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Local
1 month ago
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: April 17–19

Top picks, local favorites and ways to make the most of your weekend across the 828.

Local
1 month ago
Asheville area braces for near-record April heat

Temperatures 20 degrees above normal expected before sharp cooldown and possible frost early next week

Smoldering fire activity on the Cold Springs Fire (Photo credit: U.S. Forest Service/Jamie Arjona)
Local
1 month ago
Crews make progress on Asheville area wildfires, but danger persists

Cole Gap Fire reaches 80% containment as crews monitor multiple incidents fueled by Helene debris

Sports
1 month ago
Pickleball prospects: City scouting two parks for 10-court complex

Citing enormous public enthusiasm for the sport, city officials have announced two potential sites for an eight to 10-court pickleball complex: Aston Park in downtown Asheville and Roger Farmer Park off of Patton Avenue.

Local
1 month ago
Seeing bees in your yard? NC officials say don’t panic

Ground-nesting native species are short-lived, non-aggressive and vital to Asheville area ecosystems

Arts & Culture
1 month ago
The Haunted Farm to scare up tourism with ‘Halfway to Halloween’ event

For one weekend this May, The Haunted Farm will host a new horror experience, “Halfway to Halloween,” hoping to draw in curious springtime crowds with creepy, crawly thrills.

On The Town
1 month ago
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: April 10-12

Arbor Day observance, a grilled cheese-themed art market and an Italian ice birthday bash are all on our activity calendar for this weekend.

Local
1 month ago
Crews work to contain Looking Glass Fire in Pisgah National Forest

Downed powerline sparks 30-acre blaze; closures and smoke impact continue

Local
1 month ago
Looking Glass Fire in Pisgah National Forest reaches 30 acres

Firefighters achieve 15% containment; trails and roads closed for safety

Local
1 month ago
Looking Glass Fire prompts trail, road closures in Transylvania County

Fire fueled by downed trees from Tropical Storm Helene; exact size unknown