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Outdoors
1 month ago
When will leaves change in Asheville? ‘Fall Color Guy’ weighs in

Howard Neufeld, a former biology professor at Appalachian State University, runs a fall color blog called Fall Color Guy, keeping Western North Carolina up to date with the latest in autumn leaves.

On The Town
1 month ago
Recovering Asheville city golf course tees up next stage of recovery

Nearly two years after Tropical Storm Helene, the Asheville Municipal Golf Course continues to recover from Tropical Storm Helene, supported by the efforts of the Friends of Asheville Muni.

Arts & Culture
1 month ago
River Arts District studio to hold benefit auction for local artists, BeLoved Asheville

Trackside Studios, an art gallery and studios located in the River Arts District, will hold a benefit auction of artwork inspired by and salvaged from Tropical Storm Helene in commemoration of the two year anniversary of the storm.

Politics
1 month ago
G20 protestors take to Merrimon Avenue for climate, community and credit

Dozens of protestors took handmade signs to Merrimon Avenue this afternoon, spreading out in pockets for over a mile and a half. The protestors were rallying against the G20 Finance Track, a summit of global finance leaders at the Omni Grove Park Inn.

On The Town
1 month ago
Celebrating Dolly Parton: Memorial events around Western North Carolina

As Western North Carolina continues to mourn the late musician and philanthropist Dolly Parton, several events will be held in her honor around the region.

Business
1 month ago
No road closures planned for G20 summit, but Grove Park Inn checkpoints in place

The G20 Finance Track meetings will be held in Asheville this weekend. Despite the massive influx of high-profile visitors, no street closures are planned, though Omni Grove Park Inn security will be increased.

Arts & Culture
1 month ago
Asheville Holiday Parade theme revealed, applications open for 80th year

It may be 80 degrees out now, but Christmas is right around the corner. Participant applications for the 80th annual Asheville Holiday Parade are open.

Community
1 month ago
Buncombe County requests community input on 10 county sidewalk projects

The team behind the inaugural Buncombe County Pedestrian Plan, a proposed network of sidewalks and crosswalks across the county, is seeking community perspective on 10 proposed projects.

Lifestyle
1 month ago
NC Mountain State Fair returns in September 2026 with special ticket days

The NC Mountain State Fair, the annual Asheville area fair, will bring carnival rides, agriculture competitions and vendors to the WNC Agricultural Center from Sept. 11-20, 2026.

On The Town
1 month ago
Riverside Cemetery will not be impacted by I-26 Connector construction, NCDOT says

As construction continues on the Interstate 26 Connector project along the French Broad River, Riverside Cemetery, a nearby historic graveyard, will not be impacted, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.