The 2026 Asheville Mardi Gras parade took the South Slope by storm today. Despite rainy skies earlier that morning and the chill that followed, the streets were packed with Asheville friends, families and onlookers admiring a lively lineup of Mardi Gras krewes.
Heavy crowds for final days of “Trolls: A Field Study” back up N.C. 191
Glassy Mountain is the resident peak of the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, the preserved farm and house of the famed poet located in Flat Rock, N.C. A beautiful network of trails eventually leads to a steep, but worthwhile, climb to Glassy Mountain Overlook.
Severe drought grips Buncombe and surrounding mountain counties despite recent snowfall
Blue Ridge Parkway officials cite safety concerns; closure expected through early summer 2026
This weekend is jam-packed with love and Mardi Gras. Check out our list of Valentine’s Day celebrations and don’t miss the Mardi Gras parade this Sunday.
Fire department confirms vehicle debris sparked multiple small fires along Charlotte Highway
Authorities seek early witness photos to investigate cause of the Winding Stairs Alpha Fire
Forecasters say beneficial rainfall likely Saturday night and Sunday, with minor flooding possible
Forecasters track midweek rain and a small chance of wintry weather in the mountains