BirdCast migration forecast map
Education
1 month ago
Record bird migration lights up Western North Carolina skies

BirdCast radar estimates more than 17 million birds crossed Buncombe County Wednesday night

The Black Bird salmon
Food & Drink
1 month ago
Fork & Dagger: Blackbird charms with cocktails, falters on the plate

While the drinks, bone marrow and desserts delight, muddled entrees and heavy sauces leave this Biltmore Avenue spot grounded

Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Buncombe County man dies in shooting near Madison County line

Investigators say Wednesday’s deadly incident on Kreston Drive was isolated, no ongoing threat to public

Local
1 month ago
Architect to present alternatives for UNCA woods development

Scott Burroughs of This Land Studio unveils community vision for 54-acre site at UNC Asheville

The Buncombe County Board of Elections has outlined procedures for Republican runoff primaries set for May 14 to decide the GOP nominees for N.C. Lieutenant Governor and State Auditor.
Local
1 month ago
Key dates, locations announced for 2025 municipal elections

Weaverville and Woodfin residents to head to the polls Nov. 4; early voting opens Oct. 16

Local
1 month ago
Buncombe County OKs new EMS station, backs conservation efforts

Commissioners approve $500K for paramedic expansion and move forward with farmland preservation goals

Local
1 month ago
Cold front brings rain, cooler weather and possible frost to WNC

Scattered showers today give way to sunny skies, gusty winds and the season’s first hint of frost

Music
2 months ago
October concert calendar: Live music in Asheville area this month

The Asheville area boasts a vibrant live music scene with venues catering to a wide array of genres, performers and taste. Read our calendar of shows coming up later this month.

Education
2 months ago
Mannequins breathe, talk — even give birth in Mission’s new sim lab

High-tech mannequins, connected classrooms bring hands-on education to life in Asheville hospital

Arts & Culture
2 months ago
‘The Gift’ of giant puppets: Paperhand Puppet Project plans Wortham Center show

The Paperhand Puppet Project, a puppet-focused performance troupe, will return to Asheville next month to present “The Gift,” the company’s 25th anniversary production. Performances of ‘The Gift” will run from Nov. 7-9 at the Diana Wortham Center for the Performing Arts.

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