On The Town
7 months ago
Kayla E., ‘Precious Rubbish’ and finding closure through cartooning

North Carolina artist Kayla E. published her first book, a graphic novel called “Precious Rubbish,” earlier this month. E. will present “Precious Rubbish” in conversation with local author Tessa Fontaine at 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 16 at Malaprop’s Bookstore.

Pets
7 months ago
Pet Connection: Zoey

This 2-year-old mixed-breed is about 37 pounds and full of love. She is available for adoption through Asheville Humane Society for an adoption fee of $35.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Town Mountain pedestrian killed by city sanitation truck

Sally Anne Wheeler, 74, was fatally struck by a city of Asheville sanitation truck early this morning according to a preliminary Asheville Police Department investigation.

Local
7 months ago
Bee Rock Creek Fire grows to 300 acres

As of Wednesday evening, the fire had burned about 300 acres with 0 percent containment.

Local
7 months ago
Wildfire in McDowell county expands overnight

Pisgah National Forest is burning uncontrollably. More than 150 acres of woodlands have already been lost.

Health & Wellness
7 months ago
Asheville’s historic Memorial Stadium reopens with community carnival

Asheville Parks and Recreation invited the community to celebrate the refurbishment of Memorial Stadium and Mountainside Park.

Local
7 months ago
Wildfires burning in McDowell, Madison counties

Emergency personnel are on the scene of a wildfire on Armstrong Creek Road off N.C. 226 A in Turkey Cove.

Business
7 months ago
Soon-to-close Cheap Joe’s will be taken over by new art company

A new art supply company will be moving into the space left by Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff in Asheville, the company announced yesterday on social media.

Education
7 months ago
North Asheville Library gets a makeover

North Asheville Library opened in 2005 and still has its original interior paint and carpet, other than in the community room.

Business
7 months ago
Givens Communities, Aldersgate announce affiliation to strengthen mission, expand impact

Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community in Charlotte has signed a letter of intent to affiliate with Asheville-based Givens Communities