
The Murphy-Oakley playground, designed for people of all abilities, is set to open June 25.

There’s simply too much to do this weekend as Western North Carolina jumps into the summer season — and honors the fallen on Memorial Day.

Police are investigating a shooting on Granada Street that left a man injured and six vehicles damaged.

A request for proposals for child care services has sparked concerns about the future of Head Start classes in Asheville public housing facilities.

Facing a “cooling” of sales tax revenue, persistent price inflation and high cost of living adjustments, Buncombe County might seek a property tax hike.

Funding for school resource officers at four schools in Hendersonville is up in the air.

Panel allocates about $15.6 million from a voter-approved bond toward six projects and sets aside another $3.1 million for other housing-related programs and projects.

Several events planned for this week and next are aimed at veterans the those who honor them.

NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Jimmie Johnson will greet fans in Hendersonville Friday on the way to the Coca Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday.

Asheville Police say an elaborate scam already has cost local residents $50,000 after a fake “Microsoft employee” collects money at people’s homes.