Brandon Scott Owenby, 44, was killed on his motorcycle Saturday afternoon in a collision off of Hendersonville Road in south Asheville. Stephen Michael Poandl, 44, was charged by the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office for a misdemeanor death by motor vehicle on Feb. 10.
Asheville writer, poet, essayist and University of North Carolina Asheville professor Mildred Kinconco Barya was honored last week with the 2025 Jacobs/Jones African American Literary Prize for her essay, “Sing for the Women.” The piece is all about the resilience of the body.
Prepare for a Valentine’s Day date night with two very different love stories: “Heart Eyes,” a slasher but a romantic comedy at heart, and “Love Hurts,” an action movie that hurts to look at.
Local artist Reed Tood built a giant metal clothing iron in front of the Flatiron Building nearly 30 years ago. The tongue and cheek monument remains a fixture of Asheville to this day.
“The mission you see behind me, the waterway mission, our target for completion is June 1. For our private property debris removal mission, our target is June 30,” said U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Corporal Brad Morgan.
Every Valentine’s Day, Fleetwood’s opens their chapel doors to anyone who wants a “Fake as Hell” wedding: couples, best friends, or even cardboard cutouts.
Read about the state of eggs and chickens in restaurants and agriculture in our interviews with Biscuithead manager Fern Coomer and Tractor Supply Co. “chicken lady” Syrenity Burns.
Montford Deli owner David Sweeting pledged free meals to every Holocaust survivor in heartfelt apology statement.
Fear of missing out is warranted when so many wonderful events are happening in Asheville every day. Find out now what you might be missing in your weekend plans.
100% of all the Stars Servin’ Up Love proceeds will benefit the Always Asheville Fund, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity and Asheville Tennis Association.