This weekend marks the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, which devastated Western North Carolina on Sept. 27, 2024. Between anniversary events commemorating the year since the storm, there are several festivals, performances and Blue Ridge-centric activities to check out this weekend. Read more in our guide below.
Officials say more than 1.3 million cubic yards of debris have been cleared, nearly 500 homes repaired, 30 rebuilds planned
The Manhattan Short Film Festival is an annual showcase of 10 short films from all over the world. Previous festivals have seen documentaries, animation, star-studded casts and Oscar-winning entries, with awards for the best films decided by ballots cast by the audience.
This Saturday, North Asheville comic book and collectible shop Comic Envy will participate in Local Comic Shop Day, a national event which celebrates the community of brick-and-mortar comic shops with a day of sales and superheroes.
Prosecutors say abuse spanned two years; attorney general and sheriff praise multi-agency effort
Officers say no one was hurt after late-night gunfire on Broadway Street
Symposiums, concerts and community gatherings mark storm anniversary in Asheville area
Armstrong facility rises from flood damage, partial operations resume
The people of Western North Carolina have spoken. With over 200,000 votes cast, Best of Asheville 2025 celebrates the local businesses, organizations, and individuals you love most.
Construction set for 2026; reopening targeted for 2028 as city balances safety, cost and community priorities