Local
6 days ago
Breezy New Year’s Eve brings elevated fire risk to Asheville area

North Carolina Forest Service discourages outdoor burning amid New Year’s weather

Local
1 week ago
Dry, windy conditions prompt warning on open burning in Asheville area

Buncombe County officials say drought conditions raise fire danger but stop short of issuing a ban

Local
1 week ago
Wind warning, advisories in effect as cold front sweeps Asheville area

Gusts up to 60 mph and subzero wind chills possible through Tuesday morning

Outdoors
1 week ago
Hikes of WNC: Waterrock Knob Trail

This gorgeous hike, featuring a large parking lot, a half-mile ascent to a great lookout and ready access to the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Sylva, N.C. 

On The Town
2 weeks ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Dec. 26-28

Looking for plans after the holidays? Check out our list of events this weekend, from a holiday tiki pop-up to family-friendly fun.

Local
2 weeks ago
$37.47 million approved for stream repairs in Buncombe County

Federal watershed program targets Helene-related damage at 209 sites

Outdoors
2 weeks ago
Hikes of WNC: Catawba Falls River Trail

We celebrate the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, tomorrow, so here is a breezy, nearby hike to enjoy. The Catawba Falls River Trail, located just outside of Old Fort, N.C., is an easily accessible route that starts off nice and flat before climaxing with an impressive waterfall – and a massive staircase, to match.

Arts & Culture
3 weeks ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Dec. 19-21

Looking for weekend plans? From winter solstice celebrations to a Grinch brunch to a town-wide bar crawl, we have you covered.

Local
3 weeks ago
Rain returns to Asheville area Thursday, gusty winds follow

Showers move in ahead of clearing skies Friday

Outdoors
3 weeks ago
U.S. Forest Service halts Pisgah logging project after conservation lawsuit

The United States Forest Service have canceled a logging project in the Pisgah National Forest after public outcry and a lawsuit filed by local conservation groups. According to the suit, the U.S. Forest Service had begun logging in the area under the guise of debris removal without proper documentation or public approval.