Politics
8 months ago
Buncombe sheriff clarifies stance on cooperating with ICE

Following increased ICE activity since President Trump’s inauguration, Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin E. Miller explains his approach to dealing with agents of the controversial federal agency.

Local
8 months ago
Airport construction on schedule despite Hurricane Helene

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) lost only three percent of passengers due to Hurricane Helene and continued progress on the new north concourse.

Local
8 months ago
State Republicans move to block AG’s power to sue Trump

Senate Bill 58, filed Wednesday, would prevent Attorney General Jeff Jackson from joining any lawsuits against President Donald Trump’s executive orders.

Local
8 months ago
‘No threat found’ after bomb scare at McDowell County Courthouse

Authorities are investigating a bomb threat at McDowell County Courthouse in downtown Marion

On The Town
8 months ago
Tie the knot…not! Get ‘fake married’ at Fleetwood’s Valentine party

Every Valentine’s Day, Fleetwood’s opens their chapel doors to anyone who wants a “Fake as Hell” wedding: couples, best friends, or even cardboard cutouts.

Health & Wellness
8 months ago
Oh cluck: Chickens, eggs endangered by bird flu, inflation

Read about the state of eggs and chickens in restaurants and agriculture in our interviews with Biscuithead manager Fern Coomer and Tractor Supply Co. “chicken lady” Syrenity Burns.

Business
8 months ago
‘Free meal to every Holocaust survivor’ pledges Montford Deli owner

Montford Deli owner David Sweeting pledged free meals to every Holocaust survivor in heartfelt apology statement.

Business
8 months ago
Rekindle the Love project aims to lure tourists back to Asheville area

The video project features a heart and several Asheville area businesses.

Lifestyle
8 months ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: Feb. 7-9

Fear of missing out is warranted when so many wonderful events are happening in Asheville every day. Find out now what you might be missing in your weekend plans.

Asheville protest Feb. 5, 2025
Local
8 months ago
Asheville protest takes aim at Musk, Project 2025

The rally was billed as a call to action by Stronger Together WNC-N/Weaverville Indivisible group, which planned to march at U.S. Sen. Ted Budd’s Asheville office