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Community
2 months ago
Lookin’ butter-fly: Renovated farmyard unveiled at WNC Nature Center

Mayor Esther Manheimer, Asheville City Council members and Western North Carolina Nature Center staff participated in a ribbon cutting today for the Gateway to the Southern Appalachians exhibit, a renovated entrance, gift shop and farmyard with a brand-new butterfly garden experience. 

View of downtown Asheville from the Buncombe County Courthouse
Local
2 months ago
Asheville narrows $30M budget gap to $10.5M ahead of final proposal

Officials weigh spending cuts and possible property tax increases ahead of May budget release

Brick storefront with mural reading 'Coffee and Donuts' over a circular swirl; large window to the right reflecting trees.
Business
2 months ago
Vortex employees allege owners fired 9 staff without 2 weeks pay

After announcing their closure this week, Vortex Doughnuts has come under fire after employees claimed that owners had shuttered the business without paying nine employees for the previous two weeks.

Food & Drink
2 months ago
Fork & Dagger: Zambra Tapas still sets the standard after two decades

Since 2001, the Spanish-inspired restaurant has blended local ingredients, bold small plates and a timeless atmosphere

Local
2 months ago
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: April 17–19

Top picks, local favorites and ways to make the most of your weekend across the 828.

Business
2 months ago
Asheville’s Vortex Doughnuts closes permanently

Popular shop shutters suddenly after equipment issue; unanswered questions remain

Asheville City Soccer Club names Carl Reynolds head coach of its men’s team as Scott Wells, right, moves into a sporting director role.
Sports
2 months ago
Asheville City Soccer Club changes coaches after historic run

Reynolds takes over as Wells moves upstairs to guide club’s future

Business
2 months ago
Small Asheville vendors support each other with collaborative market

For many small vendors in Western North Carolina, supporting each other is as important as selling their wares. That is certainly the case for Traci Simpson, the founder of Read Me Unconditionally and the organizer behind the Buy Good, Do Good Market.

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Asheville delays vote on surveillance funding amid public concerns

Council sends federal grant proposal to committee for deeper review, community input

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
2 juveniles arrested after gun, ammunition found at Buncombe school

Deputies say loaded handgun discovered at T.C. Roberson; no injuries, no ongoing threat

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