×
Local
6 months ago
Traffic gridlock forces temporary closure at NC Arboretum

Heavy crowds for final days of “Trolls: A Field Study” back up N.C. 191

Outdoors
6 months ago
Hikes of WNC: Glassy Mountain at the Carl Sandburg Home

Glassy Mountain is the resident peak of the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, the preserved farm and house of the famed poet located in Flat Rock, N.C. A beautiful network of trails eventually leads to a steep, but worthwhile, climb to Glassy Mountain Overlook.

Asheville History
6 months ago
Tombstone Tales: The man who helped light America

A Connecticut-born pioneer of electric lighting and his North Carolina wife rest in Asheville’s Riverside Cemetery, their stories entwined with industry, innovation and philanthropy.

Community
6 months ago
Downtown Asheville streets to close for Mardi Gras parade

Parade route, schedule and parking details released

Local
6 months ago
Asheville Humane Thrift Store to host Valentine’s Tea Party

Family-friendly event Saturday will raise funds for animals in need

Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Swannanoa man arrested after multi-day crime spree

Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office says suspect faces dozens of felony charges following multi-agency investigation

Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Man gets life in killing of Arden convenience store manager

Former employee sentenced to life in prison for murder, armed robbery at Shell station on Sweeten Creek Road

Crime & Safety
6 months ago
UPDATE: Man charged with impersonating officer turns himself in

Authorities warn public not to approach 22-year-old believed to be armed

Local
6 months ago
Drought deepens across Asheville, Western North Carolina

Severe drought grips Buncombe and surrounding mountain counties despite recent snowfall

Local
6 months ago
Section of Mountains-to-Sea Trail near I-26 in Asheville closed

Blue Ridge Parkway officials cite safety concerns; closure expected through early summer 2026