×
On The Town
12 months ago
Kayla E., ‘Precious Rubbish’ and finding closure through cartooning

North Carolina artist Kayla E. published her first book, a graphic novel called “Precious Rubbish,” earlier this month. E. will present “Precious Rubbish” in conversation with local author Tessa Fontaine at 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 16 at Malaprop’s Bookstore.

Pets
12 months ago
Pet Connection: Zoey

This 2-year-old mixed-breed is about 37 pounds and full of love. She is available for adoption through Asheville Humane Society for an adoption fee of $35.

Crime & Safety
12 months ago
Town Mountain pedestrian killed by city sanitation truck

Sally Anne Wheeler, 74, was fatally struck by a city of Asheville sanitation truck early this morning according to a preliminary Asheville Police Department investigation.

Local
12 months ago
Bee Rock Creek Fire grows to 300 acres

As of Wednesday evening, the fire had burned about 300 acres with 0 percent containment.

Local
12 months ago
Wildfire in McDowell county expands overnight

Pisgah National Forest is burning uncontrollably. More than 150 acres of woodlands have already been lost.

Health & Wellness
12 months ago
Asheville’s historic Memorial Stadium reopens with community carnival

Asheville Parks and Recreation invited the community to celebrate the refurbishment of Memorial Stadium and Mountainside Park.

Local
12 months ago
Wildfires burning in McDowell, Madison counties

Emergency personnel are on the scene of a wildfire on Armstrong Creek Road off N.C. 226 A in Turkey Cove.

Business
12 months ago
Soon-to-close Cheap Joe’s will be taken over by new art company

A new art supply company will be moving into the space left by Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff in Asheville, the company announced yesterday on social media.

Education
12 months ago
North Asheville Library gets a makeover

North Asheville Library opened in 2005 and still has its original interior paint and carpet, other than in the community room.

Business
12 months ago
Givens Communities, Aldersgate announce affiliation to strengthen mission, expand impact

Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community in Charlotte has signed a letter of intent to affiliate with Asheville-based Givens Communities