Outdoors
6 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
6 months ago
Buncombe County pools to open Memorial Day weekend

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

Local
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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.

Local
6 months ago
Construction begins on Berkeley Park Sports Complex

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

A sculpture sign shaped like a gear announcing the River Arts District.
On The Town
6 months ago
RAD kicks off weekly art market following RAD Renaissance

The RAD Art Market will be held every Saturday from now through November in the parking lot of Pine Gate Renewables, 130 Roberts St.

Outdoors
6 months ago
Strangeville: ‘Road to Nowhere’ routes through a broken promise

Swain County fought the federal government for decades. Their toil earned a multi-million dollar settlement and a tunnel leading to nowhere.

There are a variety of nurseries and garden centers in the area to help you cultivate a thriving home garden
Local
6 months ago
Garden guide: Where to get plants, tools and tips

There are a variety of nurseries and garden centers in the area to help you cultivate a thriving home garden

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