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Facade of a government building showing the 'BUNGOMA COUNTY ADMINISTRATION' sign and a blue circular seal on a beige tiled wall.
Local
3 weeks ago
Buncombe County approves funding to preserve 250 acres

Funding will help protect century farms in Newfound, expand a Camp Sequoyah easement and seek another $2 million state grant

Local
3 weeks ago
Warm, mostly dry week ahead for Asheville

Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s before a possible fall cold front arrives next week

Local
3 weeks ago
Asheville weather: Heat Friday, storms Saturday

Temperatures near 90 Friday before an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturday

Outdoors
3 weeks ago
NC Forest Service receives nearly $65 million in Helene recovery funds

Earlier today, state and federal forest services signed a 10-year, nearly $65 million Good Neighbor Authority commitment to Tropical Storm Helene recovery efforts in Western North Carolina.

Local
3 weeks ago
Roadless Rule rallies planned in Swannanoa, Boone

Sierra Club, MountainTrue and The Wilderness Society are hosting the Swannanoa event as federal officials consider ending the national rule

Business
4 weeks ago
140+ Buncombe County businesses to participate in PGA TOUR promotional map

As the PGA TOUR Biltmore Championship Asheville golf tournament approaches, Explore Asheville has launched an interactive map of Buncombe County businesses called Play Through the Mountains. The database spotlights discounts, dining packages and other deals at more than 140 local businesses.

Local
4 weeks ago
Asheville council takes new look at bear conflicts

Residents urge the city to do more as bears turn to trash and other food sources

Local
4 weeks ago
Want to skip the parkway crowds? Try these fall color spots instead

These scenic spots offer mountain views, hiking and changing leaves without making the Blue Ridge Parkway your only stop

Local
4 weeks ago
Asheville weather: Heat returns before rain chances increase Friday

Temperatures climb through the week before showers and thunderstorms return across Western North Carolina

Housing
4 weeks ago
Buncombe voters will decide whether to authorize $70M in bonds

The proposed housing and open-space bonds come four years after voters approved $70 million for the same priorities