Sports
1 year ago
NASCAR Hall of Famer to make a pit stop in Hendersonville

NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Jimmie Johnson will greet fans in Hendersonville Friday on the way to the Coca Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Asheville police warn of fake ‘Microsoft employee’ scam

Asheville Police say an elaborate scam already has cost local residents $50,000 after a fake “Microsoft employee” collects money at people’s homes.

Outdoors
1 year ago
Asheville’s bear cub case reshapes annual advisory on sightings

State agency emphasizes sections on avoiding contact with bear cubs found alone in light of an April 2024 incident at apartment complex.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Man charged in Amboy Road convenience store robbery

Logan Lee Booth was charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and taken into custody on Friday, May 17, Asheville police said.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Emotional reunions boost mental health awareness at CooperRiis

Alumni of residential treatment programs helped mark CooperRiis Mental Health Awareness Day in Asheville on Monday.

Charles T. Judy
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Fugitive arrested after Black Mountain police chase, crash

The 51-year-old man was arrested Saturday after a police chase, wrong-way drive on I-240, a crash and an attempted carjacking, police said.

Local
1 year ago
SUNDAY WEATHER: Chance of more thunderstorms on tap

More afternoon thunderstorms were a possibility Sunday across the Asheville area and other parts of Western North Carolina.

Local
1 year ago
Condemned buildings in Barnardsville soon to be demolished

Two condemned buildings in Barnardsville soon could be razed if county commissioners OK a $83,851 budget amendment.

Pets
1 year ago
Asheville woman turns tragedy into a healthy dog food mission

Christie Willett is an educator and animal nutritionist with a mission to make healthy pet food and coach others on how they can do it, too.

Arts & Culture
1 year ago
AFTER THE FIRE: Doors open at Sly Grog Lounge tonight

The Sly Grog Lounge, a local hangout closed since a fire in December 2021, is set to reopen tonight.