Snow in the trees in West Asheville
Local
9 months ago
Prepare for frigid and wintry conditions, National Weather Service says

Expect temperatures to be about 20 degrees below normal next week

Business
9 months ago
‘Sip, vibe, escape’: New cocktail bar Färməsē celebrating grand opening

Färməsē Cocktail Lounge – the name looks like “Farmese” and is pronounced “pharmacy” – is hosting their “uniquely curated experience” from 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 until 2 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 in their space at 5 Biltmore Ave., Suite 1 in downtown Asheville.

Perspectives
9 months ago
‘In Heaven, everything is fine’: Acclaimed filmmaker David Lynch dies at 78

Filmmaker David Lynch, the artist behind “Twin Peaks,” “Mulholland Drive,” “Blue Velvet” and “Eraserhead,” died at 78 years old on Jan. 16, 2025.

Housing
9 months ago
Gov. Stein urges FEMA to extend Transitional Sheltering Assistance program

According to FEMA officials, 86,945 individuals in Buncombe County have registered for help.

Education
9 months ago
Asheville Middle fundraising for 8th grade trip with silent auction, Grey Eagle concert

Asheville Middle School eighth graders are fundraising for their annual trip to Washington, D.C. via two musical methods: a silent auction of merch from many musical artists and a benefit concert at the Grey Eagle called Coverfest IV.

Lifestyle
9 months ago
Flood Gallery wants to flood Asheville with art, poetry, music, film

The Flood Gallery prints the Black Mountain Press, hangs art on its walls, hosts weekly open-mic nights and poetry readings, screens movies from all around the world, welcomes community events and participates in “Mail Art,” an arts initiative which began at Black Mountain College and spread across the world.

Local
9 months ago
Almost 90,000 Buncombe County residents have asked for FEMA help

The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is Feb. 6.

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
APD, Buncombe Sheriff’s Office catch court-skipping felons

Dennis Gates Miller, 33, and Hope Elizabeth Baker, 42, were taken into custody around 1:53 a.m., Monday, January 13, near the 5 block of the Julianne Place neighborhood in east Asheville.

Education
9 months ago
Asheville City, Buncombe County Schools merger survey reveals results

The findings of the School System Consolidation Feasibility Study will be discussed at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 16 in the first floor conference room of the County Administration Building, 200 College St.

Local
9 months ago
MISSING: Kevin Collinsworth, last seen Saturday in Asheville

Family and friends are worried about Kevin Collinsworth, who has not been seen since Saturday