Community
1 month ago
Falling tree crushes ART city bus, injures passengers on Haywood Road

A tree fell on top of an ART bus today near the intersection of Craven Street and Haywood Road in West Asheville leading to downed power lines and injury.

The Jackson County Department of Public Health, in coordination with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, is investigating a confirmed case of tuberculosis involving an individual who spent time in Jackson County while infectious.
Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Jackson County health officials investigate tuberculosis case

A person with a confirmed case of TB spent time in Jackson County while infectious

Health & Wellness
1 month ago
AdventHealth plans expansion, wants community feedback

The listening sessions support the hospital’s application to add 129 acute care beds to the approved Buncombe County site

Entertainment
1 month ago
5 new movies to see, stream or skip in August 2025 – 828reviewsNOW

There are a lot of new movies coming out. Fortunately, we have a guide to what you should see, stream or skip this August. This month, our selections include a hilarious police spoof, a Norwegian body horror fairy tale and a heartbreaking drama from A24.

The Rite Buy Grocery, currently under construction at 106 Alexander Place, will occupy just under 1,200 square feet and offer a selection of produce, meat, dairy and bulk pantry staples.
Business
1 month ago
New grocery store coming to Swannanoa’s Beacon Village

The Rite Buy Grocery plans to offer a selection of produce, meat, dairy and bulk pantry staples

Health & Wellness
1 month ago
‘Don’t Quit’: Veterans Healing Farm plans Women Warriors’ Keynote Luncheon

The Veterans Healing Farm will host a lunch featuring influential female soldiers next month in Flat Rock, N.C. The 2025 Women Warriors’ Keynote Luncheon will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Blue Ridge Conference Hall.

Local
1 month ago
2nd minor quake in weeks reported near Rosman

Although too weak to be felt by most residents or cause damage, the tremor was picked up by regional seismographs

On The Town
1 month ago
Bigfoot to be named official town animal of Marion at 2025 Bigfoot Fest

Bigfoot, a beloved fixture of Marion, N.C. since the first WNC Bigfoot Festival was held in 2018, is set to receive a special honor at this year’s jamboree, which will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23.

Back-to-school shopping is in full swing as Asheville area students prepare for the Aug. 25 start.
Education
1 month ago
Back-to-school tips, events and vaccines for Asheville-area families

Back-to-school preparations are underway as families gear up for the Aug. 25 start

Raymond Vail Jr., of Alexander, matched all five numbers in a recent Cash 5 drawing, winning $100,000.
Local
1 month ago
Alexander man wins $100K Cash 5 jackpot

The odds of winning a Cash 5 jackpot are 1 in 962,598, according to the lottery

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