Local
1 year ago
State rules Asheville firefighter’s cancer death in line-of-duty

Commission’s ruling highlights cancer as the leading cause of death among firefighters and could benefit his surviving family.

Local
1 year ago
Fallen service members honored in Black Mountain

“Each headstone represents a story of bravery and sacrifice.” — Joanna Weber

Driver Christopher Bell, right, greets fans prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Sports
1 year ago
Bell wins rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Christopher Bell finally has a big win to put on […]

Local
1 year ago
WEATHER UPDATE: More isolated thunderstorms possible

The Memorial Day weather forecast for the Asheville area included morning rain and a smaller chance of another round of afternoon thunderstorms.

American flags wave near Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Harris' grave marker, center, as the the sun rises over Georgia National Cemetery Monday, May 28, 2012, in Canton, Ga. Harris died Feb. 6, 2012, in North Carolina. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Local
1 year ago
Memorial Day events scheduled throughout the region

Here’s where you can honor the fallen and commemorate Memorial Day across Western North Carolina.

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
White Squirrel Weekend is off and running in Brevard

They hide in the tree tops part of the year, but Brevard’s most famous residents are in the spotlight during White Squirrel Weekend events.

Local
1 year ago
Friendly dragons, fearless entrepreneurs at GRINDfest, continuing through Sunday

Part carnival, street dance, symposium and summer feast, GRINDfest also is a showcase for Black entrepreneurs, artists and vendors.

Local
1 year ago
Asheville tries again to make pick for stalled ‘Boosting the Block’ work

The Council took no action in March over questions about whether local firms were overlooked for a $180,000 contract.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Home hit by gunfire in South Asheville; no injuries

Only property damage was reported, and police found 23 shell casings from different caliber guns, police said.