Local
7 months ago
Hiker airlifted after fall at waterfall in Western North Carolina

Officials said about 30 to 35 emergency personnel were involved in the rescue of a person who fell roughly 35 to 40 feet at a waterfall Sunday

Local
7 months ago
From Asheville to NYC, radio host carries names of the lost to Gracie stage

Melanie Wilkinson received a Gracie Award for her coverage and community response following the devastating impacts of Tropical Storm Helene.

Local
7 months ago
Strangeville: The lights that sparked a century of stories

Strange lights have danced over Brown Mountain for centuries, sparking ghost stories, scientific investigations and even an episode of The X-Files

Local
7 months ago
US strikes 3 Iranian sites; ‘right decision,’ Tillis says

The U.S. military struck three sites in Iran early Sunday, directly joining Israel ’s war.

Local
7 months ago
Crews battle mulch fire near Incinerator Road in Canton

Fire crews from several agencies are battling a large mulch fire near Incinerator Road

Local
7 months ago
North Carolina sees end of months-long drought

The North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council map showed no areas of the state experiencing drought or abnormally dry conditions

Local
7 months ago
Tombstone Tales: Isaiah Rice captured the heart of Asheville’s Black community through his lens

The life and legacy of Asheville photographer Isaiah Rice, whose powerful images captured the everyday experiences of Black communities in mid-20th-century Asheville.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Gov. Stein vetoes conceal carry, immigration bills

Gov. Josh Stein vetoed a bill that would have allowed most adults 18 and older to carry concealed weapons without a permit or training

Local
7 months ago
Hot, muggy weather to intensify in Asheville area as summer begins

Summer officially arrived Friday with hot and increasingly humid weather expected through next week.

Access pop-up shop
Business
7 months ago
Asheville pop-up blends shopping and storm relief

A percentage of all sales will go toward Helene recovery funds benefiting local organizations