On The Town
12 months ago
828viewsNOW: Venardos Circus comes swinging into town

Venardos Circus came to Weaverville this weekend with a high-flying, high-octane, high-note sustaining good time, and 2000 free tickets to see it.

Local
12 months ago
Final salute set for firefighter who died during Helene

Tony Garrison succumbed to injuries sustained while selflessly assisting during Hurricane Helene in Fairview

Local
12 months ago
Some Asheville park spaces reopen

Though some unopened spaces look safe, there may be broken equipment, sinkholes or other “unseen” dangers

Politics
12 months ago
Hundreds line up in Buncombe County for start of early voting

Early voting began yesterday, Thursday, Oct. 17 in Buncombe County. If votes were worms, many early birds were out to cast them.

Crime & Safety
12 months ago
Asheville PD capture birthday boy gunman in nearby water pipe

An Asheville man was arrested last night, Thursday, Oct. 17 for discharging a firearm inside a restaurant at 1900 Hendersonville Rd.

Education
12 months ago
2nd first day of school? Buncombe County announces back to school plan

Three weeks after schools were forced to close due to the destruction from Hurricane Helene, Buncombe County Schools have a plan.

Health & Wellness
12 months ago
New FEMA location opens in Waynesville

The Waynesville DRC is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week, as of Friday, Oct. 18. It is located at the Regional High Technical Center, 112 Industrial Park Dr., Waynesville.

Health & Wellness
12 months ago
WNC residents organize to meet a basic need — water

Since Helene damaged water infrastructure, local governments have been overwhelmed, and that’s spurred community innovation.

Local
12 months ago
Copy of US Constitution sells for $9 million in Asheville auction

Bidding took just over seven minutes, with bids coming in at $50,000 intervals mostly over the phone

Local
12 months ago
Buttigieg, Cooper visit flood-ravaged River Arts District

“The damage, of course, is overwhelming,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete said.