french broad river park
Local
5 months ago
City begins rebuilding process for French Broad Riverfront parks system

Asheville has issued a Request for Qualifications for design services to rebuild the French Broad River parks system.

Berkeley Park Sports Complex
Local
5 months ago
Construction begins on Berkeley Park Sports Complex

The park will be closed to the public during the construction period

A sculpture sign shaped like a gear announcing the River Arts District.
On The Town
5 months ago
RAD kicks off weekly art market following RAD Renaissance

The RAD Art Market will be held every Saturday from now through November in the parking lot of Pine Gate Renewables, 130 Roberts St.

A house mid-construction.
Ask The Expert
5 months ago
Zoning changes in Hendersonville and Asheville pave the way for more accessible housing options

The Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains (BABRM) backed the amendments from start to finish. In both cities, the association mobilized members to email City Council, attend public meetings and speak in favor of the proposed changes.

Local
5 months ago
Asheville council to vote on $3.9M budget amendment for Helene recovery

The city’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26 will be presented at the council meeting set for 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Local
5 months ago
Montford Avenue mystery: Southern Mysteries Podcast revisits 1927 Asheville cold case

 A new four-part podcast series, Mystery on Montford Avenue, revisits the 1927 death of Mary Cooper—an Asheville widow whose case captivated the city.

Local
5 months ago
Flood Watch issued as rain settles into Asheville area

A slow-moving storm system will bring multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms through Monday night, according to the National Weather Service.

Outdoors
5 months ago
Strangeville: ‘Road to Nowhere’ routes through a broken promise

Swain County fought the federal government for decades. Their toil earned a multi-million dollar settlement and a tunnel leading to nowhere.

There are a variety of nurseries and garden centers in the area to help you cultivate a thriving home garden
Local
5 months ago
Garden guide: Where to get plants, tools and tips

There are a variety of nurseries and garden centers in the area to help you cultivate a thriving home garden

Local
5 months ago
Earthquake rattles Asheville area

The USGS reported a 4.1 magnitude quake about 9 a.m. about 13 miles southeast of Greenback, Tennessee.