Sports
8 months ago
Celebrity tennis benefit raised over $1 million for WNC nonprofits

100% of all the Stars Servin’ Up Love proceeds will benefit the Always Asheville Fund, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity and Asheville Tennis Association.

Perspectives
8 months ago
‘What’s going on here?’: Edwards team addresses community concerns

Congressman Chuck Edwards sent out his mobile office, the Carolina Cruiser, today, Feb. 4, to address community concerns in Woodfin. Citizens came prepared with questions about FEMA and Elon Musk.

Business
8 months ago
Black bear businesses: February is Love Asheville, Go Local month

Go Local Asheville is an annual fundraiser for local public schools that unites over 600 local businesses. A Go Local card costs $25 and offers a perk or discount at every business listed in the directory. February celebrates Love Asheville, Go Local month in town, bringing special attention to the organization.

Local
8 months ago
Crews battle wildfire in Leicester

The 8-acre fire off Peepeye Cove Road was about 20 percent contained, officials said.

Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr and North Carolina Association of Broadcasters executive director Lisa Reynolds.
Local
8 months ago
Radio saved lives after Helene, broadcasters tell FCC chair

“We had to become emergency operators because we were one of the only lifelines that people had.” — Melanie Wilkinson, co-host of the Mix 96.5 Morning Show

Local
8 months ago
10 snack ideas for the big game

Here are some of the most popular snacks typically served during big game watch parties.

Music
8 months ago
February concert calendar: Live music in Asheville area this month

Asheville is a town renowned for its live music scene. Check out who’s coming to nine local music venues in February in our monthly concert calendar.

Local
8 months ago
Army captain killed in midair collision a ‘brilliant and fearless’ patriot, friends say

Capt. Rebecca M. Lobach, of Durham, was identified as one of three soldiers killed in the midair collision of a helicopter and jet.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Danquries Green guilty of voluntary manslaughter, jury says

A surveillance camera at a downtown business captured video of Danquries Lamar Green shooting Jamel Ty’jon Grant.

Business
8 months ago
‘We were lucky to be spared,’ Navitat manager says of Helene

Tropical Storm Helene dropped hundreds of trees on the Navitat property, but there was no damage to buildings or other assets.