The Armstrong State Fish Hatchery in McDowell County has remained closed while crews repair infrastructure and remove debris.
Local
2 weeks ago
NC trout program hit hard by Tropical Storm Helene

Armstrong facility rises from flood damage, partial operations resume

Community
2 weeks ago
Asheville unveils $4.75 million design for new Malvern Hills Park pool

Construction set for 2026; reopening targeted for 2028 as city balances safety, cost and community priorities

Business
2 weeks ago
Resale 101: Second Gear to host event for beginner businesses

Second Gear, an outdoor gear and apparel consignment shop, is an Asheville staple of outdoor adventure and community-oriented business. Later this week, in conjunction with the consignment platform SimpleConsign, Second Gear will share its 21 years of consignment experience with the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Local
2 weeks ago
Blasting to begin at French Broad River Park for sewer project

Asheville park remains closed after storm damage; traffic and greenway detours expected during work

Local
2 weeks ago
Craggy Gardens set for major upgrades as parkway reopens

$1.5M project to add restrooms, trail signage and visitor center improvements

Local
2 weeks ago
Storm recovery shapes Buncombe County’s new parks strategy

County master plan relaunch focuses on resiliency, connectivity and community priorities

NPS volunteers clear Hurricane Helene storm damage from Julian Price Campground. Photo by NPS volunteer B.Owens.
Local
2 weeks ago
Volunteers needed on Blue Ridge Parkway on Sept. 27

National Public Lands Day coincides with storm anniversary as park pushes recovery efforts

On The Town
2 weeks ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Sept. 19-21

Looking for things to do this weekend in Asheville? We’ve got you covered. This weekend in Western North Carolina, enjoy festivals of all sorts, including writing, food and Southern Appalachian crafts, as well as a few other fun, funky activities.

UNC Asheville's Karl Straus Track
Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
Mental health awareness 5k hits the track this Saturday

The event, Mental Health Matters: Walk/Run for Awareness, is a 5k and community resource fair organized this September to coincide with National Suicide Prevention Month. The race and fair will run from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Karl Straus Track on the UNC Asheville campus.

Summer Azure
Education
3 weeks ago
Asheville Butterfly Trail adds Summer Azure Station at Beaver Lake

Dedication highlights role of butterflies in sustaining local bird populations