Asheville History
6 months ago
Tombstone Tales: Fiddlin’ Bill Hensley carried mountain music to the world

“Fiddlin’ Bill” Hensley helped carry the sound of Southern Appalachia from the hills of Western North Carolina to festival stages, radio airwaves, and film leaving behind a musical legacy that still echoes through the mountains.

Entertainment
6 months ago
‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ remembers the 90s better than you – 828reviewsNOW

“I Know What You Did Last Summer” is a legacy sequel to the original 90s slasher of the same name, but is that enough of a hook to support a new film in the long-dead franchise? Read our review to find out.

Audience members look down at the Wortham Centre stage.
Arts & Culture
6 months ago
Dance, music, theatre and more: Wortham Center announces 2025-26 lineup

The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts has announced their upcoming slate of dancers, musicians and storytellers taking the stage for their 2025–26 season.

Local
6 months ago
Flash flood risk increases with saturated ground

Severe thunderstorms are likely in the Asheville area throughout the weekend, especially during the afternoon and evening hours.

Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Machete-wielding man convicted of Asheville robberies

Lamon Lewis Goggans was convicted of two counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon and one count of attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon

Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Fire officials launch hazard survey in Enka-Candler area

The initiative comes in response to damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene and aims to improve the department’s readiness for emergencies

Local
6 months ago
Swannanoa visioning sessions need your input

If you live, work or are connected to the Swannanoa community, please share your ideas at one of these upcoming events

Local
6 months ago
Helene recovery work to limit access at Riverside Cemetery

Asheville’s Riverside Cemetery will have restricted hours Monday through Friday beginning on July 21 as restoration efforts resume

Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Truck driver sought after road rage incident in Fletcher

The Fletcher Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the driver of a truck involved in a road rage incident

Crime & Safety
6 months ago
‘Armed and dangerous’ inmate escapes jail through emergency exit

Authorities are searching for an inmate who escaped from the Henderson County Detention Facility on Thursday afternoon