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Local
1 year ago
Buncombe County arson investigation leads to conviction

A Buncombe County arson investigation that began in 2021 has led to the conviction of Ashley Neal, who was sentenced Monday for multiple arson-related charges stemming from a series of barn fires in the Leicester community.

On The Town
1 year ago
How Plants for Everyone grows community through an annual sale

The Plants for Everyone plant sale will be held from noon to 6 p.m., Saturday, March 1 at Smith Mill Works, 80 Cowan Cove Road.

Business
1 year ago
Regenerating Asheville to open community space for revitalization initiatives

The Regen Hub is designed to be a space for collaboration, innovation and resource sharing

Lifestyle
1 year ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: Feb. 28-March 2

Mardi Gras is nearly here. Asheville has several experiences to celebrate the tradition. Join in on the party with these events.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Barnardsville man arrested in CVS robbery

Authorities have arrested a Barnardsville man in an armed robbery at the CVS on Monticello Road in Weaverville on Wednesday evening.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Sunny reopening at Veterans Healing Farm, newly minted telehealth station

Nonprofit organization Veterans Healing Farm marked their recommencement with a double ribbon cutting ceremony: The occasion was accompanied by the debut of a VA Telehealth Station.

Local
1 year ago
Road Report: NC 9 to be closed nightly next week

A portion of N.C. 9 will be closed 7 p.m.-7 a.m. from March 3-10 so crews can work with as little impact on motorists as possible.

Local
1 year ago
McDowell County wildfire grows to 52 acres

The wildfire off Armstrong Creek Road is about 30 percent contained.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Column: American Heart Month a great time to check your heart health

It is important at any age to have a heart-healthy lifestyle, which can help reduce the risk of heart disease.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
AMBER ALERT: 15-year-old Azalea Strifler, blonde hair, blue eyes

An Amber Alert was issued today, Feb. 26, for Azalea Strifler, 15, a white female with blonde hair and blue eyes. Strifler is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs approximately 110 pounds.