Lucy Crown retired in June 2026 after 20 years working for the government. Two months later, her latest venture is already flourishing: Woodfin Coffee Department, a new coffee shop and café.
Housing affordability, infrastructure, Helene recovery and aging in place dominated a candidate forum ahead of Asheville’s Nov. 3 election
Picklepalooza, Eurofest Maggie Valley, Brews & Bears, the Asheville Quilt Show, live music, theater, outdoor volunteer work and community events are among the weekend options across WNC.
The grants will cover eight in-school and 12 out-of-school arts programs for Buncombe County students, including field trips, workshops and performances.
Longtime residents say housing, development, aging in place and generational homeownership will shape the future of the historically Black community
Before flag football makes its Olympics debut at the 2028 Los Angeles games, the YMCA of Western North Carolina has founded the first NFL FLAG football league for high school girls in WNC.
Re’al Samuel Wells, 20, was sentenced to 51-74 months of prison time after he pled guilty to a Class D felony robbery.
New campaign launches in support of two November referendums that supporters say would expand affordable housing and protect parks, farmland and drinking water
