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Expansive view of rolling mountains under a blue, cloud-filled sky from a lookout railing in the foreground.
Outdoors
2 weeks ago
Planning a Blue Ridge Parkway trip? Two visitor centers reopen this weekend

The National Park Service announced that the Craggy Gardens Visitor Center at milepost 364 and the Waterrock Knob Visitor Center at milepost 451.2 will open today, April 17.

Facade of a government building showing the 'BUNGOMA COUNTY ADMINISTRATION' sign and a blue circular seal on a beige tiled wall.
Local
2 weeks ago
Buncombe County budget increase tops 15 percent

Proposed FY 2027 plan includes $4.4M in new jobs, $5M+ in health claims and expanded infrastructure spending

Norfolk Southern
Community
2 weeks ago
Trains return to Old Fort Loops for first time since Helene damage

Norfolk Southern restores key Western North Carolina rail line after months of repairs following Tropical Storm Helene

Community
2 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks ago
Asheville City Soccer Club changes coaches after historic run

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

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