Outdoors
3 weeks ago
Looking for leaves: WNC peak leaf color guide

Western North Carolina, known for its dynamic beauty and vibrance, welcomes the autumn season every year with an array of seasonal colors. The exact timing of foliage change varies each year, relying heavily on weather patterns and general elevation.

Local
3 weeks ago
Asheville’s Gateway Park redesigned to withstand storms

Project blends flood-resilient engineering with ecological restoration to protect riverside community space

The National Park Service said landslide repairs have been completed at mileposts 375 and 380
Local
3 weeks ago
Blue Ridge Parkway repairs restore access to Mount Mitchell

Park officials urge caution as work continues and services are limited

On The Town
3 weeks ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Sept. 12-14

Looking for weekend plans? We’ve got you covered. From a tattoo festival and West Asheville street fair to local theater and the Mountain State Fair, we’ve got your weekend guide to things to do all over Western North Carolina.

Local
4 weeks ago
Lake Lure sets May 2026 target to reopen lake after Helene damage

Army Corps expects to finish basin, shoreline work by fall 2025

Bradford pear
Local
4 weeks ago
Officials push to uproot Bradford pears

Asheville area residents can swap invasive trees for up to five free native replacements

N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
Local
4 weeks ago
Black bears on the move in WNC as appetites surge

Wildlife officials urge drivers, residents to take precautions during fall feeding season

Buncombe County Commissioners next week will consider setting aside nearly $7.7 million of bond funds toward 347 acres of open space, with trails and scenic overlooks at Deaverview Mountain.
Community
4 weeks ago
$4.5M grant to fund Deaverview Mountain land purchase

Buncombe County plans new public park and outdoor amenities in partnership with Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

Local
4 weeks ago
Hendersonville to host Mud Creek cleanup Sept. 20

City partners with Asheville GreenWorks to remove storm debris, improve local waterways

Local
4 weeks ago
Delayed harvest trout season opens Oct. 1 in Western North Carolina

Stocking locations may shift after Tropical Storm Helene