Panning for gold
Local
4 months ago
Day trips: Panning for gold, other gems in WNC

Interested in panning for gold near Asheville? It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds. Gold and other valuable stones can be found in the region.

The Triple Falls Trail has reopened after repairs to damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene.
Local
4 months ago
Triple Falls Trail at DuPont State Recreational Forest reopens

DuPont State Recreational Forest has reopened the popular Triple Falls Trail to foot traffic after temporary repairs.

On Saturday, there will be a ceremony to officially name James Vester Miller Park and unveil new historical signage.
Local
4 months ago
Celebration planned for James Vester Miller Park

On Saturday, there will be a ceremony to officially name James Vester Miller Park and unveil new historical signage.

Outdoors
5 months ago
VIDEO: 7-year-old cicada enthusiast explains the buzz around the bugs

A 7-year-old cicada enthusiast shares his cicada knowledge in a video to accompany our fact sheet about the bug phenomenon.

Buncombe County Parks and Recreation is preparing for the summer season as all five county pools -- including this one in Hominy Valley -- are scheduled to open Saturday, May 24.
Local
5 months ago
Buncombe County pools to open Memorial Day weekend

All five Buncombe County pools are set to open on Saturday, May 24.

Local
5 months ago
Strangeville: Old Fort’s Arrowhead Monument set town history in stone

Despite conflicting reports from residents of the town, descendants of Old Fort settlers and representatives from the Cherokee and Catawba tribes unveiled a monument to the history of Old Fort in July 1930.

On The Town
5 months ago
What to do this weekend in the 828: May 16-18

From Asheville Beer Week to the Saluda Arts Festival, we’ve got your weekend plans covered with our guide to local happenings in the 828.

On The Town
5 months ago
Saluda Arts Festival celebrates 20th anniversary with Saturday fun

The festival will bring over 90 artists from all over Western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina, including a few Saluda locals, to showcase their wares.

french broad river park
Local
5 months ago
City begins rebuilding process for French Broad Riverfront parks system

Asheville has issued a Request for Qualifications for design services to rebuild the French Broad River parks system.

Berkeley Park Sports Complex
Local
5 months ago
Construction begins on Berkeley Park Sports Complex

The park will be closed to the public during the construction period

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