Glassy Mountain is the resident peak of the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, the preserved farm and house of the famed poet located in Flat Rock, N.C. A beautiful network of trails eventually leads to a steep, but worthwhile, climb to Glassy Mountain Overlook.
A Connecticut-born pioneer of electric lighting and his North Carolina wife rest in Asheville’s Riverside Cemetery, their stories entwined with industry, innovation and philanthropy.
Parade route, schedule and parking details released
Family-friendly event Saturday will raise funds for animals in need
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office says suspect faces dozens of felony charges following multi-agency investigation
Former employee sentenced to life in prison for murder, armed robbery at Shell station on Sweeten Creek Road
Authorities warn public not to approach 22-year-old believed to be armed
Severe drought grips Buncombe and surrounding mountain counties despite recent snowfall
Blue Ridge Parkway officials cite safety concerns; closure expected through early summer 2026
Officials stress recipients remain eligible to vote and can update records online, by mail or in person