Asheville's music scene
Music
2 years ago
First wave of artists announced for AVL Fest

The first wave of artists has been announced for the four-day AVLFest, Aug. 1 to 4, in Asheville. Papadosio and Beachwood Sparks top a list of 160 performers announced Friday, and it is just the beginning. Many more are expected to be announced in a second wave.

A patch on Crash Davis' uniform from the film "Bull Durham."
Sports
2 years ago
Houston Astros prospects start season on Asheville Tourists’ roster

Six of the Houston Astros’ top 30 ranked prospects will be on the Asheville Tourists’ Opening Day roster.

Pets
2 years ago
‘Dine to Be Kind’ to benefit Asheville Humane Society

Dozens of area restaurants will be donating a portion of their day’s proceeds to the Asheville Humane Society for the Dine to Be Kind event presented by Prestige Subaru and Mix 96.5.

Asheville Police
Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Man faces drug charges, accused of throwing crack out car window

A man was arrested on drug trafficking charges Wednesday after he allegedly fled a traffic stop in downtown Asheville and then started throwing crack cocaine out of the window of his car, Asheville Police said in a release.

Oscar Samuel Clark Jr.
Obituaries
2 years ago
Oscar Samuel Clark Jr.

Oscar Samuel Clark Jr. Asheville – Oscar Samuel Clark Jr., 77, passed away on […]

Judy Swayngim Morris
Obituaries
2 years ago
Judy Swayngim Morris, 1943-2024

Judy Swayngim Morris January 28, 1943  –  March 22, 2024 Judy Swayngim Morris of Asheville, NC […]

Weaverville Police Chief Somer Oberlin and retiring chief Ron Davis
Local
2 years ago
Changing of the guard brings Weaverville its first woman police chief

Weaverville’s first female police chief said she has a lot in common with the man she’s replacing. But she brings a different background to the job.

Local
2 years ago
After a century of baseball, McCormick Field set for extra innings

The Asheville Tourists are preparing to commemorate the McCormick Field centennial with a sold-out exhibition game followed by their official season opener.

Downtown Asheville
Business
2 years ago
Downtown district plan gains traction, but who should be in charge?

Asheville moves toward creating a downtown Business Improvement District, but there’s a debate about who should control its board and spending.

ambulance
Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Candler man charged in fatal crash on Smokey Park Highway

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A Candler man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal collision last Thursday night, March 21, on Smokey Park Highway at Acton Circle. John Terrell Foulk, 57, has been charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle and failure to yield when making a left turn, Asheville Police said in a release. He was arrested and booked into Buncombe County Detention Facility on Friday and subsequently was released on a $5,000 unsecured bond.