Crime & Safety
15 hours ago
APD seeking information about West Asheville motorcycle accident

The Asheville Police Department is seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed a motor vehicle collision involving a motorcyclist this morning in West Asheville.

Arts & Culture
15 hours ago
Montford Park Players reveal the colorful side of dark ‘King Lear’

The Montford Park Players continue their 53rd season, “A Season of Lunatics, Lovers, & Poets,” with “The Tragedy of King Lear,” written by William Shakespeare and directed by Jason Williams and assistant director Quinn Terry. “King Lear” will be staged at 7:30 p.m., Friday to Saturday, Sept. 5-27, at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay St.

Entertainment
20 hours ago
Dog Day Afternoon returns Saturday with off-leash fun, contests and canine performers

Dog Day Afternoon returns to Lake Julian Park in Arden this Saturday, September 13, for an afternoon of free pet-friendly fun including contests, food trucks, rescue adoptions, and a brand-new fenced dog play area for large and small dogs.

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
20 hours 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
21 hours ago
DOJ warns Asheville, Buncombe County over reparations plan

Federal authorities flag 38 proposals aimed at addressing historical inequities for possible conflicts with housing, employment and constitutional law

Local
23 hours ago
Asheville community forms human chain to save UNCA woods

Sheets painted with messages and artwork create a visual statement around the 54-acre urban forest

Crime & Safety
24 hours ago
Civil rights suit filed against Haywood County, landfill operators

Complaint alleges deputy joined in threats, assault during landfill confrontation

Local
1 day ago
Crashes close Smokey Park Highway, I-40 ramp at Enka/Candler

Morning traffic backed up after highway shut down

Entertainment
1 day ago
Hauntingly familiar ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ conjures up nothing new – 828reviewsNOW

After four main installments, two spin-off series and over a decade of jump scares, demonic possessions and one persistent haunted doll, “The Conjuring” universe comes to a close with “The Conjuring: Last Rites,” a mediocre finale to an inconsistent franchise.

Local
2 days ago
United Way of North Carolina awards $4M for Helene recovery in WNC

Funds target housing stabilization and community resilience after storm

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