Temporary cofferdams made of rock and water bladders will extend from the riverbank into the center of the French Broad River during a multi-year project to replace the Metropolitan Sewerage District’s Carrier Bridge Pump Station.
Local
3 months ago
Construction begins on $75M pump station upgrade in Asheville

Replacing the Metropolitan Sewerage District’s Carrier Bridge Pump Station will impact French Broad River access in that area

Local
3 months ago
Umbrellas needed: Rain chances stay high across Asheville area

The wet weather pattern will continue through the week, with typical summertime afternoon storms possible each day

Local
3 months ago
Asheville claws back to win series finale against Greenville

The Tourists hit the road Tuesday for a six-game series with Winston-Salem

AJ Smith, 77, said she never expected to attend another protest after her activism during the Vietnam War.
Local
3 months ago
Union and protest shirts, Bernie gear everywhere at Asheville rally

The prevailing message among the crowd was a call to action in support of the middle class, working class and poor

Cody Blake Strickler
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Waynesville man gets prison time for courthouse bomb threat

On March 19, Strickler called 911 and reported: ‘The emergency is at the courthouse, the new one, there’s a bomb’

Local
3 months ago
Love army vs. greedy rich: Barber, Sanders deliver fiery speeches

Thousands of people turn out in Asheville for U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ “Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here” tour

Marquee owner Robert Nicholas said the art and vintage marketplace sustained severe flood damage in September 2024.
Arts & Culture
3 months ago
‘Our friends became family’: Marquee returns after Helene

Floodwaters about 15 feet high swamped the marketplace in Asheville’s River Arts District, wiping out the work of hundreds of artists and vendors

Asheville History
3 months ago
Strangeville: The Royal Pines Mystery Car: Asheville’s 1926 driverless sensation

In the summer of 1926, Asheville was captivated by the Royal Pines Mystery Car, a driverless coupe that stunned crowds and left them guessing how it worked.

Arts & Culture
3 months ago
Free drinks, fine art: Explore open studios at the RAD Sip & Stroll

The RAD Sip & Stroll will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 9 all over the River Arts District, with open-air art markets and open studios presenting the work of hundreds of artists to the Asheville community.

Local
3 months ago
Asheville sees 5th-coldest start to August, warmer weather coming

Cooler-than-usual conditions expected to continue into the weekend

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