Perspectives
8 months ago
Best of local food: Food mogul Stu Helm to announce 2025 Stoobie Award winners

Local food guide Stu Helm will announce the winners of his Food Fan Awards tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 31. Categories range from Sandwich of the Year to Deep Fried Thing of the Year.

The Hop Ice Cream
On The Town
8 months ago
Frozen ‘fast: Celebrate National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day this weekend

This weekend, National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day will be celebrated in Asheville at The Hop Ice Cream Cafe in collaboration with cereal catering company Chill Cereal Bar.

Ask The Expert
8 months ago
Ask the Expert: Mark your calendar for the 2025 WNC Build and Remodel Expo

The Expo is set for Saturday, March 22, and Sunday, March 23, at the WNC Agricultural Center. The event will be a one-stop destination for inspiration, advice, and practical tools to rebuild, remodel, or refresh the place you call home.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Man with multiple warrants arrested in Buncombe County

Antonne Dewillard Smith Jr. was arrested at a house on Asheville’s Blanton Street

Lifestyle
8 months ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: Jan. 31 – Feb. 2

Many events are planned for Buncombe and Haywood counties this weekend. Pick your weekend plans now.

Local
8 months ago
Crooked Creek Fire burns 220 acres, evacuations lifted

No injuries or fatalities have been reported in the Crooked Creek Fire.

Business
8 months ago
Färməsē owners opening new concept in Dilbar space after unexpected close

After Indian street food restaurant Dilbar closed last week, their prominent location in downtown Asheville was left vacant. That is, until today. The owners Färməsē Cocktail Lounge are opening a new concept in the space.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
91-year-old Asheville man guilty of misdemeanor sexual battery

Shi Ying Kuai was accused of assaulting a woman during an acupuncture treatment at his home office.

Business
8 months ago
Bleachery Walmart sets February reopening date after storm shutdown

The Walmart at Bleachery Boulevard in Asheville is set to partially reopen to the public on Friday, Feb. 14. The store plans to be back at full capacity sometime in spring 2025.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Fentanyl foot chase: Man attempts escape during drug-related arrest

Angelo Emayi Johnson, 26, was arrested on fentanyl possession charges after attempting to evade arrest on Saturday, Jan. 25.