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Outdoors
6 months ago
Hikes of WNC: South Slope Mural Trail

Sometimes you don’t want to travel too far for a good hike. Fortunately, downtown Asheville is home to a two mile urban trail, the South Slope Mural Trail, home to many local businesses covered with interesting artwork. It’s like taking a hike and visiting an art gallery at the same time!

Outdoor pets need a warm place to shelter in the winter.
Local
6 months ago
Asheville area residents urged to help protect animals during cold snap

Tips include bringing pets indoors and reporting animals left without shelter

Community
6 months ago
‘Save the Woods’ walkout draws dozens of UNC Asheville students, community members

A crowd of University of North Carolina Asheville students, Asheville community members and local leaders attended a walkout today in front of the Highsmith Student Union on UNC Asheville campus. The protest was organized in support of “Save the Woods,” a local rallying cry for the preservation of 45 acres of nearby urban forest.

View from Mount Mitchell looking north/northwest at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2026
Local
6 months ago
Frigid air, gusty winds bring hazards to Asheville area

Wind chills, fire danger and minor wintry weather expected across Western North Carolina

Local
6 months ago
Bitter cold, gusty winds follow snow across Asheville area

Wind chills as low as minus 15 degrees prompt advisories for high elevations through Friday

Snowy Patton Avenue near the Burger King headed toward downtown Asheville
Local
6 months ago
Slick roads divide Asheville area as snow moves in

Drivers report clear streets downtown but icy conditions west of the French Broad River

On The Town
6 months ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Jan. 16-18

Salsa dancing, plant bingo, zombie movies and winter markets are all on the docket in our weekly weekend guide.

Local
6 months ago
High-elevation snow, dangerous cold forecast for Asheville area

Winter Weather Advisory issued for high elevations along Tennessee border

Local
6 months ago
Buncombe leaders invite residents to help design pedestrian network

Community meeting set Jan. 29 at Enka-Candler Library to gather feedback on walking infrastructure

Asheville City Council is expected to consider an agreement Tuesday authorizing work on the Craven Street Bike and Pedestrian Bridge, a project aimed at improving connectivity across the French Broad River.
Local
6 months ago
Craven Street bike-pedestrian bridge moves to Asheville City Council

Bridge would run parallel to existing Craven Street crossing, improve multimodal access to River Arts District

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