Community
3 days ago
Flurries, sleet begin in Western North Carolina as storm takes shape

Forecasters warn freezing rain totals remain uncertain; power outages and dangerous travel possible

Asheville History
3 days ago
Tombstone Tales: The hidden angel of Riverside Cemetery in Asheville

A marble figure, lost to ivy in summer and revealed each winter, is tied to a Southern literary legacy.

Community
3 days ago
Asheville activates emergency plan ahead of winter storm

Bus service suspended, city facilities closed and parking restrictions in effect through the weekend

Community
3 days ago
Winter Storm Fern bears down on Asheville area

Forecasters warn of crippling ice, power outages and dangerous travel beginning Saturday night

Entertainment
3 days ago
Surprises, snubs and ‘Sinners’: Unpacking the 2026 Oscar nominations

The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards were presented Thursday morning by Danielle Brooks and Warren Wilson College alum Lewis Pullman, kicking off the race to Oscar gold this March. Read our breakdown of the surprises and snubs from the announcement.

Arts & Culture
3 days ago
Cult leader: How Cagney Larkin built a community for cult horror fans

Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company has been a reliable locale for grabbing a beer, seeing a movie and eating a gigantic slice of pizza for years. Since October 2025, Cagney Larkin has made the theater the go-to spot for a good scare, too.

Community
4 days ago
Buncombe County opens emergency shelters ahead of ice storm

Asheville area officials urge residents to stay indoors, prepare for power outages and seek shelter if needed

Mix 96.5 Morning Show Melanie Wilkinson has been named a national Gracie Award winner by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation.
Business
4 days ago
When the power goes out: How to stay informed in Asheville

Local AM, FM and Spanish-language stations and NOAA frequencies provide emergency alerts, weather updates and information during outages

Crime & Safety
4 days ago
APD investigating pedestrian death after West Asheville collision

Around 8:44 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22, APD officers responded to a collision report at the 400 block of Smokey Park Highway in West Asheville.

Local
4 days ago
Ice storm warning issued for Asheville area

Forecasters warn of dangerous travel, possible long-lasting power outages across Western North Carolina