A proposal to develop a stump dump and mulch-processing site off New Leicester Highway is drawing mixed reactions from nearby residents.
Business
2 days ago
Stump dump proposal spurs debate among Leicester area residents

Supporters cite storm debris needs; opponents question long-term effects on health and property values

Local
2 days ago
What to know about North Carolina’s March 3 primary election

Registration, early voting and absentee deadlines set in Buncombe County

Asheville History
2 days ago
Historic Churches of WNC: Jones Temple AME Zion

Founded in the late 19th century, Jones Temple AME Zion stands as a link to Waynesville’s historic Black community and one of the oldest church buildings still in use in Haywood County.

Water Asheville system Buncombe County schools homes Hurricane Helene lead
Local
3 days ago
Water line break disrupts service in Old Fort

Town shuts down wells as crews work to repair break near Auria

Crime & Safety
3 days ago
Sunday gunfire in downtown Asheville remains under investigation

Around 2:18 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 4, APD officers heard gunfire around Banks Avenue. When officers canvassed the area, they discovered seven shell casings near the intersection of Banks Avenue and Church Street.

Crime & Safety
3 days ago
Asheville 19-year-old arrested on 25 felony counts in major fraud bust

Masieuh Dewayne Morgan, 19, was arrested by the Asheville Police Department around 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3 off of Long Shoals Road. Morgan was arrested on the basis of 25 open felony warrants, many of which involve fraud.

Community
3 days ago
Urban Orchard meets urban forest: Cider company to host Save the Woods fundraiser

Save the Woods, a community-led effort to preserve 45 acres of urban forest around the University of North Carolina Asheville, have organized their latest fundraiser in partnership with Urban Orchard Cider Co.

Ask The Expert
3 days ago
Well pump pulling services from MB HAYNES

MB HAYNES’ Plumbing Division now offers professional well pump pulling services — a crucial addition to their lineup that brings expertise, reliability and a deep sense of care to homeowners and businesses relying on well systems.

A single dose of the varicella virus vaccine, commonly known as the chickenpox vaccine, is pictured at International Community Health Services, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Education
3 days ago
Chickenpox outbreak confirmed at Fairview Elementary

Buncombe County health officials also monitoring an increase in flu and other communicable illnesses

Local
3 days ago
More than 1,000 without power in Swannanoa

Duke Energy reports multiple outages with unknown causes across Buncombe County