville puts accessibility on the map with new online database

Accessible Towns is a digital initiative launching in summer 2025 which will populate a map of Asheville with accessibility scores for local restaurants and businesses.

Patton Avenue sign in downtown Asheville
Business
5 months ago
Patton Avenue improvement project preps final nighttime closures

Residents and commuters should be aware of construction and closures on Patton Avenue from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Wednesday, May 21 to Friday, May 23.

A young woman sings onstage at a concert.
Music
5 months ago
Next generation of Asheville musicians to play AMS benefit show

Asheville Music School, a local nonprofit promoting affordable music education and outreach, will host their 11th Sound Effects benefit concert from noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, May 18 at One World Brewing West.

Lifestyle
5 months ago
‘Strive Not to Drive’: ART bus rides free for all riders on Monday, May 19

Strive Not to Drive Week will begin Monday, May 19 in Western North Carolina with free rides on Asheville Rides Transit buses.

A class and collective action lawsuit filed last month against HCA Healthcare accuses the company of not properly compensating employees.
Health & Wellness
5 months ago
Community urged to attend meeting about Mission Health tonight

Concerned about HCA and Mission Hospital? Share your concerns during a meeting with the independent monitor tonight.

Black Mountain welcome sign
Local
5 months ago
Black Mountain calls special meeting of town council

The budget for 2025-26 and the golf course are on the agenda.

Crime & Safety
5 months ago
No charges filed in Asheville hotel disturbance, police say

Officers responded to the hotel after receiving a report that U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards had assaulted a person.

Education
5 months ago
APD, HCSO issue reminders as statewide ‘Move Over’ campaign begins

Beginning Monday, May 12 and extending to Monday, May 19, Asheville Police Department and Henderson County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the “Move Over or Get Pulled Over” campaign.