Downtown Asheville
Local
1 year ago
What to do this weekend in The 828

Looking for some weekend fun? Check out some of these event happening in the 828.

Outdoors
1 year ago
Groundbreaking celebration set for Woodfin whitewater project

A groundbreaking ceremony and celebration of the start of construction on Taylor’s Wave is planned for Friday .

Local
1 year ago
Ready for summer? Here’s where you can cool down

Some of the mountains’ greatest treasures are the swimming holes just mere steps off the beaten path.

Local
1 year ago
Switch in grass to close parts of Pack Square Park lawn

Just as summer is getting underway, access to one of the highest trafficked green spaces in Asheville will be limited by a major lawn renovation project.

Local
1 year ago
Wild turkeys put on strut shows to impress hens — and us

Male tom turkeys use their elaborate displays to impress females and scare off romantic rivals.

Local
1 year ago
Asheville’s first all-abilities playground nearly ready to open

The Murphy-Oakley playground, designed for people of all abilities, is set to open June 25.

A white squirrel in Brevard
On The Town
1 year ago
So many weekend events: What’s a white squirrel to do?

There’s simply too much to do this weekend as Western North Carolina jumps into the summer season — and honors the fallen on Memorial Day.

Outdoors
1 year ago
Asheville’s bear cub case reshapes annual advisory on sightings

State agency emphasizes sections on avoiding contact with bear cubs found alone in light of an April 2024 incident at apartment complex.

Outdoors
1 year ago
These all-natural strategies can thwart garden pests

As much as we love our home-grown fruits and veggies, so do the critters. Try some all-natural ways to thwart pests before harvest time.

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.
Outdoors
1 year ago
Open space projects could get a $10.7 million boost

The plan includes nearly $7.7 million toward 347 acres of protected land on Deaverview Mountain and $3 million for Ferry Road open space.