Curtis Creek Road in Old Fort remains closed to vehicles but is open to foot, bike, and horseback use. Lisa Jennings, US Forest Service Recreation Manager
Local
4 months ago
U.S. Forest Service updates closure list for Grandfather Ranger District

About 40 miles of trails and four recreation sites in Pisgah National Forest remain closed.

Local
4 months ago
Asheville’s $256M budget proposal includes property tax increase

The proposed 2026 city budget is on the agenda for the upcoming Asheville City Council meeting

Lifestyle
4 months ago
Day trips: Drive to these scenic cities in two hours or less

Nestled at the intersection of I-40 and I-26, Asheville is the perfect distance from several cool cities to visit for a day’s excursion. Check out the following cities to the north, south, east and west.

Local
4 months ago
Water emerges as more storm debris cleared from Lake Lure

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its contractors have cleared more than 500,000 cubic yards of waterway debris from Lake Lure in the past two weeks.

Local
4 months ago
Tombstone Tales: Memorial Day reflection on a fallen Asheville aviator

This Memorial Day weekend, we remember First Lt. Lawrence Loughran—the first Asheville soldier killed in WWI and buried at Riverside Cemetery.

Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Mission Hospital mostly in compliance after inspection, officials say

The inspection by state and federal officials stemmed from 35 complaints submitted by unidentified sources.

Perspectives
4 months ago
‘Lilo & Stitch’ is a harmless return to Hawaii – 828reviewsNOW

The latest of the Disney live-action remakes hits theaters like a crash-landed alien ship just in time for Memorial Day. Read our review of the new “Lilo & Stitch.”

On The Town
4 months ago
Memorial Day GRINDFest weekend includes plays, braids and main festival

GRINDFest 2025 attendees can expect to see everything from gospel music to braiding competitions this weekend. Tickets can be found at www.grindfestavl.com/events.

For the first time since Tropical Storm Helene devastated the region in September 2024, freight rail service has resumed for Asheville-area businesses
Local
4 months ago
Rail freight returns to Asheville area for first time since Helene

For the first time since Tropical Storm Helene devastated the region in September 2024, freight rail service has resumed for Asheville-area businesses

Local
4 months ago
Check for closures before hitting the roads this weekend

Remember, there are still some Tropical Storm Helene-related road closures in the area

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