Local
2 years ago
Tourists mourn passing of former pitcher Ronny García

The Asheville Tourists are mourning the death of former pitching prospect Ronny Garcia, 24, who reportedly died in a traffic accident in the Dominican Republic.

Local
2 years ago
Edwards backs aid for Ukraine, Israel; delegation mostly united

The state’s delegation was nearly united in support of $60.8 billion in aid to Ukraine, with a lone opponent, U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop.

Local
2 years ago
Club names finalists for high school athletics honors

The Mountain Amateur Athletic Club has named finalists for its annual awards honoring top student-athletes in the region.

Popcorn
Lifestyle
2 years ago
‘Barbie’ in the park and more on Asheville’s summer screen

Asheville’s summer series of movies in Pack Square Park includes “Wonka,” “Barbie,” “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Toy Story.”

Detail on the roof of Asheville City Hall.
Local
2 years ago
Civic Center panel might get new name, expanded advisory role

The City Council will consider renaming it the “Community Entertainment Facilities Commission” to advise on a long list of city-owned facilities.

Arts & Culture
2 years ago
RECORD RELEASE: Santiago y Los Gatos release ‘Washing Away Wetiko’

Asheville-based Santiago y Los Gatos will be releasing their new album album, “Washing Away Wetiko,” on Wednesday night, April 24, at Eulogy, 10 Buxton Ave., Asheville.

Things were bananas at the Earth Day 5K on April 20, 2024, at Carrier Park in Asheville, N.C.
Local
2 years ago
Things get bananas at the Earth Day 5K in Asheville

A 54-year-old from Asheville ran the fastest time, but the planet was the real winner of the Earth Day 5K in Asheville on Saturday.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Victim identified in Tunnel Road homicide; suspect charged

Asheville Police identified the victim of Thursday’s fatal shooting as Oji Trevon Mitchell, 33, of Columbia, S.C.

May 28, 2021, during removal of the Vance Monument in downtown Asheville, N.C.
Local
2 years ago
Legal delays add $99,401 to Vance Monument removal tab

The Asheville City Council will consider a resolution ratifying a $109,402 change order, including a $10,000 contingency.

Housing
2 years ago
Planning board to consider regulations on short-term rentals

Contentious short-term rental amendments will be up for discussion and a vote by the Buncombe County Planning Board on Monday.